WSU Tri-Cities

U.S. DOE Regional Science Bowl, setting up West & East building
2014-02-21 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Regional Science Bowl is being held at WSU Tri-Cities on Saturday, Feb. 22.
The organizers will be setting up classrooms and public areas on Friday afternoon and evening.
On Saturday, the competition starts at 8 a.m. and ends at about 5 p.m., throughout the West and East buildings – including the East Auditorium.
We welcome 21 teams from about 12 high schools throughout the region, for a total of about 250 people throughout the day. The students are quizzed on all the sciences, from astronomy to physics. The champion team gets an all-expense paid trip to D.C. for the national competition April 24-18.
The campus coordinator (for 20 years!) is Don Frame in Information Technology.

JESS seminar:, 12 p.m., CIC 120
2014-02-21 12:00
Presented by Dr. Radha Krishna Motkuri 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 in the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. For driving directions go to tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit.”
For more information

Trampoline Park event, 7 p.m., Kennewick
2014-02-20 19:00
WSU Tri-Cities students are having a two-hour activity at Get Air in Kennewick to promote student involvement and interaction between peers.”
Tickets are free for students

Biology candidate presentation, 12:10 p.m., West 224
2014-02-20 12:00
Candidate for Clinical Assistant Professor – Biology
Emmanuel Nzewke, Ph.D.Join us for his presentation in West 224 on Thursday, February 20, from 12:10-1:00 p.m., on Teaching Demonstration Title: Bone Development and Growth.”
Dr. Nzewke is currently at Northern New Mexico College–Espanola

Humanities Club: Protest Event, 1-2 p.m., West Atrium
2014-02-18 13:00
The Humanities Club would like to give the opportunity for the student body to have a chance to voice their opinions on subjects that they feel deeply about.
We would like the students to make posters about anything they would like to protest against or for, from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the West Atrium.
victoria.aguilar@email.wsu.edu

Biology candidate presentation, 12:10 p.m., West 256
2014-02-18 12:00
WSU Tri-Cities Interview Candidate for Clinical Assistant Professor – Biology
Elly Sweet, Ph.D., currently an adjunct lecturer at Washington State University Tri-Cities since 2011. Dr. Sweet earned her Ph.D. in Biology at Texas A&M University.
Join us for her presentation on Tuesday, February 18, from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in West 256. Her teaching demonstration, Regenerating the Cells that Hear: Development & Physiology of the Inner Ear

ASWSUTC Elections: File for office Feb. 17-26
2014-02-17 08:00 - 2014-02-26 17:00
Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities is holding elections for officers to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Filing Begins: 8 a.m. Monday, February 17Filing Ends: 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 26Undergraduate and graduate students can file and run for President, Vice President, and Senators per college, if they meet minimum requirements of 2.5 GPA and enrolled for at least 6 credits at WSU Tri-Cities.
Mandatory Candidates Meeting (Only need to attend one meeting) Friday, February 28 — 1 to 2 p.m.Saturday, March 1 — 1 to 2 p.m.
Campaigning Begins: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1
Presidential/Senator Debates are tentatively scheduled for:1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 111:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1211:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13
Declaration of Campaign Expense Form Due: 5 p.m. Monday, March 24
Online Voting Begins: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25Online Voting Ends: 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27Polling sites are in the East Building Commons, the Consolidated Information Center in front of the library, and in the West Building Atrium.
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.

Presidents Day: Campus is OPEN, no classes held
2014-02-17 00:00
Academic deadline for Monday, February 17, 2014
Presidents Day: Campus is OPEN, no classes held

How to enroll in Health Exchange workshops, Kennewick & Pasco
2014-02-15 10:00
The League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties is presenting a community forum on Affordable Health Care on Saturday, February 15.
This forum will be presented once in each of two locations: • 10:00-11:30 AM at the Franklin County PUD Auditorium (1411 W. Clark St., Pasco)• 2:00-3:30 PM at the Benton County PUD Auditorium (2721 W. 10th Ave, Kennewick).
The public is welcome, especially people interested in obtaining affordable health coverage through the Washington State health insurance marketplace, Washington Healthplanfinder, or those re-enrolling onto Washington Apple Health, the state’s new name for Medicaid.
Those attending will learn about: the no-cost or low-cost health insurance plans for which they may be eligible; the ten es-sential health benefits, such as preventive care with no co-pays, prescriptions, and maternity care; and how to get started using the online enrollment portal http://www.wahealthplanfinder.org and its many channels of customer support.
Experts will be present to answer questions, including Washington Healthplanfinder “navigators” trained in providing individualized, in-person assistance. Wes Luck-ey, Director of the local Navigator In-Person Assister program, will give an update on Washington State’s Health Benefit Exchange and explain the basics for signing up for health insurance.
The “individual mandate” is in effect this year; most people must have health coverage by March 31 or face a penalty on their income tax return.

Ice Skating, 10:30 p.m., Toyota Ice Arena, Kennewick
2014-02-14 22:30
Ice skating at the Toyota Arena from 10:30pm to 12:30am on Friday February 14th. Bring your own skates or rent a pair for free.
Tickets are at the Student Accounts window, East 254. Free for students, $5 for guests, one guest per student, total of 200 tickets available.
Presented by the Student Entertainment Boardchad.brown@email.wsu.edu

JESS seminar: Dr. McDermott, 12 p.m., CIC 212
2014-02-14 12:00
Presented by Dr. Jason McDermott 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, at 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. For driving directions go to tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit.”
For more information

APAC meeting, 1:30 p.m., West 210
2014-02-13 13:30
President Floyd to Speak at APAC Meeting
The Administrative Professional Advisory Council (APAC) is pleased to present President Floyd as our guest speaker at the Feb. 13 meeting (via AMS from WSU PUllman).
This is a great opportunity to hear the most current updates for WSU, as well as a time for questions and answers. Our meetings are open to all and we invite you to attend.
Date: Feb. 13Time: 1:30-3 p.m.

Association for Faculty Women, 5:30 p.m., West 260
2014-02-11 17:30
Association for Faculty Women: An organization dedicated to an equitable and collegial environment
Dialogue with DeansDaryll DeWald, Dean, College of Arts and SciencesEric Spangenberg, Dean, College of BusinessGrant Norton, Dean, Honors CollegeBill Andrefsky, Dean, Graduate School Mike Trevisan, Dean, College of Education
Tuesday, February 11th, 2014 — live at WSU Pullman, via AMS to WSU Tri-Cities in West 260.Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Program starts at 6:30 p.m.Brown-bag in Tri-Cities (bring your own food & beverages)
RSVP to the Tri-Cities AFW Outreach contact, Allison Matthews, at almatthews@tricity.wsu, by Feb. 10

Electrical Engineering seminar, 5:30 p.m., West 252
2014-02-11 17:30
The Electrical Engineering Department will be hosting a seminar with IEEE/ISA. Open to the community.
brandie.anderson@tricity.wsu.edu

Crimson Hearts Giving Campaign, 9:30 a.m., East 228
2014-02-11 09:30
Heart of Giving Fund DriveFebruary 10-14, 2014
We know you love WSU and this week you can show it! Make a gift to the Giving Heart and help us raise funds for scholarships. All proceeds stay on this campus.
Crimson Hearts SocialTuesday, February 119:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.East 228
Join us for refreshments and visit with scholarship recipients and employees to hear their stories about how scholarships are making an impact for our students.
The Giving Heart(Located outside East 239)
Here’s how it works:Choose your giving amount, write your name on the backside of the heart, place on the Giving Heart. Insert cash or check inside envelope, write your name and scholarship fund of your choice* on outside of envelope, and give to Eadie or slide under door (East 239). All participants receive a special sweet treat!*A list of scholarship funds will be posted next to the Giving Heart.
Contact: Eadie at ebalint@tricity.wsu.edu

Student Success Workshop: Happiness Matters, 1 pm, West 240
2014-02-11 00:00
February 10, 10:00am, W240 February 11, 1:00pm, W240
Happiness Matters: Often a negative mood can ruin our whole day. Our moods affect our behavior and determine our success or failure so it is important to learn how to navigate them. This workshop will enhance your ability for self-awareness, self-expression and help you identify what you need to do to feel more satisfied with yourself and with your life.
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.

Student Success Workshop: Happiness Matters, 10 a.m, West 240
2014-02-10 10:00

Night with Cougar Football, Three Rivers Convention Center
2014-02-07 17:30 - 20:00
Cougar Fans, come get your first look at the 2014 Recruiting Class for Cougar Football!
Hosted by former ESPN anchor Cindy Brunson, join Head Football Coach Mike Leach as Coach Leach shares video highlights and insight on the newest members of the team. Share great food and great drinks with your friends and family as we take a look back at an exciting 2013 season, and look ahead towards 2014. The event will sell out so make sure to reserve your seat today!
Tickets: $75 (CAF Members), $100 (non-CAF Members)
Register and pay online at:http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AWASHST%3ASE14%3ACFBTC%3A&linkID=washst&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=CAFN&cgc=

JESS seminar: Dismantling complex microbial systems to enable biological solutions, 12 p.m., CIC 212
2014-02-07 12:00
Dismantling complex microbial systems to enable biological solutions” will be presented by Dr. Matthias Hess

Arts & Sciences lecture: Slavery in the Northwest, 7 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-02-06 19:00 - 21:00
February 6, 2014: ‘Slavery in the Northwest: The Charles Mitchell Story’ with Eva Abram.
A conversation about Charles Mitchell, a slave brought to Washington territory. His break for freedom nearly brought the U.S. and Canada to war. Eva Abram is an actress and storyteller, sharing American history from an African-American perspective.
East Building Auditorium2710 Crimson Way, RichlandFor driving directions, visit www.tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit, or call 372-7306.
The presentation is free and open to the public. Presented in partnership with Humanities Washington as part of the Arts & Sciences 2014 Season of Events.

Student Leadership Banquet, 6 p.m., Location TBD
2014-02-06 18:00 - 19:30
The Student Leadership Banquet will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 18.
Location and additional details to be announced.
Office of Student Involvementkalobdell@tricity.wsu.edu2/6/14

Ally 101 training for students, 2:30 p.m., CIC 125T
2014-02-06 14:30 - 16:30
Students are invited to learn how to support LGBTQ students, friends, family members and more from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. in the CIC 125-T (the Hoot Room, in the Arts & Sciences hallway).
Ally 101 training is presented by Heidi Stanton Schnebly, Ph.D., director of the WSU Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center at WSU PUllman.
Heidi used to live in the Tri-Cities and work on our campus, so she knows the culture here.
thecenter.wsu.edu

Ally 101 Training for Faculty/Staff, 11 a.m., CIC 125
2014-02-06 11:00 - 13:00
Faculty and Staff are invited to learn how to support LGBTQ students and co-workers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CIC 125-T (the Hoot Room).
Ally 101 training is presented by Heidi Stanton Schnebly, Ph.D., director of the WSU Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation Resource Center at WSU PUllman. Heidi used to live in the Tri-Cities and work on our campus, so she knows the culture here. thecenter.wsu.edu
Ally 101 workshop for students is at 2:30 p.m.

Art Exhibit: African Americans and the Manhattan Project, CIC Art Center
2014-02-05 18:30 - 20:00
Opening of February art exhibit from the African American Community Cultural & Educational Society-African Americans and the Manhattan Project.”
Sponsored by AACCES In collaboration with the Hanford History Partnership and the College of Arts and Sciences.
brittany.woehle@tricity.wsu.edu“

WAWGG Hard Hat tour, 2:30 p.m., CIC
2014-02-04 14:30
By invitation. Contact 372-7264.

Student Success Workshop: Time Management, 1 p.m, West 240
2014-02-04 13:00
February 3, 10:00am, W240 February 4, 1:00pm, W240
Time Management: Learn how to manage yourself so you can manage your time. We will discuss the most common reasons for procrastination and the best strategies for success!
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.

Student Success Workshop: Time Management, 10 a.m, West 240
2014-02-03 10:00

FAFSA Friday, 3:30-5 p.m., CIC 219
2014-01-31 15:30 - 17:00
Don’t let money pass you by! You could be eligible for a $10,000 grant to help pay for your college tuition.
Take the guess work out of filing the FAFSA by attending one of our workshops. The same information will be covered in each session. (https://fafsa.ed.gov/)
3:30 to 5 p.m. FridaysJanuary 10January 17January 24January 31February 7
Check in at the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, upstairs in Room 219 (computer lab). From George Washington Way, pass Hanford High, turn right at the light onto University Drive, turn right into campus on Crimson Way, then turn left into the first parking lot for the CIC/Library. Parking is free.
Items to bring with you:Social Security numbers for parents & studentsDate parents were marriedTax returns (most recent – use your 2012 return as an estimate, then you can update your FAFSA with your 2013 tax return)Birth dates of parents and student
For more information contact:Mariella Lora 509-372-7140 mariella.lora@tricity.wsu.eduorJordyn Wright 509-372-7228 finaid@tricity.wsu.edu

Candidate forum: VP Research, 3:10 p.m., West 260
2014-01-31 15:10 - 16:30
Open Candidate Forums: WSU Vice President for Research
Leaders from two prestigious laboratories in the United States are finalists in Washington State University’s search for a new vice president for research. The campus community is invited to attend the candidate forums, being broadcast statewide from WSU Pullman.
Information about the position and the candidates is atvpsearch.wsu.edu
Dr. Douglas Ray, associate laboratory director for the Fundamental and Computational Sciences Directorate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.Friday, January 173:10-4:30 p.m.West Building, Room 260
Dr. Christopher Keane, director of the National Ignition Facility User Office at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.Friday, January 313:10-4:30 p.m.West Building, Room 260

Academic Deadline: Class of December 2013
2014-01-31 00:00
Academic deadline for Friday, January 31, 201
Last day for undergraduate students to have all requirements completed and finalized to be considered a candidate for the class of December 2013. If requirements are not completed by this date the application for graduation will become inactive.
