Note Spring Break schedule changes.

No classes this week.

The cafeteria will be closed Thursday, March 20, and Friday March 21.

The Fitness Center will be open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, through Thursday, March 20, and closed Friday, March 21.

The Library will be open as follows:

Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, March 17, through Wednesday, March 19

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21

Noon – 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, and Sunday March 23

The 2014 ASWSUV elections concluded last Thursday. Voter turnout was 19.4 percent. The following students were elected:

President: David Choi, junior studying biology, chemistry and math

Vice President: Peter Collier, junior studying business administration and psychology

Senate:

Ilana Brown, junior studying public affairs

Sara De Fina, senior studying psychology

Christi Hamilton, junior studying social science

Nathanael Hayford, junior studying biology

Keith Karlsen, junior studying marketing

Isaiah Miller, sophomore studying hospitality business management

Samantha Reel, sophomore studying psychology

Kirsten Reynolds, junior studying biology

Breanna Shores, junior studying social science

Jennifer Shroy, junior studying psychology and digital technology and culture

Alexander Van Dinter, junior studying public affairs

WSU Vancouver will celebrate 27 women who inspire, mentor and empower others at the annual Women of Distinction event at 6 p.m. March 27 in the Firstenburg Student Commons. The event is free and open to registered guests. RSVP online.

A panel of four local businesswomen will share stories about the mentors who inspired them to achieve their dreams. Presenters include: Deanna Green, Amy Henderson, Veronika “Ronnie” Noize and Lisa Schauer.

Following the panel, the event will honor the nominees and reveal the Distinguished Woman of the Year award recipients in each of three categories: high school student, WSU Vancouver student and community member.

WSU Vancouver student nominees include Elizabeth Brodie, Kelsey Condon, Terri McReynolds, Beth Miles, Audrey Miller, Sara Seyller, Kim Stewart, Shavey Winters and Erica Zutz.

WSU Vancouver staff and faculty nominated in the community category include Brenda Alling, Dana Baker, Kafiat Beckley, Laurie Drapela, Dene Grigar, Nikki Hinshaw, Maria Lopez and DeeAnn Perler.

Read full press release.

Noon March 25
Library Reading Room

Steven Fountain, clinical assistant professor of history, will present “How Hard It Is to Unmake a Box: Federal Recognition, Regional Politics and Native American History.” Join Fountain for a discussion about the connections between 19th-century practice and current issues, including Southwest Washington’s misunderstanding of indigenous history.

All are welcome and invited to bring a brown bag lunch. The Encounter Research at the Library series provides an up-close exploration of faculty research.

The annual Travel Café photo exhibit is accepting submissions that showcase travel or exploration through March 31. Submit your digital photos online.

The Travel Café photo exhibit will take place from noon – 5 p.m. April 11 in the Multimedia Classroom Building, Rooms 103 and 107. Attendees will have an opportunity to vote for their favorite photo. The winner will receive a framed print of their photo.

In addition to the exhibit themed “Explore Your Possibilities,” Travel Café will include a letterpress workshop, lectures from visiting artists and artwork by fine art students.

4 p.m. April 8
Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110
Reception to follow in Rooms 129/130

Please join Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Renny Christopher in honoring the following faculty members who have been promoted to professor:

• Susan Finley, College of Education
• Tamara Holmlund Nelson, College of Education
• Christine Portfors, College of Arts and Sciences
• Rick Sawyer, College of Education

Following the faculty recognition, Chancellor Mel Netzhammer will give an update on academic planning, tuition, enrollment and more. Come to listen and ask questions. Enjoy the company of your colleagues at a reception to follow.

RSVP to Wendy Niehaus at 6-9535 or by email.

The annual Library Research Excellence Award recognizes undergraduate research that demonstrates evidence of significant inquiry using the library, its resources and collections.

The award is open to all undergraduate students in any field. Application materials can be found online. Deadline for submission is April 25. A prize of $300 will be given to the best project, and the winner will be acknowledged in a library display.

Lisa Conway, chairperson of the art department and head of ceramics at Clark College, is showing “BLOOM” in the library through April 25. “BLOOM” features high-fired porcelain using pinching and coiling techniques to create biomorphic entities that unwind and stretch toward the light. Conway’s process involves multiple firings and glazes, with custom finishes to build up complex layered surfaces.

Conway has taught throughout the West, and has pieces in several public art collections in the Pacific Northwest.