Six Sigma: Denton Bramwell
2016-02-26 08:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Denton Bramwell, President and Senior Partner of Promontory Management Group, will meet with the campus community to discuss how Six Sigma principles can be applied across academic disciplines.
The following sessions are open to faculty, staff, and students:

General Overview, 10:30 to 12:00 p.m. (West Atrium)
Engineering Seminar, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (CIC 216)
Open Discussion and Reception: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (CIC 120)

Denton Bramwell Six Sigma Visit – February 26, 2016
Denton Bramwell Six Sigma Visit – Resume

Faculty and Staff Forum - Topic Advancement
2016-02-29 15:00 - 16:15 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
Faculty and Staff Forum. Topic to be discussed is Advancement

Ready For Optimum Performance!
2016-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205, United States
-Are you being deliberate?
-Reflective practice
-Single loop versus double loop learning; why are you doing what your doing?
-Theory in use versus Espoused Theory OR is what you say you’re doing…..what you’re actually doing?

Career Development Workshop: Dining Etiquette
2016-03-01 11:00 - 12:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on business dining etiquette and is required for students planning to attend the Professional Etiquette Dinner and Networking Reception on Friday, April 1, 2016. Students will learn etiquette skills to use before, during, and after a business meal (i.e., ordering, use of silverware, making sense of the table setting, where to place a napkin, etc.).
Students planning to attend the event will be given a short quiz at the end of the workshop. Once the quiz is passed, students can register to attend the Etiquette Dinner.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Services and Activities Fees Committee
2016-03-01 16:00 - 17:00 | West 136 D
Services and Activities Fees Committee

The Services and Activities (S&A) Fees Committee’s functions are to (1) recommend allocation distributions for the student services and activities fees of the its designated campus, (2) review and approve the S&A fee percentage annually, and (3) determine allocated fee expenditures are in agreement with state law and University policy.
Services and Activities fees are one component of the total tuition and fees that students pay. S&A fees can only be used to support non-academic activities, events, facilities/equipment, and programming.

Meeting Agenda: https://orgsync.com/133175/files/960204/show
For more information about the committee: http://tricities.wsu.edu/studentservices/safees

All Services and Activities Fee Meetings are open to the public

Career Development Workshop: Resume Writing
2016-03-02 01:00 - 14:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop will provide students with practical tips to enhance your resume to compete in today’s tough job market.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Ready for Optimum Performance!
2016-03-02 14:00 - 15:00 | East 205
-Are you being deliberate?
-Reflective practice
-Single loop versus double loop learning; why are you doing what your doing?
-Theory in use versus Espoused Theory OR is what you say you’re doing…..what you’re actually doing?
Workshop provided by Keri Lobdell

TRIO CWU Graduate School Trip
2016-03-04 11:00 - 17:00 | CWU
TRiO students will have the opportunity to tour the CWU campus, talk with current students and program coordinators for graduate school from the following areas: Biology, Nutrition, Mental Health, k-12 school counselors, Cultural and Natural resource Management.
The sign -up sheet is in the Office if interested. Deadline to sign up is Feb. 22nd.
We’ll stop in Yakima at Ozeki Japanese Restaurant for a culturally enrichment dining experience and to learn more about Japanese culture.

Math Placement Re-Assessment
2016-03-07 09:00 - 11:00 | West 145
To meet graduation requirements, all students must pass an approved Math course. The Math placement exam is designed to help you fulfill this requirement by identifying the course that best matches your skills.
After the first assessment, all re-assessments must be proctored. You may retake the placement assessment up to four times. Before the first re-assessment, you are required to spend 3 hours in the Prep and Learning module and an additional 5 hours in the Prep and Learning module before the second re-assessment.
Registration is required.

Career Development Workshop: Negotiating Salary and Benefits (Special Panel)
2016-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop will focus on how to navigate your first job offer with a special panel of Human Resource professionals.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Services & Activities Fees Committee Meeting
2016-03-08 16:00 - 17:00 | East 212
Services and Activities Fees Committee

The Services and Activities (S&A) Fees Committee’s functions are to (1) recommend allocation distributions for the student services and activities fees of the its designated campus, (2) review and approve the S&A fee percentage annually, and (3) determine allocated fee expenditures are in agreement with state law and University policy.
Services and Activities fees are one component of the total tuition and fees that students pay. S&A fees can only be used to support non-academic activities, events, facilities/equipment, and programming.

Meeting Agenda: https://orgsync.com/133175/files/950975
For more information about the committee: http://tricities.wsu.edu/studentservices/safees

All Services and Activities Fee Meetings are open to the public

Gesa Financial Literacy Series: Investments
2016-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | W231

Career Development Workshop: Networking 101
2016-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | TBD
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on expanding and building your professional network. Learn networking skills and multiple ways to grow your professional network.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Discover Day
2016-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | West Entrance
A special event for students who have applied to WSU Tri-Cities. Learn more about WSU Tri-Cities and receive a $300 scholarship! By registering for a Discover Day you can discover what it is like to be a student at WSU Tri-Cities, tour campus, connect with other future Cougs and participate in an interactive activity with faculty in your intended field of study.

Junior Writing Portfolio Timed Essay Exam
2016-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
The Junior Writing Portfolio is a mid-career diagnostic to determine if students’ writing abilities have advanced in ways that can handle the writing demands of upper-division courses and courses in their major.
Successful completion of the Junior Writing Portfolio during the junior year is a requirement for graduation. To meet the requirement, students must take a timed essay exam and submit a packet of three graded papers.
Registration is required for the timed essay exam.

Services & Activities Fee Proposal Training
2016-03-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2016-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | West 136 D
If your organization is unsure about how to request funds from the Services & Activities Fee come get your questions answered!
For more information: http://tricities.wsu.edu/studentservices/safees

Exploring Hospitality and Wine Business Management
2016-03-10 17:30 - 19:00 | West Atrium
Presented by the Carson College of Business and the Career Development office, this event offers career-relevant information in the fields of Hospitality and Wine Business Management. This event also offers an opportunity to network with professionals in the two fields of study.
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Meet and Greet reception with light refreshments and appetizers
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
This event is FREE and open to anyone interested in potential careers in the fields of hospitality and wine business management.
Event Details
• Reserve your spot by registering at: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2raJZyammZgnmbX
• Registration Deadline: March 6*
• Participate in a panel discussion by professionals in these fields
• Gain insight into the professionals’ everyday work life and interesting aspects of their careers
• Network with professionals, WSU faculty, and academic advisors from the program
*walk-ins accepted day of event
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

CE Seminar: Trends in Software Development for Environmental Engineers
2016-03-11 12:10 - 13:00 | West 131
Friday, March 11, 2016 at 12:10pm, West 131
Speaker: Dr. Kevin Smith, Intera
Abstract: Software is a powerful tool for building trust with clients and stakeholders, as it provides a platform for delivering expert information via services such as interactive reports, sandboxed models, and content management. Recent advances in tools and frameworks, and the increased availability of distributed computing and mobile devices has lowered the cost of delivering custom solutions to technical problems. In this talk, I will provide an overview of some of the major technologies commonly used in the industry and will share lessons learned developing applications for both public- and private-sector clients.

Alternative Spring Break
2016-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2016-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Students will be traveling to another community here in Washington and emersing themselves in a social issue then working to address it through a community volunteer project.

Industry Tours
2016-03-14 07:15 - 17:30 | Various locations in the Tri-Cities
Presented by the Career Development Office, this one-day “behind-the-scenes” tour is an opportunity for students to get exposure to real workplace environments with real people doing real jobs in their field of study and assists students with their career pathway. Tours are divided into 4 groups by these majors: Engineering, Sciences, Liberal Arts and Business, Hospitality and Wine Management with 12 slots available for each group. Students will be transported in rental vans to six high level, local companies within the Tri-Cities area on the Monday of Spring Break. Business attire required.
Registration Deadline: March 9
Register in Career Development Office, West 140.
Availability is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is limited so register early.
Lunch will be served at one of the companies during the tour.
This event is available to WSU Tri-Cities students only.

This event is presented by Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu, www.tricity.wsu.edu/careerdev

Spring Vacation
2016-03-14 08:00 - 2016-03-18 17:00 | WA
There will be no classes scheduled for the week of March 14th – March 18th

College Planning Day
2016-03-15 09:00 - 15:00 | WA
High school students are invited to attend in-depth presentations from colleges and universities throughout Washington state. Teens and parents will get answers they need to make educated choices about the future. The day will include presentations on financial aid and the College Bound Scholarship.
Listing of higher education institutions that are participating:
•WSU Tri-Cities and WSU Pullman
•Central Washington University in Ellensburg
•Columbia Basin College in Pasco
•Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle
•Eastern Washington University in Cheney
•Evergreen State College in Olympia
•Gonzaga University in Spokane
•Heritage University in Toppenish
•Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma
•Seattle Pacific University in Seattle
•University of Washington (Seattle), UW Bothell and UW Tacoma
•Walla Walla Community College
•Western Washington University in Bellingham
College Planning Day is an annual, statewide event organized by the Washington Council for High School-College Relations, which has the mission to assist Washington students to successfully access and engage post-secondary opportunities.
Admission is free and RSVPs are appreciated. To RSVP please go to: http://tricities.wsu.edu/admission/college-planning-day.

ZUMBA Class
2016-03-15 17:15 - 18:15 | CIC 120/120A
Zumba – held every Tuesday except holidays and school breaks.
Free for students
$5 for faculty/staff or buy a $20 punch card and get five sessions. Free with The Den membership ($50).

Services and Activities Fees Proposals | Due 5:00 PM
2016-03-16 00:00 - 17:00 | WA
To submit a proposal to the S&A Fee Committee an organization/department will need to complete and submit the ‘Cover Letter of Proposal’ and ‘General Allocation Request Form’. Once forms have been submitted by clicking the link below then the organization/department is required to schedule a presentation lasting no more than 15 minutes and allowing 5 minutes for questions.
Eligibility & Proposal Forms:
Cover Letter of Proposal
General Allocation Request Form
Submit your Cover Letter and Proposal Forms
Schedule your S&A Fee presentation

For more information http://tricities.wsu.edu/studentservices/safees

Running Start Information Night
2016-03-16 18:00 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
All students and families are welcome to attend the information session. Come join us for more information of Running Start at WSU Tri-Cities. You will get a chance to meet the staff, ask questions, and familiarize yourself with the program.
