WSU Tri-Cities

Career workshop: Ace the interview, 11:10 a.m., West 243
2014-04-10 11:10 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Ace the Interview and Land the Job: Learn what to do before, during and after an interview. Get a checklist, learn how to answer tough questions and make the best professional impression.
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

Future of News Media Forum, 6:30 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-04-09 18:30
Future of the News Media forum, 6:30 p.m., East Building Auditorium.
Co-sponsored by the Badger Club, Leadership Tri-Cities, the Society of Professional Journalists, and WSU Tri-Cities. Admission is free and open to the public.
This panel discussion features executives from the Tri-City Herald, KNDU-TV, the Tri-Cities Journal of Business and KONA radio:Gregg McConnell, Tri-City Herald publisherLaurie Williams, Tri-City Herald executive editorChristine Brown, KNDU station managerJeff Pohjola, KONA news directorMary Coffman, Tri-Cities Journal of Business editor

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Richland School District, 6-7 p.m., CIC Art Center
2014-04-09 18:00
The Richland School District’s K-12 Art Exhibit opening reception is from 6 to 7 p.m. in the CIC Art Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. The exhibit is on display through April 24.
The CIC Art Center is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.

Student Talent Show, 4 p.m., West Atrium
2014-04-09 16:00
The Student Entertainment Board is holding a talent show.

Career workshop: Professional Network, 11:10 a.m., West 247
2014-04-09 11:10
Expand Your Professional Network: Build your networking skills and learn multiple ways to grow your professional network.
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

GEAR UP: Teacher Training, CIC 210
2014-04-09 07:30
Teacher Training workshop for TI MathForward, through GEAR UP.
cplemmons@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu

Cougar Baseball vs. BYU, Gesa Stadium, Pasco
2014-04-08 18:30
The WSU Baseball team will play Brigham Young University at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Gesa Stadium off Road 68 in Pasco.
Get tickets here:http://www.wsucougars.com/

ASME Old Guard Oral Speech Competition, 5:30 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-04-08 17:30
Contact is Changki Mo, 372-7296.

Student Success Workshop: Improving Study Habits, 1 p.m., West 240
2014-04-08 13:00
April 7, 10:00am, W240 April 8, 1:00pm, W240
Improving Study Habits: Learn the key components that contribute to successful study habits. Evaluate your current study habits and learn new strategies that will help you study more effectively.
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.

WSU vs. BYU baseball game, Gesa Stadium, Pasco
2014-04-08 00:00
The annual Cougar Diamond Classic features the WSU vs. BYU men’s baseball teams at the Gesa Stadium in Pasco.
More details to come.
events@tricity.wsu.edu
(12/10/13)

Student Success Workshop: Improving Study Habits, 10 a.m., West 240
2014-04-07 10:00

Cougar Pride Day, Habitat for Humanity site, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., West Richland
2014-04-05 00:00
Join a coalition of Cougs from WSU Tri-Cities with a Habitat for Humanity project on Saturday, April 5.
We are meeting at the Desert View manufactured home neighborhood in West Richland. This is on the far end of town, off Van Giesen as it heads toward Benton City.
Work groups are from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m.
Text 509-727-3094 if you are lost.
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/cougsinthecommunity/
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.
Cougs in the Community is overseen by a committee of faculty, staff, students, and alumni and is coordinated by the Office of the Chancellor. For more details, contact Sarah Newcomer at sarah.newcomer@tricity.wsu.edu.

JESS seminar:12 p.m., CIC 212
2014-04-04 12:00
Presented by Dr. Satish Nune from PNNL.
Topic: Hierarchical Porous Carbons for Energy Storage Applications”
Supercapacitors have been playing a crucial role as energy storage systems. Significant efforts have been made to develop highly efficient supercapacitors. Un-doped porous carbons have been commonly used as electrodes in supercapacitors because of their low cost

Grad Fair at The Bookie
2014-04-04 09:00 - 17:00
Get all your graduation needs taken care of at The Bookie — rent your cap and gown, pick up your WSU yoke, order announcements etc.

Architect Board Meeting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
2014-04-04 09:00 - 16:00
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
