VIRTUAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND SECURITY FAIR
2020-10-19 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Join us for daily virtual flash talks on safety, health and security topics led by industry experts. The safety fair is also a great way to learn about the many resources available to you on and near your campus community. The fair is open to all WSU faculty, staff and students!
Held 10/19 – 10/23
President’s Award Ceremony: 10/23 at 12:45pm

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with ASWSUTC
2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
General faculty lunch and discussion with ASWSUTC.

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

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.

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Balancing Remote Work & Child Care Seminar- Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities Human Resources
2020-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Our Tri-Cities campus HRS team (Debra McCormick, Kelsey Morris & Kori Harrison) will present an overview of resources to assist any faculty and staff members that are trying to balance working & child care/ elder care. The session will take place via Zoom on Thursday, October 29th from 1:30p-2:30p. Register early and ask questions in advance by emailing tricities.hrs@wsu.edu
zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94350163664

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Chancellor Haynes
2020-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
General faculty forum to have lunch and a discussion with Chancellor Haynes.

Empowered to Rise: Acknowledging My Multiple Identities with Jose Rosario
2020-11-04 11:00 - 12:30 | WA, United States
Empowered to Rise: Acknowledging My Multiple Identities with Jose Rosario
This talk is where I share my personal story and discuss how acknowledging my identities changed the ways in which I engage in advocacy and clinical work. More specifically, I talk about connecting with people because of my personal experiences of difference. This personal growth reminds me that each individual we support has intersecting identities that must be considered in order to truly promote healing. My hope is that by the end of the talk, the audience begins to consider their identities and how this impacts their work. Above all, I want to make it clear that our stories have power and being vulnerable allows us to connect. It is crucial to empower those who feel silenced to share their whole truth.
Bio: This presentation is hosted by empowerment speaker, author, and mental health and human rights activist, Jose Rosario. Jose uses his disability to connect individuals to the world, as a Latino, gay man who utilizes a wheelchair, Jose recognizes that there are common experiences that bring people together that taking stock of who we are gives us power. Rosario is a speaker, author and above all, an advocate. As a member of many diverse identity groups, speaker José Rosario recognizes that there are common experiences that can bring people together and that taking stock of who we are gives us power. As a mental health professional, José understands that this empowerment and the creation of a space to be vulnerable can lead to individual and group growth, awakening agents for change. José is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Clark University where his work focuses on disparities in effective mental health care after violent events that target specific identity groups.
When: November 4, 2020 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm (PT)
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SARC & You | Hosted by WSUTC Pre-Health Club
2020-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
SARC is a local non-profit organization that serves Benton and Franklin Counties. They provide crisis services and prevention education for community members on issues regarding human trafficking, sexual assault/abuse and all non-domestic violence crimes such as child abuse, elder abuse, assault, homicide, robbery, identity theft and fraud. SARC relies on community volunteers to help run its 24-hour hotline.
This event is part 2/3 of the SARC series, and will strictly focus on medical advocacy and training to be able to volunteer. This event is open to all students and faculty.
Zoom Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95466047306
Meeting ID: 954 6604 7306

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Vice Chancellor Kate McAteer
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Faculty forum to eat lunch and have a discussion with Vice Chancellor Kate McAteer.
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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

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Christine Portfors
2020-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
General faculty lunch and discussion with Christine Portfors, Vice Chancellor for Research.

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with with Vice Chancellor White
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Faculty forum to eat lunch and chat with Vice Chancellor Ray White.

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Vice Chancellor Chris Meiers
2021-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Chris Meiers.
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RFO General Assembly Meeting
2021-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | zoom, WA, United States
This is a general assembly meeting of the RFO. At this meeting we will discuss a proposal that is going through Faculty Senate relating to the process by which the administration would implement faculty salary reductions. We will have a special guest from the Faculty Affairs committee, Stephanie Bauman, to discuss this proposal.
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RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Business Services
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is a chance to eat lunch and talk with Damien Sinnott and Molly Levy about summer payroll.
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Community Classroom | Cultivating the Prison-to-College Pipeline: A conversation with Noel Vest on addiction recovery, post-secondary education and prison reentry
2021-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Noel Vest, a formerly incarcerated scholar and WSU Tri-Cities alumnus, will discuss principles and strategies for building a pathway out of incarceration and into higher education with moderator Anna Plemons, WSU Tri-Cities assistant vice chancellor of academic affairs. Drawing on his expertise as a post-doctoral research fellow in the Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab at Stanford, Vest will speak to the ways addiction and recovery impact reentry.
Speaker:
Dr. Noel Vest Dr.

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RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Vice Chancellor Kate McAteer
2021-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom, WA, United States
This is a chance to eat lunch and chat with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Kate McAteer.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
2021-02-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Mental Health First Aid consists of a 2-hour pre-work session followed by a 6-hour training that teaches skills to help someone who is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Participants learn about symptoms, crisis response, and active listening skills to support many disorders:

Depression and anxiety
Trauma
Psychosis
Eating disorders
Substance abuse

Pre-registration is required and course seating is limited. We invite all WSU campus locations–Pullman, Everett, Tri-Cities, Spokane, Vancouver, Yakima, and Global–to participate. All sessions will be facilitated via Zoom.
Cost:
WSU Pullman, Global and Vancouver students – FREE (supported by student activity fees)
WSU students from any other campus location (Everett, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Yakima) – $50
WSU faculty/staff from any campus location- $50
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If your department is paying for the training, you can submit an IRI through the registration form, or email Health Promotion. Seats will not be held until an IRI is received.
If you are paying yourself, select cash or check on the registration form and email Health Promotion to arrange a time to pay for class prior to the course date.

RFO General Assembly - March 2021
2021-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This will be a general assembly of the RFO where the main topic of discussion will be the ONEWSU proposal.

Spring 2021 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit
2021-03-04 13:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for the Spring 2021 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit. The event will bring together WSU faculty, staff, and students to learn about efforts and initiatives happening within our university community. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet people with shared interests and passions and learn how to get involved in the work of equity and social justice.

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President Kirk Schulz and Jaime Nolan, associate vice president of student affairs, will provide opening remarks on opening doors for networking, connection, and professional development.
Breakout sessions will provide time to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the WSU system and encourage dialogue between participants. Topics will include current work happening on campuses and how to engage, arts and culture, self-care, and more.
The summit will conclude with a reflection from university leadership and an opportunity to submit feedback.

RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Advising
2021-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is a chance to eat lunch and chat with Advising
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RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Vice Chancellor Ray White
2021-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the Vice Chancellor of Finance, Ray White.
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Community Classroom | The Role of the Community in Disrupting the School-to-Prison Pipeline
2021-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
This panel will discuss the role of the community and schools, in particular, in reducing the number of individuals entering the prison system. Speaking from respective areas of expertise, the moderated panel will discuss the possibilities and challenges of this work, as well as share ideas about how communities can come together to support members most vulnerable to incarceration.
Speakers:
Dr. Ericka Walters
Dr. Ericka Walters holds a doctorate in education. She has served as a dedicated educator, advocate and scholar in K-12 and higher education for more than 20 years. She is the founder and CEO of Launching Legacies, a faith-based non-profit that helps individuals and families set and achieve goals and make significant life changes using positive psychology. This work now extends into the classroom through Dr. Walters’ work with transitional-aged youth (ages 16-25).

Harry B. Grant Jr.
Harry Grant, Jr., is a registered drug and alcohol counselor. Since his incarceration, he has devoted his time to public sector and private, faith-based interventions with the intention of “being of service to God and man.” Grant has experience with credit bearing and non-credit bearing prison education, and has nearly completed his associates degree in Social Sciences. He is also a graduate of The Urban Ministry Institute (TUMI), where he completed his seminary training in christian leadership. He aims to complete a master of arts degree in theology and ministry from Fuller Seminary.

Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia
Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia is a middle/high school counselor for the Soap Lake School District in Soap Lake, Washington. Over the past six years, he has been called upon by educators, high schools, community agencies, universities, community colleges, and religious organizations to facilitate discussions that motivate students all across the region, and more specifically to encourage and inspire students in support of their career aspirations and academic interests. He is an alumnus of Big Bend Community College, Washington State University Tri-Cities, and the TRiO Student Support Services program. He is currently earning a master’s of sciences at Gonzaga University and Capella University. In addition to serving his community as a school counselor, he is also the project consultant/assistant program manager for Building The Bridges East – a mentorship program for at-risk youth (ages 12-18), whose organizational mission is to reduce youth crime and violence in Washington state.

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RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Vice Chancellor Christine Portfors
2021-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is a chance to eat lunch and chat with the Vice Chancellor of Research, Christine Portfors.
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RFO General Assembly
2021-04-02 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This will be a General Assembly meeting of the RFO to discuss proposed changes to the RFO bylaws and ONEWSU.

Wellness Chat: Dealing With Burnout
2021-04-05 12:30 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join Counseling Services as they discuss burnout and ways to cope with symptoms for symptom alleviation. Focus will be on proactive practices of Self-care, increasing resilience and prevention. Presenter: Sylvia Rangel-van Breda Vriesman, M.A. LMFT, who is a licensed marriage and family therapist and co-occurring disorders specialist; WSU Tri-Cities Wellness Coordinator and Student Counselor. Co-sponsored by Campus Recreation and WellCoug. Open to all students, staff, and faculty. Students in attendance will be entered into a drawing for a Stress Relief Gift Set!
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RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Chancellor Sandra Haynes
2021-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the Chancellor, Sandra Haynes.
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RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with ASWSUTC
2021-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the ASWSUTC.

Community Classroom | An Inside Look at Washington State Prison Rehabilitative Programs and the Role of Community Advocacy in Program Success
2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Join this panel discussion on the affordances of rehabilitative programs for incarcerated people. Each panelist will present on programs they oversaw or currently work with, as well as the role of the community in advocating for and providing resources and opportunities within local and state facilities.

Speakers:
Secretary Stephen Sinclair, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Corrections

Robert Jackson, Associate Superintendent of the Washington State Penitentiary

Carol Hinds, Family Advocate

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WSU Tri-Cities COVID-19 vaccine clinics
2021-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 | CIC Parking Lot, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities will host a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics on campus beginning Aug. 18 and continuing every Wednesday through the end of September.
Every Wednesday through end of September
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mobile medical unit in CIC parking lot
* Aug. 18 date will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will provide $50 gift cards for the first 50 people who get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective
COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective at preventing severe disease, and breakthrough infections for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals remain uncommon. Local data indicates that more than 90% of new COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated people. We encourage you to talk to your health care provider about your best options.
