August 2019 Welcome to the season of opportunity. I can’t think of a better way to describe my mindset as we gear up for the academic year that awaits us in just a few short days. I view the fall as the season of opportunity for good reason. Fall semester brings with it new and […]

June 2019 Dear Faculty and Staff: We almost have reached the midpoint of another fantastic Palouse summer. The wheat fields are still green, the mornings are cool and comfortable, and the post‑workday evenings are relaxing, with beautiful sunsets. I hope you are enjoying the season and recharging for the next academic year wherever you are spending the […]

May 2019 Dear Faculty and Staff: Greetings from French Administration, and congratulations on all of your hard work and accomplishments during the just-completed academic year. As I reflect on the past 10 months, I feel energized by the progress we have made as a university to advance our priorities. I am also excited to build on our […]

April 2019 Dear Faculty and Staff: It is hard to believe that we have little more than a week to go in the 2018‑19 academic year. While everyone is busy with teaching, research, and service responsibilities, I have found that the time between spring break and commencement also offers many events and opportunities to celebrate and recognize […]

February 2019 Dear Faculty and Staff: Greetings from French Administration. I think it is fair to say that most of us are looking forward to spring after experiencing the onslaught of snow and ice and other inclement weather that has hampered operations at all of our campuses. Here on the Palouse, it’s definitely been a […]

January 2019 Dear Faculty and Staff: Greetings as we approach completion of the fourth week of spring semester. I trust that you enjoyed some downtime during the holiday period and that the semester is off to a good start. Noel and I returned from the break feeling refreshed and excited about the spring after some family travels. […]