WSU Tri-Cities

Outober Pride Flag Ceremony
2020-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | zoom, WA, United States
Join our Virtual Celebration of Outober.
Meet fellow cougs, watch the Virtual Pride Flag Ceremony and hear from Matthew Jeffries, Director of GIESORC and Chancellor Sandra Haynes.
Register of event: bit.ly/3kFdMGe

History Trivia Night
2020-10-01 19:00 - 20:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join History faculty for a fun hour of trivia questions about events in history, from their classes and about themselves. Participating faculty include Professors Brigit Farley, Tracey Hanshew, Robert Franklin, and Bob Bauman.
Participants will need to download the Kahoot app to be able to play.
This event is open to all students.
Contact Eadie Balint, ebalint@wsu.edu, College of Arts and Sciences

Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 950 8631 5152
Passcode: [REDACTED]

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Vice Chancellor Chris Meiers
2020-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
General faculty lunch and discussion with Vice Chancellor Chris Meiers from Office of Student Affairs.

Zoom Yoga- Campus Rec
2020-10-05 15:00 - 15:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Free thirty minute Yoga class streamed live on Zoom. Every week during the semester on Monday and Wednesday.
Meeting ID: 734 6256 4143
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Future Coug Freshman Presentations | Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities Admissions
2020-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities Virtual Admissions Presentation – Freshman
(includes Running Start students)
Every Tuesday through November 17th.
11 a.m. – noon – Online
Sign up: bit.ly/2G9Wpyv
Learn more about:
– Academic opportunities at WSU Tri-Cities
– Fields of study
– Tuition, scholarships and financial information
– How to apply
– Opportunities to get involved at WSU Tri-Cities
Study at a top-ranked research university where opportunities abound locally in STEM, liberal arts and career experiences. 50 percent of students pay zero out of pocket expenses for tuition.

FAFSA Fest
2020-10-07 14:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Office of Academic Engagement is hosting their 5th Annual FAFSA Fest. Thise WSU system-wide event is designed to assist current students completing their financial aid application and answering any questions about the process. The virtual events will be staffed with experts to help in small groups or through one on one private ZOOM breakout rooms.
Register to receive the link to join the event.

A – Z of Paying for College Workshops
2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
College is affordable. Come find out how. You’ll learn about:
All the ways to pay for college—grants, loans, savings, scholarships, work
Which money is free and which must be paid back
Important forms, dates and deadlines
Scholarship strategies
WSU Tri-Cities partners with WSU Vancouver to provide financial aid experts who can answer your questions. This is important information—no matter which college you choose!
Attend via Zoom.

Future Coug Transfer Presentations | Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities Admissions
2020-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities Virtual Admissions Presentation – Transfer
Every Thursday through November 19th.
11 a.m. – noon – Online
Sign up: bit.ly/2G9Wpyv
Learn more about:
– Academic opportunities at WSU Tri-Cities
– Fields of study
– Tuition, scholarships and financial information
– How to apply
– Opportunities to get involved at WSU Tri-Cities
Study at a top-ranked research university where opportunities abound locally in STEM, liberal arts and career experiences. 50 percent of students pay zero out of pocket expenses for tuition.

Coug Parent Seminar: Supporting Your Coug through Uncertain Times Tips, Considerations and Resources from a Family Systems Perspective
2020-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Supporting Your Coug through Uncertain Times
Tips, Considerations and Resources from a Family Systems Perspective
Friday, Oct. 9
Noon – 1 p.m. via Zoom
WSU Tri-Cities’ Counseling Services will be offering a flash talk that addresses mental health aspects that impact students during a pandemic.
Counseling Services will be offering clinical insight into how to identify distress symptoms, how to advocate for your student’s well-being, and how to cultivate supportiveness.
Afterward, staff from the campus will be available to answer your questions about campus services and activities this fall.

Fall into STEM Education with PNNL Workshop
2020-10-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is hosting a virtual “Fall into STEM Education” two-hour workshop.
Learn more about PNNL, STEM careers and internships through this unique workshop
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14
Register: bit.ly/32FLOUl
More information
Event agenda

Virtual Career Fair
2020-10-14 10:00 - 16:00 | ONLINE, WA, United States
This year, WSU Tri-Cities & CBC’s Career Services are teaming up to bring you a virtual Career Fair experience through the Handshake platform. Handshake can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. For optimal performance, including minimizing any errors while chatting with employers, use a desktop or laptop computer with a webcam to participate in the Career Fair. Employers and students will have the ability to sign up for Group Sessions and One-on-One sessions to recruit for and or learn more about full-time, part-time, and paid internship and job opportunities.

The Virtual Career Fair through the Handshake platform will have Employer Info Sessions and One-on-One Sessions with live video and chat features.
STUDENT REGISTRATION LINK

EMPLOYER REGISTRATION LINK
VISIT THE CAREER FAIR PAGE FOR UP TO DATE INFO ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CAREER FAIR!

Financial Aid 101: How to Pay for College
2020-10-14 11:30 - 12:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Earning your college degree has never been more important and we are committed to helping you identify funds so you can invest in your future. Our staff are here to help you navigate federal and state applications, processes and policies.
Join us every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. between Oct. 14 and Nov. 18 for a How to Pay for College Workshop. You can join the workshop via Zoom and connect with staff during their walk-in office hours after the workshops. Registration is not required.

Black Disability in Resistance and Creating: Story Telling & Moore with Leroy Moore
2020-10-14 12:00 - 13:30 | WA, United States
Black Disability in Resistance and Creating: Story Telling & Moore with Leroy Moore
This presentation discusses what Black disabled resistance looks & sounds like through time. This presentation will go into ancestry stories, today’s Krip-Hop stories, and cultural work worldwide through book readings, songs, visual arts, videos and podcasts.
Bio: This presentation is hosted by activist, writer, poet, rapper, womanist, and radio programmer, Leroy Moore. Leroy founded Krip-Hop Nation (a movement that addresses ableism, or discrimination against disabled artists, esp. Black musicians marginalized because of racism AND ableism internationally). For more information on Krip-Hop, please visit the Krip-Hop Nation website. He is also the former cofounder of Sins Invalid. Moore wrote for I.D.E.A.L. Magazine, and since the 1990s, has written the column “Illin-N-Chillin” for POOR Magazine. He is also a longtime member of the National Black Disability Coalition.
When: October 14, 2020 from 12:00-1:30 pm (PT)
Registration: Register for Leroy Moore’s Presentation on Black Disability in Resistance and Creating

PNACAC's 2020 College Fairs
2020-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
START YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH
Explore your top schools’ booths October 19-22.
Live Virtual Fairs Real Connections.
Attend live presentations to get the most out of your college search
Connect with over 100 colleges from across the US and beyond
Check out live workshops about the college search process, financial aid opportunities, and more.

PNACAC college fairs connect students, families and counselors from Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington with collges and universities from all over the country in one convenient location. Advance registration is required.

Learn more online pnacac.swoogocom/pnacac

VIRTUAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND SECURITY FAIR
2020-10-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Join us for daily virtual flash talks on safety, health and security topics led by industry experts. The safety fair is also a great way to learn about the many resources available to you on and near your campus community. The fair is open to all WSU faculty, staff and students!
Held 10/19 – 10/23
President’s Award Ceremony: 10/23 at 12:45pm

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with ASWSUTC
2020-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
General faculty lunch and discussion with ASWSUTC.

Flu Shot Clinic
2020-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | CIC Parking Log, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
WSU Tri-Cities is offering a Flu Shot Clinic put on by Rite Aid on October 21 from 1:00-5:00. Sign up online at https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/OfficeHours@email.wsu.edu/bookings/s/wxITN3-iLkiLxTH19tlyzQ2
The clinic is open to any WSU Tri-Cities student, and any WSU employee that uses WSU insurance. Those not covered by WSU insurance are not able to participate in this clinic, but we recommend you reach out to your local provider or pharmacist to schedule an appointment today.
Students do not need insurance to be able to participate in the program.
Employees must bring a COPY of your insurance card with you to the event. Due to COVID-19, we are unable to take a copy of your insurance card.
Registration is required for this clinic to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Anyone student or employee participating must complete the COVID-19 attestation in order to participate and wear a mask. If you have any of the following symptoms, please do not participate in the clinic.
• A temperature at or above 100.4 degrees or have reason to be concerned you may be developing a fever?
• A new cough that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
• A new sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
• New shortness of breath or difficulty breathing that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
• New muscle aches or pains that you cannot attribute to another health condition or a specific activity such as physical exercise?
• New loss of taste or smell that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
• Chills that you cannot attribute to another health condition?
• Had close contact, without the use of appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment), with someone who is currently sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19? (Note: Close contact is defined as within 6 feet for more than 15 consecutive minutes.)
• Received a positive COVID-19 test result/diagnosis, or are you currently suspected to have COVID-19?

A special thanks to the Office of Student Affairs, the Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities, Campus Safety, and Rite Aid for making this clinic possible.

Digital Dissensus: Discovering Truth in an Era of Misinformation | Community Classroom Series
2020-10-22 16:00 - 17:15 | ZOOM, WA, United States
October 22 | 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY & TRI-CITIES COMMUNITY

Are conspiracy theorists and anti-maskers anti-fact? Or is there a deeper dynamic at play? Mike Caulfield, director of blended and networked learning at WSU Vancouver and nationally recognized digital literacy expert will discuss the roots of our current “digital dissensus” and explain how our approach to education may be making the problem worse. How do we design education for a world where information is plentiful, and attention is the scarcity? How do we encourage analysis and engagement in our students without having those same impulses gamed by bad actors? What epistemic stances and heuristics serve the public in a world where expertise is niche and very little is directly verifiable, and where facts are atomized, separated from analysis, and reassembled in bizarre and dangerous ways?

Speaker
Mike Caulfield
Mike Caulfield is the director of blended and networked learning at Washington State University, Vancouver and a nationally recognized digital literacy expert. His areas of expertise include informal learning, online communities and open educational resources with special interest in civic literacy and digital citizenship.
Register for Event
See more Community Classroom Events at https://tricities.wsu.edu/diversity/community-classroom-series/

WSU Tri-Cities Plans for Spring- Student Townhall
2020-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Attend the WSU Tri-Cities Student Town Hall on plans for spring that takes place this Friday, Oct. 23. Hear a brief update and get your questions answered.
* While the town hall will be geared toward students, all individuals are welcome to attend

WSU Tri-Cities Student Town Hall on Plans for Spring
Noon – 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, via Zoom
Register to attend: bit.ly/2Hl6Uz6
(Submit your questions via this registration form)

Accessibility
Students: If you have a disability that requires special materials, services or assistance, contact WSU Tri-Cities Access Services at 509-372-7352 or g.hormel@wsu.edu as soon as possible to discuss your specific needs.

WSU Tri-Cities Chancellor's Fall Update
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities faculty and staff are invited to join Chancellor Sandra Haynes for a Fall Update event.

Remarks by Chancellor Haynes
Presentation of Faculty Award
Presentation of Staff Award
Announcements about new staff, faculty and organizational changes
Challenges for the upcoming year
State budget updates

Election Art Session | Hosted by WSUTC Counseling Services
2020-10-28 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
With the election just a few weeks away, WSU Tri-Cities Counseling Services will be facilitating a time to reflect and process thoughts and feelings people may be experiencing about this pivotal moment in our country’s history and our lives. To rsvp for this event (scheduled for Wednesday, 10/28 from 4-5:00 pm). Please email tricities.counselingservices@wsu.edu, to RSVP.

Dismantling Racism: The Game of Change | Community Classroom Series
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:15 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Dismantling Racism: The Game of Change

October 29 | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
OPEN TO STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY & TRI-CITIES COMMUNITY

Racism in our world is not a new issue. In the current climate no one wants to be deemed “bad” but people struggle with maintaining systems of power and privilege and being deemed a “good” person. While faculty and community practitioners have some knowledge of the historical roots of structural racism, there is a lack of awareness of the impact of this social construct, and that it is supported by implicit bias. Through the lens of medical education and popular culture we will explore how this works and what we can do address and stifle it in academe and society.
This workshop/discussion will offer members of various communities the language and practices to move the “center at the margins” – that is to shift their view point from a majority group’s perspective to that of the marginalized group or groups. We plan to provide strategies to help faculty become more aware of the problems of bias and structural racism. We will broach ways to reduce the systemic impact on resident and other faculty evaluations. Utilizing principles presented in work by Dr. Robert R. Gaiser on teaching professionalism: i.e. reflective thinking, metacognition, and transformational learning in a small group interactive environment we hope to translate practices that are applicable to things like sports culture and daily life.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Thabiti Lewis
Thabiti Lewis is professor of English and interim associate vice chancellor for academic affairs at Washington State University, Vancouver. He is also the editor of Conversations with Toni Cade Bambara and Ballers of the New School: Race and Sports in America. He writes extensively about masculinity, sports, and popular culture and has published work in the areas of literary studies and history and popular culture and critical race. He has lectured widely about critical race, masculinity and sports culture. Professor Lewis conducts a workshop called “The Anti-racist Locker” and has worked with Dr. Theard to examine approaches for eliminating or reducing systemic racism in medical education and society.

Dr. Marie Theard, MD
Dr. Theard completed her residency at University of Illinois in Chicago and a fellowship in Neuroanesthesia at Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently director of Neuroanesthesia in the Dept. of Anesthesiology at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Theard has published several articles illuminating the limitations of structural racism in academia and education, conducted surveys on DEI, and workshops examining approaches for eliminating or reducing systemic racism in medical education. As a former co-chair and now member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee of the Society of Neurosciences in Anesthesiology and Critical care, she has hosted conferences to address how to improve medical training in order to effect more equity and inclusion in medicine. In an effort to engage Portland’s African American community, she was recently awarded a mentorship grant from the American Society of Anesthesiology’s Professional Diversity Committee to begin a pipeline project to increase interest among African American high school students for careers in medicine.

Register for Event
See more Community Classroom Events at https://tricities.wsu.edu/diversity/community-classroom-series/

Balancing Remote Work & Child Care Seminar- Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities Human Resources
2020-10-29 13:30 - 14:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Our Tri-Cities campus HRS team (Debra McCormick, Kelsey Morris & Kori Harrison) will present an overview of resources to assist any faculty and staff members that are trying to balance working & child care/ elder care. The session will take place via Zoom on Thursday, October 29th from 1:30p-2:30p. Register early and ask questions in advance by emailing tricities.hrs@wsu.edu
zoom link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/94350163664

Dia de los Muertos
2020-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us in celebrating our annual Dia de los Muertos event. We will have a display of ofrendas, cookie decorating, face painting, and a Kahoot game with a giveaway prize!
View and participate on zoom. Zoom ID: 916 6056 2599
Brought to you by the Dreamers Club

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Chancellor Haynes
2020-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
General faculty forum to have lunch and a discussion with Chancellor Haynes.

Empowered to Rise: Acknowledging My Multiple Identities with Jose Rosario
2020-11-04 11:00 - 12:30 | WA, United States
Empowered to Rise: Acknowledging My Multiple Identities with Jose Rosario
This talk is where I share my personal story and discuss how acknowledging my identities changed the ways in which I engage in advocacy and clinical work. More specifically, I talk about connecting with people because of my personal experiences of difference. This personal growth reminds me that each individual we support has intersecting identities that must be considered in order to truly promote healing. My hope is that by the end of the talk, the audience begins to consider their identities and how this impacts their work. Above all, I want to make it clear that our stories have power and being vulnerable allows us to connect. It is crucial to empower those who feel silenced to share their whole truth.
Bio: This presentation is hosted by empowerment speaker, author, and mental health and human rights activist, Jose Rosario. Jose uses his disability to connect individuals to the world, as a Latino, gay man who utilizes a wheelchair, Jose recognizes that there are common experiences that bring people together that taking stock of who we are gives us power. Rosario is a speaker, author and above all, an advocate. As a member of many diverse identity groups, speaker José Rosario recognizes that there are common experiences that can bring people together and that taking stock of who we are gives us power. As a mental health professional, José understands that this empowerment and the creation of a space to be vulnerable can lead to individual and group growth, awakening agents for change. José is a Clinical Psychology Ph.D. student at Clark University where his work focuses on disparities in effective mental health care after violent events that target specific identity groups.
When: November 4, 2020 from 11:00 am-12:30 pm (PT)
Register for Jose Rosario’s Presentation on Empowered to Rise

Peace Paper Project: Common Reading Lecture
2020-11-05 12:10 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Peace Paper Project is an international community-arts initiative that utilizes traditional papermaking as a form of trauma therapy, social engagement, and community activism.
Master papermaker Drew Matott will hold a public lecture from 12:10 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5. His lecture is part of the WSU Common Reading Program, and this year’s book Born A Crime. There is no cost to attend and is available to view via Zoom.

SARC & You | Hosted by WSUTC Pre-Health Club
2020-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
SARC is a local non-profit organization that serves Benton and Franklin Counties. They provide crisis services and prevention education for community members on issues regarding human trafficking, sexual assault/abuse and all non-domestic violence crimes such as child abuse, elder abuse, assault, homicide, robbery, identity theft and fraud. SARC relies on community volunteers to help run its 24-hour hotline.
This event is part 2/3 of the SARC series, and will strictly focus on medical advocacy and training to be able to volunteer. This event is open to all students and faculty.
Zoom Link: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95466047306
Meeting ID: 954 6604 7306
