WSU Tri-Cities

Native American Heritage Month | Community Panel
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for an hour of stories and culture in celebration of Native American Heritage Month!
We will have community members share their experiences and personal stories.
Followed by a Q&A Portion

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History Trivia Night | Hosted by College of Arts & Sciences
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
History Trivia Night
Thursday, November 19
7:00 – 8:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/99875156787?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 998 7515 6787

Passcode: [REDACTED]

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 students in all majors.
Contact Eadie Balint, ebalint@wsu.edu, College of Arts and Sciences

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

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

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

Deadline for Nominations: National Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award
2021-01-29 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Each year Washington State University and the National Student Employment Association (NACE) recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college through the National Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award.
Due to the unusual circumstances resulting from the COVID‑19 Pandemic, NSEA will recognize three (3) top students from each region. All students recognized for the 2021 year will be spotlighted on their webpage.
Our student, Noah Sanchez nominated by Ray Luna from Cougs Rise, won our region in 2020. We are now taking nominations for 2021 Student Employee of the Year thru January 29, 2021.
To nominate your employee submit a one‑page letter highlighting the student’s accomplishments. NSEA recommends following the National Association Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies when composing your letter. Submit Nominations at student.jobs@wsu.edu.
Learn more at https://news.wsu.edu/announcement/recognize-student-employee-3/?utm_source=WSUNews-enewsletter&utm_campaign=wsunewsenewsletter&utm_medium=email

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

GHCCRes Scholar Lecture + Discussion with Lester Black
2021-02-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Director of The Guest House Cultural Capital Residency (GHCCRes) program, Peter Christenson, welcomes you to a (virtual) chat exploring the power of design as a storytelling method with GHCCRes 2021 Scholar and writer Lester Black. Lester Black (b. 1990) is a writer and photographer currently based in Wenatchee, Washington. He was most recently a staff writer for the Seattle newspaper The Stranger and he has written for magazines and newspapers in nearly every region of the United States. His work combines social science research techniques with narrative first-person reportage and focuses on class warfare in America, environmental destruction, smoked beers, osteopathic serial killers, and drugs.

Email Peter Christenson at peter.christenson@wsu.edu for zoom link.

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.

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.

Women of Distinction Award Ceremony
2021-03-11 17:00 - 18:00 | YOUTUBE, https://www.youtube.com/user/wsutricities, WA, United States
Join WSU Tri-Cities in announcing the winners of the 2021 Women of Distinction Award.
WSU Tri-Cities recognizes female students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus through their community through service, teaching, or involvement.

Virtual Awards Ceremony:
March 11 | 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Live Streamed via YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/wsutricities

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.

TRIO Student Success Programs info session
2021-03-16 12:30 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Learn more about how TRIO can help you go above and beyond your academic and career goals.
TRIO serves first-generation, low-income and students with disabilities. It provides students with support resources, tutoring, mentorship, engagement experiences and more!
Tuesday, March 16
In-person and drive-through options
Win prizes!
Floyd Building drive-up session: 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Zoom session: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – trio.tricities (Zoom ID)

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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State of the Campus - Chancellor Sandra Haynes
2021-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Sandra Haynes for the State of the Campus Address. Dr. Haynes will provide a comprehensive overview of the status and future of WSU Tri-Cities for the regional campus community.
Register and submit questions: bit.ly/2P0Bthu
