RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Chancellor Sandra Haynes
2021-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the Chancellor, Sandra Haynes.
Zoom Link

State of the Campus - Chancellor Sandra Haynes
2021-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor Sandra Haynes for the State of the Campus Address. Dr. Haynes will provide a comprehensive overview of the status and future of WSU Tri-Cities for the regional campus community.
Register and submit questions: bit.ly/2P0Bthu

MME Seminar Series | Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymer Composites
2021-04-09 12:10 - 13:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
Additive Manufacturing of Functional Polymer Composites
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering seminar series
Friday, April 9
12:10 a.m. – 1 p.m. via Zoom
Register
Functional polymer composites are a highly demanded class of materials with enormous applications in electronics, aerospace and defense, transportation, and energy segments. They offer unique combinations of characteristics, including high specific mechanical properties, tunable conductivity, permittivity, piezoresistivity, etc., that are unachievable, otherwise.This talk is devoted to the additive manufacturing (3D printing) of polymer composites and nanocomposites.
Amir Ameli is an assistant professor of plastics engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. His research interests encompass material design, process development, and characterization of multifunctional nanocomposites and bio-based polymeric systems. Prior to joining UMass Lowell, he served as an assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering at WSU from 2015-2019.

Deadline to reserve regalia for graduation
2021-04-12 | online, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The WSU spring system-wide virtual celebration will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8.
WSU Tri-Cities also plans to host a socially-distanced commencement celebration for graduates the same weekend. Details are still being confirmed, and more information will be shared on that at a later date.
REGISTER FOR SYSTEM-WIDE VIRTUAL CELEBRATION
commencement.wsu.edu/registration
You must register to participate. Registration will open March 9.
Registration deadline is April 12.
RENT YOUR CAP AND GOWN
Regalia may now be ordered through Herff Jones: colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
Rent by April 12 to allow for six-week delivery time.
Order early!
Pricing is available on the website.

Deadline to register for commencement celebrations
2021-04-12 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Register for WSU Tri-Cities and WSU System Commencement Celebrations
Class of 2020 & 2021
WSU Tri-Cities will host a drive-through commencement celebration that will follow the WSU systemwide virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 8, 2021.
Register for ceremonies and order regalia by Monday, April 12
(separate registrations for each)

WSU System Virtual Commencement Ceremony Registration form: commencement.wsu.edu/registration
WSU Tri-Cities Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates form: bit.ly/2Oqkm8Y
Order regalia for attending both celebrations: colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
(to allow six-week delivery time) ** The Bookie at WSU Tri-Cities will also have limited caps and tassels available for purchase through the store on-campus, if students prefer that as an option (compared to the full regalia package). First-come, first-served.

CougsGive Day
2021-04-14 | Online, WA, United States
Please join us in a celebration of philanthropy, impact, and student success during #CougsGive, WSU’s annual day of giving.
Since 2015, generous WSU donors have given more than $1.8 million during #CougsGive. That same spirit has been on full display over the past year as WSU students, alumni, families, faculty, and staff have worked together to overcome adversity and support their peers and communities.
Please sign up today to be a Cougar Ambassador to help share why you give to WSU, what Cougs Help Cougs means to you, or just why you care about Washington State University!

Addressing Anti-Asian Hate Workshop Hosted by MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion
2021-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join us for a workshop about addressing anti-Asian hate. During this workshop we will discuss the national climate of racism and violence towards the Asian American community due to COVID-19, and discuss how to be an ally and show solidarity for those affected in the community. We will have members of the Asian American community share their experiences locally, as well as communicate our solidarity through a creative activity.

Register

RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with ASWSUTC
2021-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the ASWSUTC.

Community Classroom | An Inside Look at Washington State Prison Rehabilitative Programs and the Role of Community Advocacy in Program Success
2021-04-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Join this panel discussion on the affordances of rehabilitative programs for incarcerated people. Each panelist will present on programs they oversaw or currently work with, as well as the role of the community in advocating for and providing resources and opportunities within local and state facilities.

Speakers:
Secretary Stephen Sinclair, Secretary of the Washington State Department of Corrections

Robert Jackson, Associate Superintendent of the Washington State Penitentiary

Carol Hinds, Family Advocate

REGISTER FOR EVENT

Herbert Parker Lecture | Radium in Pennsylvania - Miracle or Menace
2021-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 | YOUTUBE, https://www.youtube.com/user/wsutricities, WA, United States
Radium in Pennsylvania – Miracle or Menace
Since the announcement of the Curies’ discovery of radium in late 1898, the scientific and medical community, as well as the public, has been fascinated with the potential use in treatment of disease and various medical conditions. Interest continues into current times in drama and literature. Sadly some of the early radium treatments were not grounded in scientific research, and would now be considered quack medicine. The early use of radium in various industrial applications is also noteworthy. This presentation will provide an overview of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s history and experiences with sites involving radium, where the material was manufactured, stored, and used for various medical and industrial applications, including a few radioactive quack cures. From 1910 into the 1920s, some of the first commercial radium production facilities were located in PA.
In May of 1921, Marie Curie and her daughters visited the U.S. and toured the facilities in Pittsburgh that produced the gram of radium purchased by the women of America, and presented to Madam Curie by President Harding. Around 1920 the use of radium in luminescent material for watches and aircraft gauges began in many locations, including PA. Effective use of radium in cancer therapy also began around this timeframe, with major radium source manufacturing operations being in Pittsburgh. The production of radium shifted to Belgium and Canada in the 1930s, with significant advances in cancer therapy. During the ‘30s Herbert M. Parker made significant contributions to the radiation dosimetry of such therapy. Historically radium was used in various products, at numerous locations, from circa 1910 through (as recent as) 2005. The sites are often found with significant building(s) and local soil contaminated with radium. Beginning in the 1960s, as contaminated buildings and properties were discovered, the state would take the lead or become directly involved with federal clean-up efforts at such facilities. Regrettably, radium sources and their use were not well controlled or regulated through the years. It was only with the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005 that NRC gained authority over discrete radium sources and related facility contamination. This was also a forcing function for regulatory uniformity at the state level. A few years ago the NRC directed one of their contractors to do an historical review of radium use in Agreement States and non-AS. The findings of these reviews were transmitted to each state. NRC conducted two ‘government-to-government’ webinars with the states in October 2016 to discuss outreach and the path forward in general. The Commonwealth was asked to present its experiences with radium contaminated sites. Of particular interest to the NRC, states, and property owners was the surface and volume contamination release criteria used for clean-ups, radon measurements, funding of clean-ups, waste disposal options, and public, property owner, and local government outreach and lessons-learned.
This presentation will review our past and ongoing efforts to address the radium contaminated sites in Pennsylvania. With all such sites and past work with radium, there is a concern of health effects with workers and members of the public. The presentation will also illustrate how the Commonwealth has led in this area, including the ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate radon in buildings from natural occurring radium in soil, and a recent extensive evaluation of radium that returns with oil & gas production. From these many experiences, one might pose the question ‘is radium a miracle or a menace?’ The author will explain his thoughts, rationale, and conclusion for the answer.

Speaker
David J. Allard, MS, CHP, FHPS
Director, Pennsylvania State Bureau of Radiation Protection
Mr. Allard is the State of Pennsylvania’s Director of the Bureau of Radiation Protection where he is responsible for accelerator, X-ray, environmental surveillance, nuclear safety, radiological emergency response, radioactive materials, decommissioning / site clean-up, low-level radioactive waste and radon programs. He is the Governor’s official liaison to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the technical lead on oil & gas radium and industry-generated NORM/TENORM issues. Mr. Allard received an associate in applied science degree in Environmental Health Technology from Hudson Valley Community College, a bachelor of science degree in Environmental Sciences from SUNY Albany, and a master of science degree in Radiological Sciences & Protection from U Mass – Lowell’s Department of Applied Physics. He is certified by the American Board of Health Physics, a Fellow of the Health Physics Society (HPS), and has acted as the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors’ (CRCPD) liaison to the National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurement (NCRP) for over 15 years. Dave has been in various leadership roles with the HPS and CRCPD; as a Director in both organizations, Treasurer of the HPS, and past Chairperson of the CRCPD. He is also a member of the AAPM, ANS, NRRPT and SNMMI. Mr. Allard also serves as a member or advisor on several national and international radiation protection committees. He has authored numerous professional papers and reports, and frequently lectures on a wide variety of radiation protection topics and concerns.

Virtual Etiquette Dinner
2021-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for the 2021 Virtual Etiquette Dinner! Learn how to prepare for a professional dining experience from our past 2003 ASWSU President Jesse Aspuria. Jesse, a Senior Account Executive with Marriott, has over 15 years of experience to share with you during this interactive virtual event.
The Etiquette Dinner will boost your confidence and give you a competitive edge as you navigate the professional world of virtual networking.
REGISTER FOR EVENT

Honk & Cheer Para La Raza 2021
2021-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities Elson S. Floyd Parking Lot, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Dreamers Club is excited to announce the Honk & Cheer Para La Raza Multicultural Graduation at WSU Tri-Cities!
Food, goodies bags, and music from Juan Fonseca!
Register at bit.ly/3cWCa

Finals Week
2021-05-03 - 2021-05-07 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

WSU System Virtual Commencement Ceremony
2021-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, WA, United States
WSU System Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Virtually celebrate your academic accomplishments with peers, family and friends!
Register by Monday, April 12:
commencement.wsu.edu/registration

Order regalia for attending.
(rent your cap and gown and purchase other items)
Order by Monday, April 12:
(to allow six-week delivery time)
colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
** The Bookie at WSU Tri-Cities will also have limited caps and tassels available for purchase through the store on-campus, if students prefer that as an option (compared to the full regalia package). First-come, first-served.

WSU Tri-Cities Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates
2021-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Walk across the stage, get photographed and receive your diploma cover in celebration with family and friends!

limited to one car per graduate
Come any time between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. We expect longer wait times earlier in this time frame.

Register by Monday, April 12:
bit.ly/2Oqkm8Y

Order regalia for attending.
(rent your cap and gown and purchase other items)
Order by Monday, April 12:
(to allow six-week delivery time)
colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
** The Bookie at WSU Tri-Cities will also have limited caps and tassels available for purchase through the store on-campus, if students prefer that as an option (compared to the full regalia package). First-come, first-served.

Using Data to Engage Students - Virtual Workshop
2021-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Big data is changing our world and data can be a powerful tool for engaging students in any content area. Please join us on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm as we share how data can be used in any content area to engage students at any level, deepen learning and address 21st century skills. Time will be provided to develop lessons integrating data into your courses.
During the workshop participants will:
• Use real world problems with data sets to explore key data science and computational thinking skills.
• Learn how to adapt these ideas and skills to any subject matter.
• Network with other WSU faculty about engaging students with data.
• Leave with just in time ideas and strategies for working with big data in their classrooms.
This workshop will occur simultaneously, via Zoom, across the Pullman, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses.
Join Zoom Meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/97551198668?pwd=[REDACTED]

Please RSVP to contacts below if you plan to attend (but feel free to attend even if you do not RSVP) or if you have questions:
Judy Morrison jamorrison@wsu.edu
Ann Wright-Mockler ann.wrightmockler@pnnl.gov
Jonah B. Firestone jonah.firestone@wsu.edu

WSU Tri-Cities Drive Thru Food Drive
2021-05-15 11:00 - 15:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Cougar Cupboard in partnership with the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion, the Food Insecurity Fellowship and the WSU Alumni Association is hosting a drive-by food drive on Saturday May 15th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
This food drive will be contactless and we are asking community members who are donating to stay in their vehicles while volunteers unload donations or community members can unload their donations themselves onto the curbside.

CANCELED - COVID-19 vaccination clinic
2021-05-19, 2021-06-09 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Commemorating George Floyd
2021-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for reflection, connection, and healing as we discuss our past, present, and future.
REGISTER FOR EVENT

First day of late six-week summer session
2021-06-21 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Are you interested in taking summer classes at WSU Tri-Cities?
The next summer session starts Monday, June 21.
All students pay in-state tuition over the summer. Summer courses are all offered virtually this year.
Check-out more information:
tricities.wsu.edu/summer/enrollment
Need to talk with an academic advisor?
Book an advising appointment

#WSUTogether New Coug Virtual Celebration
2021-06-22 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, United States
New WSU Tri-Cities students are invited to the #WSUTogether New Coug Virtual Celebration:

Tuesday, June 22
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Register by June 20: admission.wsu.edu/welcome-2021

Join other new students from all six WSU campuses & learn about life as a Coug! You can also win some Coug swag!

Priority deadline for transfer admissions application
2021-07-15 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
In order to qualify for merit-based awards that go toward tuition costs, students that are looking to transfer to WSU Tri-Cities for the fall 2021 semester should complete the transfer admissions application by July 15.
Apply to transfer to WSU Tri-Cities: tricities.wsu.edu/apply

SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising and Registration
2021-07-16 08:30 - 11:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Hey New Cougs,
We look forward to seeing you at SOAR!
WSU Tri-Cities is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for students beginning their first year. Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) is the beginning to a program that spans over the year to foster new-student development and academic success.
In a collaboration between departments across campus, this first year program provides superior support services and programs throughout the first year that foster student engagement, persistence, completion of educational plans, and timely graduation.

All incoming new students are required to complete SOAR.

Are you an admitted student and haven’t registered for SOAR yet? Sign up for SOAR!

WSU Tri-Cities COVID-19 vaccine clinics
2021-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 | CIC Parking Lot, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities will host a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics on campus beginning Aug. 18 and continuing every Wednesday through the end of September.
Every Wednesday through end of September
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mobile medical unit in CIC parking lot
* Aug. 18 date will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will provide $50 gift cards for the first 50 people who get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective
COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective at preventing severe disease, and breakthrough infections for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals remain uncommon. Local data indicates that more than 90% of new COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated people. We encourage you to talk to your health care provider about your best options.

Welcome [Back] Open House for WSU Tri-Cities Students
2021-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Floyd Building Entrance, 2710 Crimson Way, richland, WA, 99354, United States
We know many of you haven’t been on campus for at least a year and a half, and some haven’t set foot on campus at all. As such, we’re hosting a Welcome [Back] Open House for all WSU Tri-Cities students!
Wednesday, Aug. 18
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Floyd Building entrance
Join us on campus and enjoy the following:

20 percent off at The Bookie student bookstore
Visit with:

Academic Advising
Financial Aid
Access Services
And more!

Campus tour with ASWSUTC to learn about new things on campus
Get your Cougar Card (student ID)

Headshots for faculty and staff
2021-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Floyd Patio, WA, United States
Open session for faculty, staff and student employees who want or need a new picture taken.

First day of fall classes
2021-08-23 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Deadline for WSU employees to have submitted COVID-19 vaccination documentation in Workday
2021-08-23 | WA, United States
WSU employees must have submitted a COVID-19 vaccination declaration or filed for a medical or religious exemption by Monday, Aug. 23. Note: Now that the FDA has officially approved the Pfizer vaccination, personal exemptions are no longer valid or accepted.
* Student employees must also submit their vaccination information via Workday.
Where to submit:
Workday
Instructions for submitting vaccination info in Workday

Week of Welcome Activities
2021-08-23 - 2021-08-28 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Check out Tricities.wsu.edu/welcome for up to date Week of Welcome event details!
