WSU Tri-Cities

Veterans Day - No Classes
2018-11-12 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

RFO November General Assembly
2018-11-09 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CIC 125T, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States

EdD Program Annual Student Recruitment
2018-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Floyd 244, WA
The event is open to whomever is interested in learning more about the EdD Educational Leadership program.

Financial meetings presented by Vice Chancellor Ray White
2018-11-08 14:30 - 15:30 | East 207
Please take an opportunity to attend one of the campus financial meetings presented by Vice Chancellor Ray White and the Finance team. There will be three different times for the meetings to choose from to try to accommodate everyone’s schedule.
Tuesday, November 6 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in East Auditorium (E266)
Thursday, November 8 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in East 207
Monday, November 19 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in East Auditorium (E266)
Agenda will be:
· Financial Situation discussion
· Budget Update
· Budget Process – building new process
· Questions & Answers
Thank you for adding a meeting time to your calendars.

RFO Faculty Brown Bag with Manuel Garcia-Perez, Director of BSEL
2018-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | BSEL 102

Veteran's Day Cook-Out
2018-11-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Student Union Building
In honor of Veteran’s Day, the WSU Tri-Cities Patriot’s Club is partnering with Doggie Style Gourmet for a cook out on campus – this Thursday November 8 from 11am – 2pm on the west patio of the Student Union Building. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the WSU Tri-Cities Veterans Center. Come out and get some great food and support the Veterans Center.🇺🇸️

Film viewing - Growing up Coy - presented by GEISORC
2018-11-07 17:00 - 21:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354

Student Focus Group
2018-11-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2018-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120N, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Students are invited to attend a focus group to voice their opinions and concerns about campus in a focus group hosted by Student Affairs. Students will receive a free voucher to the SUB Coffee Shop after participating.

Campus Lecture: The Internet of Things: a Security and Privacy Perspective
2018-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Billions of internet-connected devices autonomously controlling your home and environment: what could possibly go wrong? This talk will introduce the Internet of Things (IoT) and cover some of the security and privacy risks it exposes people to every day. From television sets that spy on you to remotely hacked vehicles, IoT security and privacy issues affect everyone in our connected society.
Come hear about the issues society faces, the way forward for solutions from research and legislation, and what you can do to protect yourself and your family from runaway security and privacy risks.
Dr. Glenn A. Fink has worked in areas including computer security, visualization, bio-inspired software design, and human-centric computing at PNNL since 2006. He is a lateral thinker who excels in visionary leadership of multidisciplinary teams. His history of successful leadership is reflected in the many projects for which he has been Principal Investigator (PI). Dr. Fink was the project lead and primary inventor of several technologies including PNNL’s Digital Ants technology, which earned an award for Excellence in Technology Transfer from the Federal Laboratory Consortium in 2018.

Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to WAC Standards of Conduct for Students
2018-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | East 212
Washington State University will conduct a public hearing on a proposed revision to WAC chapter 504-26 – Standards of Conduct for Students and WAC chapter 504-04 – Practice and Procedure on November 6 at 4:00 p.m. in Lighty Student Services Building, Room 405, Pullman, WA; SAC 503A, WSU Spokane, Spokane, WA; East 212, WSU Tri-Cities, Richland, WA; VECS 122, WSU Vancouver, Vancouver, WA; and Seminar Room 461, WSU Everett, Everett, WA. Notice of this public hearing is hereby given in accordance with provisions of RCW 34.05.320(4).
The university is updating the rules regarding standards of conduct for students, WAC 504-26, and the rules regarding practice and procedure, WAC 504-04.
The University will adopt the new rules based on the statutory authority found in RCW 28B.30.150.
You may review the proposed new rules by going to the Office of Procedures, Records, and Forms website at https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/wac/or by requesting a copy from the Office of Procedures, Records, and Forms, Information Technology Building 3089, Pullman, WA 99164-1225; telephone 509-335-2005.
You may testify at this meeting. You may also direct written comments to Deborah Bartlett, Director of Procedures, Records, and Forms, Rules Coordinator, mail code 1225, Pullman, WA 99164; e-mail prf.forms@wsu.edu; fax 509-335-3969.
Submit all written comments by 5:00 p.m., November 6, 2018.

Campus financial meeting presented by Vice-Chancellor Ray White
2018-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354

History Department Fall Film
2018-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Join the History Department faculty in a screening of Journey’s End, a World War I drama that focuses on British soldiers fighting in the front-line trenches of World War I in northern France. The film stars Sam Claflin, Tom Sturridge, and Paul Bettany.
This event is open to the campus community.
For more information, please contact Tracey Hanshew, History Department, tracey.hanshew@wsu.edu

Preview Day
2018-11-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Register for a Preview Day and experience the atmosphere and energy of WSU Tri-Cities. During this visit, you’ll get the chance to attend academic program sessions, engage with faculty and students, and explore campus all in one afternoon.
Attending a preview day is the perfect way to experience the unique atmosphere and energy of WSU Tri-Cities. During the visit, you will learn about life on campus and all the services available to students. You will meet with faculty and get a sense of our unique learning environment. If you need help with your application, the Admissions staff will answer your questions, and the Student Ambassadors will take you on a campus tour.
Preview Days are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register Now

2018-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 | CIC 125T, United States
All faculty are welcome

Dr. Nora Kuster: Dystopian Traditions in Anglophone Literature
2018-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
In partnership with Mid-Columbia Libraries for the NEA Big Read Grant, WSU Tri-Cities English faculty member, Dr. Nora Kuster will lead a lecture that will examine the origins of the concept of dystopia, including the cultural, social, and historical contexts that lead to its emergency and establishment as a literary subgenre.

https://www.midcolumbialibraries.org/nea-big-read-mid-columbia#events

ATL Transparency Workshop for Faculty
2018-11-01 12:00 - 14:00 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to the principles of transparent assignment design, and will explore common impediments to strong student performance on key assignments. Working in a collaborative workshop setting, faculty will incorporate transparency principles in revising one of their own assignments. Faculty will leave with improved assignments that better promote learning by all students, and resources to guide them in the creation of clearer, future assignments.
WSU Tri-Cities Faculty can sign up for the workshop no later than October 17th.
Please bring an assignment you’ve used in the past and intend to use this semester or Spring 2019.
Please contact Janet Peters for questions at janet.peters@wsu.edu.
Link to sign-up: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8cDb1KiDRGfAdlr

President Schulz and Provost Bernardo Town Hall
2018-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Town Halls 2018

Ramping Up Our Drive to 25 Plus Answers to Your Questions
How is the University ramping up the Drive to 25, WSU’s systemwide focus on becoming one of the nation’s top 25 public research universities?
How has the university’s long-term fiscal health improved?
What other priorities will guide leadership decision-making this year?
Find out the answers to these and other questions at Town Halls 2018, a series of 18 informal get-togethers scheduled this fall throughout the WSU system. Hosted by President Kirk Schulz and Provost Dan Bernardo, the town halls provide opportunities for faculty, staff and students to hear from and interact with WSU’s top two leaders.
The upcoming sessions mark the third consecutive fall Schulz and Bernardo will participate in 15 or more town halls involving each campus, college, and major administrative unit. Upwards of 1,000 faculty, staff, and students typically attend the meetings.
Community members are welcome to attend the town hall most convenient for their schedule. Town halls on Sept. 12 and 14 will be livestreamed.

AVID Professional Learning Workshop
2018-10-26 09:00 - 16:00 | CIC 120/120A
AVID Professional Learning Workshop for resident and adjunct faculty.
9am-12pm – Collaboration Strategies
1pm-4pm – Cornell Note-Taking
Sponsored by College of Education and Academic Affairs

Study Abroad Talk: Japan
2018-10-22 13:30 - 14:30 | Floyd 239, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
The campus community is invited to attend this Study Abroad Talk, where current Mechanical Engineering student, Anthony Michel will be sharing about his semester abroad experience in Nagasaki, Japan.

Student Leadership and Diversity: Taking Action on Campus and Beyond
2018-10-20 10:00 - 12:00 | SUB 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Open to Student Leaders: This workshop is part of a series sponsored by the Office of Development and the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs on diversity and social justice. The training will focus on helping WSU Tri-Cities’ students recognize diversity and inclusion within our spaces in a way that empowers our student body to take action on campus and in the broader Tri-Cities community.

Using Power & Privilege for the Greater Good: Empowering Students
2018-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Floyd 239, United States
This workshop is part of a series sponsored by the Office of Development and the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs on social justice. It will focus on helping WSU Tri-Cities’ faculty and staff recognize diversity and inclusion within our spaces in a way that promotes student success and empowers our student body.

Paper Peace Project Lecture
2018-10-16 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The community is invited to meet Drew Matott, who directs the vision and strategy of Peace Paper Project across the globe. Drew is a Master Papermaker with an expertise using traditional papermaking as a form of social engagement and community activism.

The Peace Paper Project is an international organisation of hand papermakers, art therapists, social activists and fine artists. The organisation uses hand paper making across the globe to improve the lives of survivors of trauma and loss through the traditional practice of hand paper making. Since 2011, Peace Paper Project has set up over forty collaborating studios worldwide and has made paper with over 30,000 survivors.
This event is free and open to the public.

Paper Peace Project Workshops
2018-10-16 09:00 - 19:00 | Student Union Building
The campus community invited to reconstitute fabric into paper. Like the material itself, this process means something unique to each participant.
The workshop will run throughout the day and faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join as their schedule allows.
If you are interested in printing an image on the paper you make, you can email that ahead of time to Jana Kay Lunstad so it can be formatted for printing.

The Peace Paper Project is an international organisation of hand papermakers, art therapists, social activists and fine artists. The organisation uses hand paper making across the globe to improve the lives of survivors of trauma and loss through the traditional practice of hand paper making. Since 2011, Peace Paper Project has set up over forty collaborating studios worldwide and has made paper with over 30,000 survivors.

Incorporating Undergraduates in Research
2018-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
How do you mix the two? Find out on Monday, October 15th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm!

Dr. Shelley Pressley will continue our Research Week kick off by sharing methods and best practices for incorporating undergraduates into your research.

Are you interested in working with undergraduates to advance your research and scholarly activities? This session will cover topics related to undergraduate research including how to effectively mentor students, efficiently manage their time (and yours), and where to find support for your students that are engaged in your research programs. Hear about models that faculty across the campus have used to grow their research, as well as provide hands-on opportunities for students.

RSVP today!

(Select the Skype option to attend from non-Pullman campuses)

Power of Political Civility: Congressmen Kilmer and Newhouse
2018-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Representatives Kilmer and Newhouse–two different political parties and from opposite sides of the state but work well together well on shared issues and on those in which they disagree–will be visiting the WSU Tri-Cities campus to talk to students about political civility and civic engagement.

Veteran Paper Workshop
2018-10-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Student Union Building
Veteran students are invited to reconstitute their military uniforms into paper. Like the material itself, this process means something unique to each participant.
It is often the case that an abundance of unserviceable uniforms are donated for these workshops, which enables people who no longer have their uniforms to make paper. These donated uniforms are sorted by branch of service and pulped separately.
The workshop will run throughout the day and veterans are welcome to join as their schedule allows.

The Peace Paper Project is an international organisation of hand papermakers, art therapists, social activists and fine artists. The organisation uses hand paper making across the globe to improve the lives of survivors of trauma and loss through the traditional practice of hand paper making. Since 2011, Peace Paper Project has set up over forty collaborating studios worldwide and has made paper with over 30,000 survivors.

UndocuQueer Conference
2018-10-13 09:00 - 16:00 | SUB 120, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The 2018 UndocuQueer Conference will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WSU Tri-Cities Student Union Building.
Please join us for this annual event that illuminates the intersections between LGBTQ+ identities and immigration status. The deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 8.
Armando Ibañez will be the keynote speaker at this year’s conference. Ibañez is a filmmaker and activist who is involved in the LGBTQ and immigrant rights movements. Currently, he is the director and writer of the online series “Undocumented Tales,” a story that follows the journey of a Mexican undocumented and queer server living in Los Angeles.
The UndocuQueer conference is sponsored by the WSU Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center (GIESORC), Multicultural Student Services, the Crimson Group, and the University of Washington’s Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center.
https://undocuqueer.wsu.edu/

WSU College of Education Summit in partnership with STCU
2018-10-13 08:30 - 16:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
WSU College of Education Summit for educators in the Tri-Cities, a partnership with STCU, a not-for-profit credit union that was founded by educators in 1934. There will be several rooms for break-out rooms and workshops in TCIC 210, TCIC 212, TCIC 214, TCIC 217, TCIC 120, TCIC 120A;TEST 266, TFLO 252. THE STCU Summit will be held on October 13, 2018. There are 150 educators expected to attend the STCU Summit.

To register, go to www.tricities.wsu.edu/stcu-register
Fall edcuation summit STCU
