Events Calendar

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Listed below are keynote events that are planned and hosted by the Common Reading Program itself. Our Coug Presence page lists both these events and additional events hosted by our partners.

Latest Past Events

“Just Eat It” (film screening)

CUE 203

We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines, and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? Filmmakers and food lovers Jen Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin, of Silvapark Films) dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the […]

“The Role of Pollinators”

CUE 202

Dr. Rae Olsson, from WSU’s Department of Entomology, will talk about the very important role that bees and other pollinators play in the production of food. Come hear about the often overlooked role that insects play in the foods we eat. And, taste local honey! Hosted by the WSU Common Reading Program.

“Public Square Panel on WSU’s Work to Reduce Food Waste and Encourage Food Recovery”

CUB Butch's Den

Every year Americans throw away nearly 60 million tons of food--that’s almost 40% of the entire US food supply! However, WSU is addressing this issue in many ways that you may not be aware of. Come hear panelists from Waste Management, Dining Services, the Cougar Food Pantry, and the Center for Civic Engagement talk about […]