WSU Tri-Cities

History Trivia Night
2020-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join History faculty for a fun hour of trivia questions about events in history, from their classes and about themselves. Participating faculty include Professors Brigit Farley, Tracey Hanshew, Robert Franklin, and Bob Bauman.
Participants will need to download the Kahoot app to be able to play.
This event is open to all students.
Contact Eadie Balint, ebalint@wsu.edu, College of Arts and Sciences

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 950 8631 5152
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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

Virtual Career Fair
2020-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, WA, United States
This year, WSU Tri-Cities & CBC’s Career Services are teaming up to bring you a virtual Career Fair experience through the Handshake platform. Handshake can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. For optimal performance, including minimizing any errors while chatting with employers, use a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam to participate in the Career Fair. Employers and students will have the ability to sign up for Group Sessions and One-on-One sessions to recruit for and or learn more about full-time, part-time, and paid internship and job opportunities.

The Virtual Career Fair through the Handshake platform will have Employer Info Sessions and One-on-One Sessions with live video and chat features.
STUDENT REGISTRATION LINK

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION LINK
VISIT THE CAREER FAIR PAGE FOR UP TO DATE INFO ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CAREER FAIR!

Dia de los Muertos
2020-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us in celebrating our annual Dia de los Muertos event. We will have a display of ofrendas, cookie decorating, face painting, and a Kahoot game with a giveaway prize!
View and participate on zoom. Zoom ID: 916 6056 2599
Brought to you by the Dreamers Club

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

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

Makers Club 3D Printer Build Live-stream
2020-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Online, WA, United States
The Makers Club will be assembling our new Prusa i3 MK3s 3D Printer on live-streaming the build for anyone to watch, ask any questions, or learn more about 3D Printers.

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

Peace Paper Project: Bookbinding Workshop
2020-11-19 12:10 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Peace Paper Project is an international community-arts initiative that utilizes traditional papermaking as a form of trauma therapy, social engagement, and community activism.
WSU Tri-Cities is proud to host the third annual visit of the Peace Paper Project with three virtual workshops on November 5, 12, and 19, 2020.

Master papermaker Drew Matott will lead an interactive bookbinding workshop via Zoom for WSU Tri-Cities students on Nov. 19 at 12:10 to 1 p.m. Using handmade paper provided by the Peace Paper Project, students will walk through the process of some simple binding techniques. Participants are also welcome to use their own paper. Sign up to receive bookbinding materials.

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

Dreamers Club Weekly Meeting
2021-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
The Dreamers Club hosts weekly club meetings where we discuss DACA updates, plan for events, and find additional resources to provide for our fellow Cougs.
Zoom Meeting: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93031608635

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

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

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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Noah Hoehn: Music technologist | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, WA, United States
Singer/songwriter, music technologist and multi-instrumentalist, Noah Hoehn, has performed for nearly 200 colleges and universities across the country. His unique and engaging solo show featuring marimba, harmonica and Indian Dhol drum, has been featured on PBS’s “Minnesota Original”. The Minnesotan is also a three-time winner of the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians. His unique and dynamic performances could be described as one part Eddie Vedder, one part Zedd and one part “marimba ninja”. Noah uses a style of looping called audio architecture to construct both mod covers and original music. His compelling show enlightens and engages students with slices of culture through demonstrations as well as a continuous theme of positivity.
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

Christopher Carter: Freaky mind games | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Online, WA, United States
Christopher Carter reads people. Much more than that, he makes the art of reading people electrifying. For over 20 years, Christopher Carter has astonished audiences around the world with his high energy performances. He’s appeared at over 3,000 college campuses and 1,000 corporate and association events.
Join on Zoom
Passcode: [REDACTED] | Webinar ID: 957 9452 7738

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

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.

Nominations open for WSU Tri-Cities Student Excellence Awards
2021-03-08 | Online, WA, United States
Nominations open for WSU Tri-Cities Student Excellence Awards
Presented by the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership
Nominate individuals for the WSU Tri-Cities Student Excellence Awards, which will be announced the week of April 26.
Deadline to nominate: Sunday, April 4
Submit a nomination
More info: tricities.wsu.edu/student-excellence-awards

Spring 2021 Virtual Mid-Columbia Career Fair
2021-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Join us for the Virtual Mid-Columbia Career Fair – hosted by WorkSource, WSU Tri-Cities and Columbia Basin College.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Register: bit.ly/3t7oHNB
Free and open to the public.
The career fair aims to bring together a variety of agencies/employers with experienced professionals and entry-level candidates.
Participants can meet virtually with industry leaders pertaining to their degree or interests to land their next employment opportunity.
Participants also learn about local resources that can assist them in furthering opportunities in their career field.

WSU Scholarship Applications Due
2021-03-15 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The WSU Tri-Cities scholarship application is due Monday, March 15.
Scholarship application:
tricities.wsu.edu/finaid/scholarships
Fill-out the application to ensure you are eligible for scholarships across the WSU system, as well as WSU Tri-Cities-specific scholarships.
The scholarship application is only open one time per year.

Women's History Month Panel | Hosted by MOSAIC Center for Inclusion
2021-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for a community panel featuring Elena Gavin and Concetta Gulluni, local entrepreneurs and Layered Cake Artistry owners; Daniela Chaves, co-owner of Casa Rosita; Ana Ramirez, founder and creative director of LOBA and the LOBA studio; and Amy Stroud, co-owner of The Connection Concierge.

WSU Veteran & Military-Affiliated Students’ Symposium: The Power of a Veteran Ready College
2021-03-23 09:00 - 18:30 | Zoom, WA, United States
Tuesday, March 23
Sessions available 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Hosted via Zoom | All WSU faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend

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AGENDA

9:00–10:00 a.m. Opening Session and Symposium Kickoff

Welcome and updates regarding WSU Veteran & Military-Affiliated student support.
(Speakers in order of appearance)

Jaime Nolan, Associate Vice President, Division of Student Affairs
Kirk Schulz, WSU President
Chris Mann, WSU Student Veterans Committee President
Matt Beer, Military Affairs Manager, Office of Graduate Programs
Jeff Willadsen, Public Relations and Communications Coordinator, Global Campus
Penny Martinez, Student Services Coordinator and Veterans Certifying Official
Michaela Loveridge, Student Services Coordinator and Veterans Certifying Official
Michael Highfill, Executive Director, Office of Academic Engagement

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Student Panel Discussion

Raising awareness of challenges faced by WSU Veteran & Military-Affiliated students.

1:00–2:00 p.m. Workshop for Faculty and Staff

Training facilitated by special guest Derek Abbey, CEO of Project Recover.

Break for State of the University Address | 3:00–4:15 p.m.

4:30–5:30 p.m. Roundtable for WSU Veteran & Military-Affiliated Students

Discussion to address resources, misconceptions, and roadblocks related to physical and mental health.
Facilitated by

Joel Schwartzkopf, Executive Director, Cougar Health Services
Davi Kallman, Student Services Advisor, Access Center
Eliseo “Joe” Dumlao (MSW), Spokane Vet Center, EMDR Therapist, Spokane Vet Center
Walter Scott, Professor, WSU Department of Psychology

6:00–6:30 p.m. Keynote Address

Abby Kinch, Vice President of Programs and Services, Student Veterans of America.

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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Nominations Close for WSU Tri-Cities Student Excellence Awards
2021-04-04 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

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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Deadline to reserve regalia for graduation
2021-04-12 | online, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The WSU spring system-wide virtual celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8.
WSU Tri-Cities also plans to host a socially-distanced commencement celebration for graduates the same weekend. Details are still being confirmed, and more information will be shared on that at a later date.
REGISTER FOR SYSTEM-WIDE VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
commencement.wsu.edu/registration
You must register to participate. Registration will open March 9.
Registration deadline is April 12.
RENT YOUR CAP AND GOWN
Regalia may now be ordered through Herff Jones: colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
Rent by April 12 to allow for six-week delivery time.
Order early!
Pricing is available on the website.

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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Honk & Cheer Para La Raza 2021
2021-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities Elson S. Floyd Parking Lot, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Dreamers Club is excited to announce the Honk & Cheer Para La Raza Multicultural Graduation at WSU Tri-Cities!
Food, goodies bags, and music from Juan Fonseca!
Register at bit.ly/3cWCa
