WSU Tri-Cities

WSU Tri-Cities Speaker Series - Fariba Alamdari, Ph.D.
2018-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
“If I don’t believe in my diversity, why would anyone else?”
In a world in which many are raised to believe that our workplaces are responsible for raising us up, recognizing our value, and promoting us accordingly, we are missing a key step in diversity and inclusion efforts. When we are fully accountable for our successes, when we “own” our value, and express our capabilities, the “system” will advance and support us so we can do the work we are most called to do. If we wait for inclusion to come to us, we may wait a lifetime.
This is Dr. Fariba Alamdari’s truth. It is her life experience, and her results speak for themselves.
“In a world in which many are raised to believe that our
workplaces are responsible for raising us up, recognizing our
value, and promoting us accordingly, we miss a key step in
diversity and inclusion efforts. If we wait for inclusion to come
to us, we may wait a lifetime.”
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Bowling Night
2018-11-15 22:00 - 2018-11-16 01:00 | Atomic Bowl Richland, WA, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Free bowling night for students and a guest.

Nutritional Seminar with Kelly from Provision Nutrition
2018-11-28 12:10 - 13:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Campus Recreation is hosting a Nutritional Seminar on Wednesday 11/28 with Kelly from Provision Nutrition. She will be providing some tips for healthy holiday eating. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, and there will be a Q&A at the end. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the café.

CE Seminar Series - Evaluating Water Security in Jordan using a multi-agent hydroeconomic model with Dr. Jim Yoon - PNNL
2018-11-30 12:10 - 13:00 | TFLO 133, 2710 Crimson Way, WA, 99354, United States
CE SEMINAR SERIES
Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Friday, November 30th, 2018
12:10 – 1:00 pm | TFLO 133
Dr. Jim Yoon
Water Security and Resilience Scientist,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Evaluating Water Security in Jordan using
a Multi-Agent Hydroeconomic Model
Abstract
Jordan currently faces a water crisis of unprecedented severity, dealing with the combined impacts
of extremely limited water availability, destabilizing regional conflict, and adverse climate change
impacts. We developed a coupled human-natural system multi-agent model for the long-term
evaluation of water security in Jordan, the product of a multi-year international research effort
carried out by an interdisciplinary research team spanning the fields of hydrology, water resources
engineering, political science, geography, and economics. The modular multi-agent model is used
to evaluate interventions for enhancing Jordan’s water security, integrating biophysical modules that
simulate natural and engineered systems with human modules that represent decision-making at both
institutional and consumer levels. The model is run through the end of the 21st century to evaluate
water supply, demand, and institutional interventions over a wide range of plausible climate and
socioeconomic scenarios. Model results paint an alarming outlook of Jordan’s future water security
with nearly 60 percent of the country’s low-income household population experiencing water use
below 40 liters per capita per day. Surface water supplies decrease by over 50 percent relative to
historical conditions and groundwater wellfields near the main urban centers are depleted by over 50
percent. Although climate and socioeconomic change will place extreme stress on the system under
all conditions evaluated, model results also indicate that an aggressive combination of supply and
demand management interventions can substantially reduce Jordan’s water insecurity through the
end of the century.
Bio
Dr. Jim Yoon is a water security and resilience scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. At
PNNL, Jim focuses on the development of novel techniques to simulate water and interconnected
systems, targeting solutions that can enhance critical infrastructure resilience under changing
and adverse conditions. Prior to joining the labs, Jim completed an M.S., Ph.D., and Postdoc at
Stanford University in the Earth System Science Department. His research at Stanford focused on the
development of a multi-agent hydrologic-economic model for evaluation of water security in Jordan
and the Middle East. Jim spearheaded the Jordan Water Project (JWP), an international interdisciplinary
research project supported by a consortium of national science agencies with further assistance from
USAID. Prior to his work at Stanford, Jim spent several years working as a water resources engineer
at MWH Global in Southern California, consulting for municipal clients across the western US. He is
also co-founder of WellDone International, a San Francisco based non-profit organization working to
support clean water and sanitation projects in underserved regions across the developing world. Jim
holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering with an English Literature minor from UCLA.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Interdisciplinary Excellence Built on World-Class Knowledge

The Snow Ball
2018-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 | SUB 120, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Dinner and Dance for students and a guest.

Undergraduate Research Symposium & Art Exhibition
2018-12-13 12:00 - 13:00 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Undergraduate students showcase their semester projects, independent studies, internship outcome, and fine art works.
The event is located at CIC 120 & CIC 102 Art Gallery.

SEB Winter BBQ in the SUB
2019-01-09 11:30 - 13:30 | SUB, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Free food for students from Porter’s and a club fair 11:30-1:30

Rec Center Q&A
2019-01-10 17:30 - 18:00 | SUB lounge, WA, United States
Have questions about the Rec Center?
Want to find out how to get involved?
Come to the Rec Center Q & A and find out everything you need to know.

Rec Center Q&A
2019-01-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

TRIO Open House
2019-01-16 09:00 - 14:00 | TRIO Office, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, United States
Happy 2019!

TRIO Student Support Services is having an open house next week to celebrate you all and the New Year! Come swing by anytime (bop in, bop out) between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Grab some food, meet our new staff, hear about our services, and learn about our new programs for the year.

SEB Ski Trip at White Pass
2019-01-19 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Find out more information on Cougsync!

Professional Development Workshop Series presented by English Dept
2019-01-30 13:15 - 14:30 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
1:15 – :2:30 P..m.
Professionalism and Workplace Expectations: Professional Development Workshop Series for Junior and Seniors presented by English Dept.
The workshop will have a panel of local professionals will discuss how to be a professional in an office environment, including office etiquette and workplace expectations.
Work shops are limited to 10-15 participants. Students who attend this workshop will have first priority to attend other workshops in the series.
Registration is required, to register, email Vanessa Cozza@wsu.edu.

MME Seminar Series - Vortex-Breakdown and Wall-Separation States in Swirling Flows in Finite-Length Pipes
2019-02-22 12:10 - 13:00 | BSEL 102
Abstract
The dynamics of inviscid-limit, incompressible and axisymmetric swirling flows in finite-length, long circular pipes
with varying geometries is studied through global analysis techniques and numerical simulations. The inlet flow is
described by fixed-in-time profiles of the circumferential and axial velocity together with a fixed azimuthal vorticity,
while the outlet flow is characterized by a state with zero radial velocity. A numerical algorithm based on the upwind
finite-difference method for the evolution of the circulation and azimuthal vorticity together with a Poisson solver for
the solution of the stream function in terms of the azimuthal vorticity is developed. The convergence of computed
results with mesh refinement is demonstrated. Moreover, a mathematical analysis that is based on the Squire-Long
equation (SLE) is formulated to identify steady-state solutions of the problem with special conditions to describe
states with separation zones. These solutions include the base columnar flow state, a decelerated flow along the
centerline, an accelerated flow along the centerline, a vortex-breakdown state and a wall-separation state. The
problem is then reduced to the columnar (axially independent) SLE, with centerline and wall conditions for the
solution of the outlet flow stream function. The numerical simulations realize the various flow states and show
correlation between time-asymptotic states and steady states predicted according to the SLE and the columnar
SLE problems. The simulations also shed light on the stability of the various steady states. Results show that pipe
divergence promotes the appearance of breakdown states at lower inlet swirl levels while pipe contraction delays
the appearance of vortex breakdown to higher swirl levels and promotes formation of wall-separation states. The
influence of various inlet swirling flow profiles on the manifold of steady states in a straight, finite-length pipe and
on flow dynamics is also investigated. Depending on the inlet profiles, flows may first exhibit vortex breakdown while
others wall-separation states.
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MME Seminar Series: The Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Gas Dynamic Shock Waves
2019-03-01 12:10 - 13:00 | BSEL 102
This seminar presents a computational investigation of shock-wave structures through a novel
implicit high-order Galerkin finite element Runge–Kutta algorithm. The algorithm induces no spatial
discretization artificial diffusion, relies on cubic and higher-degree elements for an accurate resolution
of the steep shock gradients, uses an implicit time integration for swift convergence to steady states,
and employs original Neumann-type outlet boundary conditions in the form of generalized Rankine
Hugoniot conditions on normal stress and balance of heat flux and deviatoric-stress work per unit time.
Through an innovative approach, the formulation also calculates the shock extent, which is an additional
unknown, and employs the single non dimensional (0, 1) computational domain for the determination
of any shock structure. The algorithm rapidly generates steady shock structures, in at most 150 time
steps for any upstream Mach number considered in this study, in the range 1.05 < M < 10.0. The finite
element discretization is shown to be asymptotically convergent under progressive grid refinements, in
respect of both the H0 and H1 error norms, with an H0 accuracy order as high as 6 and reduction of the
discretization error to the round-off-error threshold of 1 x10-9 with just 420 computational cells and
5th-degree elements. For any upstream Mach number, the computational results are shown to satisfy the
Rankine–Hugoniot conditions, an established requirement for solution reliability.
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National TRIO Day
2019-03-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
In honor of National TRIO Day, TRIO Student Support Services is hosting a celebration event next Wednesday March 6, 2019. Leading up to and at the event we will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the WSUTC Cougar Cupboard. In addition, our students have been signing up for local volunteer opportunities such as tutoring support at the Family Learning Center, providing workshops at the Kids Engineering Day at Jeffereson Elementary, and offering mentorship for the Dream It, Be It conference.

Overview of National TRIO Day:

On February 24, 1986, a congressional resolution (H. Con. Res. 278) declared that Saturday, February 28, 1986, should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievements of the Federal TRIO programs in communities across the country.
Every year since then, our community has reserved the fourth Saturday in February as National TRIO Day — an opportunity to focus the nation’s “attention on the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives if they are to become contributing citizens of the country, and to the talent which will be wasted if that investment is not made.”
For many programs, National TRIO Day has become a tradition as it allows students who benefit from the TRIO programs and to give back to their local communities through acts of service.

Please join us next week, and bring a non-perishable food item, in the Atrium beginning at 11:00 am as TRIO Student Support Services celebrates National TRIO Day. There will be guest speakers from PNNL, activities hosted by our students, and light appetizers.

Picture Books and Social Justice-Diversity Lecture
2019-03-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Floyd 243, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Join award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh on March 7, 4-5 p.m., to see his livestreamed presentation, “Picture Books and Social Justice.” Tonatiuh will share some of his children’s books and talk about the role children’s literature can play in teaching our youth about social justice issues like immigration. The presentation is great for teachers, social workers, parents, and anyone working in youth programming.

This event will also be available via Global Campus, https://connections.wsu.edu/events-calendar/picture-books-and-social-justice/

Academic Excellence Reception
2019-04-04 16:00 - 17:30 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
The Office of Academic Affairs, along with Chancellor Haynes, will be hosting the Academic Excellence Reception to recognize students who have received academic excellence. This event will be held in conjunction with the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society’s annual induction ceremony. Please mark your calendars to attend these events onThursday, April 4th from 4-5:30 PM in CIC 120. Desserts and coffee will be served.

Creative Writing Workshop
2019-04-09 16:30 - 19:30 | CIC Writing Center, WA, United States
The Writing Center, The WSUTC English Club, and the English Department/College of Arts & Sciences are hosting a two-part creative writing event during the month of April, in recognition of National Poetry Month.
On April 9th, the Writing Center will host a creative writing workshop, to which students can bring their creative work for feedback regarding revision and delivery.
An open mic event will follow on April 17th, at which students can share their creative work–whether that is poetry, short stories, nonfiction, excerpts from novels or screenplays, or self-written songs.
Presenter Registration is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Registration will be available via Qualtrics:https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eL18VRJYgMwyhPT
Presenter Registration Deadline: April 5
For questions regarding the workshop, please contact:
Ashley Benson, ashley.benson@wsu.edu, 372-7342
For questions regarding the Open Mic Night, please contact:
Patty Wilde, patty.wilde@wsu.edu, 372-7032

Update on design of WSU Tri-Cities academic building
2019-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120S, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Learn about the recent developments in the design of the proposed WSU Tri-Cities academic building from ZGF Architects and Hoffman Construction.

Friday, April 19
Noon – 1 p.m. in SUB 120S

Free pizza will be served

Workshop on new Center for Inclusion and Student Success
2019-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Floyd 140, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Regional community members, students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a feedback session and workshop to identify goals for a new Washington State University Tri-Cities Center for Inclusion and Student Success from noon – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in Floyd 140.
During the whole event, individuals can drop by to share their thoughts on what inclusion means to them, what they want in an inclusion center, how they want the center to look and function, as well as what resources would allow for the greatest success for students and others who use the center.
At 1 p.m., WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Sandra Haynes will provide a short presentation, which will be followed by remarks by Mary Jo Gonzales, WSU Vice President of Student Affairs, as well as student leaders with the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities.
Lunch will be provided from noon-2:00 p.m. as part of the event.

La Raza Graduation
2019-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Rotary Stage, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, 99352
The Dreamers Club in collaboration with M.E.Ch.A, Wine Society, and Cielo de Mexico will be hosting the third La Raza graduation to honor our graduating students. La Raza graduation is a multicultural celebration for our graduating students and family members to celebrate academic achievements. Each student will be awarded a multicultural sarape (stole). Check-in begins at 5pm with the program beginning at 6pm.

Evening of Excellence
2019-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | SUB, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
You’re Invited!

Evening of Excellence 2019!

April 26, 2019 | Student Union Building | 6pm – 8pm

We are excited to recognize the work of our student leaders during our annual recognition banquet.
Please RSVP HERE to enjoy a delicious FREE meal and help congratulate the work of our students.
Space is limited. Deadline to RSVP is Friday, April 19, 2019.
The Evening of Excellence: Annual Student Leadership Awards is free to all attendees and up to one guest.
Our banquet will be held in the Student Union Building on April 26th at 6:00pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ian at ian.jamieson@wsu.edu.

Running Start Orientation
2019-08-07 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | CIC Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Running Start Orientation will include; faculty & delegate panel, powerpoint presentations, a few self-help workshops, and end with a tour

TRIO Academic Success Bootcamp (for TRIO students only)
2019-08-13 - 2019-08-14 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Check with the TRIO office for dates and times

First day of classes for the fall semester
2019-08-19 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Week of Welcome Social Media Scavenger Hunt
2019-08-19 - 2019-08-23 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Follow the WSU Tri-Cities Instagram account (@wsutricities) for clues regarding student resources that will lead you to free SWAG.

First five students at each location will get WSU promotional items. Clues to be posted throughout the day every day from Aug. 19-23.

Student Life and SUB Coffee Shop Tabling
2019-08-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Main entrance to the Floyd Building by the flag pole, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Den fitness class
2019-08-19 15:00 - 16:00 | The Den

Yoga
2019-08-19 17:30 - 18:30 | SUB 120S, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
