WSU Tri-Cities

Communicating with Faculty | Jump Start Workshop
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ZOOM, WA, United States
Communicating with Faculty
Presented by Anna Plemons

This practical workshop will cover strategies for effectively communicating with faculty and will include topics like how to send an email, what to do during an office hours appointment, and how to start a conversation about internships or other opportunities.

Watch on Zoom

Virtual Welcome Event
2020-08-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
WSU Tri-Cities students, faculty, and staff,
Save the date for WSU Tri-Cities Virtual Welcome Back event August 21 from noon-3 p.m.
We are excited to announce some exciting news and provide you lunch before the virtual celebration begins.

Free Lunch Pick up in the CIC Parking lot, lunch provided by Castle Catering.

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch pickup for new students
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch pickup for current students, faculty, staff

Virtual Welcome Formal Event

2:00 p.m . – 2:30 p.m. | on youtube.com/wsutricities

Academic College meet up sessions after the Formal Welcome

College of Education

Zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94455104002?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]

College of Arts & Sciences

Zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94047478386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password:[REDACTED]

College of Business

Zoom link:https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92073379609?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password:[REDACTED]

College of Viticulture & Enology (Wine Science)

Zoom link:https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93351185558?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password:[REDACTED]

School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/91270186570?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]

Zoom Yoga- Campus Rec
2020-08-24 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-05 15:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Free thirty minute Yoga class streamed live on Zoom. Every week during the semester on Monday and Wednesday.
Meeting ID: 734 6256 4143
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Virtual MOSAIC Open House
2020-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Come join the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion to hear about our Fall 2020 events and learn about our virtual hang out space for students! We will introduce our new student ambassadors, play some games, and talk about what students would like to see at our virtual center. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join us for a MOSAIC family gathering. All are welcome!

Welcome Provost Elizabeth Chilton| Staff Open Forum with Q&A
2020-08-26 10:15 - 11:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join Chancellor Sandra Haynes in welcoming WSU Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton to WSU Tri-Cities.
Please join us in our open dialogue with Provost Chilton, including discussions around the fall semester and visioning for the future.
Participants are encouraged to submit questions before and during the live event. For advance submission, please use the link below.

Submit questions in advance
(Question submission closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24)

If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact the WSU Tri-Cities Access Services at 509.372.7352 or g.hormel@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.

About Dr. Chilton
Dr. Elizabeth Chilton was named Provost and Executive Vice President in May of 2020 and began serving at WSU in July.
A first-generation college student, Chilton earned her Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, after earning her B.A. at the University at Albany, State University of New York at Albany.
From 2017 to 2020, she served as dean of the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, one of the largest universities in the SUNY system.
Prior to her tenure at Binghamton, Chilton spent nearly 16 years as a professor and leader at the University of Massachusetts. She served as a professor, anthropology department chair and associate vice chancellor for research and engagement, among other roles. She worked toward making the institutions she’s served more accessible, diverse, and inclusive.
After earning her Ph.D., Chilton got her start in academia at Harvard University, where she was a tenure track assistant professor and served as the Associate Curator for the Archeology of Northeastern North America at the institution’s Peabody Museum.
In addition to her administrative roles, Chilton is a respected author, teacher, and scholar of New England archeology and Native American studies.

Welcome Provost Elizabeth Chilton | Graduate and Undergraduate Student Open Forum with Q&A
2020-08-26 11:15 - 12:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States

Virtual Career Services Open House
2020-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Come join the Career Services staff as we review how to take advantage of career coaching and virtual events this semester! We will walk you through our website, how to make appointments, and upcoming save the dates for events you don’t want to miss like the online JCPenney Suit Up Sale for students and our virtual career fair! We’ll close out our time with some Career Services trivia and other fun activities!

Open House with TRIO SSS
2020-08-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
TRIO SSS will be having an open house for students and staff. We will be playing fun games on zoom!
Zoom ID: trio.tricities or 509.372.7157

Career Services Workshop: Job Search & Resume Writing
2020-09-09 13:00 - 14:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Career Services is hosting an informational workshop for students, faculty and staff on navigating Job Searches in this current environment and tips and tricks on how to write a winning resume. The purpose of the workshop is to educate but to also prepare current students for our 2020 Career Fair.

One WSU: Advancing Washington State Town Hall - WSU Tri-Cities
2020-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | WA, United States
Faculty, staff and students at WSU Tri-Cities are invited to join WSU President Kirk Schulz and Elizabeth Chilton, provost and executive vice president, for a Town Hall.
One WSU: Advancing Washington State Town Hall – WSU Tri-Cities
Presented by President Kirk Schulz, Provost Elizabeth Chilton
Moderated by Chancellor Sandra Haynes
Monday, Sept. 28, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
experience.wsu.edu
Among some of the topics to be discussed:

Implementation of the WSU system strategic plan
Ramped up efforts to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment system-wide
Recent accomplishments by the WSU Tri-Cities campus and each of the colleges

Following their opening remarks, the president and provost will participate in a question-and-answer period with meeting attendees.
Questions may be submitted in advance.
Accessibility
If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact WSU Tri-Cities Access Services at 509-372-7352 or g.hormel@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.

Future Coug Transfer Presentations | Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities Admissions
2020-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities Virtual Admissions Presentation – Transfer
Every Thursday through November 19th.
11 a.m. – noon – Online
Sign up: bit.ly/2G9Wpyv
Learn more about:
– Academic opportunities at WSU Tri-Cities
– Fields of study
– Tuition, scholarships and financial information
– How to apply
– Opportunities to get involved at WSU Tri-Cities
Study at a top-ranked research university where opportunities abound locally in STEM, liberal arts and career experiences. 50 percent of students pay zero out of pocket expenses for tuition.

Fall into STEM Education with PNNL Workshop
2020-10-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is hosting a virtual “Fall into STEM Education” two-hour workshop.
Learn more about PNNL, STEM careers and internships through this unique workshop
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14
Register: bit.ly/32FLOUl
More information
Event agenda

WSU Tri-Cities Plans for Spring- Student Townhall
2020-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Attend the WSU Tri-Cities Student Town Hall on plans for spring that takes place this Friday, Oct. 23. Hear a brief update and get your questions answered.
* While the town hall will be geared toward students, all individuals are welcome to attend

WSU Tri-Cities Student Town Hall on Plans for Spring
Noon – 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, via Zoom
Register to attend: bit.ly/2Hl6Uz6
(Submit your questions via this registration form)

Accessibility
Students: If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact WSU Tri-Cities Access Services at 509-372-7352 or g.hormel@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.

WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor's Fall Update
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities faculty and staff are invited to join Chancellor Sandra Haynes for a Fall Update event.

Remarks by Chancellor Haynes
Presentation of Faculty Award
Presentation of Staff Award
Announcements about new staff, faculty and organizational changes
Challenges for the upcoming year
State budget updates

Election Art Session | Hosted by WSUTC Counseling Services
2020-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
With the election just a few weeks away, WSU Tri-Cities Counseling Services will be facilitating a time to reflect and process thoughts and feelings people may be experiencing about this pivotal moment in our country’s history and our lives. To rsvp for this event (scheduled for Wednesday, 10/28 from 4-5:00 pm). Please email tricities.counselingservices@wsu.edu, to RSVP.

Dismantling Racism: The Game of Change | Community Classroom Series
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:15 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Dismantling Racism: The Game of Change

October 29 | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY & TRI-CITIES COMMUNITY

Racism in our world is not a new issue. In the current climate no one wants to be deemed “bad” but people struggle with maintaining systems of power and privilege and being deemed a “good” person. While faculty and community practitioners have some knowledge of the historical roots of structural racism, there is a lack of awareness of the impact of this social construct, and that it is supported by implicit bias. Through the lens of medical education and popular culture we will explore how this works and what we can do address and stifle it in academe and society.
This workshop/discussion will offer members of various communities the language and practices to move the “center at the margins” – that is to shift their view point from a majority group’s perspective to that of the marginalized group or groups. We plan to provide strategies to help faculty become more aware of the problems of bias and structural racism. We will broach ways to reduce the systemic impact on resident and other faculty evaluations. Utilizing principles presented in work by Dr. Robert R. Gaiser on teaching professionalism: i.e. reflective thinking, metacognition, and transformational learning in a small group interactive environment we hope to translate practices that are applicable to things like sports culture and daily life.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Thabiti Lewis
Thabiti Lewis is professor of English and interim associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at Washington State University, Vancouver. He is also the editor of Conversations with Toni Cade Bambara and Ballers of the New School: Race and Sports in America. He writes extensively about masculinity, sports, and popular culture and has published work in the areas of literary studies and history and popular culture and critical race. He has lectured widely about critical race, masculinity and sports culture. Professor Lewis conducts a workshop called “The Anti-racist Locker” and has worked with Dr. Theard to examine approaches for eliminating or reducing systemic racism in medical education and society.

Dr. Marie Theard, MD
Dr. Theard completed her residency at University of Illinois in Chicago and a fellowship in Neuroanesthesia at Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently director of Neuroanesthesia in the Dept. of Anesthesiology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Theard has published several articles illuminating the limitations of structural racism in academia and education, conducted surveys on DEI, and workshops examining approaches for eliminating or reducing systemic racism in medical education. As a former co-chair and now member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee of the Society of Neurosciences in Anesthesiology and Critical care, she has hosted conferences to address how to improve medical training in order to effect more equity and inclusion in medicine. In an effort to engage Portland’s African American community, she was recently awarded a mentorship grant from the American Society of Anesthesiology’s Professional Diversity Committee to begin a pipeline project to increase interest among African American high school students for careers in medicine.

Register for Event
See more Community Classroom Events at https://tricities.wsu.edu/diversity/community-classroom-series/

Post-Election Dialogue Session
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Hosted by ASWSUTC and WSU’s Social Justice Peer Educators
Noon | Tuesday, Nov. 10 | Online – Open to students
Discuss feelings on the election in a safe, respectful and moderated environment. Also participate in conversations on how to stay active in your community after the election.
Register to attend

GHCCRes Visiting Scholar Artist Talk: Graham Murtough
2020-11-12 10:30 - 12:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Peter Christenson, WSU Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Director of the Guest House Cultural Capital Residency Program (GHCCRes), welcomes WSU communities to join us for two upcoming (virtual) chats with GHCCRes Remote Scholar-Artists Graham Murtough (November 12 @ 10:30am-12:00pm) and Megan Torgerson (November 19 @ 10:30am-12:00pm). Upcoming GHCCRes lectures are FREE, OPEN, and VIRTUAL. Please contact peter.christenson@wsu.edu to RSVP for zoom link invitations.

From Pity to Human Rights to Value Based: The Case for Authentic Inclusion of People with Disabilities with Sara Minkara
2020-11-18 11:00 - 12:30 | WA, United States
From Pity to Human Rights to Value Based: The Case for Authentic Inclusion of People with Disabilities with Sara Minkara
From Pity to Human Rights to Value Based: The Case for Authentic Inclusion of People with Disabilities
Estimates show that there are 1 billion people in the world with a disability, that is 1/7 of the world’s population. And yet, this ratio doesn’t come close to being represented in any of our spaces. Sara will make the case for the authentic inclusion of the one billion people with disabilities in the world by weaving together her own lived experiences as a blind, Lebanese-American, Muslim woman, and the work of her organization, Empowerment Through Integration (ETI). Sara approaches the inclusion of people with disabilities from a value-based lens, and her mantra that “the inclusion of all is a value for all.” Sara is on a journey to engage every stakeholder in society, and invites every one of us to engage in breaking the cycle of disempowerment, moving from a charity perspective, to human rights, and finally the value-based approach to inclusion.
Bio: This presentation is hosted by empowerment and identify speaker, Sara Minkara. Sara a blind Lebanese/American woman who lost her sight at a young age being just seven years old. Sara is the founder and president of Empowerment Through Integration (ETI), which aims to empower and include young people with visual impairment in the Middle East-North Africa region. As a blind woman herself, speaker Sara Minkara knows the struggle of being disabled in our society. She is an advocate in the areas of disability inclusion and social entrepreneurship. Since founding ETI, Sara has continued her work in the social sector while also growing ETI from a summer camp to an organization that today reaches over 3,000 individuals across Lebanon and the United States.
When: November 18, 2020 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm (PT)
Registration: Register for Sara Minkara’s Presentation on The Case for Authentic Inclusion of People with Disaiblities

GHCCRes Visiting Scholar Artist Talk: Megan Torgerson
2020-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Online, WA, United States

Announcement of Doctoral Examination
2020-11-20 12:30 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Toya Nicole Beiswenger will be taking her doctoral dissertation defense exam for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (ENRS). Toya will give a 30-minute overview of her research and then proceed to the examination portion.
Thesis Title: Characterization and Identification of Actinide Bearing Minerals and Soils Using Various Analytical Techniques for Signature Discovery
As a publicly-funded institution of higher education, all WSU final exams are required to be open to the public without exception.
Contact:
Allan Felsot, Dissertation/Thesis Committee Chair, afelsot@wsu.edu
Watch: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95806765299?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 958 0676 5299
Passcode: [REDACTED]

WSU TRI-CITIES FIRST GEN STUDENT AND FACULTY STORIES
2020-11-20 13:30 - 14:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
LIVE first-gen student and faculty chats discussing familial/peer support, motivation, mentor-ship, and building a sense of community on campus.

Brought to you by the WSU Tri-Cities TRIO Student Support Services, Student Affairs, ASWSUTC, Cougs LEAD Club, & Student Life

GIVING TUESDAY
2020-12-01 08:00 - 23:30 | ONLINE, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities is raising funds to support student hardship relief.
Donate to the Student Emergency Hardship Fund or Cougar Cupboard Fund any time tomorrow – Tuesday, Dec. 1. Help WSU Tri-Cities raise more than $10,000!
Staff, faculty, the chancellor’s executive team and the WSU Tri-Cities advisory council are all completing matching challenges that will go into effect throughout the day as funds are raised. If you would like to contribute to those matching challenges, be sure to provide your gift TODAY.
– Donate to the Student Emergency Hardship Fund
– Donate to the Cougar Cupboard Fund
More info about WSU Tri-Cities’ Giving Tuesday campaign

Financial Aid Night
2020-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us virtually for a Financial Aid Night, hosted by Washington State University Tri-Cities. Learn about the types of financial aid available and have the opportunity to complete your FAFSA or WASFA application. We’ll have financial aid staffready to meet one-on-one with you in secure breakout rooms ready to answer any questions you might have. *This event is open to all students and their families, even if they are not applying to attend WSU Tri-Cities.*
Register for event at bit.ly/3kVpdt7
It’s not too late to apply for Financial Aid!
Questions?
tricities.admissions@wsu.edu

Chris James: Stand-up Comedian | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Laugh-out-loud with British African Comedian Chris James for a live and free stand-up comedy show! Chris uses comedy to share about his life as a person of color and the obstacles he’s encountered around racism and discrimination. Watch the video below to learn more!
Join on Zoom
Passcode: [REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 984 0314 1875

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

Common Read Seminar: Challenging Exclusion and Segregation in the Mid-Columbia Region
2021-01-26 16:00 - 17:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Panelists Robert Bauman, Robert Franklin, Laura Arata discuss racial segregation and resistance to discrimination in the Mid-Columbia region. Based on research and multiracial oral histories, the panel reveals the experiences of non-white groups such as Chinese immigrants, World War II Japanese incarcerates, and African American migrant workers from the South, whose lives were deeply impacted by the Hanford Site and who advocated for change.
Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities.
Book: Echoes of Exclusion and Resistance Voices
https://wsupress.wsu.edu/product/echoes-of-exclusion-and-resistance/

Ashlee Haze: Award-winning Poet | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Spend your evening gaining inspiration with one of the most accomplished poets in the sport of poetry slam. Ashlee Haze will be performing Slam Poetry for WSU while also discussing concepts from her recent book, Smoke. Ashlee is from Atlanta by way of Chicago, a 3- time Queen of the South Poetry Slam champion, 2-time Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist, and 2- time National Poetry Slam semi-finalist. See an example of Ashlee’s work in the video below.
Join on Zoom
Passcode: [REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 984 0314 1875

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

Daniel Martin: Magic Night In | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Watch live on YouTube
The stream will begin 15 minutes before the event
For the last decade magician Daniel Martin has traveled the world performing for over a million people live and millions more online. He has performed at and received rave reviews from thousands of universities and Fortune 500 companies across the globe and has been seen on/consulted for the hit shows Now You See It, Scam School, and Magic For Humans on NETFLIX. Now he is taking that experience & his incredible magic to you virtually, sharing it with your campus, company and community live and online with MAGIC NIGHT IN! Magic Night In: Students & staff will spend over an hour with Daniel online as he teaches them some of the most amazing magic that they can do with items they have around them in their home.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

Anthony Moore: Comedian | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Anthony Moore is a comedian and writer hailing from west Philadelphia, now residing in New York. After hosting his school’s talent show at the age of 18, Anthony realized his true gift for humor and strong passion for comedy. Soon after, he quickly became well-known on Philadelphia’s comedy circuit.
Visit https://studentinvolvement.wsu.edu/student-involvement-live for more information on how to participate.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement
