Wake Up With Research - Bridging Gaps in Pediatric Health: From Neurodevelopment to Immune Response
2025-11-05 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for November’s Wake Up With Research seminar, featuring WSU researchers and collaborators from Seattle Children’s Research Institute presenting innovative approaches to pediatric health.
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Presentations include:
Connecting childhood obesity to asthma: Investigating the impact of leptin on airway epithelial cell differentiation and viral immune response

Erica Crespi, PhD, and Kourtnie Whitfield, PhD, WSU School of Biological Sciences
Jason Debley, MD, MPH, and Weston Powell, MD, PhD, Center for Respiratory Biology and Therapeutics

Disparities in neurodevelopmental follow-up of high-risk infants in rural communities

Eka, Burduli, PhD, Dept. of Community and Behavioral Health, WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Brent Collett, SCRI, Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development

Researchers at Washington State University are discovering new solutions to some of today’s most challenging health issues, including addiction, autism, cancer, chronic illness, rural health, neurological disease, sleep, and much more. WSU Spokane’s Wake Up With Research series gives you a chance to hear directly from experts and scientists as they share their discoveries that help untangle complex problems to enrich our health and quality of life.

Meet our Recruiter in Auburn, Washington!
2025-11-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
We’re headed to Green River Community College in Auburn, WA! Stop by the Green River Community College Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair - Spokane
2025-11-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Spokane Center for Clinical Research and Simulation (SCCRS), 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Career Fair introduces WSU pharmacy students to representatives from a variety of industries including biotechnology, health care institutions, and pharmacies. It is a great opportunity to:

Network with those in the field and learn about diverse career opportunities
Speak directly with hiring representatives
Connect with residency programs

Learn more about the Career Fair
Thank you to QFC for sponsoring this year’s Career Fair events in Spokane and Yakima.

Doctor of Pharmacy Career Fair - Yakima
2025-11-06 11:00 - 13:00 | MultiCare Learning Center and Delta Dental Equity Hall Foyer, 3008 Inspiration Drive, Yakima, WA, 98901, United States
Career Fair introduces WSU pharmacy students to representatives from a variety of industries including biotechnology, health care institutions, and pharmacies. It is a great opportunity to:

Network with those in the field and learn about diverse career opportunities
Speak directly with hiring representatives
Connect with residency programs

Learn more about the Career Fair
Thank you to QFC for sponsoring this year’s Career Fair events in Yakima and Spokane.

Meet our Recruiter in Vancouver, Washington!
2025-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Clark College, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA, 98663, United States
We’re headed to Clark College! Stop by the Clark College Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter in Mount Vernon, Washington!
2025-11-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Skagit Valley, 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA, 98273, United States
We’re headed to Skagit Valley College! Stop by the Skagit Valley Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter in Bellingham, Washington!
2025-11-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Whatcom Community College, 237 W Kellogg Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
We’re headed to Whatcom Community College! Stop by the Whatcom Community College Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

National Rural Health Day Panel - Preparing for Change
2025-11-20 12:10 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
In celebration of National Rural Health Day, the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will host a seminar discussing the challenges facing rural health care and the role pharmacists play in access to care. Panelists will share their experiences of working in rural settings at critical access hospitals, ambulatory care, and telepharmacy networks as well as the legislative process to support these areas of need.

Cori Farrar, Director of Pharmacy at Newport Hospital & Health Services
James Hendrix-Ward, Pharmacy Operations Manager at NEW Health
Justin Peters, CFO at Newport Hospital & Health Services
Washington State Senator Marcus Riccelli
Desiree Sweeney, CEO of New Health

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Thank you to Albertsons for sponsoring this event.

Spokane CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Social
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Ruby River Hotel Conference Room, 700 North Division Street, Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community in Spokane for a special National Rural Health Day social!
Interim Dean Julie Akers will share updates on the college and we will be presenting the Alumni Achievement Award from the Washington State University Alumni Association to our very own Professor Josh Neumiller. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends.
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Meet our Recruiter at Tacoma Community College
2025-12-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
We’re headed to Tacoma Community College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Building 11
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Edmonds College
2025-12-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA
We’re headed to Edmonds College! Stop by the In-State University Transfer Event to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Location: Brier Hall Student Lounge and Cafeteria
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

Meet our Recruiter at Olympic College
2025-12-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Olympic College, Bremerton, WA
We’re headed to Olympic College! Stop by the Fall Transfer Fair to visit with our Director of Recruitment and Admissions Laura Lagreid and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at WSU.
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!

Want to schedule an in-person one-to-one with Laura?
Call or email her to set up a time to meet!
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605

ASHP CougaRx Nation Alumni & Friends Reception
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Luxor Hotel & Casino – Tower One Penthouse Suite, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
Join the CougaRx Nation Alumni Community in Las Vegas for our reception during the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and engage with Cougar pharmacists, students, faculty, staff and friends.
Once you get to the Luxor Hotel – head to the Gold elevators and there will be someone there to help you find us (Floor 22, Room 213).

Coug Day at the Capitol
2026-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
WSU students from all five campuses come together in Olympia for Coug Day at the Capitol to discuss upcoming bills that directly impact students and their lives. Students who are interested in participating can contact the HUB.

Student pharmacists will also be visiting the capitol in February to advocate for the pharmacy profession during Legislative Day.

WSU PharmD Preview Day
2026-02-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | WSU Spokane, PBS Lobby, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA, 99202, United States
Get an inside look at what it means to be a future Coug pharmacist at our PharmD Preview Day! Explore our beautiful campus on a guided tour and connect with our students and faculty who are eager to share their experiences with you. You’ll gain firsthand insight into the supportive, collaborative, and inspiring community that makes our program stand out. From academic excellence to student life, you’ll see why our college is so special.
Lunch and Coug spirit will be provided!
You must RSVP to attend!

Meet our Recruiters at Edmonds College
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Edmonds College, Lynnwood, WA
We’re headed to Edmonds College! Stop by the Winter 2026 Transfer Fair to meet our recruiters!
Location: Brier Hall Student Lounge First Floor
Let us know you’ll be there!

Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura!
Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Can’t make it? Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan!

Meet our Recruiters at Cascadia College
2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Cascadia College, Bothell, WA
We’re headed to Cascadia College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: CC1 Lobby
Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual advising session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Olympic College
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Olympic College, Bremerton, WA
We’re headed to Olympic College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: MESA Center, Building 8
Sign up for an advising session!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual advising session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Highline College
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Highline College, Des Moines, WA
We’re headed to Highline College! Stop by the NW STEP (Northwest Student Transfer Education Partnership) Winter Transfer Fair to visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: Building 3, Room 103
Sign up for an individual advising session or let us know if you’re planning to stop by the Transfer Fair!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual Advising Session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Green River College in Auburn
2026-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Green River Community College, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
We’re headed to Green River College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Location: Student Affairs Building, Room 104
Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual advising session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiters at Everett Community College
2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Everett Community College, Everett, WA
We’re headed to Everett Community College! Visit with our recruiters and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences programs at WSU.
Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual Advising Session with our recruiters
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Megan DiFilippo, Undergraduate Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences Program
Email: Megan.DiFilippo@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6678
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Megan

Meet our Recruiter at Lewis-Clark State College Healthcare Job Fair
2026-02-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Lewis-Clark State College, 500 8th Ave, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
We’re headed to Lewiston, Idaho! Visit with our recruiters at the Lewis-Clark State College Healthcare Job Fair and learn all about the Doctor of Pharmacy program at WSU.

Let us know you’ll be there!

Can’t make it? Schedule an in-person or virtual Advising Session with our recruiter
Laura Lagreid, Director of Recruitment and Admissions, Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Email: laura.lagreid@wsu.edu
Call: 509-368-6605
Schedule a Virtual Advising Session with Laura

Legislative Day
2026-02-22 08:00 - 2026-02-23 17:00 | Washington State Capitol Campus
Dr. Julie Akers and student delegates along with the Washington State Pharmacy Association head to the state capitol for Legislative Day! Working with pharmacy delegates, they will advocate and make an impact on legislation related to the practice of pharmacy in Washington state. Legislative Day is when student pharmacists educate lawmakers about the issues that affect patients and the importance of the pharmacy profession in health care, and to help shape the future of pharmacy in Washington state.

Career Seminar Series: My Pharmacy Career Path
2026-02-24 12:10 - 13:00 | SPBS 101 – Walgreens Auditorium, Spokane, WA, United States
Ashley Bruck is a Market Pharmacist with Walgreens in the Spokane, Washington region, where she has spent her 25-year professional career. She joined the Washington State University (WSU) College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2025 as an Academic Affiliate, co-instructing Pharmacy Law in spring of 2026. After graduating from WSU’s Doctor of Pharmacy program, Bruck spent the first 12 years of her career as a Pharmacy Manager. She then transitioned into specialty pharmacy, where she practiced as an American Academy of HIV Medicine Pharmacist for three years. Bruck’s true passion is in the many opportunities her career has provided in coaching and mentoring others. She has traveled across the country from Alaska to Georgia, helping to onboard new graduate interns and pharmacists with Walgreens. Bruck was part of the immunization team that provided the first Covid vaccine to residents of long-term care facilities in Spokane, northern Idaho, and rural communities throughout. She continues to serve her community as a vaccine lead at off-site clinics in various settings.
Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Matt Genin, Division Operations, Seattle for the Albertsons Companies is unable to present as originally scheduled.
Students, please RSVP to receive a lunch compliments of this year’s sponsors!

Spokane: PBS 101
Yakima: Cadwell 101

Thank you to Albertsons and Walgreens for sponsoring the Career Seminar Series.

PharmD Webinar: Emergency Medicine Pharmacist
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Maggie Godsey (’21), emergency medicine pharmacist
Have you ever wondered what an ER pharmacist does?
Join us for a conversation with WSU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences alum, Dr. Maggie Robbins (’21), an emergency medicine pharmacist at EvergreenHealth in Kirkland, Washington. From monitoring patients in critical condition during codes to advising physicians on medications and using diagnostic skills to ensure antimicrobial stewardship, she is actively involved in the fast-paced environment of the ER. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about one of the many options you could have as a pharmacist!
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PharmD Webinar: The Student Experience
2026-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a pharmacy student? Join us for a conversation with some of our current students. They’ll share their experience and answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear all about WSU’s PharmD program from the student perspective!
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CPPS 3-Minute Thesis Competition
2026-03-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Building, Walgreens Auditorium, 205 E. Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington, 99202
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia. This event challenges graduate students to present a compelling speech about their research and its significance to non-academic persons in just three minutes using only one presentation image. 3MT® commenced in 2008 and is currently held in over 900 universities across more than 85 countries worldwide.
The competition highlights the research conducted by graduate students while developing research students’ ability to effectively explain their research in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. The winner of the college competition will advance to the all-WSU competition, which will be held March 25 in Pullman.

Robert F. E. Stier Lecture in Medicine
2026-03-11 15:30 - 17:30 | WSU Spokane Nursing Building (SNRS) 105, 103 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA
Sleep and Other Solutions to Effective Treatments of Substance Use Disorders
Join us for a presentation by Kelly Dunn, PhD, MBA, Director, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine and Professor of Psychiatry and Neurobiology; University of Maryland
Accompanied by panelists:

Sterling M. McPherson, PhD, Professor and Vice Dean for Research, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU
Denise Dillard, PhD, MS, Director of IREACH and Professor, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU
Matt Layton, MD, PhD, Professor, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU

Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public at no cost.

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WSU Global Summit: Converge & Catalyze
2026-03-12 08:00 - 2026-03-13 12:00
Converge together on one of WSU’s physical campuses or virtually on the WSU Global Campus.
WSU Global Summit brings together faculty, students, academic leaders, policymakers, and global technology partners to position Washington State University at the forefront of digital fluency, workforce alignment, and future-ready education.
Through transformative technology panels, open discussion, and hands-on innovation, the Summit focuses on one shared goal: turning ideas into action for WSU’s future.
Learn more and register
