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Skip to main contentSkip to navigation Washington State University Fall 2021 Fall 2021 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ Email RethinkFirst Words How Chinese pioneers helped build the Pacific NorthwestFeatureWhile Chinese immigrants were generally welcomed in the Inland Northwest, some faced a most harsh reality. Don’t JUST do itOur Story50 years of connecting to our great outdoors Dynamic TRIOUp FrontFrom WSU’s academic pipeline serving low-income, first-generation, and students with disabilities flows many personal triumphs. The missing lynxUp FrontDoing some hard looking for an elusive cat. Mimicking mother natureUp FrontManufacturing biological components to fix broken bodies is no longer a science fiction. Digital magazineThe Fall 2021 issue in fullscreen and tablet PDFs, webviewer, and print-on-demand Re-imagined Radio and CooperConUp FrontA uniquely Northwest unsolved mystery is reimagined for today’s radio audiences. Re-imagined RadioWeb ExtraListen to performances (offsite link) Academics—a pivotA viral responseIn a surprising positive during the COVID-19 pandemic, WSU instructors delivered knowledge to students wherever they were. Research—a reviewA viral responseThe COVID-19 pandemic spurred innovation in research topics and methods at WSU. No one in the standsA viral responseStudent life and sports were quite different in the last year. A shot in the armA viral responseWSU student pharmacists and nurses, along with faculty, vaccinated tens of thousands of people against COVID-19. Always ready, always thereA viral responseThe Washington National Guard stepped up and helped WSU during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID reveals jail “cracks”A viral responseJails connect to their entire communities. COVID-19 showed how vulnerable they are. A viral timelineA viral responseKey events at WSU during the COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 research at WSUWeb ExtraHighlights of innovative discovery and investigation A digital divide, notUp FrontA modern digital platform provides a path to connection for First Peoples. And an easy commuteUp FrontEven entry-level employees in this small company can make big differences. Three cheers for a shoeSidelinesWSU cheerleader Kim Gage helped Nike with its first cheer shoe. Cheers for WSUWeb Extra CabbageIn SeasonCabbage rarely receives the attention it deserves. Cabbage recipes and linksWeb Extra TRIO storiesWeb Extra China’s First HundredWeb ExtraA WSC historian in 1942 told the story of a seminal educational mission. From the presidentWSU President Kirk Schulz introduces the evolution of the university brand around the theme of possibilities. Talkback for Fall 2021TalkbackLetters from WSU alumni about Outdoor Recreation Center and favorite WSU structures 2021 Top Ten SeniorsWSU Alumni Association NewsA WSU Alumni Association for more than 80 years, the university recognizes ten amazing graduates each year. Profiles of the Top Ten Seniors of 2021Web Extra Memories of the ORCWeb ExtraWSU alumni recall their outdoor adventures. Outdoor Recreation Center timelineWeb Extra Talk the walkRespected broadcast journalist Enrique Cerna takes on a new challenge: a podcast covering race and America. Enrique Cerna: OuttakesWeb ExtraThe veteran broadcast journalist on his history, career, and race Compassion comes naturallyAlumnipediaVeterinarian Min Liu brings heart and honors her mentor in her work with animals. Never say neverAlumnipediaAfter a near-fatal shooting, Matt Pearce returns to his work with the Fort Worth Police Department. Eyeing accessibilityAlumnipediaJon Campbell and his team at Microsoft develop eye-tracking technology to move wheelchairs and do more, with just a look. Videos: Eye control research at MicrosoftWeb Extra Back to artAlumnipediaPhotographer and painter David Patterson returns to his artistic pursuits on the Palouse. Lewis & Clark Reframed: Examining Ties to Cook, Vancouver, and MackenzieNew MediaBy David L. Nicandri, published by WSU Press Teaching Native Pride: Upward Bound and the Legacy of Isabel BondNew MediaBy Tony Tekaroniake Evans, published by WSU Press Warrior Generation, 1865– 1885: Militarism and British Working-Class BoysNew MediaBy Richard Fulton (’75 PhD English) YAZZ Band: New NormalNew MediaBy Greg Yasinitsky (Origin Records) Briefly notedNew MediaBooks and a podcast from WSU alumni and staff Class notesAlumnipediaUpdates from Cougs all over Harry Edgar GoldsworthyAlumnipediaThe World War II veteran is believed to be the oldest living retired US Air Force general. In memoriamAlumnipediaWSU alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away Remembering Sue RitterIn MemoriamA remembrance of the acclaimed WSU professor and neuroscientist Stand-in fans at the 2020 home football gameWeb Extra Artistic distancingLast WordsWSU students pursued their creative visions from a distance during the pandemic.