Community Involvement
IP-sponsored events
University-hosted events
Everyone is invited to the university’s campus for international events.
Center for Civic Engagement
Volunteer in the local community through projects run by the WSU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). For many projects, transportation is provided.
International Education Week
Presented by the ASWSU International Students’ Council, IE Week events highlight the benefits of international education and introduce the campus and community to WSU’s international population.
WSU Residence Life
Participate in the various academic and social programs hosted by WSU Residence Life. Global Scholars Hall, WSU’s newest residence hall, supports the development of intercultural, interpersonal, and leadership skills of its residents. It also serves as a great venue for events.
WSU Cougar Athletics
Sign up and join us at Cougar athletic events. See WSU football, soccer, basketball, and baseball teams (just to name a few) compete against schools from the Pac-12 Conference and across the country.
WSU Health and Wellness
Attend workshops hosted by Cougar Health Services including, Counseling and Psychological Services, about nutrition, stress management, violence prevention, and much more.
WSU Outdoor Recreation Center
Go for a hike, enjoy a sunset paddle, or take a camping trip. The WSU Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) can help you find your personal playground on the Palouse. For most trips, transportation is provided.
Community events
The people of Pullman and the Palouse region consider WSU’s international students to be part of the community. You are welcome to join the community’s celebrations and activities. Here is a small sample of the community events you can experience while you’re at WSU.
July 4th
Celebrate America’s birthday with us each year at Sunnyside Park in Pullman.
The County Fairs
The International Center organizes outings to the county fair for you to experience rides, unique American food, see animals, and arts and crafts exhibitions from locals.
Moscow Farmers Market
The Farmers Market celebrates local farmers, artisans, and musicians by providing them with an opportunity to interact directly with the community and its visitors. Highlights include farmed and/or created agricultural products (e.g., crops, meat, cheese, wine, etc.), distinctive handmade goods, artisan pieces, and original-recipe cuisine.
National Lentil Festival
The National Lentil Festival, held annually at the end of August, is a perfect—and incredibly fun—way for the international community to experience local culture.
Join thousands of friendly local residents in downtown Pullman for a parade, a street fair, musical performances, and free samples from the world’s largest bowl of chili (made with lentils, of course).
On-campus Opportunities
Join us to experience WSU’s Grizzly Bear Research Center, the Conner Museum, Bee research, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Ferdinand’s cheese and ice cream, and all WSU has to offer.
Community partner organizations
The Office of International Programs at WSU partners with several organizations in the Pullman community to help students feel at home while they are at WSU. Through these partnerships, international students can experience local culture, serve the community, and learn why we call Pullman home.
Rotary Club: The Rotary Club of Pullman invites international students to join their club, including Rotaract and local events and opportunities.