Student-Led Conferences
Three ASWSU student committees lead and organize conferences to welcome high school students to WSU each year. The conferences include mentors and guest speakers along with lasting connections.
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Shaping High School Asian Pacific Islanders for the Next Generation (SHAPING)
SHAPING is an annual leadership conference at WSU’s Pullman campus that welcomes all high school students, with a special focus on supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander youth. The event is designed to inspire and empower students by addressing the unique opportunities and challenges within higher education. Through workshops, networking, and cultural connection, participants gain the tools and confidence to pursue their goals and become leaders in their communities.
Children of Aztlan Sharing Higher Education (CASHE)
Founded by WSU students in 1996, CASHE has grown into an exciting, action-packed weekend that welcomes all high school students, with a special focus on empowering Latinx youth. Students from across Washington come together at WSU to build leadership skills, celebrate culture, and get inspired to make a difference. By the end of the weekend, participants leave with new friends, unforgettable memories, and the drive to bring their knowledge and passion back to their communities.
The Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students (VIBES)
This conference welcomes all high school students, with a focus on supporting and empowering African American youth. Held at WSU, it fosters leadership, educational growth, and community awareness. Participants engage in activities that build self-knowledge, strengthen their connection to their communities, and empower them to believe in their ability to achieve their goals. WSU students serve as mentors, guiding tomorrow’s leaders toward higher education, community-minded leadership, and an understanding of their responsibilities as citizens. Preparing them to be successful, engaged members of the communities they will one day lead.