Campus Connection: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Events and Recreation

Ornate spiral architecture lines the top of the graphic and breaks into the text, "Spring 2025 Students Exhibits opening - Echoes of Expression: A Cultural Symbolism Collective" with information on the time, date and place.

Exhibit opening in the Lowell Holmes Museum of Anthropology

The Spring Museum Exhibition class is hosting an exhibit opening from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the Jackman Gallery on the first floor of Neff Hall. The exhibit is entitled “Echoes of Expression: A Cultural Symbolism Collective.”

The students have created eleven new exhibits reflecting on symbols and creative expression in various cultures around the world. Students will be on hand to talk about their exhibits and answer questions. This is a come and go event with light refreshments.

Gather at Kirby’s for an art dive tour of the Ulrich Museum exhibitions

The Ulrich Museum invites you to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts at Kirby’s before embarking on a journey across the street to the museum for a guided exhibition tour at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1. After the tour we will return to Kirby’s to debrief and hang out.

Participants are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to enjoy a drink and dinner. Kirby’s offers LMNO pizza. Too early to eat? The food will all be there when you get back from your museum tour, so feel free to wait until then, Kirby’s offers a full bar but will also offer an exclusive drink special for participants of this event: 16 oz. Boulevard Wheat for $5, as well as non-alcohol options.

The event is 21+ only. There is no charge to meet and take the tour.

An event graphic for KMUW’s Literary Feast features the book The Antidote by Karen Russell, with event details noting the discussion will take place on Wednesday, April 30.

KMUW’s Literary Feast book club will discuss ‘The Antidote’ by Karen Russell April 30

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For April, participants are reading “The Antidote” by Karen Russell. To learn more, listen to Beth Golay’s interview with Russell on KMUW.

Participants meet for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30 at KMUW, 121 N. Mead St. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Learn more and purchase a ticket

Parking and Traffic

Parking advisory for May 29-June 1

WSU will host participants and attendees for state baseball, state softball and state track events starting Thursday, May 29 through Saturday, May 31. These events bring a large amount of visitors to campus and parking will be congested across campus.

Additionally the 2025 Master Gardener Tour will take place near the President’s Residence and Woolsey Hall starting Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1. Attendance is expected to be high for this event as well.

Faculty, staff, students and partners are encouraged to plan accordingly and arrive early if they come to campus during this time frame. Summer parking will be in effect at this time; unless noted with signage, all green lots will be free and open parking.