PCU June 2023

Ahmed Abdurahman

Arlo Adkins

Marco Aguirre

Ethan Anderson

Kayden Armani

Gabriel Augenstein

Robert Bammes

Tanner Barbour

Alexander Bartley-Peck

Analyza Bernal-Rodriguez

Malakai Blackwell

Kathryn Blehm

Ella Bloom

Matthew Bowman

Alondra Brambila

Stephany Broca

Kei Bromley

Erin Brothers

Jaedyn Brown

Leila Brown

Kai Campbell

Michael Campbell

Marissa Carper

Jackson Carrion

Liliana Chagollan

Holden Chandler

Yvette Chang

Timothy Chapman

Lilie Chick

Vanna Chun

Ethan Clark

Micah Clark

Melenie Corrales

Dylan Couch

Audrey Cousins

Haven Cowan

Melody Dang

Emme Danninger

Samuel Davis-Early

Kena Debebe

Trevor Deeds

Emmit DeHart

Perla Delgado

Carlens Dollin

Brendan Doumit

Colin Dreewes

Logan Driggers

Riley Druffel

Violet Eiland

Merreck Emerson

Nikole Emerson

Lexus Emery

Kierra Fairhurst

Brooke Farrington

Asa Fischer

Samantha Fisher

Emmaleigh Fitzgerald

Carter Frichette

Ian Frye

Alvin Fu

Brian Fugh

Tyson Fulfs

Reagan Gammel

Alison Garcia

Emrik Gollnick

Alannah Gonzalez

Julian Gossard

Rebekah Gould

D'Tani Gutierrez

Sophia Habib-Dueben

Kieran Hampson

Teagan Harbour

Wade Harder

Ava Hardesty

Shayla Harmon

Nicholas Haugen

Dominic-Leonard Heidenreich

Gwyneth Heim

Alexis Hendrickson

Elizabeth Hernandez

Michael Hilliard

Parker Hipp

Abigail Hulst

Quentin Ikuse

Choice Iriza

Jillian Isaac

Alene Itani

Hannah James

Annika Johnson

Clayton Johnson

Jahkai Johnson

Jaylen Johnson

Courtney Jones

Quincy Jones

Sophia Jones

Edwin Kaapei

Ayana Kapofu

Jared Kauwe

Margot Keane

Halle King

Olivia King

Carl Kirchhoff

Amadeo Kittelson

McKenna Knapp

Amelia Knight

Brenna Komp

Punith Kothandaraman

Joseph Kraft

Katherine Krivsky

Man Wun Lam

Makenzie Lamoureux

Bella Larios

Elliott Lee

Sonora Lee

Erika Lerma Campos

Megan Limburg

Ariel Lin

Vijay Lin

Frances Lindberg

Lucy Lippay

Aiden Lisk

Emmanna Lo

Seth Luna

Jacob Lyle

Zackery Mackenzie

Esabella Makin

Alison Mangels

Rowan Manwaring

Maxwell McCloy

Sakoya McCormack

Eliza McNelly

Beckmann Meisel

Fritz Meisel

Lily Mielke

Vanesa Miramontes

Awadh Mohamed

Lucas Mooney

George Moss

Jose Najera

Lydia Nelson

Khumo Olorunleke

Hailey Olson

Alexa Owens

Shelby Paul

Petr Paulson

Lucian Pendry

Gabriela Perdomo

Henry Preece

Nikita Pulinskii

Lynnlin Qiao

Steven Randall

Matthew Rembert

Suhailey Reyes

Alexandra Rhoades

Gwendolynn Rink

Natalia Rodriguez De Jesus

Alexa Rojas

Riley Russell

Scott Sagen

Talia Salas

Eleanor Sanders

Chitnoop Sangera

Joyce Schertenleib

Kate Schwendiman

Henry Scott

James Scott

Cotton Sears

Blake Sebold

Megan Shi

Lacie Sines

Sehra Singh

Shalini Sivakumar

Joshua Smith

Cameron Solen

Amyka Soukkhammala

Emmett Startin

Elijah Stringer

Adam Swensen

Dane Sykes

Jesse Tang

Cameran Terkel

Erin Tolleson

Peyton Townsend

Mika Toyoda

Kolby Uhlenkott

Jayden Unda

Colin Waite

Ellen Ward

Chaz Warren

Oaklen Warren

Hazel Welling

Emerson Wells

Taylor Werle

Lukas Wexler

Alvina Whetzel

Caitlyn White

Cassandra White

Sophia Wilkins

Baylie Willey

Alex Wills

Ella Wiscarson

Hayden Wysup

Positive School Culture

Pam Brantner, Sunnyside Elementary Principal

If you follow any education accounts on social media, chances are you have seen pictures of inspirational quotes decorating school hallways, self-esteem boosting notes on bathroom mirrors, or students celebrating kindness in other ways. This is a great thing! Schools all over the globe are embracing the promotion of self-love, kindness, and inclusion. In a world with much hate, this is something all schools should embody.

So, I bet you are wondering what is Pullman School District doing to create a positive culture? Well, we are doing many great things in all the schools. First off, Second Step, a social skills program is used within elementary classrooms, grades P-5. This is designed to help staff teach students important skills in goal setting, decision making, learning how to collaborate with others, gain confidence as well as building a friendship base. Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports is a framework that the elementary schools use to support students behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health. With PBIS each year we start the year off sharing the school wide expectations, teaching, modeling and rewarding for positive behavior. This way the students know expectations of different areas of the school. Each school has various clubs that support the culture and social wellbeing - such as the Sunnyside Superstar Minds matter, Social Justice Club, Diversity, Equity and Belong Team (staff lead), Parent Advisor Committee and Student Advisor Committee, just to name a few.

As educators, we know the most important people that must be included in school culture are parents and students. It is crucial to establish clear and open communication with parents and guardians. Connecting the school experience to the family environment creates consistency for students. This also involves others in reiterating classroom and learning expectations. Parental involvement adds a layer of support from the external school communities. It supports student growth and social-emotional learning builds positive relationships among the school and family. When students feel engaged, they build relationships that affirm their safety and welcome them into a space that wants to see them learn. Additionally, they have a sense of focus in school and have more success. At each elementary we listen to new ideas (take risks) and value the student voice. Students have ideas about what creates a learning environment that is supportive and leverage student ideas to build plans that promote a positive school culture.

Improving school climate and culture not only boosts morale, but it also increases attendance rates and reduces disciplinary issues. Social-emotional learning initiatives are being implemented in schools across the country in the hope of helping this as well. Mental health requirements are also becoming mandatory in schools, letting students know what signs to look for and where to go for help.

Sunnyside Elementary Kindergarten Team named 2023

inspired by the team’s focus always being on putting "Students First.” The Sunnyside Kindergarten Team always prioritizes what is needed for each and every student to succeed.

Pam Brantner, Sunnyside Elementary School Principal, shared that “[Annalisa, Jessica, and Willma] work to provide clear and concise lessons that directly impact student learning. Strong educators consider how the students will learn the material best. Knowing their students’ strengths and weaknesses, they plan lessons to ensure that students understand the concept and draw on items that engage student learning. After each common assessment, they research, select, and implement instructional strategies in their classrooms. Agreeing on common instructional strategies ensures better continuity for students. Student uncertainty and stress will be reduced, leading to higher levels of confidence and engagement. This team continues to grow each and every time they meet. The sky is the limit for this team and the students they serve.”

From all of us here at Pullman School District, we extend our congratulations to Annalisa Kiblen, Jessica Bergstrom, and Willma Fields – Sunnyside Elementary Kindergarten Team!

Sunnyside Elementary Kindergarten Team named 2023 “Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award” Recipient

At the April 26, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, the Sunnyside Elementary Kindergarten Team was presented with the 2023 Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award by the Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors. Each year, the board typically has selected one certificated employee to receive this recognition; however, this year our Board of Director’s is presenting a “Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award” in lieu of the “Dedicated Teacher Award.” This recognition is in appreciation of that team’s demonstrated dedication to students and to their school.

2023 Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award Nominees:

• K-12 Music Department, Pullman School District

the April 26, 2023 Regular Board Meeting, the Sunnyside Elementary Kindergarten Team was presented with the 2023 Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award by the Pullman Public Schools Board of Directors.Each year, the board typically has selected one certificated employee to receive this recognition; however, this year our Board of Director’s is presenting a “Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award” in lieu of the “Dedicated Teacher Award.” This recognition is in appreciation of that team’s demonstrated dedication to students and to their school.

• Mathematics Teaching Team, Lincoln Middle School

• 2nd Grade Teaching Team, Kamiak Elementary School

• 4th Grade Teaching Team, Jefferson Elementary School

• Core+ Teaching Team, Franklin Elementary School

Jessica Bergstrom, Willma Fields, and Annalisa Kiblen’s team was recommended for this recognition by Pam Brantner, who was so

Jessica Bergstrom, Willma Fields, and Annalisa Kiblen’s team was recommended for recognition by Pam Brantner, whowas so inspired by the team’s focus always being on putting "Students First.” The Sunnyside Kindergarten Team always prioritizes what is needed for each and every student to succeed.

Pam Brantner, Sunnyside Elementary School Principal, shared that “[Annalisa, Jessica, and Willma] work to provide clear and concise lessons that directly impact student learning. Strong educators consider how the students will learn the material best. Knowing their students’ strengths and weaknesses, they plan lessons to ensure that students understand the concept and draw on items that engage student learning. After each common assessment, they research, select, and implement instructional strategies in their classrooms. Agreeing on common instructional strategies ensures better continuity students. Student uncertainty and stress will be reduced, leading to higher levels of confidence and engagement. This team continues to grow each and every time they meet. sky is the limit for this team and the students they serve.”

“Dedicated Teaching Team Recognition Award” Recipient

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Participating in Public School Governance

Nathan Roberts, School Board President – District 1

With the end of the school year fast approaching, the Pullman School District is already looking ahead to the next school year. In planning for the coming year, it is crucial for us to have input from the community to ensure all voices are heard and included in the planning process. Community involvement and support are as important as ever in helping to advance our common goals and make our school district reflect the best of us. Participating in the governance of local schools is one of the privileges afforded to us in our democracy and one that many take for granted.

One way that community members can participate in school governance is by attending meetings of the Pullman School Board and providing public comments on our policies and agenda items. Public comments are an often-underutilized aspect of local control and school governance. Everyone, not just parents or students, has a right defined in law to participate in public comment and let their voices be heard on school district activities, interests, or policy discussions. We post agendas for every public meeting where anyone can review all items up for discussion to prepare their comments and speak about the issue when it is most impactful, during the voting process.

The Washington State Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) requires that school board meetings be open to the public, that advance notice is given of agenda items, and that the public is allowed to speak and be heard during these meetings. Our school district not only strives to comply with these rules but also to encourage community participation through surveys, outreach, and publishing content online. We are always looking for ways to make public comments more accessible, inclusive, and convenient.

To make it easier for community members to participate, the

school district live streams its meetings and archives them on YouTube.com. This makes it possible for anyone to watch past meetings if they cannot attend meetings in person and to do research on past activities. We also post our meeting schedules online, on social media, and in public communications. If you are unable to attend, we have alternative means of communication that can make it easier for you to participate in the decisionmaking process. For instance, people who find it difficult to attend meetings in person can email their statements directly to the board chair or superintendent.

Attending board meetings is not just useful for letting your voice be heard. At every meeting the board also seeks to engage with the community by hearing from building administrators and staff about programs that are important to all our students. Our goal is to inform our community about all the schools’ activities and to promote awareness about changes in policy, curriculum, activities, and other initiatives from both national, state, and local levels. Informing our public is essential to the success of the board’s goals as your democratically elected representatives.

Community involvement and support are essential for the success of any school district. Participating in public comment periods, watching board meetings, and providing feedback will help us create a more inclusive school district and increase feelings of engagement and participation in the decision-making process in our community.

The opinions expressed in Board Reports are those of individual school board members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or views of the board as a whole or of Pullman Public Schools

Thank you to our 2022-2023 Pullman High School Student Ambassadors!

The program has been a great partnership and has provided students with the opportunity to share their voice with district administrators and the school board. Some highlights of the productive conversations and work of the team include:

• Partnering with Washington State University (WSU) Teaching & Learning Department to help support and promote their story about what they are doing as youth leaders

• Finding ways to make Pullman High School more sustainable including exploring partnership opportunities with WSU. This team worked diligently on the implementation of a composting program at PHS this school year.

• Partnering with PHS ASB club on various events.

The Student Ambassador Program is a team that is comprised of representatives from the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes at Pullman High School. The students met with the Superintendent, Pullman High School Principal, and other district staff throughout the 2022-2023 school year to share information, provide feedback on the high school experience, and broaden the understanding of school-related issues.

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, and Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (509) 332-3144. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163 Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.

• Brainstorming new and innovative ways to raise awareness around student attendance and providing feedback on district processes for encouraging student attendance.

Thank you to all of our Pullman High School Student Ambassadors for providing insight into the student experience at PHS, and helping PHS to continue to provide an excellent education and experience for high school students!

Board of Directors

Arron Carter Director, District 1 acarter@psd267.org

Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org

Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org

Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org

Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org

Pullman Regional Hospital Names 2023 Outstanding Employee and Nurse Excellence Award Winners

Pullman, WA—As a part of Hospital Week celebrations, Pullman Regional Hospital recognized Nadia Rivas, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Emergency Department as Outstanding Employee for 2023, and Stephanie Knewbow, Registered Nurse and Director of the Emergency Department with the Nurse Excellence Award for 2023.

as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and now serves as Director. She was nominated by four of her colleagues for the yearly Nurse Excellence honor and was selected from a pool of nine nominees.

One colleague described Knewbow as “responsive, smart, and exceedingly humble,” while another wrote, “Stephanie is a great nurse leader, walking deftly between the patient, nursing, and physician worlds. She does a great job of communicating with patients and making them feel heard and making sure they receive the safe care they deserve.”

About the Outstanding Employee Award

Employees with two or more years of service and who are in good standing with updated licenses and certifications are eligible to be nominated for the Outstanding Employee Award. After evaluation of all applications, a winner is selected by a committee of past Outstanding Employee Award recipients.

About the Nurse Excellence Award

The Nurse Excellence Award has been given for the past thirty years at Pullman Regional Hospital. Nurses (LPN or RN) are recognized for going above and beyond the requirements of their job to provide quality patient care and demonstrate consistency with the cultural values of the organization.

Rivas has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital for five years as a CNA in the Emergency Department. She was nominated by four of her colleagues for the annual honor of Outstanding Employee and was selected from a pool of ten nominees.

Colleagues of Rivas described her as “perpetually cheerful, helpful and proactive,” “loved by her patients,” and “Nadia has an infectious positive energy that improves any shift she’s on.” Additional comments noted her strong work ethic, intelligence, and desire to always learn. She was described as going above and beyond her job through her vigilance in anticipating patient needs.

Cheryl Holman is the 2021 Volunteer of the Year, as C0VID-19 slowed down her recognition and we would like to celebrate her as she first got involved with PRH in May of 2019 and has donated over 800 hours.

Cheryl was raised in central Washington. She moved to Pullman in the fall of 2018 to be closer to her daughter and family. “My husband was very ill and passed away at PRH a couple months after our move,” Cheryl said. “The hospital staff was so caring and supportive of me and my family, I knew I would volunteer as soon as I felt comfortable.” Her volunteer duties for PRH have included working at the front desk, clerical, sewing rice bags for PRH’s new mothers and com-fort blankets, and knitting hats for newborn. She volunteers at the Holiday Tea and Have-A-Heart Fundraiser and any other projects she is asked to participate in.

Knewbow

has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital for 11 years

Nadia Rivas (Outstanding Employee for 2023); Matt Forge (Pullman Regional Hospital CEO)

Stephanie Knewbow (Nurse Excellence Award for 2023); Jeannie Eylar (Pullman Regional Hospital Chief Clinical Officer)

Nicole Sotkiewicz (Assistant Director of Volunteer Services and Annual Giving); Cheryl Holman

This year our Pullman Regional Hospital Auxiliary funded ten grant awards, totaling $38,000! Our Auxilians, were thrilled to celebrate such a significant gift to the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program by funding new equipment!

Congratulations to this year’s grant recipients:

• Medical Surgical Unit & ICU – Butterfly iQ Ultrasound System with case and iPad for faster and less painful IV access.

• Birthplace – Halo Sleep Sack for every patient.

• Birthplace – Massage chair for patients and family members.

• Volunteer Services – Rice bag materials for hand sewn rice bags given to each new mom and inpatients.

• Nutrition – Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) training for staff to support pediatric patients with feeding challenges.

• Palouse Pediatrics – Waiting room toys and books to occupy and engage children while waiting for their doctor’s appointment.

• Summit Therapy – Sensory items for pediatric therapy sessions.

• Summit Therapy – iPad mount for interpretative technology.

• Cardiopulmonary Rehab – Replacement of outdated rehabilitation equipment for patients in the 36-week cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs.

• Palliative Care – Palliative Care Training and supplies for families and patients in the palliative care program.

The Auxiliary raises funds through sales at Diane’s Gift Garden, located in the hospital, membership fees and donations and several fundraisers during Valentine’s Day and Christmas.

Janet Reid, Noah Croninger (Exercise Physiologist for Pullman Regional Hospital); Sharon Hall (President), Lynda Carey, Malinda Jenkins (Gift Garden Manager)

The Gladish Community and Cultural Center June Events

Coming up at The Gladish in June is our murder Mystery!

It’s the height of Prohibition in 1920s Chicago, and there’s a mob war brewing between the South Side Gangsters and the

Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. The two ruthless crime leaders Hal Sapone and Beanie O’Dannon have finally reached an agreement on bootlegging practices in Chicago and have decided to pull together resources to undergo a collaborative effort with criminal endeavors.

On the surface, this strategy seems similar to bailing out a sinking ship with tin cups, nevertheless. Recently, gangsters from the north and south have been spotted together at various speakeasies throughout Chicago, but the tension in the air is always thick enough to be cut with a knife.

However, this newfound relationship between the opposing mob bosses has served, thus far, to inhibit gratuitous bloodshed as in the past. Part of the success of this truce is that both crime bosses have found new dames, thereby intertwining more mutual relationships between the two factions. The two gangs have set an official date to meet at Hal Sapone’s Grand Gatsby Speakeasy to resolve all remaining differences.

Will these two underground organizations resolve their disputes or will a massive melee erupt, rekindling the fatal flames between them? This is where your story begins. Tickets are available now at gladishcommunity.org/tickets.

After buying your ticket be sure to fill out the character selection to get the specific character that you want!

While we may only be having one event in June, it isn’t for a lack of trying or commitment. We are kicking off our con-

struction in different areas of the building! Starting at the end of June we will remodel 315 into a lobby and conference room. An elevator shaft will be put in the Northwest section of the building going from the 3rd floor to the Basement level. A patio put on the roof directly outside of the View Room.

The lobby will start to take shape on the 2nd floor, consuming the rooms down on that floor. With less events happening this year, we turn to you to humbly ask for your help in making this possible. If you feel up to it, we ask kindly for your support. You can donate to the project at gladishcommunity.org/ donate

In accordance with the newly established Pullman City Code Chapter 10B for Water Conservation (scan QR code), the annual Outdoor Irrigation Season is defined as June 1st - September 30th, unless declared otherwise by the Public Works Director or their designee. Outside of this time frame, outdoor irrigation is prohibited.

City staff evaluated soil conditions and forecasted weather, including temperatures and precipitation, and determined an early start date for this year would be in order. In response, Mayor Glenn A. Johnson, as designee of the Public Works Director, declared Thursday, May 18th as the beginning of the 2023 Outdoor Irrigation Season. For details, please visit www.pullmanconserves.com.

With the sunny summer weather comes the City’s annual street painting - complete with special retro-reflective glass beads for extra-safe travel. Avoid driving directly on freshly painted lines whenever possible.

Crews are out working hard to keep our street lines visible and citizens safe. Please return the favor by keeping them safe too. Be careful of City crews painting the roads.

REANEY PARK POOL SWIM PASSES 20% OFF

Now through June 5th, get 20% off swim passes for the Reaney Park Pool! The Reaney Park Pool is open June 17th-August 20th daily from 1-6 p.m. (Early opening on June 10th & 11th weekend only, 1-6 p.m.).

Call 509-338-3290 to purchase or visit www.pullmanparksandrec.com, where there are lots of fun, summer Recreation activities listed too! Those in need of assistance purchasing passes or fees are invited to the Pullman Rec Center, located at 190 SE Crestview St., Bldg. B, to apply for scholarships.

Please visit www.pullmantransit.com for up-to-date information.

Big Future, Small Price Tag! Pullman Center in Profile

Kyle Serrott, SFCC faculty and WSU Ph.D. candidate in American Studies and Culture, has inspired colleagues and students through his creative, student-centered teaching and the content and volume of his research and presentations. Most recently, Serrott presented at the Indigenous Research Conference at WSU and the International Hate Studies Conference at CCS. Students at the Pullman Center praise his participatory emphasis in class discussions and projects and their sense of discovery and connections even in familiar topics of history and humanities. We had a chance to connect with Serrott about the exciting news in his research and teaching.

There's a buzz at our Center about your classes. What's your special formula?

Oh, that's lovely to hear, and also what I hear from my students about their other classes and instructors. I don't have a special formula, though I am passionate about teaching and love our students' creativity and curiosity. Above everything else, I am an advocate, for my students, for the study of history, and for inclusive and just conversations about our society's foundation and direction.

OK. Tell us about your classes!

I attempt to create learning spaces of reciprocity and mutuality, not hierarchy or authority. I invite students to bring their own experiences and perspectives and emphasize partnership and community in the classroom. It's vital to me that my course and lesson plans match student interests while I keep learning outcomes in sight. I want that we create our classroom environment and learning together.

Interesting. How does that work day-today?

If there is trust, there will be reciprocity and shared responsibility in the classroom and in our relationships. Too often, our policies penalize students for the intricacies of their daily lives. Imposed and inflexible deadlines, attendance, and grading policies get in the way of student success. I am not an enforcer of rules; I view my teacher role as a facilitator of learning and class experiences to which everyone contributes.

How about history and historiography?

I teach with attention to "rebel histories" or "counter-history," which takes as its basis and starting point that history is experienced differently by different populations and people rather than as something objective or a sequence of facts. This inclusive approach allows students to see historical subjects but also themselves in complex ways that are frequently novel and excluded from traditional accounts.

News & Updates

We welcome Dr. Raymond Herrera as the keynote speaker at the CCS Pullman Commencement on June 12 at Daggy Hall. Dr. Herrera is an Associate Vice Provost of the Graduate School and the Director and PI of the Ronald E. McNair PostBaccalaureate Achievement Program at Washington State University. He served in the United States Marine Corps before coming to WSU in the fall of 1992 to begin his college education with the assistance of the Montgomery G.I. Bill. Dr. Herrera holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from WSU.

Congratulations to our former mathematics faculty Dr. Kalpana Kanwar on her appointment as full-time faculty at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. During her tenure at the CCS Pullman Center, Dr. Kanwar was instrumental in advancing mathematics for STEM fields including calculus. She fondly remembers her teaching experiences at the Pullman Center, which she graciously credits for her professional development and for exceptional support of students and faculty.

CCS Pullman is hiring! We are inviting applications for a full-time Center Manager and we look to fill adjunct teaching vacancies in Biology, Economics, Environmental Science, Physics, and Psychology for the academic year' 23-24. Apply asap at bit.ly/ccspullmanjobs.

Coming up!

4 th of July, Sunnyside Park

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Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation, Golf Classic, July 8

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Stuff the Bus, August 10 –12

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• Pullman DepotFreight Room, 1 –4 p.m.

• PRH, Weekend Childbirth Class, 9 a.m.

• Pullman DepotFreight Room, 1 –4 p.m.

• PSD, Pullman High School Graduation, 5:00 p.m.

• Pullman School District. 332-3581

• Washington State University, 335-7628

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For advertising opportunities, contact Carol Cooper at ccooperpullman@gmail.com 509-592-3931

The Pullman Community UPDATE is published monthly by: City of Pullman Pullman Chamber of Commerce Pullman Regional Hospital Pullman School District Washington State University Opinions are those of individual entities. Questions may be directed to:

• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m.

• PSD, Pullman Greyhound Booster Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at PHS or via Zoom

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National Lentil Festival, August 19 Issues of the Pullman Community Update can be found online at https://pulllmanchamber.com/live-in-pullman/ Abbreviations

• City of Pullman, 338-3208

• Chamber of Commerce, 334-3565

• Pullman Regional Hospital, 332-2541

• PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center

• JES = Jefferson Elementary School

• PRH, Coffee Club: Prescription to Socialize, 10 a.m., Ridge Point’s Club House

• Murder at the Grand Gatsby Speakeasy, 6 p.m., Gladish, see pg 9

• LMS= Lincoln Middle School

• PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 –6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• PCM: Student Led Family Classroom Visits, 3:45 p.m.

• PSD, Board Work Session, 4:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at Lincoln Middle School

• PRH, Board of Commissioners, 6 p.m.

• SES = Sunnyside Elementary School

• PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center

• SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College

• PCM = Pullman Community Montessori

• PHS= Pullman High School

• PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at SES or via Zoom

• City Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

• PRH, Childbirth 1014Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• Kids & Rigs, 11 a.m. –2 p.m., Living Faith Fellowship

• PSD, Last Day of School, K-12 Early Dismissal

• PCM: Last Day of School

• Pullman DepotFreight Room, 1 –4 p.m.

• Whispering Hills Pullman, near Sunnyside Park garage from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Pullman DepotFreight Room, 1 –4 p.m.

• Flag Day

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 –6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• Pullman Chamber, General Membership Luncheon, noon, see pg 17

• PRH, Women’s Wellness, 5:30 p.m.

• PCM Board MeetingWorking Session, 5:15 p.m.

• PSD, Kamiak Elementary PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at KES or via Zoom

• PRH, Women’s Leadership Guild, 5:30 p.m., Airway Hills Golf Center

• PRH, Joint Replacement Preparation Class 3 p.m.

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 –6:30 p.m., Brelsford WSU Visitor Center

• Juneteenth

• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m.

• PRH, Childbirth 1014Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• PSD, Lincoln Middle School Booster Club Meeting, 6:45 p.m. at Building Blocks Child Care Center

• Father’s Day

• City Hall Closed in Observance of Juneteenth

• Barracuda Swim Team Starts at Reaney Park Pool (runs Jun. 19th-Aug. 11th for ages 5-18, MWF 10:30-12, TuTh 11:30-1)

• PRH, Childbirth 1014Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

• PRH, Prenatal Breast Feeding Class, 6 p.m.

• Triple Play Fun Park & Raptor Reef Water Park (Tween Break-A-Way programs for current 5 th -8 th graders 8:30-7:30)

• Pullman Farmers Market, 3:30 –6:30 p.m., Brelsford

WSU Visitor Center

• PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting will be held at Pullman High School and live streamed on our YouTube Channel

28 Summer Musical Theatre Camps, RTOPtheatre.org Summer Musical Theatre Camps, RTOPtheatre.org Ready, Set, Move! VBS, 6-8:15pm June 19-23, at Living Faith Fellowship

• PCM Monthly Board Meeting, 5:15 p.m.

• City Council Meeting at 7 p.m

• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m.

• PRH, Childbirth 1014Wk. Class, 6 p.m.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Experience a sound bath

Nara Woodland is offering a sound bath healing program June 10 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU.

A sound bath features soothing ambient sounds composed by a sound therapy practitioner. Participants are bathed in deep sound vibrations during the full-body listening experience. The sound frequencies can slow down brain waves to a deeply restorative state, activating the body’s parasympathetic nervous system.

Woodland of Brain Body Balance Sound Therapy will include frequencies from “Ambiente432,” an interactive sound sculpture created for the museum by artist and composer Trimpin

The hour-long meditative experience runs from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat, pillow, blanket, and water bottle.

After the sound bath, Kristin Becker, the museum’s curator of education and programs, will lead a short tour of the exhibit “Keiko Hara: Four Decades of Paintings and Prints.”

Visitors might also want to view “What Was Always Yours and Never Lost,” which runs through July 29. The collection introduces recent works of video art and experimental documentary by Indigenous filmmakers from throughout North America.

The nine films traverse a wide range of topics while touching on indigeneity and assertions of identity in the face of colonial history.

The museum, located in the Crimson Cube, is open 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call (509) 335-1910. On the web: museum.wsu.edu

Farm Plans Late Opening

The farm stand at WSU’s Eggert Family Organic Farm is getting a late start this year.

The farm, part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, regularly opens its farm stand Friday afternoons from May through October.

This year, the farm manager expects the farm stand to open in late August. That’s because the farm has reduced some crop production and plans to have a better selection available by late August.

To stay up to date with farm happenings, including info about the late start this season, sign up for its newsletter at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/ or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WSUOrganicFarm/.

Coug Night at the Seattle Mariners

Join WSU alumni, students, and friends for Coug Night at the Seattle Mariners on Saturday, July 15.

Coug fans will receive a limited-edition, crimson, co-branded WSU/Mariners replica jersey while supplies last.

The giveaway and pregame event are available to those who purchase a game ticket through the WSU Alumni Association’s specified link below.

Before the Mariners take on the Detroit Tigers, join fellow Cougs for a fun-filled game day gathering at the Rooftop Boardwalk atop T-Mobile Park. The pregame event starts when gates open at 5:10 p.m. The game begins at 6:40 p.m.

These specially priced tickets will sell out. For more info and to buy tickets and register for the event, visit alumni.wsu.edu/Mariners2023.

Fridays at the Clock! are coming back for summer

The WSU School of Music’s outdoor summer concert series is returning for a third season.

Fridays at the Clock! takes place at 6:30 p.m. June 23, July 14, Aug. 4, Aug. 25 and Sept. 8.

Concerts are held on the lawn between Bryan Hall and Holland Library. Community members are invited to bring their blankets and lawn chairs for evenings of family-friendly music from WSU faculty and friends.

Nara Woodland of Brain Body Balance Sound Therapy is offering a sound bath art and healing program June 10.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Membership dues are assessed on the anniversary month of a member joining the Chamber. Special thanks go out to the following businesses and individuals who have elected to continue their support of the Pullman Chamber of Commerce:

• Allegra Image 360

• Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse

• Beasley Realty

• Citizen’s Climate Lobby Palouse Region Chapter

• Edward Jones

• Four Star Supply, Inc

• Inland Northwest Broadcasting

• Glenn Johnson

• Living Faith Fellowship

• Mike Lowery, CPA

• Miss Huddy’s Barbecue

• Moscow Pullman Daily News

• Moscow Pullman OBGYN

• Nimiipuu Protecting the Environment

• Oak on Main

• Odom Corporation

• Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative, Inc

• Palouse Care Network

• Pickard Orthodontics

• Pullman Care Center

• Pullman Laundry

• Pullman Marketing

• Pullman Vision Source

• Roost Coffee & Market

• Sam Dial Jewelers

• Sims Glass

• Art Swannack

• Via Family Chiropractic

• Vitalant

• Washington Federal Bank

• WIL-RU Apartments

• Wills & Associates, PLLC

• WSU Gradate & Professional Student Association

• WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital

• Wysup Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram

Home and Land

710 SE Bishop Blvd Pullman, WA 99163

shannon@shannonfocht.com call or text: 509-715-8208

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Hi there! My name is Shannon Focht and I’m a realtor with RE/MAX Home and Land, serving Whitman and Asotin Counties.

Whether it’s a first home, the perfect piece of land, or an investment property, I take great pride in helping my clients navigate the real estate market with ease and confidence. One of the things I enjoy most about being a realtor is getting to know my clients on a personal level. I believe that building strong relationships is key to understanding their unique needs and desires. By listening carefully to their wishes and concerns, I can help them find a home that truly fits their lifestyle and budget.

Another aspect of my job that I find rewarding is staying up-to-date on the latest real estate trends and market developments. This knowledge enables me to provide my clients with valuable insights and guidance throughout the buying or selling process.

Above all, my goal as a realtor is to provide exceptional service and support to my clients. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, I am here to help you every step of the way. So, if you're looking for a friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated realtor, I would be honored to work with you!

P.S. Like working with me? My business is based on referrals and I'm never too busy to help your family and friends! New

Crybaby Café 600 NE Colorado St Pullman, WA 99163 info@crybaby.com 509-715-1021

Larissa’s Apron www.larissasapron.com info@larissasapron.com 509-508-1154

Whelan Grange 4902 SR 27 (Palouse Highway) Pullman, WA 99163 (509)715-9477

Etsi Bravo 215 E Main St Pullman, WA 99163 info@etsibravo.com 509-715-1037

Lori Eide Healing Arts www.loriseide.com/healing-arts Pullman, WA 99163 lorieide@outlook.com (206) 370-2563

Kelly & Kathy Brown

Helpful Harrells PO Box 968 Pullman, WA 99163 helpfulharrells@gmail.com (208) 416-9721

The Emporium 600 NE Colorado St Pullman, WA 99163 info@emporiumpullman.com

June Seniors of the Month

Jesse Tang

Jesse Tang is the child of Zhongwei Tang and Xin Wang. During his four years at PHS, he has participated in many activities. Jesse was one of the captains of the Boys Swim Team, which was the first ever team from PHS to win first at state. He also placed 15th individually for the 100 Yard Backstroke, at state. Jesse has been in cross country for three years and is currently a Varsity tennis player. Outside of sports, Jesse has played the violin for nine years as well as the piano for seven years. Jesse worked as a volunteer lab assistant at WSU for the Department of Food Science. In his free time, Jesse enjoys reading and spending time with his family. In the fall, Jesse plans to attend the University of Washington for science and engineering

Leila Brown

Leila Brown is the daughter of Liz Lee and David Brown. She has enjoyed her involvement with a variety of sports and clubs while at PHS. Leila is on the varsity volleyball and tennis teams. She has served as the co-founder of PHS Student Activism Club and president of Junior State of America. She has also played the viola in Pullman orchestras for eight years. One of Leila's favorite memories at PHS was earning 4th place at the Volleyball State Tournament last fall.

This past summer, Leila worked in the Foods Research and Development Lab at Addium, Inc. She has also volunteered by phone banking and writing postcards to voters during the 2020, 2021, and 2022 elections.

Leila will attend Bryn Mawr College this fall. She plans to major in history and minor in political science or statistics.

COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER

The Food & Shelter Folks

A Conversation with Vietnam Veteran and Inventor John Merrill

John Merrill lives in Community Action Center’s Riverview Apartments. Riverview offers affordable housing, and prioritizes housing for people with experiences of homelessness and veterans like John.

Tell me a little bit about yourself.

I was raised in Minnesota, I graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in math and chemistry and an MBA from Stanford. I am married with three grown kids and grandkids.

I was in the service for a couple years in the Vietnam era. I am an inventor with my own company; I have a few patents and am working on one now – a monitor to detect waterborne contaminates in a continuous flow. I just finished that project at WSU. I did the electrical engineering piece of that project. I am moving the project to Boise State in Idaho to finish it off.

Tell me about your journey of coming to live at Riverview.

My wife and I were living in Wisconsin and left Wisconsin, drove west, and ended up in Spokane. For ten months we were homeless. I don’t mean living in a tent, because the VA put us into a Motel 6. We lived in a Motel 6 for ten months with a cat. The VA put me in touch with CAC. I was able to get out of Motel 6 and move into the apartment [at Riverview].

What was Community Action Center’s role in your journey?

The lady handling my case with the VA in Spokane made the contact with Community Action Center. All I had to do was show up, inspect the place, and move in!

How do you like living at Riverview?

I like the apartment better than the motel! Pullman is a safe community, we don’t have carjackings here, which is fine with me. The country’s a mess, but it doesn’t seem to be invading Pullman too much so that’s a good thing.

Community Food

We are taking food donations by appointment! Please call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. You can also make a monetary donation to the food bank at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/

• Soup

• Canned fruit

• Canned vegetables

• Canned meat (tuna, spam, chicken)

Our food bank times are by appointment. Please use our appointment scheduling web page to make an appointment. https://www.cacwhitman.org/food-bankappointment/

PANTRY

TUESDAY Closed

WEDNESDAY 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

THURSDAY 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

FRIDAY 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

At the Whitman County Humane Society kitten season is in full swing, and we could use your help. Our two biggest needs at the moment are foster parents, and kitten supply donations! Fostering is a wonderful way to help during kitten season. May through October over 2/3 of the annual cat arrivals take place. You provide a safe environment where kittens can grow up big and strong before they find their forever homes. while we provide the food, supplies, preventative and medical care needed. To find out more about fostering, and filling out the application visit www. whitmanpets.org/foster-program

Our kittens supply needs are: KMR kitten formula, canned wet adult cat food as well as kitten, dry adult and kitten food, kitty litter that is unscented clumping and non clumping.

To donate other needed supplies, visit www.whitmanpets.org/in-kinddonations for a full list of our current needs as well as links to our amazon wishlist.

Please deliver donations to: WCHS 1340 S E Old Moscow Rd. Hours when staff will be present are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 1-5PM and Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 5PM

Our amazing staff took these sweet photos of some of the kittens already receiving care at Animal Haven provided by WCHS contributors. Thank you to our community for your continued support!

Save the Date for Stuff the Bus!

Mark your calendars for Stuff the Bus—the school supplies drive for local kids—on August 10-12, 2023. The bus will be at Wheatland Mall this year. Visit pullmankiwanis.org/stuff-the-bus/ to learn more and donate.

Kiwanis awards PHS senior Eliza McNelly for performing arts

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman recognized Pullman High School senior Eliza McNelly with the club’s fth annual Performing Arts Prize of $600.

Eliza is an outstanding singer, actor, and performer. She has had many roles in productions at the Regional Theatre of the Palouse and Pullman High School Drama Club, recently as a lead in “Newsies” and “Descendants: The Musical.” Among her many accomplishments in vocal performance are four years in high school advanced choir, multiple awards at regional and state competitions, and solos with PHS jazz band. Eliza also studies voice with Kelli Barnham, who praises Eliza’s work ethic and talent.

Eliza will join the University of Montana School of Theatre and Dance this fall.

Dr. Jonny Fisher receives Community Service Recognition award

The Pullman Kiwanis presented its 2023 Community Service Recognition Award to Dr. Jonny Fisher for his support of kids’ health in Pullman.

The Pullman Kiwanis Club meets on Thursdays at noon, Gladish Community and Cultural Center, 3rd oor View Room. Join us for great speakers and a fun time—guests are always welcome. We also stream our meetings on Zoom. Follow Pullman Kiwanis on Facebook , Twitter, and Instagram, too!

pullmankiwanis.org

A local dentist, Dr. Fisher o ers free dental services and education through the “Give Kids a Smile” event two times a year. He gives exams, cleaning, and llings to kids in need through this national program promoted by the American Dental Association. He also donates dental hygiene supplies and gives free custom athletic mouthguards.

Dr. Fisher has identi ed this need for pediatric dental care in our community and volunteered his time to make a life-changing di erence for children on the Palouse.

Pullman Community Council on Aging

A legacy of caring for Pullman

Pullman Community Council on Aging Turns 50!

For 50 years, our volunteers, board members, and community partners have made Pullman a great community for seniors. We are proud to be a home-grown nonpro t, supported by individual donations and community grants. Your contributions support Pullman Meals on Wheels, Senior Chore Service and our Guide to Senior Services. To celebrate half a century, we hope to expand our reach and impact even more!

To get involved as a volunteer or donate, please visit us online at www.pullmanccoa.org. We are speci cally looking for additional members for our board of directors. If you have a heart for seniors (or if you are a local senior!) and would like to contribute in this manner, please contact our Executive Director at pullmancomcoa@gmail.com or call (509) 339-4000.

ank You to WSU Center for Civic Engagement!

Our Senior Chore Service was selected as a student-led project this semester by WSU’s Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Students contributed 52 hours this spring to yard clean-up days with six local senior households–in rain, shine, and hail! ank you to all of

anks to our wonderful volunteer groups and our sustaining individual volunteers, Pullman Meals on Wheels continues to consistently provide hot, nutritious, lunchtime meals to homebound local seniors 365 days a year. Meals are available to seniors who meet the following criteria:

• Age 60 or older

• Live within Pullman city limits

• Unable to leave home unassisted or for whom leaving takes considerable and taxing e ort

• Unable to cook meals that are appetizing and healthy Meals are available 7 days a week; recipients can also choose to receive them only on selected days. Additional details, including details on becoming a volunteer driver, are available at www.pullmanccoa.org/meals-on-wheels or by calling 509-339-4000.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and we are always looking for more community members willing to lend their talents and time to Senior Chore Service and Meals on Wheels. When students head home in the summer, we especially need local support with yard work. We also match individuals one-on-one with seniors for ongoing help with indoor and outdoor tasks. If you think you might bene t from receiving services or wish to volunteer, please contact our Program Coordinator at pccoaprograms@gmail.com or at (509) 332-9627.

PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI

Centre for the Arts at Gladish: Buy-a-seat Campaign

Pullman is blessed to have a number of performing arts organizations but is lacking a truly professional space to perform. This new Centre gives our organizations that performance space and also opens the door for all our organizations to collaborate and grow together. It will be a place for our community to enjoy the arts and where our arts professionals can grow and thrive!

Being able to bring more events to the local community is something that Pullman has wanted for a long time. With the Centre for the Arts we will be able to provide that to the community through music, performances, plays, and many more. This in turn will allow us to provide more community minded programming and events that get our town involved and at The Gladish.

Our team is planning a full remodel of the Richard Domey Auditorium, The Little Theater, and an expansion to The View Room, to create performance spaces for concerts, theatrical productions, and more!

With the remodel of the spaces, the Gladish’s new PAC will partner with our communities arts organizations, like The Washington Idaho Symphony, Palouse Choral Society, and the Community Band of the Palouse, to create a home for our thriving arts community. This is where you, our community come in, and we have an amazing opportunity for you. We are pleased to announce our Buy-a-Seat campaign! The Buy-a-Seat allows you to have your name, or memory/honor of a loved one added to a seat.

Buy-a-Seat is available at www.cftagladish.org, or by following the QR code to the left!

Buy-a-Seat is a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) non-pro t organization.

Website

Phone: 509-332-8081

Email: info@gladishcommunity org

Address: 115 NW State St, Suite 313 Pullman, WA 99163

Link to Buy-a-Seat

Example of seat placard, design not finalized Auditorium Entrance Space