WSU Tri-Cities

JESS seminar: Insights from the Weapons of Beetles, 12 p.m., West 131
2014-04-25 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.”

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

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.

$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.

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”

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

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

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.

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.”

Arts & Sciences Symposium,12 to 1 p.m., CIC 120 & Art Center
2014-05-08 12:00

APAC meeting, 1:30 p.m. West 210
2014-05-08 13:30
WSU Vancouver Chancellor Mel Netzhammer will be our guest speaker (in person) for our APAC May 8th meeting. We will also be introducing our newest APAC members. All are welcome to attend and we hope you will join us.
5/8/141:30pm-3:00pmVia AMS
Gayle AndersonAdministrative Professional Advisory CouncilFaculty SenateWashington State UniversityFrench Administration Bldg #344Pullman, WA 99164Anderson53@wsu.eduAPAC: 509-335-8344Faculty Senate: 509-335-3424

Order of Engineer ring ceremony, 1 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-05-09 13:00
The newly formed Greater Tri-Cities chapter of the Order of the Engineer will induct new members in a formal ring ceremony” at 1 p.m. Friday

Convocation, 5-7 p.m., Rotary Stage
2014-05-09 17:00
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
2014-05-09 18:00
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 provided as well as entertainment from comedian Sammy Obeid and the group Shimprov. There will be variety of activities and dancing (live D.J.). In addition to this there will be a variety of prizes from $50.00 to $500.00 in value. Each student will receive a giveaway (item plus movie voucher).
Contact:massine.merzouk@email.wsu.edu

Nursing Convocation, 6:30 p.m., Richland Baptist Church
2014-05-09 18:30
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. The ceremony lasts about two hours.
Contact: Rhonda at 372-7180 or rbushmaker@tricity.wsu.edu

Commencement, 1 p.m., Toyota Center, Kennewick
2014-05-10 13:00 - 15:00
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 be posted in spring 2014.
www.tricity.wsu.edu/graduation
moneil@tricity.wsu.edu

Summer: early session begins
2014-05-12 00:00
Early Summer Session classes begin Monday, May 12, 2014.

ASWSUTC Transition Retreat, on campus
2014-05-12 08:00 - 2014-05-15 17:00
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.edu
Allison Rodgers, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, allison.rodgers@tricity.wsu.edu or West 269.

Academic deadline: Final grades due
2014-05-13 00:00
Academic deadline for Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Faculty: Final grade submission ends at 5 p.m. for Sping 2014.
