WSU Tri-Cities

Writing Placement Exam
2016-04-26 03:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBSL 104

Faculty Recognition Reception
2016-04-22 17:30 - 18:30 | CIC 2nd Floor
The Office of Academic Affairs invites Resident Faculty to the year-end Faculty Recognition Reception to honor faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to student success.

CE Seminar: Sustainability and Climate Change: Introduction to Planning and Implementation
2016-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | West 252
Title: Sustainability and Climate Change: Introduction to Planning and Implementation
Abstract: Since the Rio Summit of 1992, Integrated planning for, and implementation of, national sustainable development strategies have remained challenging. Member States noted this challenge by recognizing in the Rio+20 Outcome Document the inadequacy of sector-based strategies, and called for “holistic and integrated approaches to sustainable development” and the “need for more coherent and integrated planning and decision-making at the national … level”. Dr. Thomsen’s experience over the last two decades has demonstrated the inadequacy of sectorial and silo-based planning approaches to address complex global and national sustainable development challenges whose interdependencies and inter-linkages transcend individual sectors and national borders. National governments are now faced with developing and implementing strategies, plans and policies that target systemic transformation and stabilization. This demands the acknowledgement and a better understanding of the dynamic interdependence and interconnectedness of numerous complex systems and sub-systems — such as water, energy and ecosystems — and the impacts and changes they will undergo from various future threats, including climate change. Dr. Thomsen’s seminar will present a brief overview on Integrated Approaches to Sustainable Development Planning and Implementation and to begin to explore how these impacts can be managed by adjusting natural or human systems in anticipation of or response to a changing environment in a way that effectively uses beneficial opportunities or reduces negative effects. Adapting to climate change is a complex, long term process that requires people work together across organizations and should include a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders.
Bio – Dr. Keith Thomsen is an Environmental Engineering with 30 years of international experience in environmental engineering, renewable energy and sustainability. He holds a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering from Oregon State University, a Masters of Business Administration from California State University Fresno, and a doctorate in Environmental Science and Engineering from UCLA. He has directed or managed more than 200 major projects with capital budgets exceeding $50 million throughout the United States and internationally. His work has included research, design and development of applied biotechnologies for the collection, treatment, processing and conversion of organic wastes into bioenergy, bioproducts and resource recovery, as well as substantial work in the area of improving the sustainability of built environment. Most recently, he has been working on applied research and development of atmospheric processes including a portable multiple-wavelength differential absorption LIDAR (DIAL) system to provide real-time detection and characterization of specific chemical emissions.

Evening of Excellence
2016-04-21 18:00 - 20:00
Student Leadership Recognition Banquet
Check-in 6:00 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM
Awards 7:00- 8:00 PM

More details to come
Questions? Email Office of Student Life Program Coordinator Amber Eubanks: amber.eubanks@tricity.wsu.edu

Career Development Workshop: LinkedIn and Social Media Management
2016-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on building your online presence using LinkedIn, how to create a LinkedIn profile, learning networking skills to grow your online professional networks, and connecting with employers.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Career Development Workshop: Networking 101
2016-04-19 11:00 - 12:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on expanding and building your professional network. Learn networking skills and multiple ways to grow your professional network.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Writing Placement Exam
2016-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | West 133
To meet graduation requirements, all students must pass an English composition course. The writing placement exam is designed to help you fulfill this requirement by identifying the course that best matches your skills.
The writing placement exam is administered in a two-hour session. You will write two essays, one argumentative and the other self-reflective.
Registration is required.

Soccer Game @ Eastern Washington University
2016-04-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Connect with Industry Professionals
2016-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | CIC 216
Event Description:
The Peer Mentoring Program and Pre-Health Club present an opportunity to learn more about career options and connect with professionals from many industries. Free professional portraits are also available for students to use on LinkedIn.
8:00-8:45 Hands-on Resume Workshop (CIC 217)—bring your printed resume
9:00-10:00 Success Strategies from the Top (CIC 216), panelists include:
• Jeanne Dillner (CEO, SIGN Fracture Care International)
• Hector Gutierrez (Physician Assistant)
• Kris Lapp (CEO, i-3 Global)
• Dr. Jared Wolfert (Physician)
10:10-11:10 Connection Sessions: Learn success tips from recent college graduates. Connect with employers and professional societies to identify how you could enhance your career.
• Science majors (CIC 210)
• Engineering and computer science majors (CIC 212)
• All other majors (CIC 214)
11:15-noon Interview Practice Workshop (CIC 217): Work in small groups for a guided practice to enhance your skills as an interviewee

Student Employee of the Year Award Recognition
2016-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | West Atrium
Presented by Career Development, the Student Employee of the Year is awarded to an outstanding student employed on the WSU Tri-Cities campus. Five finalists will be recognized throughout the week and honored at a reception with the Student Employee of the Year awarded to the student who goes above and beyond and who plays an important and valuable part of the campus.
This event is open to the WSU Tri-Cities campus community.
Light refreshments will be available following the event.

Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Running Start Information Night
2016-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
All students and families are welcome to attend the information session. Come join us for more information of Running Start at WSU Tri-Cities. You will get a chance to meet the staff, ask questions, and familiarize yourself with the program.

Math Placement Re-Assessment
2016-04-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | West 145
To meet graduation requirements, all students must pass an approved Math course. The Math placement exam is designed to help you fulfill this requirement by identifying the course that best matches your skills.
After the first assessment, all re-assessments must be proctored. You may retake the placement assessment up to four times. Before the first re-assessment, you are required to spend 3 hours in the Prep and Learning module and an additional 5 hours in the Prep and Learning module before the second re-assessment.
Registration is required.

Career Development Workshop: Office Etiquette
2016-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop will provide students with practical tips to office etiquette. Learn how to present yourself professionally in an office environment, in business meetings, and appropriate office attire.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Gesa Financial Literacy Series: Long Term Planning and Investments
2016-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 | West 230
Investing:
It’s never too early or late to plan for your financial future. This session provides attendees at any stage in life with the tools needed to move forward with their financial plan. Attend this workshop to learn more about:
· basics of investing
· retirement planning
· selecting the right financial planner

Author and Editor Panel Discussion
2016-04-13 09:00 - 10:00 | West Atrium
Presented by Career Development, this panel discussion provides students an opportunity to hear from published authors and professional editors on how to get their work published.
This event is free and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT, (509) 372-7600, CAREERS@TRICITY.WSU.EDU

Junior Writing Portfolio Timed Essay Exam
2016-04-12 13:00 - 15:00 | West 240
The Junior Writing Portfolio is a mid-career diagnostic to determine if students’ writing abilities have advanced in ways that can handle the writing demands of upper-division courses and courses in their major.
Successful completion of the Junior Writing Portfolio during the junior year is a requirement for graduation. To meet the requirement, students must take a timed essay exam and submit a packet of three graded papers.
Registration is required for the timed essay exam.

Career Development Workshop: Interview Preparation
2016-04-12 11:00 - 13:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on acing the interview and landing the job. Learn what to do before, during and after an interview. Learn how to answer tough questions and make the best professional impression.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Soccer Game vs. Eastern Washington University
2016-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Crimson Field, 2710 Crimson Way., Richland, WA, United States
WSU Club Soccer Team Game vs. Eastern Washington University.
Across the street from WSU Tri-Cities.

Come out and support the team during Crimson Fest

Crimson Fest
2016-04-09 11:00 - 23:00

Cougar Pride Day! Campus Beautification and Service Learning Projects
2016-04-08 08:30 - 16:30 | 2nd Floor of CIC
Cougar Pride Day is a day where faculty, staff, alumni and students gather together to help perform service learning projects on campus. This year we will be laying sod around the newly constructed Wine Science Center.
All persons are invited and encouraged to attend and participate!

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Herbert M. Parker Foundation Lecture by Dr. Antone L. Brooks - Irradiated: My Experience
2016-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
Herbert M. Parker Foundation Lecture by Dr. Antone L. Brooks – open to the public
Irradiated: My Experience
I will provide a brief review of my experience working with radiation, especially internally deposited radioactive material. My history starts in St. George Utah during the above ground testing of the Atomic Bombs at the Nevada test site. I was a down-winder and had a first-hand view of the testing. My MS degree at the University of Utah was directed toward following the movement of radioactive fallout from the A-bomb tests through the environment and into man. It was on everything and in everything and my concern and fear for my friends, family and personal health and welfare was high. I went on to get a Ph.D. Cornell University to study the health effects of radiation with special emphasis on genetic alterations and cancer induction. Since graduation I have invested my research life trying to understand the effects of radiation, especially the type of radiation that I was exposed to, internally deposited radioactive materials. My extensive experimental research, analysis and study of radiation has helped me put the risks for low doses of ionizing radiation into a framework where my fears of low doses no longer exists. I realize that this area is of great importance and that many different opinions exist on the risk and I look forward to having an open and useful discussion on this subject.

IEEE/SWE Professional Development Event
2016-04-07 17:30 - 19:00 | BSEL 101
Event Description:
When: Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 5:30 pm
Location: WSU Tri-Cities
Bioproducts, Science, and Engineering Laboratory (BSEL)
Room 101
Sponsored by IEEE WSUTC Student Chapter and Society of Women Engineers (SWE)-Eastern Washington
RSVP: http://ews.swe.org/professionaldevelopment.html
Abstract: Interested in public policy? Wondered if your voice had any influence? Want to do more than just vote? Ever been interested in running for political office? Learn how engineers can influence public policies, rules, and laws without being a politician or staging a massive protest. Jocelyne Gray, PE, President-Elect of Washington Society of Professional Engineers will share her experiences with influencing public policy and provide ways you can get involved at the local, state, and federal levels.
Biography: Jocelyne is a graduate from WSU with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. As Director of Operations – Water at the Mason County PUD No.1 she is a water expert, providing clean, safe drinking water to several communities. She was selected as one of the 2012 Top Female Executives by Worldwide Who’s Who for her leadership in public utilities. Her operations department received the 2011 Grace Under Pressure award from the State Office of Drinking Water for professionally handling the E. coli contamination of two water systems in 2010 after the area received 200% of its normal monthly rainfall.
Jocelyne is currently the President-elect of the Washington Society of Professional Engineers. She has also been very active in the Society of Women Engineers since 1996, encouraging young females to enter the profession.

IEEE/SWE Professional Development Event
2016-04-07 17:30 | BSEL 101
Sponsored by IEEE WSUTC Student Chapter and Society of Women Engineers (SWE)-Eastern Washington
Abstract: Interested in public policy? Wondered if your voice had any influence? Want to do more than just vote? Ever been interested in running for political office? Learn how engineers can influence public policies, rules, and laws without being a politician or staging a massive protest. Jocelyne Gray, PE, President-Elect of Washington Society of Professional Engineers will share her experiences with influencing public policy and provide ways you can get involved at the local, state, and federal levels.
Biography: Jocelyne is a graduate from WSU with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. As Director of Operations – Water at the Mason County PUD No.1 she is a water expert, providing clean, safe drinking water to several communities. She was selected as one of the 2012 Top Female Executives by Worldwide Who’s Who for her leadership in public utilities. Her operations department received the 2011 Grace Under Pressure award from the State Office of Drinking Water for professionally handling the E. coli contamination of two water systems in 2010 after the area received 200% of its normal monthly rainfall.
Jocelyne is currently the President-elect of the Washington Society of Professional Engineers. She has also been very active in the Society of Women Engineers since 1996, encouraging young females to enter the profession.
RSVP: http://ews.swe.org/professionaldevelopment.html

Herbert M. Parker Foundation Lecture - "Irradiated: How does the body respond to low doses?"
2016-04-06 14:00 - 15:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
Lecture from Dr. Antone L. Brooks of the Herbert M. Parker Foundation
Irradiated: How does the body respond to low doses?
The major source of information for estimating radiation risks are the human A-bomb data. These data provide a large data base on the cancer frequency following a single radiation exposure delivered in less than one second and resulted in a sound estimate of cancer risk. To estimate risk in the low dose region a linear extrapolation from these risk numbers is use. Since most environmental radiation exposures are to lower doses which are delivered over a long time period the use of this model has been questioned. To provide data that will help address this question an extensive research program was initiated by the US Department of Energy. This DOE Low Dose Radiation Research Program to evaluate the response in the low dose region used the best available molecular and cellular responses combined with new technology. This presentation will provide an overview of the data derived from this program and discuss their implications on risk assessment.

Career Development Workshop: Me, My Major, and My Career
2016-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on researching career paths and how to position yourself to get hired when you graduate.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

SOLD Human Trafficking Experience
2016-04-06 09:00 - 2016-04-09 18:00 | CIC 120/120A
Much more than just an exhibit, SOLD is a multi-sensory experience that will educate you on the shocking reality of human trafficking, both locally and globally. Participants will be immersed into the lives of victims in nine different parts of the world. SOLD challenges participants to respond to human trafficking with justice, mercy and humility.
Plan to spend about an hour in the experience (and longer if there is a line to get in).
This exhibition is being organized and hosted by WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing

Writing Placement Exam
2016-04-06 09:00 - 12:00 | TBSL 102

Career Development Workshop: Applying for Graduate/Professional School
2016-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on learning when, how, what to do to apply to graduate and professional schools. Get tips on the application process, find the right school, and how to apply to competitive programs.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Junior Writing Portfolio Timed Essay Exam
2016-04-04 09:00 - 11:00 | BSEL 102
