Spokane’s University District enters a new phase
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In the past few months, a number of developments in Spokane’s University District show how much the neighborhood could mean for Spokane’s future, and we are proud to play a large role.
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Q&A with new Diversity Center Coordinator, Dion Crommarty
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At the request of the student body, WSU Spokane has created a new Student Diversity Center.
Dion Crommarty (pictured) was recently hired as the Diversity Center Coordinator. Crommarty has experience in higher education at Bloomsburg University, Penn State University, the University of Alaska-Anchorage and the University of Montana.
We sat down with Crommarty to learn about his path to WSU Spokane and his vision for the Diversity Center.
South Campus Facility becomes Center for Clinical Research and Simulation
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Last week, WSU’s Board of Regents approved, among many items, the renaming of the South Campus Facility at WSU Spokane to the Center for Clinical Research and Simulation – a name that better illustrates what goes on inside.
Google Trekker provides virtual tour of WSU Spokane
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We know our campus is beautiful. But before this week, those who haven’t been here would have to trust our word.
Now, anyone around the world can take a virtual tour of campus thanks to the good people at Visit Spokane and Google.
Robbie Paul to receive YWCA Women of Achievement award
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Robbie Paul, the Director of WSU Spokane’s Native American Health Sciences Institute, will be honored in October with the YWCA’s Women of Achievement award.
Paul, an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho, is one of seven honorees.
Paul has been instrumental in showcasing the health sciences programs offered through WSU to Native American populations.
A potpourri of WSU Spokane news and notes
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The fall semester begins in 20 days here at WSU Spokane.
We felt it was a good time to review some recent news headlines concerning our campus, including a new clinic, recognition for our vice chancellor, a visit from the Air National Guard and more.
TEAM Conference focuses on Trauma-Informed Care
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For the second year in a row, our campus hosted the TEAM Conference for first responders and mental health professionals.
The conference – put on through a collaboration among WSU Spokane, the Spokane Police and Fire departments, and Frontier Behavior Health – explored Trauma-Informed Care, and focused on response, resiliency and recovery.
The goal was for those from all of the professions present to understand how to deal with trauma, and some of the reasons why our bodies react to certain traumatic situations.
Meet Jim Mohr, WSU Spokane’s new student affairs leader
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WSU Spokane recently hired Jim Mohr as its vice chancellor of student affairs. Mohr began in this role on July 1.
He was most recently the dean of student development at Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash. Before that, he was the director of student success at the Community Colleges of Spokane. Mohr holds a Ph.D. in leadership studies from Gonzaga University. We sat down with Mohr to talk about his return to Spokane, his role on campus, his favorite TV show and more.
Na-ha-shnee introduces Native American high school students to health sciences programs
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“That was awesome. That was so much fun.”
Those words came from a high school student immediately after her group finished their session with Sim Man, the mannequin used by the College of Nursing in its simulation lab.
She is one of 20 Native American high school students on campus through June 30 for the 21st Annual Na-ha-shnee Health Sciences Institute.
Spokane Cougs give during Spokane Gives Month
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WSU Spokane staff and students volunteered their time during Spokane Gives Month earlier this year, helping the City of Spokane surpass its volunteer hours goal.