Events – Fall 2009

September 17, 2009 – Thelma L. Cleveland Visiting Scholar Public Lecture

Peter Buerhaus: “Acting Today to Assure Tomorrow’s Nursing Workforce”

Thelma L. Cleveland Visiting Scholar Public Lecture: “Acting Today to Assure Tomorrow’s Nursing Workforce.” Presented by Peter Buerhaus, Ph.D., RN, FAAN. WSU Spokane Riverpoint Campus. 4:30–7:00 p.m., Nursing Building, Room 105.


September 17, 2009

Constitution Day event

The Foley Institute will be giving out copies of the U.S. Constitution on Terrell Mall.


September 24, 2009 – Public Forum

Public Forum: “Made in China? U.S.–Chinese Relations”

“Made in China? U.S.–Chinese Relations” with WA Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen, Professor John Bachman (University of Washington),Jerman Rose (associate dean and director of international initiatives, College of Business), Orlin Reinbold (WSU alumnus and global business owner). Moderator: David Pietz, director of global studies and director of WSU’s Asia Program. 3:30–5:00 p.m., CUE 203.


September 24, 2009 – Public Lecture

Chris Hedges: “Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle”

Author Chris Hedges discusses his latest book, Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle, followed by a book-signing. 7:00 p.m., CUB Auditorium.


September 25, 2009 – Coffee & Politics Series

Chris Hedges discussing the Iraq War

Coffee & Politics with Chris Hedges, who will be discussing the Iraq War.  11:00 a.m., Bundy Reading Room, Avery Hall.


September 25, 2009 – Public Lecture

Chris Hedges: “When Atheism Becomes Religion”

Author Chris Hedges discusses his book When Atheism Becomes Religion. 7:00 p.m., Community Congregational Church of Christ, 525 NE Campus Street, in Pullman on College Hill.


October 2, 2009

Cougar Pre-Law Day

Second annual Cougar Pre-Law Day. 1:30 p.m., CUE 518.


October 5, 2009 – Coffee & Politics Series

District 9 Candidates discuss issues around higher education in WA

Coffee & Politics with Susan Fagan and Pat Hailey, candidates for State Representative District 9, who will discuss issues around higher education in Washington. 4:00 p.m., Honors Hall Lounge.


October 7, 2009

WSU Legal Studies Group Meeting

12:00 p.m., CUE 512.


October 9, 2009 – Coffee & Politics Series

Dahr Jamail: “Mideast Dispatches: Will to Resist”

Coffee & Politics with Dahr Jamail, “Mideast Dispatches: Will to Resist.” 12:00 p.m., Bundy Reading Room, Avery Hall.


December 1, 2009 – Coffee & Politics Series

Discussion with Washington state legislators

Coffee & Politics with State Senator Mark Schoesler and State Representatives Joe Schmick and Susan Fagan, who will discuss their plans for the upcoming legislative session in Olympia. 6:30 p.m., Honors Hall Lounge.