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SUMMARY:The Boulevard Race
DESCRIPTION:Join your WSU Spokane colleagues for the Boulevard Race on campus! On September 20\, the Boulevard Race will take place in the University District and along the WSU Spokane campus (E. Spokane Falls Boulevard\, Sherman Ave.). \nThis 4-mile run/walk benefits Community Cancer Fund and the local cancer patient organizations it serves. The organization also partners with the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. \n 
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/the-boulevard-race-2026/
LOCATION:WSU Spokane
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T153000
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UID:10000130-1788355800-1788363000@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:All Campus Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Your donation can save a life!  Vitalant will be on the WSU Health Sciences Campus\, Wednesday\, September 2\, from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.  Register for your slot today.  Walk-ups welcome! \nRegistration/Check-in – SAC Lobby \nDonation Mobile Unit – Orange 1 Lot \nRegister 
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/all-campus-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Event,Community Event,Student Event
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UID:10000126-1788348600-1788355800@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:All-Campus Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the new academic year at the All Campus Picnic in partnership with BECU! Join students\, faculty\, and staff for an afternoon of community\, connection\, and fun on the SAC Lawn from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Enjoy complimentary food\, meet new people\, reconnect with familiar faces\, and learn about campus resources and opportunities. Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year\, this is a great chance to celebrate the start of the quarter and build community together. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \n 
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/all-campus-picnic/
LOCATION:WSU Spokane
CATEGORIES:Campus Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825
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CREATED:20260630T164611Z
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UID:10000113-1787529600-1787615999@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Fall 2026 Term
DESCRIPTION:The first day of instruction for Fall 2026 term.
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/first-day-of-fall-2026-term/
LOCATION:WSU Spokane
CATEGORIES:University Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T170000
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CREATED:20251216T183132Z
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UID:10000039-1782547200-1782666000@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Hoopfest 2026
DESCRIPTION:The largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament in the world will take place June 29-30 in downtown Spokane. \nWSU Spokane will host three complimentary basketball teams for WSU employees or students. Anyone interested in a complimentary team code can contact Heather Byrd at heather.byrd@wsu.edu for a registration code. \nAdditionally\, parking lots on campus will be open for free parking all weekend long. Spokane Hoopfest goers can either park in campus lots and walk to the courts or take the free STA Hoop Loop shuttle to the action.
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/hoopfest-2026/
LOCATION:WSU Spokane
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260504T173000
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UID:10000099-1777908600-1777915800@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Ring in the Moment
DESCRIPTION:Please join Washington State University and STCU for a dedication ceremony celebrating the installation of Pages of Care\, a new sculpture by artist James Dinh that honors our longstanding partnership and STCU’s ongoing support of WSU health sciences students and programs. \nThe ceremony will conclude with a historic first: members of the graduating Class of 2026 will be invited to ring the bell\, ceremonially marking their academic achievements and inaugurating a new tradition centered on the sculpture’s signature element. \nProgram and Inaugural Ringing followed by a reception with Ferdinand’s Grabbers and photos. \nWSU Spokane\, Medicine Building Patio \n668 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA 99202 \nRSVP
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/ring-in-the-moment/
LOCATION:Medicine Building (MED/SMED)\, 668 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T170000
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CREATED:20260324T191421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T191432Z
UID:10000089-1776502800-1776531600@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Sound the Alarm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Spokane Fire Department and the Red Cross on April 18 for a hands-on community safety effort! Volunteers will help canvass a local neighborhood to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors\, assist with installations\, and support simple documentation. \n\nEvent Details \n\nDate: April 18\nTime: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (often wraps up early)\nWhat’s Provided: Training and lunch\nVolunteer Spots: 15 available\nSign-Up Deadline: April 7\nLocation: C.O.P.S. Northwest\, 2215 West Wellesley Ave\, Suite D.\, Spokane\, WA 99205\n\nRegister here \nCome be part of an impactful day that helps keep our community safe!
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/sound-the-alarm/
LOCATION:WSU Spokane
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260402T160000
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CREATED:20260305T165833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T165833Z
UID:10000078-1775138400-1775145600@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:WSU Health Sciences Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that every two seconds\, someone in the U.S. needs blood? The entire process is very safe and very fast. When you give blood\, you save lives in your community and beyond. \nPLUS: Be someone’s lucky charm and you could win BIG! Donate March 1-April 5 and you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $10\,000 gift card.* Your donation is a lucky charm for patients in need. Schedule today. Sign up to donate here.  \nCheck in: SAC Lobby \nDonor Mobile Unit: Orange 1 Parking Lot (curb) \n*Terms and conditions apply\, see: vitalant.org/LuckyGiveaway
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/wsu-health-sciences-blood-drive/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T173000
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UID:10000065-1773243000-1773250200@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Robert F.E. Stier Lecture in Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Sleep and Other Solutions to Effective Treatments of Substance Use Disorders\nKelly Dunn\, PhD\, MBA \nDirector\, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine\nProfessor of Psychiatry and Neurobiology; University of Maryland \n  \nAccompanied by Panelists: \n\nSterling M. McPherson\, PhD\nVice Dean for Research\, Professor\, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine; WSU\nDenise Dillard\, PhD\, MS\nDirector of IREACH\, Professor\, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine; WSU\nMatt Layton\, MD\, PhD\nProfessor\, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine; WSU\n\n  \nWSU Spokane Campus\, College of Nursing Building\, Room 105 \nLight refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public at no cost. \nLearn more
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/robert-f-e-stier-lecture-in-medicine/
LOCATION:Nursing Building (NRS/SNRS)\, 103 E. Spokane Falls Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260115T140000
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CREATED:20251218T172833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T172833Z
UID:10000042-1768474800-1768485600@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that every two seconds\, someone in the U.S. needs blood? When you give blood\, you save lives in your community and beyond. Join the WSU Spokane community for a campus blood drive on January 15 from 11 AM to 2 PM. \nDonation details coming soon!
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/campus-blood-drive-jan26/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T160000
DTSTAMP:20261004T081316
CREATED:20251202T182026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T225400Z
UID:10000027-1765983600-1765987200@spokane.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:WSU Spokane All-Campus Holiday Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join Provost Riley-Tillman and your colleagues for a cheerful holiday gathering as we wrap up the semester together. Enjoy light refreshments\, festive games\, door prizes\, and a photo booth in celebration of the season. \nWednesday\, December 17\, 2025 \n3:00 – 4:00 PM \nKirk H. Schulz Academic Center Lobby (SAC) \nRSVP Here
URL:https://spokane.wsu.edu/news/event/wsu-spokane-all-campus-holiday-gathering/
LOCATION:Kirk H. Schulz Academic Center\, 600 N. Riverpoint Blvd.\, Spokane\, WA\, 99202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Campus Event
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