WSU Tri-Cities

Common Read Seminar: Challenging Exclusion and Segregation in the Mid-Columbia Region
2021-01-26 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

MME Seminar Series | Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymer Composites
2021-04-09 12:10 - 13:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymer Composites
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering seminar series
Friday, April 9
12:10 a.m. – 1 p.m. via Zoom
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Functional polymer composites are a highly demanded class of materials with enormous applications in electronics, aerospace and defense, transportation, and energy segments. They offer unique combinations of characteristics, including high specific mechanical properties, tunable conductivity, permittivity, piezoresistivity, etc., that are unachievable, otherwise.This talk is devoted to the additive manufacturing (3D printing) of polymer composites and nanocomposites.
Amir Ameli is an assistant professor of plastics engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research interests encompass material design, process development, and characterization of multifunctional nanocomposites and bio-based polymeric systems. Prior to joining UMass Lowell, he served as an assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering at WSU from 2015-2019.

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.

Deadline to register for commencement celebrations
2021-04-12 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Register for WSU Tri-Cities and WSU System Commencement Celebrations
Class of 2020 & 2021
WSU Tri-Cities will host a drive-through commencement celebration that will follow the WSU systemwide virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Register for ceremonies and order regalia by Monday, April 12
(separate registrations for each)

WSU System Virtual Commencement Ceremony Registration form: commencement.wsu.edu/registration
WSU Tri-Cities Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates form: bit.ly/2Oqkm8Y
Order regalia for attending both celebrations: colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
(to allow six-week delivery time) ** The Bookie at WSU Tri-Cities will also have limited caps and tassels available for purchase through the store on-campus, if students prefer that as an option (compared to the full regalia package). First-come, first-served.

CougsGive Day
2021-04-14 | Online, WA, United States
Please join us in a celebration of philanthropy, impact, and student success during #CougsGive, WSU’s annual day of giving.
Since 2015, generous WSU donors have given more than $1.8 million during #CougsGive. That same spirit has been on full display over the past year as WSU students, alumni, families, faculty, and staff have worked together to overcome adversity and support their peers and communities.
Please sign up today to be a Cougar Ambassador to help share why you give to WSU, what Cougs Help Cougs means to you, or just why you care about Washington State University!

Addressing Anti-Asian Hate Workshop Hosted by MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion
2021-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join us for a workshop about addressing anti-Asian hate. During this workshop we will discuss the national climate of racism and violence towards the Asian American community due to COVID-19, and discuss how to be an ally and show solidarity for those affected in the community. We will have members of the Asian American community share their experiences locally, as well as communicate our solidarity through a creative activity.

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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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Herbert Parker Lecture | Radium in Pennsylvania - Miracle or Menace
2021-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 | YOUTUBE, https://www.youtube.com/user/wsutricities, WA, United States
Radium in Pennsylvania – Miracle or Menace
Since the announcement of the Curies’ discovery of radium in late 1898, the scientific and medical community, as well as the public, has been fascinated with the potential use in treatment of disease and various medical conditions. Interest continues into current times in drama and literature. Sadly some of the early radium treatments were not grounded in scientific research, and would now be considered quack medicine. The early use of radium in various industrial applications is also noteworthy. This presentation will provide an overview of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s history and experiences with sites involving radium, where the material was manufactured, stored, and used for various medical and industrial applications, including a few radioactive quack cures. From 1910 into the 1920s, some of the first commercial radium production facilities were located in PA.
In May of 1921, Marie Curie and her daughters visited the U.S. and toured the facilities in Pittsburgh that produced the gram of radium purchased by the women of America, and presented to Madam Curie by President Harding. Around 1920 the use of radium in luminescent material for watches and aircraft gauges began in many locations, including PA. Effective use of radium in cancer therapy also began around this timeframe, with major radium source manufacturing operations being in Pittsburgh. The production of radium shifted to Belgium and Canada in the 1930s, with significant advances in cancer therapy. During the ‘30s Herbert M. Parker made significant contributions to the radiation dosimetry of such therapy. Historically radium was used in various products, at numerous locations, from circa 1910 through (as recent as) 2005. The sites are often found with significant building(s) and local soil contaminated with radium. Beginning in the 1960s, as contaminated buildings and properties were discovered, the state would take the lead or become directly involved with federal clean-up efforts at such facilities. Regrettably, radium sources and their use were not well controlled or regulated through the years. It was only with the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005 that NRC gained authority over discrete radium sources and related facility contamination. This was also a forcing function for regulatory uniformity at the state level. A few years ago the NRC directed one of their contractors to do an historical review of radium use in Agreement States and non-AS. The findings of these reviews were transmitted to each state. NRC conducted two ‘government-to-government’ webinars with the states in October 2016 to discuss outreach and the path forward in general. The Commonwealth was asked to present its experiences with radium contaminated sites. Of particular interest to the NRC, states, and property owners was the surface and volume contamination release criteria used for clean-ups, radon measurements, funding of clean-ups, waste disposal options, and public, property owner, and local government outreach and lessons-learned.
This presentation will review our past and ongoing efforts to address the radium contaminated sites in Pennsylvania. With all such sites and past work with radium, there is a concern of health effects with workers and members of the public. The presentation will also illustrate how the Commonwealth has led in this area, including the ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate radon in buildings from natural occurring radium in soil, and a recent extensive evaluation of radium that returns with oil & gas production. From these many experiences, one might pose the question ‘is radium a miracle or a menace?’ The author will explain his thoughts, rationale, and conclusion for the answer.

Speaker
David J. Allard, MS, CHP, FHPS
Director, Pennsylvania State Bureau of Radiation Protection
Mr. Allard is the State of Pennsylvania’s Director of the Bureau of Radiation Protection where he is responsible for accelerator, X-ray, environmental surveillance, nuclear safety, radiological emergency response, radioactive materials, decommissioning / site clean-up, low-level radioactive waste and radon programs. He is the Governor’s official liaison to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the technical lead on oil & gas radium and industry-generated NORM/TENORM issues. Mr. Allard received an associate in applied science degree in Environmental Health Technology from Hudson Valley Community College, a bachelor of science degree in Environmental Sciences from SUNY Albany, and a master of science degree in Radiological Sciences & Protection from U Mass – Lowell’s Department of Applied Physics. He is certified by the American Board of Health Physics, a Fellow of the Health Physics Society (HPS), and has acted as the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors’ (CRCPD) liaison to the National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurement (NCRP) for over 15 years. Dave has been in various leadership roles with the HPS and CRCPD; as a Director in both organizations, Treasurer of the HPS, and past Chairperson of the CRCPD. He is also a member of the AAPM, ANS, NRRPT and SNMMI. Mr. Allard also serves as a member or advisor on several national and international radiation protection committees. He has authored numerous professional papers and reports, and frequently lectures on a wide variety of radiation protection topics and concerns.

Virtual Etiquette Dinner
2021-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for the 2021 Virtual Etiquette Dinner! Learn how to prepare for a professional dining experience from our past 2003 ASWSU President Jesse Aspuria. Jesse, a Senior Account Executive with Marriott, has over 15 years of experience to share with you during this interactive virtual event.
The Etiquette Dinner will boost your confidence and give you a competitive edge as you navigate the professional world of virtual networking.
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