Check out what's happening on campus before the start of the fall semester.
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By Krysten Stewart and Brody Voge
Students, staff and community members visit the WSU Vancouver campus to witness the long-awaited bloom of Titan VanCoug, a rare corpse flower. (Sydnie Kobza/The VanCougar Newsmagazine)
The corpse flower [Amorphophallus titanum] — named Titan VanCoug — bloomed for the first time since it was planted 17 years ago. Both flies and spectators are abuzz at WSU Vancouver to catch a glimpse of the putrid smelling flower.
Professor of molecular bioscience Steve Sylvester, requested the Titan Arum seed in 2001 believing, once cultivated, would be a good way to bring people to campus...
The first day of school is fast approaching!
Even though many VanCougs are still enjoying their summers, parking passes for the 2019-2020 school year have already gone on sale. The campus bookstore is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm as well if you want to stock up on school supplies.
Kay Hall managing the Instagram account @dogsofwsuv (Sydnie Kobza/The VanCougar)
How one Instagram account combats the dog days on campus
On March 19, Instagram account @dogsofwsuv posted their first photo. Since then, the account’s focus is posting photos of dogs that are walking on campus with a brief description of the dogs in the picture...
WSU raises financial aid to account for increase in tuition
A 2.4% tuition increase for the 2019-2020 academic year was approved by Washington State University’s Board of Regents, the governing body of the university. Assistant Director of Student Financial Services April Tovar...
The front desk inside the Student Services Building where admissions and financial aid is handled (Laura Dutelle/WSU Vancouver)
Domanic Thomas, former dean of students and Title IX coordinator at Willamette University, was recently announced vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment at WSU Vancouver. Photo courtesy of Domanic Thomas.
Domanic Thomas fills the shoes as WSU Vancouver’s Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment
By Emily Baumann
WSU Vancouver announced June 21 that Domanic Thomas, former dean of students and Title IX coordinator at Willamette University, as the vice chancellor of student affairs and enrollment. Thomas applied for this position when Nancy Youlden retired after 23 years as the Vice Chancellor...
What did VanCougs do this summer?
By Brody Voge
It’s July and summer is in full swing. For most students, this means two and a half months of beaches, relaxing and adventure, but for some students summer is the beginning of a new semester.
The Gorge Amphitheater, where Paradiso is held, at sunset. (Al Case/@al_case)
Did you do something interesting over the summer? Share your story with The VanCougar here!
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