Convocation, 5-7 p.m., Rotary Stage

Graduating students and their parents or significant others are invited to this inaugural Convocation, a special event where the colleges and programs recognize their graduates. More details will be announced (3/18).ebalint@tricity.wsu.edu

Crimson & Gray Ball, 6 p.m., Pasco Red Lion

The Student Entertainment Board of Washington State University Tri-Cities will hold its annual Crimson & Gray ball on Friday, May 9, 2014.The semi-formal event will be located at the RedLion Hotel, Pasco. Tickets cost $5.00 Students $10.00 Guests, one guest per student.There will be dinner...

Nursing Convocation, 6:30 p.m., Richland Baptist Church

The College of Nursing will celebrate its Spring 2014 graduates at a special candlelight event and pinning ceremony. The Nursing Convocation is at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Baptist Church, 1632 George Washington Way, Richland.Family, friends and the health care community are invited to attend....

Commencement, 1 p.m., Toyota Center, Kennewick

WSU Tri-Cities commencement for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 is being held on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.Graduates should report at 12 p.m. downstairs in their caps and gowns. Family and friends are invited - no tickets needed!More details will...

ASWSUTC Transition Retreat, on campus

Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities Transition Retreat for officers elected to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year: 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.eduAllison Rodgers, Office of...

ByteFest, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., CIC

ByteFest is put on by the Mid-Columbia STEM Education Collaboratory, which was co-founded by PNNL. Advance registration is required. Contact: Franny at 375-6904 or frances.white@pnnl.gov

ASWSUTC Officer Induction Ceremony, 12:30 p.m., CIC Art Center

This event is a new tradition at WSU Tri-Cities to transition elected Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities officers by swearing them in during an official induction ceremony.This brief event is in coordination with the Office of the Chancellor. It starts at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May...