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WSURA New Retirees
You’re Important to Us!
Washington State University’s retirees are an important part of the WSU community. We want to stay in touch with you and keep you informed about the programs and services available to our retirees. This brochure provides an introduction.
WSU Retirees Association
Since its inception, the WSU Retiree Association (WSURA) has provided WSU retirees with the means to maintain contact with friends and colleagues, stay abreast of opportunities, and to address problems of mutual concern. In addition, it facilitates retiree faculty and staff relations with other elements of the WSU family and with other university retiree associations.
The WSURA offers free membership to new WSU retirees for their first full year of retirement. Memberships run from July 1 through June 30. Membership in the WSURA entitles you to receive our newsletter published three times annually, invitations to the monthly programs held at the Senior Center in Pullman and an invitation to our signature event, the annual Spring Brunch. Membership is open to all WSU retirees, widows, widowers of faculty and staff, and others interested to join its ranks.
In addition, the WSURA offers four $1000 scholarships to legacies of WSU retirees with the primary focus of the award being leadership and legacy. Leadership may be demonstrated through traditional school activities, work responsibilities, community involvement, church-related activities, and family commitments. Legacy is defined as a child or grandchild of a WSU retiree.
You may contact the Association by writing:
WSU Retirees Association
PO Box 646150
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-6150
WSU Alumni Association
Congratulations on your retirement. The WSU Alumni Association (WSUAA) offers to all WSU retirees the opportunity to become a member of the WSUAA at a special discounted rate. Thousands of Cougars and friends have declared their Cougar Pride, supported the university, and received special money-saving discounts by joining the WSUAA. Become a member today by calling 509-335-2586 or visiting us at the Lewis Alumni Centre. The WSUAA is proud to support the WSU Retirees Association.
Help Preserve WSU’s History
Either immediately before or after beginning your retirement, you will probably decide to reduce the accumulation of personal files and records in your office. University Archives is interested in acquiring materials that reflect the history of the University and the activities of its faculty and staff. Personal and professional papers, including correspondence, photographs, films, teaching syllabi, etc., can be valuable additions to the historical record. Before disposing of your records, you are urged to contact the office of Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC) at 509-335-6691 to discuss the appraisal of your papers and their ultimate disposition. For more information, please visit the MASC website at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc.
Benefit Services
Personnel in the Benefit Services Office are available to confer with you about financial planning, retirement income options, health insurance coverage, and related issues. Please notify us if your address changes, so our records will be accurate. For more information, please visit the HRS Retirement Information webpage at http://www.hrs.wsu.edu/Retirement%20Information.
Benefit Services
139 French Administration Building
Phone: 509-335-4521
hrs@wsu.edu
Cultural, Scholarly, and Athletic Events
We encourage you to visit the campus as often as you can. Take time to attend art exhibits, special lectures, seminars, invited addresses, concerts, and other academic and cultural activities. You can also purchase faculty and staff tickets to athletic events by visiting www.wsucougars.com . Additionally, information and a schedule of events are published on WSU Today or online at www.wsucalendar.wsu.edu.
Educational Opportunities
Retirees who are residents of the state of Washington and age 60 or older can audit regularly scheduled classes under special fee waivers, if space is available. Six credits or two courses in any semester is the maximum allowed under the fee waiver policy. Other exceptions may apply.
Retirees seeking enrollment in courses for credit are assessed a $5 registration fee and must complete an enrollment form at the Registrar’s Office. Class schedules and other information about enrollment are available from the Registrar’s Office, 346 French Administration Building. For more information, please visit www.registrar.wsu.edu
Office of the Registrar
346 French Administration Building
Phone: 509-335-5346
Golden Cougar Parking Permits
Retirees may be eligible to apply for a yearly Golden Cougar parking permit for parking their personal car in campus zone areas. These permits and more information is available at Parking Services located on WSU’s Pullman campus, or visit www.parking.wsu.edu.
Parking and Transportation Services
Phone: 509-335-PARK (7275)
Email: parking@wsu.edu
www.parking.wsu.edu
Identification Card
Retirees can receive a WSU picture identification card that includes name, department, and retirement status. This card can be used to check out material from the WSU Libraries and Media Material Services, to rent equipment at the Outdoor Recreation Center, and for general identification purposes. Application forms for this card can be obtained from the Benefit Services Office. The cards are issued through the CougarCard Center located in the Compton Union Building. If you lose your card or need a replacement, contact the CougarCard Center at 509-335-2273 or online at cougarcard.wsu.edu.
Benefit Services
139 French Administration Building
Phone: 509-335-4521
hrs@wsu.edu
Library Services
Retirees can use the WSU Libraries and Media Materials Services under the same arrangements as active faculty and staff members. An identification card is required to check out books and other supplies and equipment.
WSU Libraries
www.wsulibs.wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-9671
libweb@wsu.edu
Academic Media Services
www.ams.wsu.edu
Phone: 509-335-4535
ams@wsu.edu
Publications
Two WSU publications are available to retirees – Washington State Magazine and WSU Today. If you wish to receive one or both of these, contact a staff member at wsm@wsu.edu or 335-7628. For more information, please visit http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu or wsunews@wsu.edu.
Recreational Facilities
Recreational facilities on campus are available to all retirees who wish to participate in the Faculty and Staff Program. Activities include swimming, handball, racquetball, tennis, basketball, jogging, and golf. Special facilities include a weight training room and saunas. For more information, please contact University Recreation at 509-335-9668 or elbracht@wsu.edu.
Transportation
Retirees with ID cards can ride for free on Pullman Transit. An additional service called Dial-A-Ride is also available free of charge for those individuals 65 years and older, or whose disabilities or medical conditions limit them from riding Pullman Transit’s fixed routs. Dial-A-Ride offers Door-to-Door transportation service for any reason such as doctor or dentist appointments, hair appointments, shopping, or just visiting friends. If you have any questions please call Pullman Transit at 509-332-6535 or visit www.pullmantransit.com.
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