WSU Tri-Cities

Flapjacks with Faculty
2022-08-25 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Consolidated Information Center
Students are invited to join faculty from all the colleges to mix, mingle and enjoy delicious pancakes!

MOSAIC Escape Room
2022-08-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion – Floyd 140, WA, United States
Work with your fellow Cougs to solve all the puzzles and escape within the hour! Register Here

Lemonade with Leadership
2022-08-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Come enjoy a lemonade with the Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities!

Coug Pride Friday
2022-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Student Union Building
Celebrate Coug Pride Friday with ASWSUTC!

Plant your Roots
2022-08-26 12:00 - 14:00 | Student Union Building
Come join Counseling Services to plant your roots by painting flowerpots and planting succulents in hopes of a great year ahead for yourself and the community.

Presentation by NASA Astronaut Kyla Barron
2022-09-14 15:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Faculty, staff and students who are interested in learning about STEM careers, especially those related to space exploration, engineering, research and education, will appreciate hearing about Kayla Barron’s process of becoming an astronaut and her time (177 days) aboard the International Space Station. Barron is a Richland native and is returning to share her experiences as a Naval officer aboard nuclear submarines and astronaut. With a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from Annapolis and a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Cambridge, Kayla can speak to faculty and students about the importance of STEM careers and being open to opportunities.

Graduate Student Fall Meet & Greet
2022-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Come meet your fellow graduate students from all across the Tri-Cities campus and also meet Dr. Judith Morrison, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Programs. Free pizza provided! Please register by emailing Graduate Programs Coordinator Niamh O’Leary at niamh.oleary@wsu.edu. Please register by noon on September 15th.

Fall for Presence Points
2022-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Learn about the benefits of getting involved on campus at the first Presence Points event of the semester!
Caramel apples while supplies last!

Learning Commons Fair: Study Abroad Fair
2022-09-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Meet with International Programs advisors and hear other student’s experiences!

Learning Commons Fair: Tips and Tricks for Internship and Study Abroad Applications
2022-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come to the Learning Commons to learn some valuable tips for internship and study abroad applications!

Learning Commons Fair: Game Day!
2022-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come de-stress and play a board game in the Learning Commons!

Learning Commons Fair: Student Worker Day
2022-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come learn more about student employment and hear about what resources are available!

Pause for Paws
2022-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120, WA, United States
Take a break from studying and join SEB as we relax with some of our therapy dogs! Tuesday, October 4th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SUB 120

Working with Disabilities: Resource and Networking Fair
2022-10-04 15:30 - 17:00 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? WSU Tri-Cities Access Services and Career Services will be hosting the Working with Disabilities: Resource and Networking Fair to give students and the community an opportunity to network. Tuesday, October 4th
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CIC 120

WSU Visiting Writers Series
2022-10-04 18:00 | YouTube, WA, United States
The WSU Visiting Writers Series brings noted poets and writers of fiction and nonfiction to campus for creative readings, class visits, workshops, and collaborative exchanges across intellectual and artistic disciplines. Roger Reeves Roger Reeves is the author of Best Barbarian (W.W. Norton & Co., 2022), which Tracy K. Smith called “a revelation and a form of reparation,” and King Me (Copper Canyon Press, 2013), a Library Journal Best Poetry Book of the year, and winner of the Larry Levis Reading Prize, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award, and a John C. Zacharis First Book Award. His poems have appeared in journals such as Poetry, Ploughshares, American Poetry Review, Boston Review, and Tin House, among others. He was awarded a 2013 NEA Fellowship, Ruth Lilly Fellowship by the Poetry Foundation in 2008, a Hodder Fellowship from Princeton University, two Bread Loaf Scholarships, an Alberta H. Walker Scholarship from the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, two Cave Canem Fellowships and a Whiting Award. Tuesday, October 4 | 6 P.M. Watch live on YouTube! Sam Roxas-Chua Sam Roxas-Chua 姚 (Yao) is a transracial/transcultural adopted person. He is the author of Saying Your Name Three Times Underwater, Echolalia in Script, Fawn Language, and the podcast Dear Someone Somewhere, an audio-journal project. His open-form calligraphy, artworks, and writing have appeared in various journals and galleries. Sam is a poet in the periphery, a multimedia artist, field recordist, and an amateur radio operator. He’s read for PEN International, city government events, and is currently an artist-in-residence at the Portland Chinatown Museum. Poet Tyehimba Jess describes Sam’s poems as “surreal yet rooted in palpable color and history … it transcends oceans, blends geographies, and bleeds a multitongued heritage for us to better find ourselves.” Tuesday, October 25 | 5 P.M. Watch live on YouTube!

Latina/o/e Professional Networking
2022-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120, WA, United States
The MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion and the Career Center will be hosting a Professional Mixer with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This is an opportunity for Cougs to practice their professional dress, behavior, and communication skills with local professionals. Social and professional networks are how many people find open positions and learn about company cultures they may or may not be interested in. Every Coug should learn how to best represent themselves to maximize their opportunities. Monday, October 10th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SUB 120

Research Seminar Series Kickoff
2022-10-12 15:10 - 17:30 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Interested in research? Curious about internships in the sciences? Make sure to attend the Research Seminar Series Kickoff! Wednesday, October 12th
3:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Collaboration Hall Room 102 at 3:10 p.m. – faculty and student research panel
Grand staircase at 4:25 p.m. – mixer with snacks

Fall 2022 Career & Internship Fair
2022-10-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Consolidated Information Center at WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Washington State University Tri-Cities, Columbia Basin College and Washington Workforce Portal have partnered to provide employers with an opportunity to meet with students, alumni and community members from the greater Tri-Cities area. Attend to find your internship opportunity or future job!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email tricities.careers@wsu.edu. Registration is required to attend this event.
Registration Information

Employers

Connect and inform attendees of your company's history and job opportunities.

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Students

Students have the opportunity to learn about companies and make face-to-face connections with employers.

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Community members or alumni

Meet employers and find your dream job.

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Cougs at the Pumpkin Patch
2022-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Country Mercantile, 232 Crestloch Rd, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
m Join the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion and Counseling Services at the pumpkin patch! All WSU students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, family, and pets are welcome! Admission is $11.95 + tax, 2 years and under are free, and Senior and Military receive a $2 discount. Saturday, October 15th
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Country Mercantile

Coug Presence Monster Mash
2022-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Come stop by the Student Union Building to learn more about presence points and get a Halloween Monster Munch! Tuesday, October 18th
11 a.m. -1 p.m.
SUB Lounge

Climate Justice: A Global Perspective (Community Classroom)
2022-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
WSU Tri-Cities will host several presentations on the concept of climate justice during its “Community Classroom” series. The concept of “Climate justice” involves the ways in which climate change can have differing social, economic, public health, and other impacts on underprivileged populations and communities. Presenters will provide perspectives on climate justice at a global level and discuss opportunities for a stronger unity in protecting global communities. Join us in learning from esteemed friends of the university. The Community Classroom events are presented in partnership by the Offices of Student & Academic Affairs, WSU Tri-Cities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion. Register

Dia de los Muertos
2022-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Student Union Building
Attend the Día de los Muertos celebrations hosted by the MOSAIC Center, Dreamers Club, and the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to learn the importance and history of this celebration! Honor and celebrate those who have passed by bringing pictures and cherished items to place on our community altar. Tuesday, November 1st
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Student Union Building All are welcome!

Pathway to Teaching Virtual Info Session
2023-01-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, WA, United States
Ready to make a change?
Gain insight into the application process and next steps for:

Alternative Route to Certification
Master in Teaching

Join Zoom Call Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/2973812080
Meeting ID: 297 381 2080

Learn about other opportunities in the College of Education.Learn more!

Elementary Education Program Application Info Session
2023-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Floyd 244, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Are you a current WSU Tri-Cities student interested in becoming an elementary teacher? Not certified in a major or interested in majoring in elementary education?
WSU Tri-Cities Elementary Education program allows you to graduate with both a Bachelor’s degree and Teaching Certificate! Please join us on Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 in Floyd 244 from 3 p.m. -4 p.m. for an overview of the application process and to answer any related questions you might have!
Questions: Chris Gana, cgana@wsu.edu
Learn more about the Elementary Education program at WSU Tri-Cities here: https://tricities.wsu.edu/education/elementary-education

Learn about the degree application process to become an elementary teacher!

Beginners Meditation Workshop
2023-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Come learn about the benefits of meditation just in time to help you de-stress and re-center during midterms. Tea and treats will be provided.

Take Care Tuesday
2023-02-21 11:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120N, WA, United States
Take a break from studying and midterms to build your self-care kit. You can decorate your kit and fill it with self-care items such as eye masks, lotion, chapstick, snacks, fuzzy socks and more.

WSU Tri-Cities 3 Minute Thesis Contest
2023-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 | East 212
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition for doctoral students. The challenge? Clearly present your doctoral thesis to a non-technical lay audience in 3 minutes or less, using a single static PowerPoint slide.
The first-place winner of the Tri-Cities 3MT competition will receive $500 and go on to compete in the all WSU 3MT finals on March 29 in Pullman.
The top three winners of the WSU finals in Pullman will receive money for travel to a research conference of their choice!
The second-place winner of the Tri-Cities 3MT competition will receive $250. You must register by March 2 at 5 p.m. to compete. Register here Review rules and eligibility criteria
