WSU Tri-Cities

Flapjacks with Faculty
2022-08-25 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Consolidated Information Center
Students are invited to join faculty from all the colleges to mix, mingle and enjoy delicious pancakes!

Lemonade with Leadership
2022-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Come enjoy a lemonade with the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities!

Coug Pride Friday
2022-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Student Union Building
Celebrate Coug Pride Friday with ASWSUTC!

Preceptor Appreciation Night
2022-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Floyd Atrium, WA, United States
Join us and other Tri-Cities area leaders for the inaugural Preceptor Appreciation event. This reception is presented by the College of Nursing to show appreciation to those who provide guidance and support to our nursing students. Friday, October 14th
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Floyd Atrium Hors d’oeuvre and wine will be served. RSVP to attend Please contact allysha.hanson@wsu.edu for any questions or concerns.

Dia de los Muertos
2022-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Student Union Building
Attend the Día de los Muertos celebrations hosted by the MOSAIC Center, Dreamers Club, and the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to learn the importance and history of this celebration! Honor and celebrate those who have passed by bringing pictures and cherished items to place on our community altar. Tuesday, November 1st
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Student Union Building All are welcome!

Cougar Gold and Mistletoe with WSUAA Executive Director
2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Wine Science Center, 359 George Washington Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Be our guest at this year’s Cougar Gold and Mistletoe and meet Mariah Maki, the new Associate Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director for the WSU Alumni Association. Join WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Sandra Haynes, Vice President of Advancement Mike Connell, and Mariah for a festive reception at the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center on the WSU Tri-Cities campus. Register

GEAR UP Open House
2023-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Gear Up, 3100 George Washington Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
We’ve settled in! Please join us to see our new location and meet our staff! Wednesday, January 25th
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
3100 George Washington Way Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

2022 Employee Recognition Reception
2023-02-22 14:30 - 16:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Please save the date for the 2022 Employee Recognition Reception honoring WSU faculty and staff who met length-of-service milestones between January-December 2022. Wednesday, February 22nd
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
East Auditorium

2023 Women* of Distinction Award Ceremony
2023-04-20 17:00 - 19:00 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Join us in celebrating the 2023 Women of Distinction inductees! This award is for people who identify as women and their allies, who have worked to elevate the status and equality of women. Learn more

Career Center Ribbon Cutting
2023-04-24 15:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come check out the new Career Center!
Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Order of the Engineer
2023-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Order of the Engineer
Inductee Ceremony
Celebrate as engineering initiates voluntarily accept The Order of the Engineer, a pledge to uphold the standards and dignity of the engineering profession and to serve humanity by making the best use of Earth’s precious wealth.
Graduating seniors in engineering programs are eligible to join the Order of the Engineer. A ceremony is held each spring semester during which inductees take their oath together and receive their rings and certificates. Friday, April 27th
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
CIC 120 Inductee Registration Deadline to register is: April 7
About the Order
of the Engineer

The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. The Order is not a membership organization; there are never any meetings to attend or dues to pay. Instead, the Order fosters a unity of purpose and the honoring of one’s pledge lifelong.

The Engineer’s Ring in the United States is a stainless steel ring, worn on the fifth finger of the working hand by engineers who have accepted the Obligation of an Engineer in a Ring Ceremony. Read more.

Annual Employee Awards Ceremony
2023-05-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Each year, time is set aside to celebrate and honor our distinguished faculty and staff. In 2020, WSU Tri-Cities established campus awards to be given annually to honor those who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the university’s mission and goals.
This year’s celebration will honor faculty and staff in these categories:

Distinguished Teaching Award
Distinguished Research Excellence Award
Outstanding Adjunct Business Faculty Award
Outstanding Adjunct STEM Faculty Award
Chancellor’s Distinguished Employee Excellence Award
In addition, we will recognize tenures and promotions.

Light refreshments will be provided.

College of Education Graduation Celebration
2023-05-03 16:00 - 17:30 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Members of the Class of 2023 are invited to celebrate their accomplishments and pending graduation.

Nursing Convocation
2023-05-04 18:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Multicultural Graduation Celebration
2023-05-05 16:30 - 20:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Celebrate the accomplishments of our students who are associated with historically marginalized identities and cultures on the WSU Tri-Cities campus.
Graduates will receive a multicultural stole and enjoy performances and food.

WSU Tri-Cities Commencement
2023-05-06 13:00 | Toyota Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, 99336
Join us in celebrating our Coug graduates at Commencement!

Coug Human Bingo
2023-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Floyd Atrium, WA, United States
Get to know fellow Cougs on the first day of classes in the Floyd Atrium. There will be pizza, sodas, and prizes for the first few winners!

Week of Welcome Engagement Fair BBQ
2023-08-22 11:30 - 14:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus for Fall 2023 semester! Sponsored by STCU

Coffee with the Chancellor
2023-08-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Student Union Building
Chancellor Sandra Haynes invites students for a free drink from the SUB’s Coffee Shop and a casual conversation about student life or other topics of interest.

Día de Muertos
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Attend the Día de Muertos celebrations hosted by the WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion, Dreamers Club, Foodies Club and the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Honor and celebrate those who have passed by bringing pictures and cherished items to place on our community altar.
Open to the public! Altars, music, vendors, and entertainment!
For questions or concerns, please contact tricities.mosaic@wsu.edu.

Crimson & Gray Day
2024-03-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Student Union Building
Washington State University is turning 134 this year! Please come join the celebration with free birthday cake and enjoy the company of other Cougs!

Women of Distinction 2024 Awards Ceremony
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Consolidated Information Center
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Women of Distinction inductees!

This award is for people who identify as women and their allies, who have worked to elevate the status and equality of women.

2024 Chancellor's Campus Awards Ceremony
2024-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Collaboration Hall Grand Staircase, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities awards are given annually to honor those campus members who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the university’s mission and goals.

Evening of Excellence: Student Excellence Awards Ceremony
2024-04-26 17:30 | Student Union Building
Join WSU Tri-Cities Office of Student Engagement & Leadership in celebrating the winners of the Student Excellence Awards.
Open to the WSU Tri-Cities campus community. Reception with light refreshments, ceremony to follow.
No registration required. Semi-formal/cocktail attire recommended.

College of Education Graduation Celebration
2024-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Collaboration Hall 102, WA, United States
Members of the Class of 2024 are invited to celebrate their accomplishments and pending graduation.

Multicultural Graduation Celebration
2024-05-03 17:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
In partnership with the Dreamers Club and the Black Student Union, WSU Tri-Cities is honored to invite graduating students who identify as part of a marginalized community to the 3rd Annual Multicultural Graduation Celebration.
The Multicultural Graduation Celebration is a special opportunity to recognize the success of graduating students while lifting up their cultural heritage and celebrating diversity at WSU Tri-Cities.
Please RSVP to attend by April 29th to receive a multicultural stole to wear during Commencement.
If you have any questions, contact tricities.mosaic@wsu.edu.

WSU Tri-Cities Commencement
2024-05-04 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Wave the Flag
2024-08-19 07:45 - 14:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
We’re excited to welcome back Tri-Cities Cougs to campus on Monday, August 19th! Join fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and community members in spreading the Cougar spirit by waving flags, holding signs, and cheering as we welcome students back to campus on their first day of class.

You can volunteer for 45-minute time slots between 7:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. There will be complimentary beverages and snacks for those volunteering.

Sign-up to volunteer

Welcome Back Convocation
2024-08-20 11:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Join fellow students, faculty, and staff for the 2024 Welcome Back Convocation!
Chancellor Haynes will provide an outlook of the upcoming academic year, acknowledge academic leadership, introduce new faculty and staff, and highlight exciting new initiatives.

Engagement Fair
2024-08-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Student Union Building
Connect with campus departments, student organizations, and the community while enjoying lunch!
Open to all students, faculty, and staff.
