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UID:121778-1777558500-1777566600@tricities.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Order of the Engineer & Pledge of the Computing Professional Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Graduating seniors in engineering programs are invited to register for the upcoming Induction Ceremony\, where they will accept the Engineer’s Obligation\, a key tradition of the Order of the Engineer\, and receive the Engineer’s Ring. \nFor graduating seniors in computer science and related programs\, the Pledge of the Computing Professional Ceremony will take place alongside the Order of the Engineer Ceremony. Each graduating computer scientist who has recited the Pledge receives a brass lapel pin that spells ‘HONOR’ in ASCII code. \nThis ceremony symbolizes inductees’ dedication to upholding ethical and professional standards\, while recognizing the societal impact of their work and fostering a commitment to advancing the public good.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://tricities.wsu.edu/event/order-of-the-engineer-pledge-of-the-computing-professional-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:CIC 120\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Celebration,Commencement,community,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Graduation Celebration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nIn partnership with the Dreamers Club\, Black Student Union\, Latinos Unidos and Washington State University Tri-Cities is honored to invite graduating students to the 5th Annual Multicultural Graduation Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Friday\, May 8\, in Collaboration Hall. \n\n\nThe Multicultural Graduation Celebration is a special opportunity to recognize the success of graduating students while lifting up their cultural heritage and celebrating community at WSU Tri-Cities. Please RSVP to attend by April 27 to receive a multicultural stole to wear during graduation. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://tricities.wsu.edu/event/multicultural-graduation-celebration-4/
LOCATION:Collaboration Hall\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Commencement
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us in celebrating our WSU graduates! \nFull details can be found on the commencement webpage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://tricities.wsu.edu/event/2026-commencement/
LOCATION:Toyota Center\, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd.\, Kennewick\, 99336
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T110000
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UID:122122-1785322800-1785326400@tricities.wsu.edu
SUMMARY:Bio-In Seminar Series – Cleantech 2.0: Keeping Score on Progress
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Learn about CleanTech 2.0 successes\, ongoing challenges\, and the path forward to delivering sustainable\, reliable global energy. \nEric Toone\, Chief Technology Officer of Breakthrough Energy and Managing Partner at Breakthrough Energy Ventures\, will deliver an illuminating talk on progress in the cleantech movement during the past ten years. He will share his perspectives on how CleanTech 2.0 has performed – where we are and what remains to be done. He will highlight some of the successes and some of the remaining challenges to providing clean\, reliable energy\, and the prosperity it brings to the entire planet. \nAttend in-person (East 266) or via Zoom![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column]Attend on Zoom[vc_column_text css=””]Zoom Meeting ID: 846 4362 0091 \nPasscode: 579004[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Dr. Eric Toone serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Breakthrough Energy. As the CTO\, Dr. Toone oversees the organization’s technological roadmap and evaluation. As part of his work at Breakthrough Energy\, Eric also serves as a Managing Partner of Breakthrough Energy Ventures\, the venture capital arm of Breakthrough Energy. Previously\, Eric was a Chemistry professor at Duke University\, where he authored nearly 300 publications. He also served as Director of ARPA-E\, where he advanced wide-bandgap semiconductors and grid innovations. An inventor on over 30 patents\, Eric co-founded three pharmaceutical companies and led Duke’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative from 2012 to 2016. Originally trained as a bioorganic/physical organic chemist\, he has dedicated his career to bridging science and impactful applications.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”122124″ img_size=”full” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://tricities.wsu.edu/event/bio-in-seminar-series-cleantech-2-0-keeping-score-on-progress/
LOCATION:East Auditorium\, 2710 University Dr\, Richland\, WA\, 99354\, United States
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