News & Events
Previous Events
Pharmaceutical Sciences Seminar Series
Spokane Ag Expo
The Washington State University, Cancer Prevention & Research Center in conjunction with the Washington State Department of Health will be hosting a Skin Cancer awareness booth at the AG Expo on February 5-7, 2008.
WSU Wellbeing Fair
Join University Recreation for the Washington State University Wellbeing Fair on February 21, 2008 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Student Recreation Center!
Dr. Jeffrey Bryan will present a seminar entitled: Epigenomics: the dog as a comparative oncology model.
| WHEN: | Friday, January 25, 2008 at 3:10 PM |
| WHERE: | Wegner Hall G-1, WSU Campus |
Daffodil Days
The Daffodil is the first flower of spring, a symbol of hope, renewal, and for the American Cancer Society, the promise that one day the world will be free of cancer. Your participation in Daffodil Days will support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving research, prevention, early detection, and support programs.
| WHEN: | February 1, 2008 |
| WHERE: | 1403 W 3rd
Spokane, WA |
Bowling for a Cure
All of Pullman and Moscow are invited to join us for a bowling event at Zeppoz complete with music, fun, and prizes. This is a great opportunity to get a little exercise, have some fun, and help support cancer research in our area.
| WHEN: | December 2, 2007 |
| WHERE: | Zeppos |
WSU Fall Breast Health Education Fair
Fair is free to everyone, faculty, staff and students are especially invited. Various community groups and organizations who provide cancer care and education will be in attendance to provide resources and information about cancer. The fair will also have information about breast exams and radiological procedures for low-income women ages 18-39 without insurance.
| WHEN: | Tuesday, October 23th, 2007 10am |
| WHERE: | WSU Intercollegiate College of Nursing, first floor lobby |
| Contact: | Chris Riebe @ (509) 324-7205 or criebe@wsu.edu
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Breast Cancer Forum
October 8, 2007
A Special Event to Commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer found in women in the United States, and every year over 200,000 cases are diagnosed. Attend this forum and learn from the region’s cancer specialists and women’s healthcare physicians on:
Pharmacy Picnic on the Lawn
October 6, 2007
Three hours before the WSU vs. Arizona State game, come join us for the Annual Picnic on the Lawn in front of Wegner Hall. Contact Vicki Burnham at (509) 335-4750 for more information
The Cancer Prevention & Research Center will have a booth where you can learn more about how we are impacting cancer research in the Inland Northwest.
ACS Relay For Life
September 29, 2007
Come stay up all night with us for the 30th annual ACS Fun Run at the Mooberry track. Get your team together and join us for a great time.
Komen Race for the Cure
September 30, 2007
Support Breast Cancer by participating in a 5K run/fitness walk in beautiful Coeure 'd Lane, Idaho.
Find event details or learn more about the history of this event.
BMW Ultimate Drive
September 18, 2007
Would you like to drive a brand new BMW and support Breast Cancer efforts while doing this? Then check out more details about this event.
WBCHP Partner Training Institute
August 15-16th, 2007
The 5th Annual Breast and Cervical Health Partner Training Institute was a success!
This year’s event was held at a new location in Yakima, WA on August 15th and 16th, 2007 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center. Since 2003 a diverse group of organizations and partners have collaborated to plan and implement annual Breast and Cervical Health Partner Training Institutes. The purpose of the event was to provide individuals working in the breast and cervical health field with the tools and education necessary to do their jobs more effectively. Approximately 55 participants from around the state attended this year’s PTI.
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On the Way to the Cure -Komen on the Go
October 26, 2006 (Thursday)
Come and find out more this Thursday at the end of Glenn Terrell Mall, near Bryant
Hall.
On the Way to the Cure – Komen On the Go™ is a community education and outreach
tour that is part of the Komen Foundation’s efforts to engage all generations in
the fight against breast cancer. After all, every three minutes a woman is diagnosed
with breast cancer in the U.S. and millions of women and men serve as their co-survivors,
helping them through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Read More
2006 Member Retreat
May 20-21, 2006
Periodically, the Cancer Center holds a retreat for its members to work together to find common points of research. This past year, our retreat concentrated on creating focus groups that could work together towards larger research projects.
Glass On Grass 2006
July 29, 2006
The Spokane Corvette holds an annual event that is open to the public. The Club has teamed up with The Center to receive donations for the purpose of furthering cancer research.
Skin Cancer Screening
May 2006
Skin Cancer screening is offered annually in Spokane.
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