WSU Tri-Cities

Campus Closed
2020-03-21 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Postponed | WSU Tri-Cities Phi Kappa Phi Initiation Ceremony
2020-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Phi Kappa Phi’s annual initiation ceremony to honor academic success.

Suicide Prevention Training
2020-07-14 10:00 - 12:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Learn how to identify Cougs in crisis and connect them with support by signing up for a training at Cougar Health Services.
Tuesday, July 14 – 10 a.m. – noon
Thursday, July 30 – 10 a.m. – noon
This two hour suicide prevention training program is offered free of charge for all WSU staff and students.
Participants learn:

Statistics and facts about college student suicide
How to ask if someone is feeling suicidal
Appropriate referrals
Active listening, communication, and relationship building skills

register for the seminar at https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aW8G5NdpCpsv6wB

Budgeting 101 | Financial Literacy LIVE Sessions Hosted by STCU
2020-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Budgeting 101
• Discover where you are right now.
• Learn the importance of ﬁnancial goals.
• Discover the ﬁve steps to a successful spending plan.
• Learn to manage your spending plan.
• Set goals to put your spending plan into action.

Current students, new students and their family members can register for this event at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/98727738496

Protect your Credit Score | Financial Literacy LIVE Sessions| Hosted by STCU
2020-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Protect your Credit Score
• Why a good credit score is more important than ever.
• How a credit score is determined.
• How to maintain/earn a healthy credit score.
• Where to go for help.

Current students, new students and their family members can register for this event at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95954363243

Get to know the Chancellor
2020-07-22 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Wednesday, July 22 | Noon – 1 p.m. | ZOOM
WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Haynes wants to get to know you! Join her for a virtual chat, learn a bit about the chancellor and share a bit about you and what you hope to accomplish at WSU Tri-Cities.
Participation will automatically enter you to win Apple AirPods

WSU Tri-Cities Town Hall | Fall Plans
2020-07-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
WSU Tri-Cities will host a town hall at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, to provide students and their families an update about what to expect for the fall 2020 semester.

Submit questions you have about the fall 2020 semester: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3JH6NZzT795wNfv
Join us YouTube.com/wsutricities on July 28 for the town hall with WSU Tri-Cities administration.

Suicide Prevention Training
2020-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Learn how to identify Cougs in crisis and connect them with support by signing up for a training at Cougar Health Services.
Thursday, July 30 – 10 a.m. – noon
This two hour suicide prevention training program is offered free of charge for all WSU staff and students.
Participants learn:

Statistics and facts about college student suicide
How to ask if someone is feeling suicidal
Appropriate referrals
Active listening, communication, and relationship building skills

register for the seminar at https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aW8G5NdpCpsv6wB

Prevent Fraud & Identity Theft | Financial Literacy LIVE Sessions hosted by STCU
2020-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
What you will learn at the webinar
• Identify what criminals are looking for.
• Spot fraud warning signs before it’s too late.
• Learn what scams are trending now.
• Get resources to keep your ﬁnances safe.

Current students, new students and their family members can register for this event at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95790274650

Organize your Finances | Financial Literacy LIVE Sessions| Hosted by STCU
2020-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Organize your Finances

The beneﬁts of getting organized.
How to develop an efficient bill-paying system.
What records to keep, where, and how long.
What to have handy in case of a natural disaster.
Where to go for help.

Current students, new students and their family members can register for this event at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/97911417476

Strategies for Success in First-Year Writing | Jump Start Workshop
2020-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, United States
Strategies for Success in First-Year Writing
Presented by Patty Wilde

After briefly reviewing First-Year Writing course outcomes, this workshop will share composing strategies focused on invention, revision, and editing to help students navigate the demands of college-level writing.

Watch on zoom

Bingo Game Night
2020-08-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States

Virtual Running Start Fall 2020 Orientation
2020-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Greetings New Running Start students!
We are excited for you to start your fall semester. We know this isn’t a normal start to a semester, and we want to you to start successfully.
You are invited to a required virtual orientation to learn about resources, what to expect in your classes, and meet with faculty and staff who are there to support you.
Please use the link below to register for orientation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Register in advance for this meeting:https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrfuCsrT0iGdNXMSrTdgROPVGSp6kXKIpc

Writing to Belong | Jump Start Workshop
2020-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Writing to Belong
Presented by Robin Ebert Mays

This workshop is an integrative writing opportunity for students to learn more about common fears they may face such as finding success in academics or how to fit into the campus culture. During this time, I will share some of these common themes and help students gain confidence that they belong here at WSU Tri-Cities.

Watch on Zoom

Get to know the Chancellor
2020-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Aug. 19 | Noon-1 p.m | ZOOM
WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Haynes wants to get to know you! Join her for a virtual chat, learn a bit about the chancellor and share a bit about you and what you hope to accomplish at WSU Tri-Cities.
Participation will automatically enter you to win Apple AirPods

Connecting College and Career | Jump Start Workshop
2020-08-19 13:00 - 14:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Connecting College and Career
Presented by Kristine Cody, Career Services

The path from college to your career may feel like it’s out far ahead of you as you start your college journey, but the truth is your college experience and career experience are deeply interconnected. If you are strategic in engaging with the right opportunities, the choices you make in college on whether to pursue an internship, participate in a Career Fair or sign up to be mentored by a local employer will have significant impact on how prepared you are to join the workforce. This workshop overviews the multiple ways you can start and engage with your career as a college student.

Watch on Zoom

Virtual Trivia Night
2020-08-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States

Communicating with Faculty | Jump Start Workshop
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Communicating with Faculty
Presented by Anna Plemons

This practical workshop will cover strategies for effectively communicating with faculty and will include topics like how to send an email, what to do during an office hours appointment, and how to start a conversation about internships or other opportunities.

Watch on Zoom

Virtual Welcome Event
2020-08-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
WSU Tri-Cities students, faculty, and staff,
Save the date for WSU Tri-Cities Virtual Welcome Back event August 21 from noon-3 p.m.
We are excited to announce some exciting news and provide you lunch before the virtual celebration begins.

Free Lunch Pick up in the CIC Parking lot, lunch provided by Castle Catering.

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch pickup for new students
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch pickup for current students, faculty, staff

Virtual Welcome Formal Event

2:00 p.m . – 2:30 p.m. | on youtube.com/wsutricities

Academic College meet up sessions after the Formal Welcome

College of Education

Zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94455104002?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]

College of Arts & Sciences

Zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94047478386?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password:[REDACTED]

College of Business

Zoom link:https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92073379609?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password:[REDACTED]

College of Viticulture & Enology (Wine Science)

Zoom link:https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93351185558?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password:[REDACTED]

School of Engineering & Applied Sciences

Zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/91270186570?pwd=[REDACTED]
Password: [REDACTED]

Retro Virtual Dance Party
2020-08-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. PST – Enjoy groovy hits from the 70s. 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. PST – Get down with all the best classics from the 80s. 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. PST – Party like it’s the 1990s with a dash of 2000s tunes mixed in. Please note: Space on the virtual dance floor is limited, so be sure to join the Zoom room early to secure your spot!

Zoom Yoga- Campus Rec
2020-08-24 12:00 - 12:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Free thirty minute Yoga class streamed live on Zoom. Every week during the semester on Monday and Wednesday.
Meeting ID: 734 6256 4143
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Academic Advising Drop-in Hours
2020-08-24 13:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Academic Advising Drop-in Hours
Presented by Academic Advising

Drop-in virtually and meet with your academic advisor between 1 to 4 p.m.
Participate on Zoom
Password:[REDACTED]

Academic Advising Drop-in Hours
2020-08-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-08-27 09:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Academic Advising Drop-in Hours
Presented by Academic Advising

Drop-in virtually and meet with your academic advisor between 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Participate on Zoom
Password:[REDACTED]

Virtual MOSAIC Open House
2020-08-25 14:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Come join the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion to hear about our Fall 2020 events and learn about our virtual hang out space for students! We will introduce our new student ambassadors, play some games, and talk about what students would like to see at our virtual center. So grab a cup of coffee or tea, and join us for a MOSAIC family gathering. All are welcome!

Welcome Provost Elizabeth Chilton | Graduate and Undergraduate Student Open Forum with Q&A
2020-08-26 11:15 - 12:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join Chancellor Sandra Haynes in welcoming WSU Provost and Executive Vice President Elizabeth Chilton to WSU Tri-Cities.
Please join us in our open dialogue with Provost Chilton, including discussions around the fall semester and visioning for the future.
Participants are encouraged to submit questions before and during the live event. For advance submission, please use the link below.

Submit questions in advance
(Question submission closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24)

If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact the WSU Tri-Cities Access Services at 509.372.7352 or g.hormel@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.

About Dr. Chilton
Dr. Elizabeth Chilton was named Provost and Executive Vice President in May of 2020 and began serving at WSU in July.
A first-generation college student, Chilton earned her Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, after earning her B.A. at the University at Albany, State University of New York at Albany.
From 2017 to 2020, she served as dean of the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, one of the largest universities in the SUNY system.
Prior to her tenure at Binghamton, Chilton spent nearly 16 years as a professor and leader at the University of Massachusetts. She served as a professor, anthropology department chair and associate vice chancellor for research and engagement, among other roles. She worked toward making the institutions she’s served more accessible, diverse, and inclusive.
After earning her Ph.D., Chilton got her start in academia at Harvard University, where she was a tenure track assistant professor and served as the Associate Curator for the Archeology of Northeastern North America at the institution’s Peabody Museum.
In addition to her administrative roles, Chilton is a respected author, teacher, and scholar of New England archeology and Native American studies.

Virtual Career Services Open House
2020-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Come join the Career Services staff as we review how to take advantage of career coaching and virtual events this semester! We will walk you through our website, how to make appointments, and upcoming save the dates for events you don’t want to miss like the online JCPenney Suit Up Sale for students and our virtual career fair! We’ll close out our time with some Career Services trivia and other fun activities!

Open House with TRIO SSS
2020-08-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
TRIO SSS will be having an open house for students and staff. We will be playing fun games on zoom!
Zoom ID: trio.tricities or 509.372.7157

Virtual Writing Center & STEM Tutoring Center Open House
2020-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is an opportunity for students to stop in to get information about how to access the Writing Center and STEM Tutoring Center for Fall 2020!
