I have only spent one summer living in Pullman. Right now. This summer. Whether or not I will spend most of my time here has yet to be determined. I feel like most people go back to live with family in the summer, but I do not know for sure because I usually was one of them.
Ava Pearson, senior viticulture and enology major, said she is currently staying in Pullman for the summer.
Pearson said that where she lives on the west side is not close to wine country, so staying in Pullman has given her the opportunity to find an internship within driving distance.
Registration for the WSU Summer Advantage program is now open until early June.
Summer Advantage runs from June 28 to July 30 and helps first-year students transition into college, Joanne Greene, University Recreation programming director said. Move-in day for traditional students is on June 25 and June 16 for student-athletes.
Typically, there are 75 students in the Summer Advantage program, which runs for five weeks, Greene said.
Both traditional and student-athletes will live in the same residence hall, Jonathan Stahl, UREC assistant director for adventure programs and experiential learning, said. Students will be housed in single rooms instead of having roommates.
Stahl said the program will be in person and will follow all COVID-19 public health guidelines.
May 12, 2021
Summer is right around the corner! Learn how you can prepare for those summer camping trips and hikes by joining Alice Ma, Dining Services and Jonathan Stahl, University Recreation at our May Coug Connect!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2-3 p.m.
Learn more at the Coug Connect website.
May 7, 2021
By Rachel Koon, Division of Student Affairs
After a year of virtual and hybrid school, canceled activities, and limited social interaction, Pullman-area youth have something to look forward to this summer: the in-person Cougar Kids Camp.
The camp begins June 14 and is open to all area youth in kindergarten through sixth grade. It includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities games, fitness classes, crafts, outdoor adventure programs, and more that are designed to be both educational and fun.
“It’s a high‑activity camp,” said DJ Mackie, coordinator of competitive sports and youth programs for University Recreation. “We get the kids engaged and playing with each other and having fun all day long.”
May 6, 2021
By Rachel Koon, Division of Student Affairs
Incoming first-year students looking to get a jump start on their college experience can register now for Summer Advantage, a program designed to give them a taste of what university life is like before the fall semester starts.
The five-week program, held entirely in person, lets students engage in academic and recreational programming specifically tailored to their needs and learn best practices for academic success.
Lightening the load
The Summer Advantage curriculum offers foundational courses but also lets student explore their own interests. Students take two classes during the five weeks and can choose from courses in English, ethnic studies, economics, entrepreneurship, and more.