WSU Tri-Cities

Health Sciences Open House
2017-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Interested in a career in health sciences but don’t know where to start?
Explore options to get on track to an in-demand career in healthcare during Washington State University Tri-Cities’ open house. Academic programs are available in areas such as nursing, biology, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary medicine and many more!

Learn more about the departments and degree programs.

Tour facilities
View demonstrations
Meet with faculty and staff

Don’t miss out, we will also have a presentation on preparing for graduate and professional school. Register now

Student Union Building Grand Opening Ceremony
2017-09-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Student Union Building

Town hall with WSU President and Provost
2017-09-14 13:30 - 14:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
WSU Tri-Cities faculty, staff and students are invited to join President Kirk Schulz and Provost Dan Bernardo for an update about the University and a Q&A session.
Topics:

WSU’s recent successes
Drive to 25 and the strategic plan
University budget
Responses to commonly expressed concerns
Q&A

Unable to attend September 14? You are invited to attend one of the other town halls. See the town hall website for details.

Certification Seminar - Psychology
2017-09-13 10:15 - 11:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
Certification Seminars are workshops in which you will meet with academic advisors and faculty mentors to review your progress toward major certification, insight into course sequencing, how to apply your classroom work to real-world problem solving, and academic exploration. By participating in theses sessions, you will be better prepared to enter your program of study and take the next steps in your academic career. Students who are eligible to certify can do so during these seminars.
New transfer students and current students with 45+ credits are encouraged to attend, but seminars are open to all students. No registration is required.

Certification Seminar - Liberal Arts
2017-09-12 13:30 - 14:15 | CIC 120/120A
Certification Seminars are workshops in which you will meet with academic advisors and faculty mentors to review your progress toward major certification, insight into course sequencing, how to apply your classroom work to real-world problem solving, and academic exploration. By participating in theses sessions, you will be better prepared to enter your program of study and take the next steps in your academic career. Students who are eligible to certify can do so during these seminars.
New transfer students and current students with 45+ credits are encouraged to attend, but seminars are open to all students. No registration is required.
The Liberal Arts major for this seminar are Social Science, Humanities, Digital Technology & Culture, English, and History.

Certification Seminar - Sciences (CAS)
2017-09-11 13:15 - 14:00 | CIC 120/120A
Certification Seminars are workshops in which you will meet with academic advisors and faculty mentors to review your progress toward major certification, insight into course sequencing, how to apply your classroom work to real-world problem solving, and academic exploration. By participating in theses sessions, you will be better prepared to enter your program of study and take the next steps in your academic career. Students who are eligible to certify can do so during these seminars.
New transfer students and current students with 45+ credits are encouraged to attend, but seminars are open to all students. No registration is required.
The majors offered for the Sciences seminar are Viticulture & Enology, Environmental Science, and General Studies in Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics.

Medical School Community Night
2017-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | CIC 120/120A
The WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is hosting its first clinical intersession week and homestay community night for the charter class of medical students. To connect and engage students in the communities where they will spend their third and fourth years of training, the homestay program enables community members to house students during their intersession weeks and immerse them in the life and culture of the local community. The event will bring together the 15 medical students who will be based in the Tri-Cities and the local host families for the first time.
This event is invitation only.

Learning Styles - Student Success Series
2017-08-31 13:30 - 14:30, 2017-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | TFLO 243, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Did you know that everyone has a unique way of learning information? Our Learning Styles Workshop will tell you what your unique style of learning is and provide tips and tricks to maximize your study skills. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to take the VARK Learning Styles Assessment and connect with other students who share your learning style. We will provide helpful strategies to implementing your learning style as you advance through your curriculum. Make plans to attend- no registration is required.
The Learning Styles Workshop is part of our Student Success Series – a workshop series designed to connect you with resources and information to make you the most successful student you can be. For questions, please contact advising@tricity.wsu.edu.

WSU Common Reading Lecture - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
2017-08-28 19:00 - 20:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States

International Student Meet & Greet
2017-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
International students are invited to attend this meet and greet to connect with other international students, meet faculty, and our new International Student Coordinator, Erika Kraus.
Students can stop by the Floyd Atrium anytime between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Co-Ed Softball General assembly
2017-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Floyd 131, United States
General Assembly is our once per semester meeting where all club members gather to determine important factors such as semester goals, practice times, and league involvement. Our Fall General Assembly will also be a time to discuss outreach and branding.

Week of Welcome Resource Fair
2017-08-23 11:00 - 14:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

First day of classes
2017-08-21 08:00 - 17:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

New Student Orientation
2017-08-18 08:00 - 18:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Welcoming new freshman and transfer students to campus!

Fall Faculty Retreat
2017-08-17 08:30 - 15:30 | CIC 120/120A
Faculty are invited to attend a full-day retreat to network and learn about upcoming initiatives.
For location reference, please check our campus maps

Alternative Route Teacher Certification Program Orientation
2017-08-16 09:00 - 15:00 | CIC 101R
Event location, including room number 9:00-12:00: CIC 101R, 12:00-3:00 East 207
This is an orientation session and introductory event for new alternative route teacher certification candidates and their mentor teachers.

Running Start Orientation
2017-08-16 08:00 - 12:30, 2017-08-09 08:00 - 12:30, 2017-08-08 08:00 - 12:30 | CIC 216
Welcome Cougs! We are excited to invite you and a family member to join us for 2017-18 New Running Start Student Orientation. Below are the available dates you can sign up for, instructions on how to sign up, and what to expect during your orientation session.

MAPS for New Students: Liberal Arts, Business & Pre-Education
2017-07-14 13:30 - 17:00, 2017-06-30 13:30 - 17:00, 2017-06-16 13:30 - 17:00, 2017-06-02 13:30 - 17:00, 2017-05-19 13:30 - 17:00 | CIC Entrance
MAP Sessions kick off your new student experience. They are educational sessions that introduce academic resources and will be the first opportunity for new students to register for classes. MAP Sessions begin in May and run through the summer. Students are required to attend one session and registration is required.
MAPS for Business, Digital Technology & Culture, English, Fine Arts, History, Humanities, Pre-Education, Psychology, and Social Science.
Check-in begins at 1pm in the Consolidated Information Center (CIC).

MAPS for New Students: Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science
2017-07-07 13:30 - 17:00, 2017-06-23 13:30 - 17:00 | CIC entrance
MAP Sessions kick off your new student experience. They are educational sessions that introduce academic resources and will be the first opportunity for new students to register for classes. MAP Sessions begin in May and run through the summer. Students are required to attend one session and registration is required.
MAPS for Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Pre-Health (Pre-Dental, Medicine, Pharmacy, Vet Med), Pre-Nursing, Viticulture & Enology.
Check-in begins at 1pm in the Consolidated Information Center (CIC).

3rd Annual Tri-Cities Wine and Music Festival
2017-06-10 18:00 - 22:00 | Rotary Stage, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, 99352
Washington State University and the Auction of Washington Wines are partnering to host the 3rd Annual Tri-Cities Wine and Music Festival on Saturday, June 10.

Arny Bailey and Friends band to provide classic rock at Wine and Jazz Festival

Ticket prices range from $85 per person for the festival to $950 for a weekend package for two that includes the Col Solare Vintner Dinner on Friday and hotel accommodations through the weekend. Several ticket packages are available online at the Auction of Washington Wines website.
Proceeds from the event benefit WSU viticulture and enology research that helps the Northwest region stay competitive in the national and global wine market, while providing sustainable growth in the industry. Research projects funded through Auction of Washington Wines provide students with hands-on training and create a workforce to meet the growing needs of the grape and wine industry.
The Wine and Jazz Festival starts at 6 p.m. at the WSU Tri-Cities campus in Richland. The event will include classic rock from Arny Bailey and Friends, featuring Peter Rivera, formerly of Rare Earth, along with food from the Olive Café in Walla Wall and wine tasting from more than 20 Washington wineries. The festival is sponsored by Numerica Credit Union, Russ Dean RV and URock Radio.
Since its inception in 1988, the Auction of Washington Wines has raised more than $37 million. The distinguished fundraising events give wine lovers the chance to support the Washington wine industry and families in the communities around the region.

Media Contact:

Kaury Balcom, WSU Viticulture & Enology, 509-372-7223, kaury.balcom@wsu.edu

MAPS for New Students: Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science
2017-06-09 13:30 - 17:00 | CIC Entrance
MAP Sessions kick off your new student experience. They are educational sessions that introduce academic resources and will be the first opportunity for new students to register for classes. MAP Sessions begin in May and run through the summer. Students are required to attend one session and registration is required.
MAPS for Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Pre-Health (Pre-Dental, Medicine, Pharmacy, Vet Med), Pre-Nursing, Viticulture & Enology.
Check-in begins at 1pm in the Consolidated Information Center (CIC).
Friday, June 9, 1:30 to 5 p.m.

MAPS for New Students: Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science
2017-05-26 13:30 - 17:00 | CIC Entrance
MAP Sessions kick off your new student experience. They are educational sessions that introduce academic resources and will be the first opportunity for new students to register for classes. MAP Sessions begin in May and run through the summer. Students are required to attend one session and registration is required.
MAPS for Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering & Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Pre-Health (Pre-Dental, Medicine, Pharmacy, Vet Med), Pre-Nursing, Viticulture & Enology.
Check-in begins at 1pm in the Consolidated Information Center (CIC).
https://tricities.wsu.edu/newstudentexperience/
