WSU Tri-Cities

Hanford History Project Civil Rights Oral History Project Launch
2018-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | RIchland Public Library, Richland, WA, United States
The Hanford History Project at Washington State University Tri-Cities in partnership with African American Community, Cultural, and Educational Society and the National Parks Service invite you to celebrate Black History Month with the launch of our Civil Rights Oral History Project. Please join us on Saturday, February 3rd from 5-7pm at the Richland Public Library. Refreshments will be served. Come learn more about the project which promotes greater understanding of African American contributions to our community.

Running State Information Night
2018-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Join us for an in-depth look at the Running Start program at Washington State University Tri-Cities

Coffee & Conversation with HRS
2018-02-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Floyd 101A, United States
On Thursday, February 8, 2018, Theresa Elliot-Cheslek, Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer at WSU, will be visiting the Tri-Cities campus.
To schedule an individual meeting with Theresa between 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in room Floyd 101A please contact Heather Davison at 509-335-1975 or heather.davison@wsu.edu.

Student Success Series: Time Management
2018-02-12 10:00 - 23:00 | Floyd 223, United States
Are you always feeling like you are racing against the clock? Does it seem like time flies by or you are always wishing there were more hours during the day? Attend our one-hour Student Success Series: Time Management workshop. In this one-hour workshop, WSUTC Campus Counselor, Aphrodite Biedler will provide you with strategies for maximizing your time, prioritizing tasks, and effectively breaking down your academic load into smaller, more achievable steps. Don’t get stuck pulling all-nighters. Instead, after attending our workshop, catch up on sleep and rest easy that the clock is working for you.

Public Information Session: Student conduct task force
2018-02-14 16:00 - 17:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University Student Conduct Process Task Force has submitted 32 recommendations designed to make the university’s student conduct process reflect best practices nationally.
The recommendations are part of the report that the task force — comprised of 17 WSU faculty, staff, students and alumni — recently wrote after finishing a year-long, comprehensive review of the current student conduct process. The report was submitted Jan. 22 to WSU President Kirk Schulz.
The recommendations address a variety of topics, ranging from improving the ways in which students are informed and educated about the conduct process to revising the composition of the conduct board and providing new, in-depth training to board members.
“The task force carefully considered the input received from all areas of the university community,” said Nancy Youlden, task force co-chair and vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment, WSU Vancouver. “We gained valuable insights from each step of the process. We believe these recommendations provide a solid foundation upon which to build a student conduct system that is among the best in the nation.”
Major recommendations
The report’s recommendations are grouped by six themes:

Student notifications.
Conduct and appeals board structure and member training.
Conduct process.
Review of policies.
Educational outreach to campus community.
Assessment/evaluation strategies.

Major recommendations include:

Ensure students are fully informed of their rights at the beginning of a conduct case and provide them with resources and access to university advisors and legal resources.
Implement mandatory training for conduct board members in areas such as cultural competency and implicit bias, conflict of interest, and sexual assault and gender-based violence.
Implement term limits for conduct board members.
Provide alternative dispute resolution when it may be a suitable avenue to resolve a matter.
Publish sanctioning guidelines that explain in plain language the types of sanctions students may face for a particular violation of community standards and the factors used to determine sanctions.

The report notes that the task force did not reach a unanimous decision on all of its recommendations. Dissenting opinions addressing the group accountability of student organizations and representation during brief adjudication proceedings are also included in the document.
Task force members studied best-in-class conduct processes of other universities, reviewed current research in the field, and examined data about past WSU conduct cases. Members also reviewed more than 300 comments submitted by the WSU community and commissioned an online survey to gather additional input.
“I appreciate the task force’s comprehensive review and the effort to ensure as many voices as possible were heard and incorporated throughout the process,” said WSU President Kirk Schulz.
Recommendations to be discussed at information sessions statewide
The task force’s recommendations will be discussed with the WSU community during a series of public information sessions held at campuses statewide and online Feb. 14-19:
Wednesday, Feb. 14

WSU Pullman (Livestream: details to come will be posted at https://president.wsu.edu/student-conduct-process), 11 a.m.-noon, CUB Jr. Ballroom
WSU Tri Cities, 4-5 p.m., East 266 (Auditorium)

Thursday, Feb. 15

WSU Everett, 2-3 p.m., Room 358
WSU Downtown Seattle, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 901 5th Ave, Suite 2900

Friday, Feb. 16

WSU Vancouver, 10-11 a.m., Firstenburg Student Commons 104
WSU Spokane, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Spokane Academic Center 341

Monday, Feb. 19

WSU Global Campus (Livestream: Details to come; see https://president.wsu.edu/student-conduct-process/), 5-6 p.m.

New conduct rules expected to be in place by fall semester
After an administrative review, Schulz will determine which of the recommendations to adopt. The WSU division of the state Office of the Attorney General will draft revisions to the Washington Administrative Code that governs student conduct based on the recommendations and administrative review.
A formal hearing to invite public comment on the revised Washington Administrative Code will take place later in the spring. The University’s Board of Regents must approve adoption of revised rules, which are expected to be in place by the fall 2018 semester.
Regular updates about the next steps in revising the conduct progress will be published at https://president.wsu.edu/student-conduct-process/.

Contacts:

Phil Weiler, vice president for marketing and communication, 509-335-4742, phil.weiler@wsu.edu

Interviewing & Creating a Dynamic Elevator Pitch workshop
2018-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Floyd 223, United States
Join us for the Interviewing & Creating a Dynamic Elevator Pitch workshop to be held on Friday, February 16th from 11 am – 12 pm in Floyd 223. Learn tips on how to be a better interviewer. Hope to see you all there!

Writing Workshop Series: Persuasive Writing
2018-02-16 14:00 - 15:00 | CIC 201EA, United States
Come join the Writing Center intern, Alex Sudduth, for a series of workshops focused on special topics in writing. This week’s workshop will focus on persuasive writing.

Student Success Series: Time Management
2018-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Floyd 223, United States
wishing there were more hours during the day? Attend our one-hour Student Success Series: Time Management workshop. In this one-hour workshop, WSUTC Campus Counselor, Aphrodite Biedler will provide you with strategies for maximizing your time, prioritizing tasks, and effectively breaking down your academic load into smaller, more achievable steps. Don’t get stuck pulling all-nighters. Instead, after attending our workshop, catch up on sleep and rest easy that the clock is working for you.

TRIO SSS Mini-Conference
2018-02-28 09:30 - 12:30 | East Building, United States
For National TRIO day – the TRIO SSS program will be hosting a mini-conference for TRIO SSS participants. Food and beverages will be provided and there will multiple workshop/presentations to choose from. It’s a great time to meet and get to know other TRIO SSS students as well as meet your workshop obligations and get priority registration for the fall/spring semesters.

Social Justice Institute
2018-03-03 09:00 - 16:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
This year’s 2018 WSU Tri-Cities Social Justice Institute’s theme is “Social Justice: Building Our Community” and includes workshop sessions exploring the needs in our Tri-Cities communities and promotes ways to engage with our campus and local communities. This event is open to all students, will start on campus, and take place at different community partner locations in the Tri-Cities area (transportation will be provided to students from campus and back). Lunch will be provided for participants. All participants are required to attend the Mandatory Pre-Session on February 22, 2018 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM in Floyd 252. Sign up for the Social Justice Institute on the website: https://tricities.wsu.edu/studentlife/sji

Etiquette 101 Workshop
2018-03-07 15:00 - 16:00, 2018-03-20 08:30 - 09:30 | WA
Join us on March 29th for the Networking Reception and Etiquette Dinner. This annual event offers students a valuable professional development experience to polish their business dining etiquette and networking skills by practicing good table manners and social skills. Students will also gain real-world exposure to formal business settings with area professionals and community leaders.
If you are interested in participating in this event, you must attend on our “Etiquette 101” workshops held at various time throughout the month leading up to the event:
Wednesday, March 7, 3 to 4 p.m. (Floyd 244)
Tuesday, March 20, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Floyd 240)
Monday, March 26, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Floyd 244)
If you are unable to attend these workshops but are still interested in participating, please stop by and speak with a staff member in the Career Development Office, Floyd 140.
Registration for the Reception and Dinner is required.

Writing Center Writing Workshop: Discipline Specifics
2018-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | CIC 201EA, United States

“Hibakusha at the End of the World” by Japanese film maker Hitomi Kamanaka
2018-03-09 18:30 - 21:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
History will be made on Friday, March 9, when an atomic-bomb survivor (hibakusha) from Nagasaki,
Mr. Mitsugi Moriguchi, will visit Richland and tour Hanford’s B Reactor, which produced plutonium
for the Nagasaki atomic bomb. He will be accompanied by a student from Nagasaki University, Ms.
Hanako Mitsuoka.
The visit is part of a Nagasaki-Hanford Bridge Project sponsored by Consequences of Radiation
Exposure (CORE), a Washington state nonprofit, and funded, in part, by the City of Nagasaki.
The project is spearheaded by Professor Emerita Norma Field of the University of Chicago and
Associate Professor Yuki Miyamoto of De Paul University in Chicago, who is a second-generation
hibakusha (that is, at least one parent is an A-bomb survivor). Trisha Pritikin, an Oakland attorney
active with Hanford downwinders, is also part of the project team.
A press conference with the visitors will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room of the
Hanford Reach Interpretive Center, 1943 Columbia Park Trail.
Also on March 9 at 6:30 p.m., the documentary film “Hibakusha at the End of the World” by
Japanese film maker Hitomi Kamanaka will be shown at the WSU Tri-Cities auditorium.
In current usage, the term hibakusha identifies all human victims of radiation. The film brings
together footage not only from Japan and Hanford, but also Iraq (victims of depleted uranium
munitions).
Following the two-hour film, there will be an address by Mr. Moriguchi and a question and answer
period. The event is open to the public.
Media contact: Jim Stoffels, 946-8087

Industry Tour: Meier Architecture
2018-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
During the week of spring break, Career Development organizes industry tours. These tours provide students a “behind-the-scene” glimpse of companies so students can observe real workplace environments and professionals doing the jobs they aspire to do.
Monday, March 12: Meier Architecture
Tuesday, March 13: Treetop, Inc.
Wednesday, March 14: HiLine Engineering & Fabrication
Thursday, March 15: Worksource Portland Metro, Zapproved, Columbia Sportswearr (Portland, OR)
Friday, March 16: Framatome (formerly AREVA)
The industry tours are open to all majors, but there is limited seating. Register now for Meier Architecture!

Industry Tour: TreeTop, Inc
2018-03-13 08:00 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
During the week of spring break, Career Development organizes industry tours. These tours provide students a “behind-the-scene” glimpse of companies so students can observe real workplace environments and professionals doing the jobs they aspire to do.
Monday, March 12: Meier Architecture
Tuesday, March 13: Treetop, Inc.
Wednesday, March 14: HiLine Engineering & Fabrication
Thursday, March 15: Worksource Portland Metro, Zapproved, Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Friday, March 16: Framatome (formerly AREVA)
The industry tours are open to all majors, but seats are limited. Register now for TreeTop, Inc.!

Industry Tour: HiLine Engineering & Fabrication
2018-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
During the week of spring break, Career Development organizes industry tours. These tours provide students a “behind-the-scene” glimpse of companies so students can observe real workplace environments and professionals doing the jobs they aspire to do.
Monday, March 12: Meier Architecture
Tuesday, March 13: Treetop, Inc.
Wednesday, March 14: HiLine Engineering & Fabrication
Thursday, March 15: Worksource Portland Metro, Zapproved, Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Friday, March 16: Framatome (formerly AREVA)
The industry tours are open to all majors, but seats are limited. Register now for HiLine Engineering!

Industry Tour: Portland, OR
2018-03-15 08:00 - 17:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
During the week of spring break, Career Development organizes industustry tours. Thes tours provide students a “behind-the-scene” glimpse of companies so students can observe real workplace environments and professionals doing the jobs they aspire to do.
Monday, March 12: Meier Architecture
Tuesday, March 13: Treetop, Inc.
Wednesday, March 14: HiLine Engineering & Fabrication
Thursday, March 15: Worksource Portland Metro, Zapproved, Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Friday, March 16: Framatome (formerly AREVA)
The industry tours are open to all majors, but seats are limited. Register now for Portland, OR!

Industry Tour: Framatome
2018-03-16 11:30 - 13:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
During the week of spring break, Career Development organizes industry tours. These tours provide students a “behind-the-scene” glimpse of companies so students can observe real workplace environments and professionals doing the jobs they aspire to do.
Monday, March 12: Meier Architecture
Tuesday, March 13: Treetop, Inc.
Wednesday, March 14: HiLine Engineering & Fabrication
Thursday, March 15: Worksource Portland Metro, Zapproved, Columbia Sportswear (Portland, OR)
Friday, March 16: Framatome (formerly AREVA)
The industry tours are open to all majors, but seats are limited. Register now for Framatome!

Chancellor's Welcome Reception - Faculty and Staff
2018-03-20 17:00 - 18:30 | CIC 120/120A
Chancellor’s Welcome
Reception for Faculty and Staff
Please join us for a Welcome Reception
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
at five o’clock in the evening
at WSU Tri-Cities—CIC 120/120A
Please reply to Deanne Pilkenton
509-372-7264 / Deanne.pilkenton@wsu.edu

Student Success Series: How to Get and Keep Your Financial Aid
2018-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Floyd 223, United States
Unsure about your financial aid options? Questions about how to use your financial aid? Attend our one-hour Student Success Series: How to Get and Keep Your Financial Aid workshop. In this workshop, WSUTC’s Student Financial and Support Services Manager Jordyn Creighton will explain the different financial aid options, requirements, and after-graduation plans available to WSUTC students. After attending our workshop, you will be able to confidently explore and take advantage of the many financial aid options available to ensure your success at WSUTC.

Global Cougs 101
2018-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Floyd 243, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Hosted once a month by WSU Tri-Cities International Programs, this Global Cougs 101 info session gives students information and guidance on the study abroad process at WSU.

Writing Center Writing Workshop Series: Research and Citation
2018-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | CIC 201EA, United States
Come join the Writing Center intern, Alex Sudduth, for a series of workshops focused on special topics in writing. This week’s workshop will focus on research and citation.

Etiquette 101 Workshop
2018-03-26 12:30 - 13:30 | Floyd 244, WA

State of the University address
2018-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
State of the University address by Kirk Schulz (via remote broadcast)

Study Abroad Talk: Cost Rica
2018-03-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Hear from a current nursing student, Nikita Fisenko, on his Fall 2017 semester abroad in Costa Rica. Nikita will be sharing about his journey and experience living and studying abroad.
Free and open to the public.

Networking Reception & Etiquette Dinner
2018-03-29 17:30 - 21:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join us on March 29th for the Networking Reception and Etiquette Dinner. The Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. (Floyd Atrium) and the Etiquette Dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. (Student Union Building).
This annual event offers students a valuable professional development experience to polish their business dining etiquette and networking skills by practicing good table manners and social skills. Students will also gain real-world exposure to formal business settings with area professionals and community leaders.
If you are interested in participating in this event, you must attend on our “Etiquette 101” workshops held at various time throughout the month leading up to the event:
Wednesday, March 7, 3 to 4 p.m. (Floyd 244)
Tuesday, March 20, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (Floyd 240)
Monday, March 26, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Floyd 244)
If you are unable to attend these workshops but are still interested in participating, please stop by and speak with a staff member in the Career Development Office, Floyd 140.
Registration for the Reception and Dinner is required.

Running Start Information Night
2018-03-29 18:00 - 19:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Washington State University Tri-Cities Running Start Information Night. The 411 on Running Start, Financial Aid, Faculty Panel and Student Panel

8th Annual Fund the Future 5k
2018-03-31 07:30 - 11:00 | Rotary Stage, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, 99352

Crimson Fest
2018-03-31 08:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Crimson Fest Mar 31, 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/1015787728575281/

Join us on March 31, 2018, for 8th annual Crimson Fest! A campus and community celebration! Below is the schedule of events. Beer and wine garden!
9:00am 5k Competitive Run
9:03am WSU Alumni Run
9:06am Family Fun Walk
10:30am Family Event with Campus Recreation
10:45am Crimson Crown Lip Sync Battle
11:00am Student/Alumni Volleyball Tournament
1:00pm Donna Donna (Band from Spokane)
2:30 Stranger and Stranger (Local Band)
4:00 Additional Band TBD
Additional Attractions:
Silent Auction benefiting student scholarships
Laser Tag
Rock Wall
Corn Hole with a twist
Food Trucks
Student Club Tables
Bombing Range Brewery
And More!
