2026 Schedule
Events throughout the week
Dates, times, and locations may change, so please check this page frequently.
Monday, March 23
SURCA
3:30-4:45 PM
CUB Senior Ballroom
Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Tuesday, March 24
Legacy of Excellence Lecture
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Smith Center for Undergraduate Research (CUE) 518
An emerit who contributes to academia, the University, the community, and mankind while in retirement delivers the annual lecture.
Distinguished Faculty Address
3:00 PM
Location TBD
The annual Distinguished Faculty Address honors a faculty member who has risen to the front ranks of their discipline through achievements in research, scholarship, and teaching. Everyone welcome! Reception to follow.
Wednesday, March 25
Three-Minute Thesis
1:00PM
Veterinary Biomedical Research Building (VBRB) Room 305
In this research communication competition, doctoral students have 3 minutes to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance. Developed by the University of Queensland in Australia, Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) challenges students to consolidate their ideas and research discoveries so they can present them concisely to a non-specialist audience.
Thursday, March 26
Academic Showcase
9:00 AM – Noon
Beasley Coliseum- Upper Concourse
This poster session celebrates the achievements of faculty, staff, and graduate students engaged in WSU’s central mission: the advancement of scholarship, research, and the arts.
Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Research Exposition
9:00 AM – Noon
Beasley Coliseum- Upper Concourse
WSU Pullman graduate and professional students present their original research, scholarship, and/or creative work while competing for $9,600 in awards.
Crimson Reads
Time TBD
Location TBD
Honoring WSU faculty, students, staff, alumni and retirees who have authored, co-authored or edited a book within the past year.
Friday, March 27
Celebrating Excellence Banquet
5:00 PM
Beasley Coliseum- Main Floor
Join us in honoring the outstanding achievements of WSU faculty and staff. The awards program recognizes distinguished members of the University community.