Fall 2003
Happy cows, contented ranchers
Joel Huesby sees himself as conducting a harmonious symphony of life that includes soil, plants, animals, and people. His steaks taste great, too. » More ...
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Fall 2003
From dirt to dinner table
Chuck Eggert '71 likes to do the right thing. He also likes good food. He has combined those likes into a natural foods empire. » More ...
Summer 2003
With eyes wide open
Spring 2003
Halloween in Iraq
A traveler explores rumors of genuine "evildoers." » More ...
Spring 2003
Homage to a difficult land: An African scientist returns home
Beset by a relentless drought, the Sahel seems in unstoppable ecological decline. But Oumar Badini will not give up. There must be some way to help Mali farmers reclaim the land. » More ...
Spring 2003
Whirlwind tour
On an August morning, Senator Murray '72 visits Dayton to hear its concerns. » More ...
Winter 2002
Friendly People
William Hewitt built his dream on Blake Island. Hewitt is gone, but his dream lives on in Native tradition and the rich aroma of roasting salmon. » More ...
Winter 2002
A Matter of Survival
One of the simplest truths of nature is that if a species is to survive, it must reproduce. faculty researchers explore reproduction's mysteries and threats. » More ...
Fall 2002
From Russia with Love: Cougar matryoshka dolls a big hit
Sue Senner’s (’80 Comm.) travels occasionally take her to places like Chornobyl, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia. She is a project manager for the International Nuclear Safety Program (INSP) at Battelle Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland.
For several years, she has provided communications support to international nuclear safety groups. She also manages a safety project for the Bilibino Nuclear Power Plant in northeastern Russia, currently helping staff there coordinate an emergency preparedness exercise for later this summer.
“We want to assure that appropriate procedures are in place and staff are trained to handle an emergency situation,” she said in May. Ultimately, she said, “We’re working … » More …
Fall 2002
Gillies receives Alumni Achievement Award
Cliff Gillies, longtime executive director of the Washington Intercollegiate Activities Association (WIAA, 1982-93) and former president of the National Federation of State High Schools Association (1990-91), has received the Washington State University Alumni Achievement Award. The award was presented February 4 during the 2002 Man of the Year banquet in South Bend, Washington.
Gillies was recognized for leadership and service to the youth of Washington as a teacher, coach, counselor, principal, assistant superintendent, and as executive director of the WIAA during a career that spanned more than 40 years.
As executive director of the WIAA, Gillies and his staff were responsible for overseeing athletics for … » More …