Pullman Community Update
VOL. 25 | NO. 4 APRIL 2021
CITY OF PULLMAN | PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL | PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
School of Music hosts virtual concerts
The School of Music presents a special virtual “Celebration of Jazz at WSU,” featuring the award-winning WSU Jazz Big Band, pictured here performing remotely but together online.
The WSU School of Music is livestreaming many performances in April through its YouTube channel: WSUPullmanMusic. • April 2, 7:30 p.m. The Scott/Garrison Duo (Shannon Scott on clarinet, Leonard Garrison on flute) presents blended sounds from American and European composers of the 20th and 21st centuries. • April 6, 7:30 p.m. The Selway Trio (piano, Yoon-Wha Roh; violin, Jason Moody; cello, Miranda Wilson) performs from Bryan Hall. • April 9, 7:30 p.m. The WSU Family Weekend Opera Workshop presents “Keep Moving On!” featuring the songs of Stephen Sondheim. WSU’s opera and musical theater students, under the direction of Julie Anne Wieck and assisted by pianist Elena Panchenko, have been rehearsing remotely all semester. Songs from many of Sondheim’s hit musicals have been recorded by each singer individually to be combined by Bryce Weber, a composition graduate student. The cast also includes vocal performance graduate student Kayla Ray, senior vocal performance major Anya Guadamuz, senior pre-vet student Jadyn Denham, music faculty member Angelica Dunsavage, Wieck, and two WSU
WSU organic farm offers early spring greens WSU’s Eggert Family Organic Farm will have early spring greens available beginning in April. Produce will include microgreens (pea, sunflower, and radish shoots), head lettuce, salad mix, spicy spring mix, spinach, and arugula. Garden plants will also be for sale. As the season progresses, look for basil, kale, cucumbers, and squash as well as bulk sales on onions, carrots, beets, tomatoes, and potatoes. The farm, part of the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, is regularly open 3 to 6 p.m. Fridays May through October. It’s located on Animal Sciences Road just east of the main WSU Pullman campus. To stay up to date with farm happenings, including info about the availability of early spring greens, sign up for its newsletter at css.wsu.edu/organicfarm/ or visit its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ WSUOrganicFarm/.
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The Scott/Garrison Duo (Shannon Scott on clarinet, Leonard Garrison on flute) presents a virtual performance at 7:30 p.m. April 2.
alumni: Andrew Turner and Kristofer Barber, singing from Jazz Band, is a special guest. The program includes the the Netherlands. premiere of “RBG” by recent graduate Alison Poteracke, and compositions by Greg Yasinitsky, coordinator of Jazz Studies, April 12, 7:30 p.m. This Jazz Forum lecture by Jake including “To the Max,” featuring graduate teaching assistant Svendsen discusses “Personal Musical Style and the Jazz Max Harrington. “After Charlie” features saxophonists Musician.” Svendsen touches on topics from the similarities Brant Fisher and Adam Hureau. Other soloists include between music and language, African origins of jazz, saxophonist Thomas Wieland, pianist Josh Pinkham, importance of community to artistic development, and bassist Joe Ballestrasse, and drummer Erik Hawkins. concepts drawn from psychoanalysis and music theory. The concert also includes the WSU Big Band II, directed by April 16, 3:10 p.m. Students present chamber music out of Harrington. Bryan Hall. • April 21, 7:30 p.m. A Songwriters Showcase is scheduled. April 16, 7:30 p.m. This Faculty Series features Meredith • April 23, 7:30 p.m. The Spring Choral Concert features Arksey on violin and Fabio Menchetti on piano. This is the WSU’s Concert Choir, directed by Dean Luethi, and the final faculty violin recital for Arksey, who is retiring. The WSU University Singers, directed by Dunsavage. It includes program features Beethoven’s “Kreutzer Sonata,” Scarlatescu’s selections dedicated to the community’s first responders and “Bagatelle,” and Piazzolla’s “Histoire du Tango.” those lost in the persisting COVID-19 pandemic. Special guests April 19, 7:30 p.m. A Jazz Forum is scheduled with a include Arksey and members of the WSU Symphony Orchestra, guest artist. Pullman High School Choir, and the Tucson Girls Chorus. April 20, 7:30 p.m. A Celebration of Jazz at Washington State University features performances by the WSU Jazz Big Band, faculty ensemble Jazz Northwest, and new WSU Faculty Big In This Issue… Band. Mike Galisatus, director of the Stanford University Washington State University WSU Psychology Clinic Community Action Center Pullman School District Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse Crime Victim Service Center Whitman County Humane Society Community Calendar Pullman Regional Hospital Washington Idaho Symphony Pullman Heritage Depot Palouse Conservation District Habitat for Humanity Pullman Community Montessori Pullman Chamber of Commerce Community Colleges of Spokane Gladish Community & Cultural Center
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WSU PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
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WSU PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC A D U LT , A D O L E S C E N T , C H I L D T E L E T H E R A P Y M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T
SERVICES We are now providing telemental health services for child, adolescent, and adult individual therapy. We also offer Zoom group therapy, including Cognitive Processing sessions for survivors of sexual assault, a maternal mental health group for mothers with children under 5, and a trauma-focused coping and support group for healthcare providers. Psychological assessment and treatment are available for a variety of presenting concerns, including: • Anxiety Disorders
• Learning Disabilities
• Depression
• Developmental Concerns
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders • Attention Problems • Hyperactivity and/ or Impulsivity
The Washington State University Psychology Clinic is a nonprofit professional training program for doctoral candidates in clinical psychology. The Psychology Clinic is operated by the WSU Department of Psychology, a program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). Clinical psychology doctoral candidates, under direct supervision of licensed clinical psychologists, are available to provide assessment and therapy services for people of all ages, including children and adolescents. We have availabilities for adult and child psychotherapy right now. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
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COMMUNITY ACTION CENTER
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The Food & Shelter Folks Meet the Staff: Deaneal McKnight, Case Manager for Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Tell me about yourself. I’m a native of Southern California. I grew up in a single parent, drug-addicted household. I am the oldest of four kids, and at a young age I had to grow up fast to be able to take care of my younger brothers. As kids, we made money to buy food by bringing grocery carts back to the store. I didn’t have any positive role models so I embarked in the local gang, unfortunately, and sold drugs to earn money to feed my little brothers. Then I was incarcerated as a juvenile until I was 21. After age 21 I did three different stints in the California Department of Corrections.
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In 2002, when I was on parole, I visited Pullman and saw my little brother get his PhD from WSU. I saw him graduate and I started questioning myself. I didn’t know how I was going to do it, but I was willing to get my life together. My mind frame was changed. Deaneal McKnight
I got off parole in nine months, moved up here, got my first job at Shopko and enrolled in Spokane Falls Community College. Then, I graduated from SFCC and transferred to WSU. It was a pretty long road, as you can imagine. I ended up having a couple of kids and I was 17 credits short of graduation, working dead-end jobs. I finished my degree in Sociology in 2018 and along the way I got a job at Lapwai Middle and High School. I coached middle school football, and did a lot of mentoring with the kids there. My heart is into helping people. I decided to go to grad school and will be getting my Masters in Criminal Justice in May 2021. Now I’m a case manager at Community Action Center.
Organic garden plots are available. Come garden with us! • 20 x 20 plots- $65.00 • 10 X 10 plots $32.50. Free plots are available to qualified residents with low-income. Get in touch with the Pullman Community Garden at Koppel Farm for more information: • Email- koppelgardens@gmail.com • Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ koppelfarm/Home • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/675211985894315
Describe what you do at Community Action Center. I’ve worked here for three months. I work with the youth, helping them get housing and school services. I also work with ex-cons like myself. I invest in a lot of conversation, motivation, and resources so they are empowered to put one foot in front of the other. I have a lot of life experiences that benefit me in this job. For example, experiences of being incarcerated at a young age, having addicted parents, as a former gang member, and having to be dependent on other people for food. It takes strength and courage to ask for help. I know, because I was there. My exterior is not that soft, and Community Action Center never judged me. Jeff Tietjen here at Community Action Center was one of my mentors along the way. I kept putting one foot in front of the other. I began to feel like I was part of society and not a miscreant, if you will. Pullman became home, and history is in the making. What’s special about your job? My greatest joys are empathy, being in contact with people, and being able to meet them where they are. At one point in my life I needed someone to meet me where I was, without being judged. What do you do in your free time? I’m a Southern California boy so I like low-riders and Harleys; a lot of my free time is spent fixing my Harley and my low-rider. I spend a lot of time with my children. I didn’t really have a father figure growing up, so I try to spend as much time as possible with my children. It’s kind of hard because I have two jobs and am a full-time student.
Community Food We are taking food donations by appointment! We humbly ask our generous community members to call the front desk (509-334-9147) to make an appointment to donate food. We still encourage monetary donations. Your dollar will go farther in buying food than if you spend it yourself at the store! Please donate at: https://www.cacwhitman.org/donate/ We need the following donations: • Dietary restriction foods (glutenfree, sugar-free, low-sodium, vegan, etc.) • Toilet paper
• Laundry and dish soap • Diaper wipes • Hygiene items (body wash, shampoo/ conditioner, toothpaste, etc.)
You can bring donations to 350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman weekdays from 8:00-4:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00). To donate, please come to the parking lot, call the front desk, and we will have a staff member come to your car to take the donation.
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BOARD REPORT
A Culture of Dignity: Foundation for Educational Equity Allison Munch-Rotolo Equity is a primary concern in school districts everywhere, and rightly so. Educators are frequently – almost constantly, it seems – engaged in personal and professional development activities to understand and redress historic injustices and improve the effectiveness of their current practice. Yet despite the importance of the problem and significant efforts toward solutions, educational outcomes continue to demonstrate inequity almost everywhere, including here in Pullman.
fairly.
The Dignity Model developed by conflict resolution specialist Dr. Donna Hicks of Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government recommends specific strategies and practices that redress past violations of dignity, helping to build relationships based on trust and mutual understanding. Most recommended practices can be applied to any organization, and some are particularly well-suited to the K-12 setting. For example, the dignityaffirming practice of extending positive A new book, Belonging Through a Culture greetings at the door – something many of Dignity: The Keys to Successful Equity Implementation, sheds light on the frustratingly district employees do already – is positively associated with academic engagement and cyclical nature of equity work. The authors, Cobb and Krownapple, argue that traditional negatively associated with disruptive behaviors. A simple cultural practice can be linked to approaches (such as diversity trainings and improved student achievement. committees, often formed in the wake of a catalyzing event) are, at best, not as effective After attending (virtually) the Washington in producing long-term positive change as we State School Directors’ Association annual want them to be. At worst, these approaches conference last November, the school board can be counter-productive, causing further reaffirmed its commitment to equity. The marginalization of the very people the efforts board added an Equity Report as a standing are intended to help. item on every school board agenda, and it Even more powerful than standing against something (such as prejudice and discrimination or bullying) is developing a shared vision of what we are for: inclusion. Familiar to many already, Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is sometimes used to visually represent the idea that humans will first address basic needs (such as survival and safety) before moving to higher-order needs (like educational achievement). Accordingly, the Culture of Dignity perspective holds that learning depends on students’ having their needs met by experiencing a sense of belonging. Our local school district mission of fostering learning is thus crucially affected by the learning environment we provide, and the extent to which everyone in it feels appreciated, validated, accepted, and treated
requested that Superintendent Maxwell convene a student panel, allowing the board to hear directly from students about which equity issues should be prioritized. The district’s administrative team is currently reading A Culture of Dignity and discussing how these powerful ideas might apply in their daily experiences. This work could result in a learning environment that is not only more tolerant of, nor even merely open to, but absolutely affirming of the humanity and dignity of all the district’s students, staff, and families.
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.
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 employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Roberta Kramer, Assistant Superintendent, Pullman School District Administrative Offices, 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163, 509.332.3144. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584.
Board of Directors Jim Evermann Director, District 3 jfe@psd267.org
Allison Munch-Rotolo Director, District 2 Amunch-rotolo@psd267.org
Nathan Roberts Director, District 4 nroberts@psd267.org
President Susan Weed Director, District 1 Sweed@psd267.org
Amanda Tanner Director, District 5 atanner@psd267.org
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Importance of HOPE Jim Bruce, Principal, Jefferson Elementary School The challenges that your children and our students faced this past year have been unlike any that most have ever faced as a child or youth; or for that matter, us as adults. On a moment’s notice our students went from a traditional “brick and mortar” model to a distance learning model. Suddenly terms such as Zoom, Seesaw, Google Classroom, Week at a Glance (WAAG), synchronous, and asynchronous became part of our everyday educational language. Lost were the lifetime memories of the prom, 5th grade camp, sports, creation of new friendships in various classrooms, music and drama performances, first day of school as a kindergarten student, LMS 6th grader or PHS Freshman, and so on.
sets the child up for success. Even the child who is considered most “at risk” is now treated as an asset, rather than a liability.
With each of the fore mentioned and numerous unmentioned losses it would be understandable for our students to feel and develop a sense of “hopelessness.” Unfortunately, even if COVID-19 never happened, there are children and youth in our schools and our community that live day-to-day with “hopelessness” while others have a “hopeful” attitude. Why is this the case?
Third, understand that one of the great differences between children who succeed and those who fail is the fact that children who succeed seem to have meaningful relationships with caring adults. Children who fail are disconnected from those meaningful relationships and grow up in our institutions, agencies, programs and communities anonymously.
What is hope? There are many different definitions for “hope”, but two I like seem to really encapsulate the meaning of “hope.” The first one being, “Hope is a vision, fueled by both positive feelings and inspired/smart actions.” With the second one being, “Hope is the ability to visit our future, return to the present and prepare for the journey.” As parents, grandparent, aunts, uncles, teachers, school support staff, and school administrators isn’t this exactly what we should be cultivating with our children and students every single day of the school year, be it in-person or by way of distance learning?
Fourth, create a language of strengths and opportunities for children. Ensure that an entire school community can use the language. This language must be simple and specific and describe behaviors.
Why is having hope important? Researchers have found that students who are high in hope have greater academic success, stronger friendships, and demonstrate more creativity and better problem-solving. They also have lower levels of depression and anxiety and are less likely to drop out from school. Studies suggest that having hope may actually predict a student’s future academic achievement more than having feelings of self-worth or a positive attitude towards life actually do.
Second, create a cultural belief system rather than just another well-meaning program on top of thousands of well-meaning but disconnected programs. Offer a courageous and bold action-driven statement, which resonates throughout an agency, institution, and community. Unlike organizational mission statements, belief systems aren’t owned by any one group, but can be used to share a common cause and unite communities around the strengths of a child.
Fifth, ensure that all children are able and empowered to articulate their future. Identify the four major destination points in life where we expect and need our children to contribute are one’s Home and Family; Education and Career; Community and Service; and Hobbies and Recreation. The capacity to contribute to each of these destination points results in success, achieving one’s potential and becoming a contributing member of society. Catch-phrases are no longer appropriate; instead, we need a clear understanding of what is required for success in terms of abilities, talents, traits, characteristics and knowledge, and where it must happen for one to truly achieve success.
We know through research and experience that when a student has a “hopeful” attitude coupled with an organizational belief that “All children are capable of success, NO Why do some children and youth succeed and others fail? As a result of this interdisciplinary examination several profound recurring themes consistently appeared in EXCEPTIONS!” success for a child’s four major destination points in life is limitless. Whether students are returning to in-person learning or are continuing in a distance learning the literature. The most prominent of those themes include: model Pullman Public School teachers, paraeducators, support staff and administrators • Children who succeed seem to do so when they have people in their lives who believe realize the significant importance of cultivating a culture of “hope” for every single they can succeed. student every single day due to the challenging year that they’ve just experienced. • Children who succeed have meaningful relationships with caring adults. (Children who fail are disconnected from those meaningful relationships and grow up in our institutions, programs, services and activities anonymously.) • Children who succeed have multiple goals and an understanding that their futures must include contributions made in home and family; education and career; community and service; and hobbies and recreation. • Children who succeed are offered greater opportunities to develop their strengths rather than to correct their weaknesses. • Children who succeed are nurtured by a culture that is focused on success and strengths. The good news is that hopelessness is learned and can be reversed through care while hope can be cultivated, even among students who are at risk for losing it. But first we have to understand what scientists mean when they talk about hope. Hope doesn’t mean wishful thinking—as in “I hope I win the lottery.” Instead, a student who is high in hope knows how to do the following: • Set clear and attainable goals. • Develop multiple strategies to reach those goals. • Stay motivated to use the strategies to attain the goals, even when the going gets tough. How do we ensure that every student in our schools are capable to do the previously mentioned three bullet points? By responding to the research with these five cultural beliefs and practices: First, eliminate the expression “at risk.” This expression demeans children and has been so maligned that its meaning sways in the wind according to the person or group using it. It offers no real value to help children succeed. Replacing “youth at risk” with “kids at hope” focuses on strengths and opportunities, and
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ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE OF THE PALOUSE
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Across the country, individuals, youth, communities, schools, and agencies will be taking action to increase awareness about sexual assault while working to end sexual violence. This year we will be focusing on how sexual violence impacts online spaces and what every person can do to build safe, respectful online space for all.
How you talk about sexual violence matters. Whether you show your support for a survivor or help someone understand these issues, your voice is powerful and necessary in this conversation. • Talk to your children, teens, family, and friends about the importance of healthy relationships and healthy boundaries. Movies, TV, and books are full of healthy and unhealthy relationships you can use as examples. • Invite ATVP to present to your class, community group, club, or other organization (in April and year round). •
When you hear comments that blame victims or make light of sexual violence, speak up so others know you that don’t agree. Show them that you believe survivors, and that you’re a safe person to talk to.
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Join ATVP in wearing denim on April 28th. In 1998, Italy’s Supreme Court overturned a rapist’s conviction because the victim wore jeans, reasoning that she must have helped her attacker remove them. This action was the catalyst for Denim Day, a day when supporters around the world wear jeans to take a stand against sexual violence. Make sure to follow us on social media to learn more about how to be involved, information on our upcoming events, and to learn more about sexual assault and other issues that face our community!
Teaching kids about healthy relationships, communication, and boundaries is an important part of our work! Utilizing evidence-based curricula, we work with classrooms, high school groups, and afterschool programs to help youth build healthy skills. Our Palouse Peer Educators is a group of local high school students who are trained to present on comprehensive sex education. Contact ATVP to request a presentation!
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WHITMAN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Thank You to our Home-ward Bound Fur Ball Supporters We raised over $18,000 to care for homeless pets! This year’s virtual “faux” Fur Ball brought together friends for six fun evenings, connecting over our shared love and concern for animals. We heard informative vet talks as well as heartwarming adoption success stories, and we even learned how to make our own pet treats! –If you weren’t able to join in during the event, you can still view each evenings’ videos on YouTube, at Whitman County Humane Society Fur Ball. A thousand thanks to those who supported this event!
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Cat’s Meow Sponsors • My Office Bar & Grill • My Rental Company, LLC • Pullman Building Supply • TLC Animal Care • In Memory of Cougar Hussa-Thielbahr
Loyal Companion Sponsors • Becky Bitter • In honor of Jake, Kay C, Lucky & Tigger • In honor of the WCHS shelter staff: Annie, Jayden, Katelyn, Shelby & Zoe • Nina Woodford & Douglas Call • Rhonda Skaggs & Tom Jobson • Shannon Merry, DVM Traveling Tails
Parade of Perfect Pets Sponsors • Catherine Cross • Gabriela Mazur • Lauren and Dan Port • Linda Young • Shannon Merry, DVM Traveling Tails • Steve Birr • Tracie Brelsford
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Star Pet A Note from Jane Kitten season is just beginning and there will be many fur babies like mine who will need loving forever homes. If you’ve been thinking about how a kitten could bring joy into your home, now may be the time to talk with the wonderful staff at the shelter. Also, some kittens will come in without their mamas and they will need good human care before they are ready to be adopted. That’s where you come in. If you can donate to the shelter, that will keep us supplied with everything necessary to help them grow up to be strong and healthy cats. Thank you!
CONTACT
SHELTER 1340 SE Old Moscow Road, Pullman • shelter@whitmanpets.org Shelter hours: Open: 1-6 PM Monday-Saturday.
POOCH PARK at Pullman • (509) 416-6181 poochpark@whitmanpets.org • Open dawn to dusk daily
WCHS PRESIDENT Wendy Ortman www.whitmanpets.org • Phone 332-3422
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• JES = Jefferson Elementary School • LMS= Lincoln Middle School • PAFC= Pullman Aquatic and Fitness Center • PHS= Pullman High School • PDSC= Palouse Discovery Science Center • PRH= Pullman Regional Hospital • SES = Sunnyside Elementary School • SFCC=Spokane Falls Community College
• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
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• City of Pullman 338-3208 • Chamber of Commerce 334-3565 • Pullman Regional Hospital 332-2541 • Pullman School District 332-3581 • Washington State University 335-7628
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• PSD, Sunnyside PTO Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 15
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PSD Spring Break, No School.
• PRH, Community Grief Support 8-Wk Series, 7 p.m., see pg 15 • PRH, Board of Commissioners, ZOOM, see pg 15
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• Pullman League of Women Voters General Evening Meeting, 7 p.m., http://lwvpullman.org/
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• PRH, Coffee Club, 10 a.m., ZOOM, see pg 15
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• PRH, Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., see pg 15
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• 3 Forks Bike and Brew, ABC Quick Bike Check, Pullman Train Depot, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 509-339-5696
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• PRH, Lupus Fibro Support Group, 4:30 p.m., see pg 15 • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 15 • PRH, Coffee Club: Second Cup, 10 a.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Diane Whittick, BSN, RN, Infection Prevention/Employee Health, “COVID-19: A Year Later”, 5:30 p.m., see pg 15 • PSD, Regular Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually and live streamed on our YouTube Channel. • PSD, PHS Boosters Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually. • PRH, Community Grief Support 8-Wk Series, 7 p.m., see pg 15
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• Pullman League of Women Voters Brown Bag Lunch, noon, http://lwvpullman.org/ • PSD, Franklin PTA Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 15
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• PSD, Jefferson PTA Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually. • PRH, Work In-Progress: AA, 7 p.m., see pg 15
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• PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
• PRH, Breast Feeding Support, 12:30 p.m., see pg 15 • PRH, Caregivers Coffee & Support, 2 p.m., see pg 15 • PSD, LMS Boosters Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Meeting will be held virtually.
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• PRH, Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 1 p.m., see pg 15 • 123 Forks Bike and Brew, Woman Bicycle Skill Building, Pullman Train Depot, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 509-339-5696 • PRH, 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, 5 p.m., see pg 15
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PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
APRIL 2021
Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation Board Awards $5,000 in Education Awards The Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation recently issued two education awards at $2,500 a piece, to hospital employees—Janine Lawrence and Tanya Shull, for the 2021 Spring semester.
Tanya Shull has served as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Pullman Regional Hospital for two years. She will apply awarded funds towards obtaining certification through the Society for Human Resources Management Janine Lawrence has cared for Pullman to enhance her knowledge of federal and state Regional Hospital ICU patients as a registered nurse for eight years. Janine’s award will help fund employment laws and best practices. The Pullman Regional Hospital her pursuit of a Master of Science in Nursing Foundation’s Governance Committee reviews degree. Janine has also cultivated a passion for teaching and seeks to inspire and teach nursing applications and awards funds twice a year. In 2020, the Foundation awarded $12,000 students as a local clinical instructor. toward hospital employee educational pursuits.
Congratulations Bekah!
Janine Lawrence
Tanya Shull
Here’s to our Volunteers!
Left: Peggy McDonnell; Top Right: Nikki Nolt
Volunteers are a cornerstone of Pullman Regional Hospital, and we celebrate the 200 people who have generously given their time in previous years. Our volunteers help direct patients in the hospital, provide a comforting presence to patients, volunteer in our Gift Garden and donate their time and treasure to the hospital in the name of patient comfort and healing. The COVID-19 pandemic placed a temporary halt on volunteer services. Bekah Herndon, R.N. celebrates her DAISY award with Jeannie Eylar, Chief Clinical Officer.
The DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses In Memory of J. Patrick Barnes Rebekah Herndon, R.N. was nominated for the DAISY Award by a grateful patient, who described her as one of the most thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate medical professionals they’ve ever met. Bekah, as she’s known to most, has been with Pullman Regional Hospital since 2005. Her career started in BirthPlace as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and now she’s a registered nurse with the ICU. “My mom inspired me to become a nurse,” said Bekah. “She has been a nurse since I was younger, and I always knew that was what I wanted to do.” For Bekah, nursing has become a fulfilling mission for doing something meaningful and perpetual learning. “I love feeling like I made a difference in someone's life. I also love the ever-changing field of medicine. I learn new things about the human body and how we treat disease every year, and I love that aspect of nursing. I'm grateful to work at PRH because of my fantastic co-workers; I always feel supported and cared about.” The DAISY Award is an international program that recognizes nurses who go above and beyond to care for their patients. Nominate your favorite nurse for a DAISY Award: pullmanregional.org/daisy-award
Volunteers services coordinator, Nikki Nolt, recognizes the social outlet volunteering serves for our hospital family. “First and foremost, volunteers love giving back to the hospital and our community, but a piece of volunteering that also fills their cup is being with their peers and engaging throughout their volunteer hours.” Realizing many volunteers were missing interaction with their hospital family, Nikki created two ways to keep volunteers engaged: a pen pal program and a virtual Story Time where volunteers record themselves reading a story from a book supplied by the hospital Auxiliary. Both are open to the children of hospital staff. A volunteer at Pullman Regional Hospital for 7 years, Peggy McDonnell shares, “Many of us miss volunteering and being of service. It’s been great to develop a relationship with my 5-year-old pen pal.” The retired teacher added, “I had fun picking a story to read to my imaginary audience for Story Time.” “It’s been fun to see the success of these programs. Volunteers reach out to me to share how fun their experiences are and the staff members share similar stories about their kids.” said Nolt. When it is safe to do so, Pullman Regional Hospital will welcome back our volunteers with open arms and grateful hearts.
PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL
APRIL 2021
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Meet Dr. Lee, Palouse Pediatrics’ Newest Pediatrician! Philosophy of Care:
Dr. Lee
I love walking alongside children and families in their journey of growth and development. Meeting a family with a new baby and being able to take care that child from infancy until adulthood is the greatest privilege of my work. As a doctor, I am dedicated to providing excellent evidencebased care, and partnering with the whole family to understand your child's needs.
Through my training at Seattle Children's Hospital, I took care the sickest children in the region from Alaska to Washington and all the way through Montana. I was a software engineer before that, and now, I am the father of 4 children at home. These experiences taught me how valuable a trustworthy relationship with your doctor is. Solving complex health needs starts with reliable well-child checkups. My goal is to understand your family's unique needs so I can best care for your child's physical, mental, and spiritual well being. I look forward to supporting you and your children's healthy lives! Why a Pediatrician: Everything changes the moment you become a parent. It's an incredible privilege to be a part of that and to watch families grow year after year. I can't imagine a more rewarding profession helping kids to grow healthy, mature, and strong! Personal Interests: I enjoy exploring the wonderful outdoors with my wife and four young kids, who seemingly achieve new heights every day. Outside of our home, church and community are great sources of joy for me. Personally, I still find writing software to be a fun challenge, and I'm always looking for ways to use technology to make the world better. I also play guitar and enjoy good food. Education: • Undergraduate: California Institute of Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering • Medical School: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center • Residency: Seattle Children’s Hospital • Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Learn more about Dr. Lee and Palouse Pediatrics: pullmanregional. org/palouse-pediatrics
April | Health Education Calendar Health Tech: Jesse Holcomb, RNFA, Pullman Regional Hospital, DaVinici Defining Precision for Quality Care & Healing, 1st Week of Month, available online, https://www.pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-forlearning-innovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD.
11th Palouse Mental Illness & Advocacy Support Group, 2nd Sunday, Virtual Meeting, Contact Zoe or Lorraine for access, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Zoe Cooley @208-835-3071 and, Lorraine Cline @509-758-0284
2nd Vitalant Monthly Blood Drive, 1st Friday, 10:00 am 2:00 pm, Pullman Regional Hospital, www.inbcsaves.org
12th, 26th Breast Feeding Support, Every other Monday, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm, ZOOM, BirthPlace
4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 12 Step Men, Virtual Mtg, Sundays, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, ZOOM, Bdentler4175@gmail.com
12th, 26th Caregivers Coffee & Support, Virtual mtg, 2nd & 4th Monday, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, ZOOM, Melissa, (509)-332-0365
6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Work In-Progress: AA, Virtual Mtg, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, ZOOM, Emily (856) 520-2983 7th, 14th, 2st Community Grief Support 8-Wk Series, Virtual Mtg, Must be registered, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm 8:00 pm, ZOOM, Annie Pillers & Terrie Teare, www. friendsofhospice.net 7th Board of Commissioners, 1st Wednesday, ZOOM, Hospital Administration 9th Coffee Club, A Prescription to Socialize, 2nd Friday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, ZOOM , Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org; 509-336-7404
14th Women’s Wellness Wednesdays: Diane Whittick, BSN, RN, Infection Prevention/Employee Health, “COVID-19: A Year Later”, 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 PM, ZOOM, www. pullmanregional.org/www-rsvp 15th Women’s Leadership Guild: General Meeting, Dr. Nancy Panko, General Surgeon, Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, ZOOM, RSVP at www.pullmanregional.org/wlg-rsvp Pre Op Total Joint Class, Video, 24hrs/7, https://info. pullmanregional.org/joint-replacement-online-class, Maile Kellar, PTA, Orthopedic Care Coordinator Children’s Health Art Outreach, WSU-CCC/PRHCLI Partnership, 3 Friday of Month, https://www.
pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-for-learninginnovation, Noel.Nicolai@pullmanregional.org 27th Lupus Fibro Support Group, Virtual Mtg, 4th Tuesday, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org 28th Coffee Club: Second Cup, A Prescription to Socialize, 4th Wednsday, 10:00 am, ZOOM, Noel.Nicolai@ pullmanregional.org; 509-336-7404 Jean’s Reads & Recommendations, Citizen Science & Crowd Sourcing, Last Week of Month, https://www. pullmanregional.org/about-us/center-for-learninginnovation, Noel Nicolai, PhD. Palouse Parkinson’s Support Group, For Info Only, 208-882-5770; criersgard@yahoo.com Childbirth 101, Not At this time, BirthPlace Monthly Drop-In Grief Support, Not At this time, Not Meeting Due to COVID, Annie Pillers 509-332-4414 Weekend Childbirth, Not At this time, BirthPlace
for more information, visit www.pullmanregional.org/calendar
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WASHINGTON IDAHO SYMPHONY
APRIL 2021
APRIL 2021
PULLMAN HERITAGE DEPOT
PALOUSE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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13th Annual Beans ‘n’ Jeans
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
APRIL 2021
ONLINE AUCTION
April 10-17, 2021 Tickets $40 • Sponsorship $400 Includes take out BBQ dinner from Birch and Barley Tune in throughout the week for Facebook updates, and for the Facebook Live Event Saturday, April 17 at 5:30 pm
PULLMAN COMMUNITY MONTESSORI
APRIL 2021
PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
NEW MEMBERS
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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
WSU ROAR PO Box 62114, Pullman, WA (509) 335-4078 education.wsu.edu/undergradprograms/ wsuroar Idaho Central Credit Union 252 W Third St Moscow, ID (208) 714-0067 iccu.com Tori’s Macarons Pullman, WA (509) 592-8937
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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: • Appearances Marketing & Promotions • Arby’s • Circles of Caring Adult Day Health Foundation, Inc • Electrical Consultants, Inc • Encounter Ministries • FirstStrike Advertising • Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU • Kimball Funeral Home • Dean Kinzer • Les Schwab Tire Center • J Craig Lester – RE/MAX Home & Land • METER Foundation • PAC Insurance Group • Palouse Choral Society • Palouse Conservation District • Palouse Habitat for Humanity • Pullman Civic Trust
Longtime locals, Tim and Molly Schotzko launched Miss Huddy’s Barbecue this winter with the goal of bringing quality Central Texas-style barbecue to the community they love. They believe great barbecue is an experience that brings people and communities together. Tim and Molly named their business after their 4-year-old daughter Hudson, loving known as Huddy. Operating out of a custom food trailer, the Schotzkos post Miss Huddy’s locations and service dates on their website, misshuddysbarbecue.com and on their Instagram page, @ misshuddysbbq. They are currently serving in the parking lot north of Dissmore’s, about twice per month on Sundays at 11 a.m. The couple has loved offering friends in the community a fun and safe environment to experience the joy of barbecue. Community members bring lawn chairs and line-up early to experience their meats, wood-smoked up to 14 hours. The menu at Miss Huddy’s Barbecue includes beef brisket, pork spareribs, pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, house-made Cougar Gold beef sausages, and sandwiches. They offer five sides, two house made barbecue sauces, pickles, white bread, house red onions and various specials. Their banana pudding is a secret recipe that already has devoted fans. The Schotzkos said the community’s support for Miss Huddy’s has been outstanding. “We started this business based purely on our love of barbecue and the people of this community,” Tim said. In addition to founding Miss Huddy’s Barbecue, Tim teaches shop at Pullman High School and Molly teaches part-time at WSU in the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
• Pullman Disposal • Siesta Motel • St James Episcopal Church
BUSINESS MEMBER OF THE MONTH
• US Bank • Whitman County Historical Society • Whitman County Landlord-Tenant Association • WSECU - Bishop • WSU Alumni Association • WSU Creamery/Ferdinand’s Ice Cream Shoppe • WSU Graduate & Professional Student Association • WSU Office of Research
SYG Nursery & Landscaping, Inc 3252 Brayton Rd Pullman, WA (509) 332-3900 sygnursery.com
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PULLMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER
APRIL 2021
Felicia Adesope Felicia Adesope, daughter of Olusola and Tolulope Adesope is a 16-year-old senior at Pullman High School. She participated in DECA in her freshman and sophomore years. She has been part of the school orchestra since 6th grade and has earned Academic State Champions twice. She has been playing piano for 12 years, viola for 7 years, and recently started playing the cello. She plays her instruments and sings within the community during events and at her church. She loves to give back to her community and help others in any way she can. She has also been in Running Start since her junior year. After high school, Felicia will attend WSU to enhance her passion for business as she will double major in entrepreneurship and accounting.
Abigail Wadsworth Abigail Wadsworth, daughter of Michael and Sheri Wadsworth, has been involved with many sports and activities while at PHS including Soccer, Softball, Basketball, and Advanced Ensemble. One of her favorite HS memories was practicing and performing in the Drama Club’s Beauty and the Beast production last spring. Abigail has been active in student government throughout high school serving as Freshman Class President, Sophomore Class Vice-President, Junior Class President and is currently the ASB Executive Treasurer. She participated in FFA and 4-H and raised pigs to show at the Palouse Empire fair each fall. She also participated in the Distinguished Young Woman Scholarship pageant last year and earned an academic scholarship award. Abigail Wadsworth will attend BYU Idaho in Rexburg this fall. She plans to major in Pre-med/ Biology with hopes of having a career in the medical field one day.
Pullman Chamber and Visitor Center • 415 N. Grand Ave. • Pullman, WA 99163 509-334-3565 • Fax: 509-332-3232 • chamber@pullmanchamber.com • www.pullmanchamber.com Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff: Executive Director: Marie Dymkoski • Interim Tourism Director and Events Coordinator: Ireland Addis • Office Manager: Kimberly Marshall
APRIL 2021
COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF SPOKANE AT PULLMAN
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Calendar • April-May Adult Basic Ed, GED/HS+ Open Enrollment, M-Th • April 5 First Day of Spring Quarter ‘21 • June 17 Final Day of Spring Quarter ‘21 • July 1 First Day of Summer Quarter ‘21 • Aug 25 Final Day of Summer Quarter ‘21 • Sep 20 First Day of Fall Quarter ‘21 • Dec 13 Final Day of Fall Quarter ‘21
ABE/GED/HS+ Join our Adult Basic Education or complete your GED or high school diploma with us now! High school completion is a competency-based program for adults 18 years or older, which credits you for previous education, work experience, and a GED score. Our high school completion courses are available online and each student has an individualized study plan. With our open enrollment, you can start today. Call us 509.279.6458.
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GLADISH COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER
APRIL 2021
We appreciate you so much! Thank you to the following who joined Friends of Gladish since the start of 2021 with contributions toward building renovations, general needs and the Performing Arts Center! They include Arvid Olson, Timothy and Diane Marsh, Carol G. Chipman, David A. Seamans, Mary Loski-Cole, Susan Bohm, Ken and Tanya Carper, Jean and Jim Logan, Garren and Anna-Maria Shannon, Alex and Barbara Hammond, Sue and Mike Hinz, Carolyn Cress, Nicholas and Zuma Lee Staba, Pullman Disposal Service Inc., Allen Hatley, Daniel Elsom, Edwin P Garretson Jr., Betty Adams, The Montessori School of Pullman, Uta and Vincent Hutnak, Diane Weber, Mary Ramirez, Charlie and Gwen Oldenburg, Jerman and Marguerite Rose, Mary Wack, MaryAnne and Stephen Clement, Bonggum Shin, Susan Daniels and Paul Spencer, Cheryl Hill, Janet L Maguire, Rex and Alice Davis, Lenna J. Harding, Drs. Diane Gillespie and Richard Domey, Roberta and John Rutherford, Jeff Burnett, Meade A Snoddy, Pickard Orthodontics, Robert and Carolyn Allan, Herbert and Barbara Nakata, Barbara Petura, Linnea Rash, Kristi Denney, Shira Broschat and John Schneider, Anna Grindeland, Myers Auto Rebuild and Towing, Beth Wiegand, and Betty Adams. We are sincerely grateful, too, to those who shared portions of stimulus checks so The Gladish could continue day-to-day operations!
Pullman Community Montessori has some seats available for fall
Pullman Community Montessori (PCM), a new Washington charter school located at The Gladish, continues to accept enrollment for kindergarten and a few seats at the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade levels for its first fall term. The school is a tuition free, public school, open to students living in Washington. Construction on the facilities will start on April 1 and will include new office space, classrooms, and community and project rooms. August 18 is the first day of school.
Children work together on many projects at MSP.
Montessori School of Pullman Enrolling for Summer Camp, ’21 Fall
“In spite of the pandemic, we have had a great year at the Montessori School of Pullman (MSP), operating in person since June 1, 2020,” said Beverly Wolff, head of school. “This June we will graduate many students, who are now ready for kindergarten, first grade and beyond.”
The MSP will have spaces open to accept new students for summer Students and families will discover new flooring, paint, drop ceilings, updated lighting and 2021 and the next academic year. Staff will reopen the toddler class in sprinkler system, as well as improved safety of all classroom doors with automatic security August (2021), There also will be spaces for students aged 3 - 6 in the locks when they enter PCM’s section of The Gladish. To talk to staff call (509) 336-5909 or mixed age Montessori classrooms for part- and full-day options. Email: info@mypcm.org. Contact the school at (509) 334-4114. Check out the website www. Information about the school can be read at https://www.pullmancommunitymontessori. pullmanmontessori.org or email staff at office@pullmanmontessori. org/ and at its Facebook page: Pullman Community Montessori. org for more information and to schedule a tour.
Photographer joins the Gladish Family has always been passionate about photography and the way a camera can capture love, laughter, and connection in a photograph.
Whittney Graham is the owner of Whittney Graham Photography LLC and has been in the Pullman area since 2009. Just this year she decided to open a new studio space at The Gladish.
Storytelling and photography have always been a love of Whittney’s. “I believe photography is the best way to tell a story,” she said. “It’s a way to view the world through someone else’s lens, a way to freeze time, a way to remember a story once told that will never be forgotten.
“I’m so excited for this studio space and what I will be able to capture in this space,” the new tenant said.
“These moments in life will be treasured and will last a lifetime,” the photographer said. “Photographs gives us a connection and a pathway to someone’s soul. When you look at a photograph you should be able to feel something, relive that moment in time when you look back at that photograph.
Now a little about Whittney: “I'm a mama to four tiny humans and two furry friends, addicted to ice cream and Friends re-runs and raised in the Pacific Whittney Graham Northwest,” she said adding she is a photographer who loves to capture authentic moments.
“I love traveling, exploring and storytelling, and want to help others tell their stories,” Whittney said.
The Pacific Northwest photographer based, on the Palouse since 2016,
Contact the photographer at www.whittneygraham.com or www. facebook.com/whittneygrahamphotography.
Gladish Community and Cultural Center Business Directory • GLADISH is great for Education… Celebrations… Performances… and Events. Contact us today. ARTS • Community Band of the Palouse, 509-334-6270 • North Star Music • WA-ID Symphony, 208-874-4162 CHILD CARE AND RESOURCES • The Learning Center, 334-1234 • Montessori School of Pullman 334-4114 • YMCA of the Palouse
FITNESS/WELLNESS • AA District 2 • Aloft Yoga and Nia, aloft-yoga.com • E. WA Surf Soccer Club Palouse, Brandon Schreiner • Lifespan Counseling, 206-910-7138 • Mantis Martial Arts LLC • Palouse River Rollers • Pullman Kokondo Academy 509-995-2894 • Rolling Hills Derby Dames rollinghillsderbydames.com • Wheat Whackers www.wheatwhackers.com
FOODS • A&Y Cuisine
• Whitman County Genealogical Society Library, 332-2386 • Whitman County Historical Society Archives, 334-3940 • Whitman County Humane Society
• ORGANIZATIONS • Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, 509-332-4357 SCHOOLS • Amalgamated Transit Union • AC Driving School, Room 306 • American Legion Post 52 • Pullman Community Montesorri • Apostolic Faith, 509-338-5869 (Public School) • Good Deeds Mortgage, 509-339-7110 • Idiopathics • Mumma Insurance, 425-455-1406 jeffm@mummainsurance.com • Plateau Archaeological Investigations 332-3830
Join the Friends of Gladish. Check the Gladish website or call staff at (509) 332-8081. Help Gladish Serve the Community!
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WSU museum, Pullman hospital present art and community health collaboration
“Both institutions are committed to our community’s well-being, and it is exciting to develop a program together connected to themes of art, health, and healing,” says Ryan Hardesty, the museum’s executive director. The museum is partnering with the hospital to present a virtual exhibit and online programming on art and community health. Featured works include Etsuko Ichikawa’s orbs and trilogy of short films, Trimpin’s “Ambiente432” sound sculpture, and numerous pieces from the museum’s permanent collection. All works will be contextualized to explore their relationships to art, health, and healing. Students in WSU’s Museum Procedures class, aided by museum staff members,
researched and wrote about the works for the web-based resource, set to be launched in April. The online content can be easily accessed by hospital staff, patients, and members of the Pullman community. The idea was to complement Pullman Regional Hospital’s Health Innovation Summit and National Hospital Week in early May. Its art and community health programming will be available to Pullman community members interested in maintaining and improving health through engagement with art. Interested groups may also request a live discussion or a short Zoom tour by emailing the museum’s education coordinator, Kristin Becker, at kristin.carlson@wsu.edu. For more information or to view the virtual exhibit, visit museum.wsu.edu.
Visitors to Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU observe the light-emanating orbs of Etsuko Ichikawa’s Broken Poems of Fireflies exhibit, born out of the Seattle artist’s healing process in the aftermath of the Fukushima nuclear catastrophe. Photo by Bob Hubner/WSU Photo Services.
The orbs glow green and blue, reminiscent of fireflies on a summer night. Etsuko Ichikawa, deeply affected by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown in her home country of Japan, fashioned the light-emanating glass globes from radioactive material. Her work, part of the “Broken Poems of Fireflies” exhibit at Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at WSU, was born out of the artist’s healing process following the catastrophe. It’s one of many works featured in a new collaboration between the museum and Pullman Regional Hospital to engage the community in a conversation about relationships between art, health, and healing.
