WSU Tri-Cities

College of Education Graduation Celebration
2024-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
Join us in celebrating our Coug graduates at Commencement!

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.

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Hanford Nuclear Legacy Lecture: Fukushima-Hanford Collaboration and Hanford's Nuclear Legacy
2024-09-19 14:00 - 17:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Speakers: Mark Triplett, Rebekah Woods, Michael Lee, Kate McAteer, Tom Marceau, Bob Bauman, and Robert Franklin.
Topics: Roots of the Fukushima-Hanford Collaboration, History of the Hanford Site, the Manhattan Project, and Hanford’s Role in WWII. Do you want to learn more about the Hanford Site and how it has shaped our region and the world? Join us for a 5-part lecture series that spans 80 years of history, exploring the social, environmental, and economic impacts of this important nuclear site.
Whether you’re new to the area, or already familiar with Hanford, these sessions are designed for everyone—students at CBC, WSU Tri-Cities and the wider Tri-Cities community. Each session features expert speakers who will help you better understand Hanford’s past and its role today. You can attend any session that interests you, or join all five to earn a completion certificate. Don’t miss this chance to explore the story of the site that played a major role in our region’s history and the world!

Fall 2024 Career & Internship Fair
2024-10-22 11:00 - 15:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Searching for your dream job? Come meet employers looking for enthusiastic candidates interested in starting, changing or expanding their careers.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email tricities.careers@wsu.edu. Registration is required to attend this event.
Registration Information

Employers

Connect and inform attendees of your company's history and job opportunities.

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Students

Students have the opportunity to learn about companies and make face-to-face connections with employers.

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Community members or alumni

Meet employers and find your dream job.

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Employers attending the WSU Tri-Cities Career Fair include…

AgWest Farm Credit
Alleima (formerly Sandvik)
Amazon
Amentum – WTCC
ANR Group
Barghausen Consulting Engineers
Bechtel
Benton Franklin Head Start
Budinger & Associates, Inc.
Bureau of Reclamation
Community Residential Support w/ Developmental Disabilities Administration
Central Plateau Clean Company (CPCCo)
Century 21 Tri-Cities
City of Richland
Confluence Health (Wenatchee)
Energy Northwest
Enterprise Mobility
Framatome
GESA Credit Union
Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS)
HiLine Engineering
Keller Associates
Meier Architecture Engineering
NewEdge, Inc.
Oregon Department of Corrections
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Peace Corps
Packaging Corporation of America

Providence
Seneca Family of Agencies
Talos Engineering Inc.
Tapani Inc.
The McGregor Company
US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District
Washington State Department of Corrections
Umatilla Electrical Cooperative
Clark Construction Inc.
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
Hanford Laboratory Management & Integration, LLC
MacKay Sposito
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company
Reser’s Fine Foods
Gallagher
Ameriprice Financial
Americorps
Excelsior Design
J-U-B Engineers, Inc.
The McGregor Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Tri-Cities Community Health
Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS)
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy
Astria Health
REC Silicon
Siemens
Local Bounti
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility

Día de Muertos
2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Student Union Building
Join us for a Día de Muertos celebration hosted by the WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion, Dreamers Club, Foodies Club and the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!

Altars (Ofrendas en Altares): Attendees are invited to bring pictures and items to honor their deceased loved ones. Todos están invitados a llevar fotografías y objetos para honrar a sus seres queridos fallecidos.
Food Vendors (Vendedores de Comida): Delicious traditional food available. Deliciosa comida tradicional disponible.
Arts and Crafts (Artes y Manualidades): Engaging activities for all ages. Actividades interesantes para todas las edades.
Live Entertainment (Entretenimiento en Vivo): Music and performances to enhance the celebration. Música y presentaciones en vivo para realzar la celebración.

All community members, students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring family and friends.

Hanford Nuclear Legacy Lecture: Energy and Future Tri-Cities Initiatives
2024-12-05 14:00 - 17:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Speakers: Rick Dunn, Diahann Howard, Kate McAteer, Chad Kruger, and Yonas Demissie.
Topics: Regional Electricity Supply and Demand, Energy Challenges and Opportunities, the Port of Benton’s Clean Energy Hub Vision, WSU Tri-Cities’ Institute for Northwest Energy Futures, and the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. Do you want to learn more about the Hanford Site and how it has shaped our region and the world? Join us for a 5-part lecture series that spans 80 years of history, exploring the social, environmental, and economic impacts of this important nuclear site.
Whether you’re new to the area, or already familiar with Hanford, these sessions are designed for everyone—students at CBC, WSU Tri-Cities and the wider Tri-Cities community. Each session features expert speakers who will help you better understand Hanford’s past and its role today. You can attend any session that interests you, or join all five to earn a completion certificate. Don’t miss this chance to explore the story of the site that played a major role in our region’s history and the world!

WSU Tri-Cities Engineering Alumni Event
2025-02-20 17:30 - 19:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia and networking! Hear about exciting updates from Dr. Chanki Mo, Academic Director for the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences; tour the engineering labs; and connect with past and current faculty and fellow alumni. Appetizers and wine/beverages will be provided.
Please feel free to bring a guest and let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. We can’t wait to see you there and reminisce about the incredible journey we’ve all had since our graduation. RSVP

Women of Distinction 2025 Award Ceremony
2025-03-27 17:30 | SUB 120, WA, United States
Join us in celebrating the 2025 Women of Distinction awards!
This ceremony recognizes students, staff, faculty, alumnae, and/or community members who have made notable contributions to the campus and their community through service, teaching, or involvement.
Social Hour | 5:30 p.m. | CIC 120Induction Ceremony | 6:15 p.m. | SUB 120 RSVP for the ceremony

Meyer's Point Environmental Field Station Exhibition Artist Reception
2025-04-15 15:00 - 18:00 | WSU Tri-Cities Art Center, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join us in celebrating the start of this captivating mixed media art exhibition featuring works from WSU Tri-Cities students and Professor of Art Peter Christenson! The exhibition is inspired by the students’ experience during an artist retreat at the Meyer’s Point Environmental Field Station, located on the western shore of Henderson Inlet in Washington state.
The exhibition will be open to the public April 15 – May 9 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays.
Exhibition is coordinated by fine arts student Norma Aguirre and curated by professor of fine arts Peter Christenson. Generous support and funding for this exhibition comes from the Meyer’s Point Environmental Field Station Grant. Artists include:

Norma Aguirre
Claire Giles
Teresa Kimmel
Jessica Lopez
Ethan Nelson
Cole Purvis
Emily Ryther
Devin Simpson
Crystal Stites
Annabelle Totten
Peter Christenson

Showcase for Research & Creative Activities
2025-04-23 15:00 - 17:30 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Poster session and exhibition displaying research, scholarship, and creative work from the WSU community.
Sponsored by Battelle.

Order of the Engineer & Pledge of the Computing Professional Ceremony
2025-04-24 15:00 - 16:30 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Graduating seniors in engineering programs are invited to register for the upcoming Induction Ceremony, where they will accept the Engineer’s Obligation, a key tradition of the Order of the Engineer, and receive the Engineer’s Ring.
For graduating seniors in computer science and related programs, the Pledge of the Computing Professional Ceremony will take place alongside the Order of the Engineer Ceremony. Each graduating computer scientist who has recited the Pledge receives a brass lapel pin that spells ‘HONOR’ in ASCII code.
This ceremony symbolizes inductees’ dedication to upholding ethical and professional standards, while recognizing the societal impact of their work and fostering a commitment to advancing the public good.
WSU graduates and non-WSU professionals are welcome to attend. Each inductee is allowed to bring up to three guests. Register for the ceremony Deadline to register is April 3 by 11:59 p.m.

Tourism and Hospitality Service Excellence Workshop
2025-08-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Richland Community Center
WSU Tri-Cities Cougar Tracks proudly presents the Visit Tri-Cities Service Excellence Workshop – a powerful training designed to help local hospitality and tourism professionals deliver world-class service as the Tri-Cities welcomes athletes and visitors from across the globe for the IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities.
Thanks to the support of Alpine Roofing, sponsor of Visit Tri-Cities Signature Sports, and Battelle, sponsor of Visit Tri-Cities Excellence in Service Award program. Secure your spot

J. Bookwalter Chapter Two 2025 Concert Series: Benefiting WSU V&E
2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | J. Bookwalter Winery, 894 Tulip Ln, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States
Join the J. Bookwalter team and fellow music enthusiasts for the Chapter Two 2025 Concert Series at Fiction @ J. Bookwalter Winery. Proceeds benefit WSU’s V&E department and Seattle Children’s clinics.
Concerts are scheduled for Aug. 30, Sept. 27, and Oct. 18 from 6-9 p.m. Buy Tickets

Load the Reactor: A Study for the New Nuclear Exhibit Opening
2025-09-04 17:30 | WSU Tri-Cities Art Center, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
A new art exhibit at Washington State University Tri-Cities revisits a surprising moment in Washington state history, when Seattle artists rallied in support of a nuclear reactor once located at Hanford. The exhibit, Load the Reactor: A Study for the New Nuclear, opens Sept. 4 at the Art Center in the Consolidated Information Center on the WSU Tri-Cities campus and runs through Feb. 27, 2026.
A free public opening will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at WSU Tri-Cities in the Art Center and will feature talks by curator Rachel Allen of the Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC); Bruce Hevly, professor of history at the University of Washington; and Jay Needham, artist and professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

WSU Football Watch Party
2025-09-13 | WA
Cheer on the Cougs as they take on North Texas on a giant LED screen at WSU Tri-Cities! Bring your blankets or camp chairs and enjoy food, a beer garden, and games for all ages.
Prefer AC? Catch the game indoors in our indoor viewing space!
Help us celebrate Cougar spirit – everyone is welcome for free! Register to attend

WSU Tri-Cities IRONMAN Aid Station
2025-09-21 08:15 - 15:30 | WA
We’re looking for volunteers to help run an IRONMAN Aid Station on September 21!
All WSU employees, students, alumni, fans, and supporters are welcome. Come join us in supporting our community and displaying our Coug pride!
Two volunteer shifts are available between 8:15 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Sign up

Fall 2025 Career & Internship Fair
2025-10-21 11:00 - 15:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Searching for your dream job? Come meet employers looking for enthusiastic candidates interested in starting, changing or expanding their careers.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email tricities.careers@wsu.edu.
Registration Information

Employers

Connect and inform attendees of your company's history and job opportunities.

Register

Students

Students have the opportunity to learn about companies and make face-to-face connections with employers.

Register

Community members or alumni

Meet employers and find your dream job.

Register

Employers attending the WSU Tri-Cities Career Fair include…

Amazon
Amentum
Bechtel
Cellular Plus
Central Plateau Cleanup Company
City of Pasco
City of Richland
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
Core States Group
David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Enercon Services, Inc.
Energy Northwest
Framatome, Inc.
GESA Credit Union
Granite
Hanford Laboratory Management & Integration , LLC
Navarro-ATL
Hanford Mission Integration Solutions
Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure
HiLine Engineering & Fabrication, Inc.
Irex Contracting Group
MacKay Sposito
NewEdge, Inc.
Nutrien
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Packing Corporation of America
Reser’s Fine Foods
Sagebrush Employment Services, LLC
Tapani, Inc.
The Sherwin-Williams Company
United Western Technologies Corp (UniWest)
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

The American Revolution: Screening and Community Conversation
2025-10-23 18:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Experience history on screen and in your community. Get a sneak peek of the new Ken Burns film, The American Revolution, as well as the premiere of NWPS’s short film exploring the American experience.
Then stay for presentations from:

Lawrence B. A. Hatter, Associate Professor of History at WSU
Arthur Broady, Author and descendant of Revolutionary way participant John Broddy.

Fill out the RSVP form to guarantee your seat.

Día de los Muertos
2025-11-03 17:00 - 19:00 | WA
Come celebrate and learn about Día de Muertos with WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center, Latinos Unidos, Dreamers Club, Ballet Folklórico Cielo de México, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce!
All community members are welcome – bring your family and friends! Enjoy community altars, live entertainment, arts & crafts, and delicious food available for purchase.
Questions? Contact tricities.mosaic@wsu.edu

SEAS Showcase: Undergraduate & Graduate Programs Open House
2026-03-25 16:00 - 17:30 | WA
Explore academic programs, research, and teaching labs in the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences! Register by March 23

Herbert Parker Lecture: Can We Really "Calculate? a Risk?
2026-04-15 18:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
How do scientific models translate into real-world decisions? Using internal dosimetry as a case study, this lecture explores how radiation risk is quantified — and where calculation meets judgement.
Led by François Paquet, Deputy Director for Research and Expertise in the Environment at the French Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Authority (ASNR, France), Paquet is a globally recognized expert in radiological protection and internal disometry. He serves as Vice Chair of ICRP Committee 2 and Chair of the ICRP Task Group on Internal Dosimetry, and has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed publications. This event is free and open to the community. Join us in-person at WSU Tri-Cities or watch online. Sponsored by the Herbert M. Parker Foundation in partnership with Washington State University Tri-Cities, the Parker Lectures honor distinguished scientists, memorialize Mr. Parker’s contributions to radiation protection, and enhance public understanding of radiological issues.
