Public Service

Research helps people where they live

As a kid, he wanted to become a concert violist. But he sold his instrument to pay for college — something he still thinks of today.  Ultimately, J. Daniel Dolan, recipient of the Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award for Public Service, went into structural engineering, where his work affects nearly every citizen in the state and […]

State recognizes WSU employees

WSU employees will be among those recognized May 1-7 during national 2006 Public Service Recognition Week. Celebration events will be held in Olympia, Vancouver, Spokane, Pullman and Tri-Cities. *Olympia ceremony, lunch, information booths, speeches, talent competition, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, Heritage Park on Capitol Lake.*Vancouver ceremony, awards, lunch, speeches, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, […]

Food safety liaison to community

In the spring, when area farmers markets start up, there is no need to hesitate about the safety of that jam or can of pickled vegetables you buy. That’s because many vendors routinely submit their goods to be checked by Richard Dougherty (pronounced Dock’-er-tee), WSU Extension food science specialist. He evaluates the safety of more […]

2004 Sahlin Awards: Browse, Schlesinger, Casavant

Three Washington State University faculty members will be honored for excellence in instruction, public service, and in research, scholarship and arts during “Celebrating Excellence: An Evening Honoring Our Faculty and Staff” banquet, an open-to-the-public event to be held the evening of March 26 in Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. The 2003-2004 Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award winners […]

Eugene Prince receives Alumni Achievement Award

PULLMAN, Wash. — For more than 40 years, Eugene Prince has committed his life to public service, much of it as a Washington state legislator. For his efforts, he received Washington State University’s Alumni Achievement Award Nov. 2 at the annual WSU Dad’s Weekend breakfast. More than 24 family members and friends were in attendance. […]