Winter Cougar Quarterly Released

The winter version of the Cougar Quarterly has been released!

This edition of the CQ is packed with information about: tuition increases, the Cougar Coalition, and ASWSU's annual Coug Day at the Capitol. There is also information on many of ASWSU's new initiatives, including: The College Hill lighting project, ASWSU's Course Rank, Give, the Multicultural Conference Fundraising Banquet, and 509 Time.

The last page features a survey that students can fill out, on their opinions of campus. We will listen to your opinions and try to mold the university in to what the students want. ASWSU is all about reaching out to the students, listening, and using the gathered information to make positive changes.

If you would like to have your business, organization, a student, or anything else highlighted in the next ASWSU Cougar Quarterly, please contact ASWSU's Director of Campus Relations Scott Shigeoka at spokrey@gmail.com

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Go Cougs!

A Day in the Capital

Hello students of Washington State,

As some of you may have noticed published in the Daily Evergreen today, I was yesterday awarded Civic Leader of the Year for 2010 by the office of Sam Reed, Secretary of State. I thought I would share a few images with you from my trip to Olympia and urge you to help me continue representing Washington State University and the work that ASWSU has been doing to spread our message of civic education and duty to the world around us.

Yesterday marked my first ever trip to the capital building and our centralized government here within Washington, and over the course of the day I had the privilege of meeting Senators, District Representatives, and a wide range of civic leaders from teachers to other students. The entire trip was both engaging and educational and I had a really good time participating in workshops and witnessing in essence how our government operates on a daily basis.



As I stated in my acceptance speech, I was both humbled and honored to receive this award, but I also wanted to ensure that credit is given where credit is due; and I credit my success here at Washington State to the students around me, its fantastic faculty, school administrators and the school itself. Without the assistance of the people I work with, the people I live with, and the individuals who guide me on a daily basis, I would have never been able to attain this award or visit the capital on this Monday morning.



Around twelve o'clock on January the 25th of 2010, I witnessed the Washington State Senate unanimously pass a motion to officially recognize forever more the 25th of January as Civic Education Day in Washington State. I challenge the students of Washington State University to continue to prove that for Cougs everyday we are civically involved, and striving to better the world around us.

How Coug are you?

Give Hope. Give Love. Give Back.

Sincerely,

Edison Kent
Director of Philanthropy and Community Outreach
Associated Students of Washington State University
(425) 268-1255 edison.kent@email.wsu.edu
http://www.aswsu.wsu.edu

"509 Time" Series

The NEW seminar series kicked off today in the CUB lair at 11:30. In conjunction with Peanut Butter and Jelly Club the series featured Well-being Coordinator Speaker Jamie Bentley. The topic was themed "How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint". The turn out was great and we gave away sandwiches and free car ice scrappers. The series is designed to be every other week. The next seminar will be January 27th and the Speaker will be President Floyd. Hope to see you all there for some new giveaways and a wonderful speaker!

Welcom Back for 2nd Semester

It is that time of the year again and ASWSU cheerfully welcomes you back to Washington State University. We hope your winter break was full of warm memories and that you are energized for the rest of the school year.

Our ASWSU Executives have taken advantage of first semester and winter break to implement creative ideas and innovative programs to enhance your “Cougar Experience.” Please explore our website to see various projects we are currently working on. For the remainder of the semester we will continue to push traditional boundaries to ensure that your needs and expectations are being met.

Consistent with last semester, ASWSU will continue to provide the services students enjoy most. PB&J Club will still be held every Wednesday at noon in the Cub Lair. Simply, stop by for free sandwiches and the chance to converse with special guests. Additionally, Safewalk will remain operating on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Please call 335-WALK to utilize the service.

Our driving goal is to empower you with all the tools and resources you need to achieve your aspirations at Washington State University. However, our motto doesn’t stop there. To achieve ultimate success, you must empower yourself by voicing your positions and pursuing your passions. ASWSU will always have an open door for your service and open ears to listen to your concerns, comments, or compliments.

ASWSU is looking forward to a remarkable rest of the year and is committed to advocating your interests. Keep your eyes open for our Cougar Quarterly newsletter and ongoing updates to our website (ASWSU.wsu.edu). We encourage you to come and visit our offices in CUB 314 and to get involved this year. Again welcome back, have a fantastic rest of the year, and GO COUGS!

Derick En’Wezoh
ASWSU President

Welcome to CourseRank

Fellow Cougs,

ASWSU would like to introduce CourseRank, a new way to plan your journey through WSU. Use CourseRank to plan your academic career, rate and review classes, ask questions, sell textbooks, and much more.

CourseRank has the option of Facebook Connect, so activity done on the CourseRank website can automatically be added to your Facebook profile page.

Check it out at http://wsu.courserank.com.

Joshua Meyer
ASWSU Chief of Staff