WSU Tri-Cities

Arts & Sciences Symposium,12 to 1 p.m., CIC 120 & Art Center
2014-05-08 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Undergraduate students will showcase their semester projects, independent studies, internship outcomes, or fine arts works from 12 to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 and May 8, in the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland.
Wednesday’s Symposium highlights research poster displays in CIC 120.
Thursday’s Symposium includes research poster displays in CIC 120 and an art exhibit in the CIC Art Center.
The campus community is invited to attend the symposium in support of our Arts & Sciences students. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free and open to the public.
Contact: Brittany Woehle at brittany.woehle@tricity.wsu.edu or 509-372-7306

Director of Engineering candidate, 10:30 a.m., East 212
2014-05-08 10:30
Three candidates for the Director of Engineer position will be visiting over the next few days. Each CV and candidate evaluation form is posted at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/search/
Akram Hossain earned his Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University.
Join us for his presentation at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 8 in East 212.
Discussion topic: “Innovating Engineering and Computer Science Education for the 21st Century.”

WSU Board of Regents meeting, Pullman
2014-05-08 00:00 - 2014-05-09 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.

WSCDA board meeting, 3:30 p.m.
2014-05-07 15:30
By invitation.

Arts & Sciences Symposium, 12 to 1 p.m., CIC 120
2014-05-07 12:00

Director of Engineering candidate, 10:30 a.m., East 212
2014-05-07 10:30
Three candidates for the Director of Engineer position will be visiting over the next few days. Each CV and candidate evaluation form is posted at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/search/
James Sweeney earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the Case Western University.
Join us for his presentation at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, in East 212.
Discussion topic: “Innovating Engineering and Computer Science Education for the 21st Century”

$5 BBQ Lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Patio
2014-05-05 11:00
Fuel your Finals Week with a $5 barbecue lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 5. The Crimson Café will be serving up lunch on the West Building Patio, behind the Atrium. Open to the campus community.

Chancellor's Academic Excellence Reception, 4:30 p.m., CIC 120
2014-05-02 16:30
By invitation only.
The Academic Excellence Reception is a new tradition at WSU Tri-Cities to celebrate and recognize academic achievement of students from the 2013 spring and fall semesters.
RSVP to Eadie at ebalint@tricity.wsu.edu or 372-7214.

JESS: Student Symposium (tentative), 12 p.m., East 207
2014-05-02 12:00
A student symposium is tentatively planned for the end of spring semester in Room 207 of the East Building, at 2710 Crimson Way, Richland. For driving directions go to tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit.”
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

Director of Engineering candidate, 10:30 a.m., West 224
2014-05-02 10:30
Three candidates for the Director of Engineer position will be visiting over the next few days. Each CV and candidate evaluation form is posted at http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/search/
Joseph Iannelli earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Science, Aerospace Engineering at the University of Tennessee.
Join us for his presentation at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 2, in West 224.
Discussion topic: “Innovating Engineering and Computer Science Education for the 21st Century.”

GEAR UP campus visit, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., CIC
2014-05-02 09:00 - 13:00
Amistad Elementary students from Kennewick will attend workshops sponsored by GEAR UP that emphasize the importance of a post-secondary education.
The students will be in CIC 120/120A, 210, 212, and 214. This event is by-invitation only.
For details, contact alora@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu or Lupe at 372-7209.

Academic Master Planning listening session, 4 p.m., downtown Kennewick
2014-05-01 16:00
The community is invited to an Academic Master Planning listening session to discuss the degree programs and partnership opportunities at WSU Tri-Cities.
4 p.m. Thursday, May 1Mid-Columbia Library405 S. Dayton St. in downtown Kennewick
For more details, visit: http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/academicaffairs/masterplan.php
The listening session is immediately before Kennewick Art Walk occurs the First Thursday of every month in Historic Downtown Kennewick. Opening at 5 p.m., numerous fine local and regional artists are showcased every month in a family friendly atmosphere of local business establishments. historickennewick.org

Resident Faculty Organization meeting, 3 p.m., West 252
2014-04-30 15:00
The Resident Faculty Organization contact is:
Robert BaumanAssociate ProfessorDepartment of HistoryDirector, Hanford Oral History ProjectProgram Lead, HumanitiesWashington State University Tri-Cities2710 Crimson WayRichland, WA 99354509-372-7249rbauman@tricity.wsu.edu

Library Power Hour, 3 to 4 p.m., CIC Library upstairs.
2014-04-29 15:00
This event exists in order to provide student with a time to study for finals and have some fun while doing it. Presented by ASWSUTC.
The power hour will consist of plenty of pizza and snacks. We will have tutors there to help students study.
CIC Library Learning Center (upstairs)
Contact: dan.berghofer@email.wsu.edu

Wine seminar: Dr. Martin Mendez, 2 p.m., West 224
2014-04-28 14:00
The Viticulture & Enology program welcomes Dr. Martin Mendez for a seminar at 2 p.m. in West 224.
Contact: Debbie at 372-7224 or schwenso@wsu.edu

Stress Relief with Therapy Dogs, 10 a.m., West Atrium
2014-04-28 10:00
Therapy Dogs will be coming in to help students relax during Dead Week, when students prepare for finals.
Contact: Office of Student Involvement372-7299

Dead Week: Last week of instruction
2014-04-28 00:00 - 2014-05-02 00:00
Last week of instruction for spring semester.

Volleyball tournament, 9 a.m., Hanford High
2014-04-26 09:00
WSU Tri-Cities students are holding a volleyball tournament at Hanford High School. Teams of 4, must have at least 2 students on each team, other 2 can be guests. 8 teams max.
Contact: chad.brown@email.wsu.edu

POGIL seminar, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., on campus
2014-04-26 08:30
Faculty,
There will be a POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) workshop for faculty on campus on Saturday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Room to be announced to participants.
https://pogil.org/post-secondary
The POGIL strategy and philosophy are ideal for incorporating inquiry-based learning into the curriculum. POGIL bridges the gap between concept and understanding, and provides an innovative classroom model that allows students to work together to construct important concepts of science, mathematics, and other disciplines, as well as cultivate lifelong learning skills. Although developed with chemistry, POGIL can be used in all disciplines and I strongly encourage your participation. There has been recent development of the method in pre-calculus and first semester calculus courses so please consider participating if you teach 100 and 200 level math courses.
Academic Affairs will provide a stipend of $500 to support any new” (has not adopted POGIL in the past) class that chooses to pilot the POGIL method in Fall 2014. Participation in the April workshop is required to receive the stipend. Support may also be available for faculty interested in participating in the annual Northwest two-day workshop held in June (Location and dates TBD).
There are only 25-30 participants permitted as we will only have one facilitator. Please let me know as soon as possible if you will attend.
Kate McAteer

GEAR UP 8th Grade Career Showcase, 4:30 p.m., East Building
2014-04-25 16:00 - 21:00
More than 20 eighth-graders from throughout the region will compete at the Career Showcase competition hosted by GEAR UP.
The students choose a future career that peaks their interest, does research, then delivers a presentation that is judged.
It’s a by-invitation event that goes as follows:
4 – 4:30 pm – Check-in4:30 – 5 pm – Welcome & Dinner (East Commons)5:10 – 5:30 – Program Intro (East Auditorium)5:30 – 7:00 – Presentations7:00 – 7:15 – Dessert Break7:15 – 8:45 – Presentations9:00 pm – Announcement of Winners
Contact:ktutwiler@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu

JESS seminar: Insights from the Weapons of Beetles, 12 p.m., West 131
2014-04-25 12:00
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Retirement Planning info meetings, 9 & 10 a.m., West 231
2014-04-25 09:00
West 231PERS PARTICIPANTS 9:00 A.M.DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS (ALL EMPLOYEES) 10:00 A.M.
Jeffrey Dixon-Ross, from the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems will be on campus April 25th from 9:00- Noon for a presentation and individual meetings on PERS 2, 3 and Deferred Compensation Plans.
West 231 at 9:00 AM.PERS 2 & 3 participants, Jeffrey will cover the following topics:differences between the two planseligibility requirements,how the benefit is calculated,early reduction factors,survivorship optionspurchase of additional service credit.
The second half of the session, beginning at 10:00 AM, is open to all staff & faculty with a focus on Deferred Compensation Plans:Contribution flexibilityInvestment optionsDistribution options
Employees in PERS 1 are encouraged to meet one-on-one with Jeff from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Other employees may set up a meeting with Jeff also. Please contact Teresa Tritt at 509-372-7253 or teresa.tritt@tricity.wsu.edu to set up an appointment.

MESA Day Prosthetic Arm Competition, CIC & Stage
2014-04-25 08:00 - 15:00
MESA will hold its MESA Day Prosthetic Arm Competition on Friday, April 25, 2014.
MESA students will compete with each other to see who has built the most compatible prosthetic arm from schools in the Tri-cities and the Yakima Valley
This brings about 250 middle and high school students, plus about 50 judges, to campus for a day of STEM activities in CIC 120 and upstairs in CIC 210-214, plus lunch a keynote speech and awards presentation outside on the Rotary Stage (if the weather holds).
This all-day event is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsors include PNNL, URS and Bechtel.
Contact Jorge at jomoreno_mesa@tricity.wsu.edu or 372-7244.

MESA Regional Competition (tentative)
2014-04-25 00:00
4/25/2014, FRIDAY
MESA REGIONAL COMPETITION
The Prosthetic Arm Challenge involves the development of a low-cost prosthetic device to complete the pre-defined tasks.
High school and middle school teams selected to participate at the local, regional, and national event and will compete in four components. A) Distance Accuracy Relay: greatest distance and accuracy achieved by tossing balls of three different sizes into target containers located at three different distances. B) Object Relocation Task: greatest mass-to-time ratio achieved placing objects of varying weight into specified container. C) Dexterity Task: Dexterity Task: greatest number of bolts/nuts correctly placed and secured onto the testing device. D) Design efficiency: greatest ratio of device performance to device mass. Middle school teams will compete in tasks “a” and “b”. High school teams will compete in tasks “a”, “b”, and “c”. All teams will be scored for Design Efficiency.
There will also be an Academic Display – Teams will present the findings of the above-described research in display format. The display Included items such as data (e.g., charts and graphs), photographs, drawings, other ideas, and any necessary written explanations.
Oral Presentation – Teams will give an oral presentation to panel judges based on investigation, experimentation, design, testing, and experiences related to their device. After the presentation, teams will be asked questions by the judges. Each competing team consists of 2-4 students who are active members of a MESA center.
By invitationwww.tricity.wsu.edu/mesa

WSU Provost forum #2, 12:10 p.m., West 260
2014-04-24 12:10
Via AMS from WSU Pullman.
WSU selects two finalists for provost and executive vice president position
The committee charged with naming a new provost and executive vice president for Washington State University has selected two finalists for the post and both candidates will be on campus next week to conduct interviews and meet with students, faculty and staff.
The two finalists are A. Dale Whittaker, vice provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs and acting vice president for Student Affairs at Purdue University, and Daniel J. Bernardo, the current interim provost and executive vice president at WSU.
Whittaker joined the faculty of Purdue University as a professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in 2002 after serving during the previous 8 years as a visiting scientist at the McCaulay Land Use Research Institute, in Aberdeen, UK, and then as visiting professor with the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture de Lille, in Lille, France. He also served as both an assistant and associate professor of Agricultural Engineering at Texas A&M University between 1987 and 1999.
“I have a deep appreciation for a culture of excellence in higher education,” Whittaker wrote in his initial letter to the search committee members. “I am committed to both university tradition and transformative change, and would like to bring my strengths in successful collaboration, non-traditional thinking and responsible budget stewardship to Washington State University.”
Bernardo, former dean of the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and WSU vice president for Agriculture and Extension, has served as WSU provost and executive vice president on an interim basis since June of last year. He earned his doctoral degree in Agricultural Economics from WSU before joining the faculty of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University. He later served as professor and department head with the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University before returning to WSU in 2005.
“Our land–grant mission of access and service to the state is more relevant today, than it has been in several decades,” Bernardo wrote in his letter to the search committee. “The key to our future success is to embrace this mandate and accelerate the pace of change, as opposed to slipping back into the ‘comfort zone’ of the past.”
In addition to interviewing with deans, vice provosts, and other campus leadership, as well as members of the WSU faculty, both candidates will be available to meet with students, faculty and staff next week during open forums which will be held in the CUB auditorium on the Pullman campus. The forums will also be accessible via videoconference at all WSU regional campuses and research stations. The Whittaker open forum will be held from 12:10 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, while the Bernardo open forum is scheduled from 12:10 to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24.
More information about the candidates and videoconference locations at WSU’s regional campuses and research stations is available on the Provost Search website at provostsearch.wsu.edu.

Humanities Club: Mexican Lunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., West Atrium
2014-04-24 11:00 - 13:00
The Humanities Club is putting on a Mexican lunch so the student body has the opportunity to get a taste and learn a few things about another culture.
Because of budget constraints, the food is only for currently enrolled students.
victoria.aguilar@email.wsu.edu

Test of CougAlert system
2014-04-24 00:00
The spring semester test of the WSU Tri-Cities emergency notification system (CougAlert) will be conducted on Thursday, April 24.
Test messages, including e-mail, text, and voice, will be sent to all students, staff, and faculty who have registered to receive emergency notifications. No action will be required.
In order 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

Groundwater Sciences lecture, 4:10 p.m., West 224
2014-04-23 16:10
The 2014 Darcy Lecturer, Dorthe Wildenschild, will be in Pullman and will be broadcast via AMS to the branch campuses.
What: Darcy Lecture Series in Groundwater SciencesWho: Dorthe WlidenschildWhen: Wednesday, April 23, at 4:10 PM

Time Report Training, 1:30 p.m., West 209
2014-04-23 13:30
Time Report Training – April 23, 2014 – 1:30-3:00 pm in Room 209W
Do you have administrative responsibility for reviewing and/or signing time reports for employees? Are you an employee who is uncertain how to properly complete a time report? This course provides information on leave accruals, accurate time reporting, how to document overtime and much, much more. Come to this session to learn how to accurately maintain time reports and understand how critical accurate time reporting is.
This session will originate from Pullman and will be available via videoconferencing
To register in advance, use the following link to access the course information page within your WSU Online Training Account; then click on the triangular ‘launch’ button to register for the session: http://hrs.wsu.edu/skillsoft/default.aspx?c=ilt_wsu_SYST_624
Sophie Valdez

Career Workshop: Negotiating Salary, 11:10 a.m., West 247
2014-04-23 11:10
Negotiating Salary and Benefits: Learn from a panel of employers about expectations, timing, and how to skillfully negotiate for the salary and benefits when you receive a job offer.
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
