WSU Tri-Cities

Architect Board Meeting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
2014-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Washington State Board for Architects is holding its April meeting at WSU Tri-Cities. Room to be determined.
Contact is Autumn Dryden at adryden@dol.wa.gov or 360-664-1567.

Cougar Pride Day, 7 to 11 a.m., on campus
2014-04-04 07:00
Students, faculty, staff, family and friends are warmly invited to participate in Cougar Pride Day from 7 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 4. Help beautify our campus by spending an hour or two working on an outside project!
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/cougsinthecommunity/
Cougar Pride Day is a campus-led volunteer opportunity to beautify the campus. We will focus on outdoor facilities projects such as gardening, painting, cleaning, etc. Cougs in the Community is overseen by a committee of faculty, staff, students, and alumni and is coordinated by the Office of the Chancellor.
This new WSU Tri-Cities community service learning projects program provides opportunities to WSU Tri-Cities students and their families, alumni, faculty, staff, and members of the community to demonstrate good citizenship by volunteering for community projects through the academic year.
For more details, contact Sarah Newcomer at sarah.newcomer@tricity.wsu.edu.

Arts & Sciences lecture, 7 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-04-03 19:00 - 21:00
April 3, 2014: ‘Why Culture Matters: An Anthropological Approach to Our Lives’ with Christina Fusch, Professor of Arabic and anthropology at Everett Community College.
Event begins at 7 p.m. in the East Auditorium.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 509-372-7319

Empty Spaces: Student Photography exhibit, 6 p.m., West Atrium
2014-04-03 18:00
Empty Spaces is a Art Show of WSU Tri-Cities student photography in the hallways near the West Atrium.
The exhibit opens on April 3 with a reception at 6 p.m. The photography is on display through May 9.
studentart@tricity.wsu.edu

Academic Affairs reception, 5 p.m., CIC Art Center
2014-04-03 17:00
Please join the Office of Academic Affairs at a reception to honor the four faculty members who received tenure and/or were promoted.
• Michele Acker-Hocevar, promotion to Professor of Educational Leadership in the College of Education.• Eric Johnson, tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education;• Michael Pieracci, promotion to Clinical Associate Professor of Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences;• Jennifer Sherman, tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Faculty meeting, 4 p.m., CIC/TBD
2014-04-03 16:00
Faculty are invited to a spring semester meeting with the Office of Academic Affairs. The meeting location is to be determined, but likely is in CIC 120.
The meeting will be followed by a 5 p.m. reception in the CIC Art Center to honor the faculty who received tenure and/or were promoted.

Career Workshop: What can I do with this major? 3:10 p.m., West 247
2014-04-03 15:10
What Can I Do With This Major: Whether you are undecided, exploring multiple majors or searching for information about your chosen field, this will help you develop strategies to make you a more marketable candidate.
Career Development Center workshops are available to students on a variety of subjects including: résumés, cover letters, interview skills, choosing a major, managing your online presence and many more. Our staff is also available for presentations and workshops for your class or group. Admission is free, no RSVP needed. Show up when you can.
For a complete listing of workshops, visithttp://www.tricity.wsu.edu/careers/events.php

Career workshop: Business Etiquette, 2:10 p.m., West 240
2014-04-02 14:10
Business Etiquette 101: Learn how to present yourself professionally in business meetings. Learn to have the right presence and presentation.
Career Development Center workshops are available to students on a variety of subjects including: résumés, cover letters, interview skills, choosing a major, managing your online presence and many more. Our staff is also available for presentations and workshops for your class or group. Admission is free, no RSVP needed. Show up when you can.
For a complete listing of workshops, visithttp://www.tricity.wsu.edu/careers/events.php

WSU Strategic Plan town hall, 2-3:30 p.m., CIC 120
2014-04-02 14:00 - 15:30
March 31: Feedback sessions begin for strategic plan
Town hall-style feedback sessions for the Washington State University community to comment on the draft strategic plan for 2014-19 will be held at Pullman and the three regional campuses this spring.
“The provost and strategic planning committee encourage participation from faculty, staff and students,” said Vice Provost Erica Austin. “They desire comment from as many voices as possible as WSU considers how to move forward as an institution.”
The sessions will be:Pullman, 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, March 31, CUE 202Tri-Cities, 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, CIC 120Vancouver, 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, VDEN 129Spokane, 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 17, SAC 20.
The most recent revision of the draft strategic plan will be available online Thursday, March 27, at http://strategicplan.wsu.edu/2014/draft.html.
The plan has been formed and fine-tuned with input from several committees, college leaders, staff and faculty groups, student leadership groups and individuals responding via the feedback link on the strategic planning website.

TIAA-CREF consultant, West 247
2014-04-02 08:00 - 16:00
TIAA-CREF financial consultant Jeremy Houy will be on campus to offer personal financial counseling sessions on how to:• Develop long-term strategies• Find the right allocation mix for you• Develop your own strategy• Learn about TIAA-CREF retirement income flexibility
One-hour appointments can be made by calling 866-928-4221 or www.tiaa-cref.org/ScheduleNow for these two dates:Wednesday, Feb. 5Wednesday, April 2From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, in West 247.
Contact HRS for more details at 2-7418.

Test of the CougAlert and PA systems
2014-03-31 08:00
A test of the WSU Tri-Cities emergency notification system (CougAlert) and the campus emergency PA systems will be conducted Monday, March 31.
Test messages, including e-mail, text, and voice, will be sent to all students, staff, and faculty who have registered to receive emergency notifications. A test announcement will be broadcast campus-wide simultaneously.
NO ACTION IS REQUIRED!
To ensure that you receive emergency notifications, please visit ZZUSIS to complete or update your emergency contact information.
Scott TomrenEnvironmental Health & Safety Coordinator509-372-7163

Emerging Young Leaders STEM Summit, 3-5:30 p.m., CIC
2014-03-28 15:00
By invitation.
Emerging Young Leaders STEM Summit, Branching Out With STEM Careers

Faculty & Staff Forum, 1:30 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-03-28 13:30
Faculty and staff are invited to a forum with Chancellor Moo-Young from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the East Auditorium. This is part one of the follow-up to the fall forums on the 8 Design Principles. The second forum is April 21.

JESS seminar:, 12 p.m., CIC 212
2014-03-28 12:00
Presented by Douglas Elliott with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
The Joint Engineering and Science Seminar (JESS) series is an interdisciplinary effort of the School of Engineeringand Computer Science and the College of Arts and Sciences at WSU Tri-Cities.
Admission is free and open to the public. Graduate students, post-docs and professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
JESS talks are held at 12 p.m. almost every Friday through spring semester. Most seminars are upstairs in the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. For driving directions go to tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit.”
For more information

ASWSUTC Elections: campaigning ends, 10 p.m.
2014-03-27 22:00
Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities is holding elections for officers to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Campaigning Officially Ends and all campaign materials removed: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27
Complaints of Violations must be filed by 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27
Student Government Council retreat (President-elect & Vice President-elect only):Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, April 5 at WSU Pullman,
ASWSUTC Transition retreat: Monday , May 12 – Thursday, May 15, at WSU Tri-Cities
Questions should be directed to the Election Board:Vanessa Alvarez, chair, vanessa.alvarez@email.wsu.eduDevlyn Tobin, vice chair, devlyn.tobin@email.wsu.edu
Allison Rodgers, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, allison.rodgers@tricity.wsu.edu or West 269.

Career workshop: Job Search Strategies, 1:10 p.m., West 247
2014-03-27 13:10
Job Search Strategies: Learn how to start a job search or how to re-light the fire on an existing job search.
Career Development Center workshops are available to students on a variety of subjects including: résumés, cover letters, interview skills, choosing a major, managing your online presence and many more. Our staff is also available for presentations and workshops for your class or group. Admission is free, no RSVP needed. Show up when you can.
For a complete listing of workshops, visithttp://www.tricity.wsu.edu/careers/events.php

Career workshop: Winning Resumes, 11:10 a.m., West 243
2014-03-27 11:10
Winning Resumes: Is your resume ready to compete in today’s tough job market? Learn practical tips on enhancing your resume!
Career Development Center workshops are available to students on a variety of subjects including: résumés, cover letters, interview skills, choosing a major, managing your online presence and many more. Our staff is also available for presentations and workshops for your class or group. Admission is free, no RSVP needed. Show up when you can.
For a complete listing of workshops, visithttp://www.tricity.wsu.edu/careers/events.php

Humanities Club: Jamaican Food Event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Atrium
2014-03-27 11:00
Country Gentleman will be putting on a buffet of Jamaican food for the student body and the Humanities Club will be providing information on Jamaica.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken White Rice Beans CoCo Bread
Because of budget limitations, the food is only for currently enrolled students.
victoria.aguilar@email.wsu.edu

Dream Catchers, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Atrium
2014-03-27 11:00
Cultural learning workshop- students will learn the purpose of Dream Catchers” in Native American culture.
Students will also learn how to create their very own Dream Catchers during the workshop.
Presented by ASWSUTC.
karam.walia@email.wsu.edu”

WSU Board of Regents meeting, Pullman
2014-03-27 00:00 - 2014-03-28 00:00
The WSU Board of Regents meets today. For questions about viewing locations at WSU Tri-Cities, contact chancellor@tricity.wsu.edu or 372-7258.
http://regents.wsu.edu/meeting-dates/
The Regents hold their January meeting on the WSU Tri-Cities campus.

Web live stream: Crimson Cooking, 6:30 p.m.
2014-03-26 18:30
March 26: Crimson Cooking with Chef Callison
The ingredients are local, the chef is amazing, and the results will be irresistible. Join Washington State University Executive Chef Jamie Callison for a live online broadcast from WSU’s Marriott Foundation Hospitality Teaching Center. Callison will talk about his cookbook, The Crimson Spoon, and show you how to plan, prepare and serve three amazing dishes: Cougar Gold Mac N’ Cheese, WSU Wagyu Beef Pot Roast, and Crimson Fire Jalapeno Poppers.
The event is 6:30 p.m. on March 26.
The event will be streamed live at: http://connections.wsu.edu/watchlive.
Please join us at the hour with your computer speakers turned up. Please type a login name of your choice in the chat box below the streaming event in order to participate fully and ask your own questions.

Career workshop: Compelling Cover Letters, 1:10 p.m., West 247
2014-03-26 13:10
Write a Compelling Cover Letter: Get tips on creating powerful cover letter to entice employers to read your resume. Free Pizza.
Career Development Center workshops are available to students on a variety of subjects including: résumés, cover letters, interview skills, choosing a major, managing your online presence and many more. Our staff is also available for presentations and workshops for your class or group. Admission is free, no RSVP needed. Show up when you can.
For a complete listing of workshops, visithttp://www.tricity.wsu.edu/careers/events.php

Empty Spaces: student photo entries due today
2014-03-25 17:00
Submissions are due March 25 for Empty Spaces, an Art Show of WSU Tri-Cities student photography. Students from all majors are invited to submit their photos on the theme empty spaces.”
To be considered:• Email your photo to studentart@tricity.wsu.edu• JPG• At least 300 DPI• File size no more than 5 MB• sized to be 18 inches wide by 12 inches tall (horizontal)
The photos will be on display in the hallways near the West Atrium. The opening reception is at 6 p.m. April 3.
Coordinated by the Marketing & Communications Department and the Digital Technology & Culture program.
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GEAR UP Interviews, 1-4 p.m., CIC 223
2014-03-25 13:00
By invitation.
cplemmons@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu

Student Success Workshop: Note-Taking Strategies, 1 p.m., West 240
2014-03-25 13:00
March 24, 10:00am, W240 March 25, 1:00pm, W240
Note Taking Strategies: Active listening and effective note taking are crucial skills for academic success. Learn how to take notes that will improve your in-class experience and enhance understanding of the material.
Admission is free and open to the public. Workshops last about an hour – come when you can. The same workshop is repeated Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Presented by Aphrodite Beidler, LMHC, Mental Health Counselor at Washington State University Tri-Cities, 509-372-7153 or abeidler@tricity.wsu.edu.

AWSUTC Elections: Online Voting
2014-03-25 08:00 - 2014-03-27 22:00
Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities is holding elections for officers to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Online Voting Begins: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25Online Voting Ends: 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27Polling sites are in the East Building Commons, the Consolidated Information Center in front of the library, and in the West Building Atrium.
Campaigning Officially Ends and all campaign materials removed: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27
Complaints of Violations must be filed by 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27
Student Government Council retreat (President-elect & Vice President-elect only):Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, April 5 at WSU Pullman,
ASWSUTC Transition retreat: Monday , May 12 – Thursday, May 15, at WSU Tri-Cities
Questions should be directed to the Election Board:Vanessa Alvarez, chair, vanessa.alvarez@email.wsu.eduDevlyn Tobin, vice chair, devlyn.tobin@email.wsu.edu
Allison Rodgers, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, allison.rodgers@tricity.wsu.edu or West 269.

ASWSUTC Elections: campaign expenses due
2014-03-24 17:00
Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities is holding elections for officers to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Declaration of Campaign Expense Form Due: 5 p.m. Monday, March 24
Online Voting Begins: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25Online Voting Ends: 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27Polling sites are in the East Building Commons, the Consolidated Information Center in front of the library, and in the West Building Atrium.
Campaigning Officially Ends and all campaign materials removed: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27
Complaints of Violations must be filed by 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27
Student Government Council retreat (President-elect & Vice President-elect only):Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, April 5 at WSU Pullman,
ASWSUTC Transition retreat: Monday , May 12 – Thursday, May 15, at WSU Tri-Cities
Questions should be directed to the Election Board:Vanessa Alvarez, chair, vanessa.alvarez@email.wsu.eduDevlyn Tobin, vice chair, devlyn.tobin@email.wsu.edu
Allison Rodgers, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, allison.rodgers@tricity.wsu.edu or West 269.

Student Union Information Forum, 11 a.m., West Atrium
2014-03-24 11:00
ASWSUTC is holding a forum to provide information about the Student Union Building project. It includes updates from WSU Tri-Cities administration and current ASWSUTC leaders. The upcoming spring ballot includes a vote by students to confirm whether ASWSUTC should move forward with the project.
Contact ASWSUTC Vice President Rigo Leon at rigo.leon@email.wsu.edu

Student Success Workshop: Note-Taking Strategies, 10 a.m., West 240
2014-03-24 10:00

Coug Clean-Up Day, Bateman Island, 9 a.m.
2014-03-22 09:00 - 12:00
Coug Clean-Up Day, presented by ASWSUTC
On March 22: the team meets at Sageport Grill and cleans up Bateman Island from 9-12.
To make students aware of our earth’s environmental issues. I will be doing interviews of the students to see what their point of views are on our environment. The interviews will be video taped and the video will be shown on March 12th in the West Atrium on the T.V to draw attention to the table where students can write a pledge on paper grocery sacks. The grocery sacks will go back to the stores that donated them to get our pledges out in the community. At the table will be a sign up sheet to build a team to meet at Bateman Island and join Tapteal Greenway in a clean up project on March 22 from 9-12. I will make shirts for the volunteers.
deanne.hollenbeck@email.wsu.edu
