WSU Tri-Cities

The Pregnancy Project Viewing
2015-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Consolidated Information Center at WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Spring Vacation: No classes, but campus open
2015-03-16 00:00 - 2015-03-20 00:00
Spring vacation for students and faculty. Campus offices and buildings are open.

Industry Tours
2015-03-16 07:30 - 18:00 | Various locations in the Tri-Cities
This Career Development Center event exposes students to real workplace environments with real people doing real jobs and assists with their career pathway.
This one-day tour will provide students with a glimpse of careers within their major and a behind-the-scene tour of six high level, local companies in the Tri-Cities. Registered students will meet on the WSUTC campus and transported in a rental van to participating partner industries.
Tours are divided into three groups (majors) consisting of Engineering, Sciences, and Liberal Arts/Business. Students will register on a first-come, first-serve basis. Space is limited so register early. Register at Career Development Office, West 140.
This event is open to current WSUTC students (in all majors).

College Planning Day
2015-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | West Building 201, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
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.
Fourteen higher education institutions 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
Gonzaga University in Spokane
Heritage University
Northwest University
Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma
Seattle University
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.

STEMcon High School Workshops
2015-03-18 08:00 - 14:00
STEMcon will be put on by PNNL/Battelle and hosted by WSU Tri-Cities. About 250 Delta and Chiawana high school students will attend a series of STEM workshops/speakers.

Recreational Marijuana in Washington State
2015-03-23 17:00 - 18:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
Recreational Marijuana in Washington State: Washington as a laboratory for Public Policy Learning on a Grand Scale will be presented by Dr. Nicholas Lovrich, WSU Regents Emeritus Professor of Political Science.
The lecture will cover how marijuana became legalized as a recreational drug in Washington State, the development of public policy following marijuana legalization, a comparison of how Washington and Colorado have shaped their own marijuana legalization laws and the impact these decisions have on the rest of the country and a Q&A session with the audience.
This event is free and open to the public.

Career Development Workshop: Where to Find Internships and Jobs
2015-03-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2015-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | East 205
As part of the Spring 2015 Career Development Workshop Series, this workshop will focus on learning about free resources available for internship and job seekers, where to find openings, learning job search strategies, and how to best apply.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP required.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Women History Month 2015 - CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company Panel Discussion
2015-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company, Panel Discussion – “Women: Our Power and Influence … making strides in today’s business world.” – Moderated by Monika Moo-Young
Panel:
Back to Basics: Networking, Negotiating and Bridging the Gender Gap – Connie Simiele, Director of Waste and Fuels Management Project, CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace – Laura Cusack, Director of Environmental Compliance, CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company
Creating One’s Own Vision of Leadership – Vicki Bogenberger, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company
Navigating a Path to Success in a Male-Dominated Industry – Jhivaun Freeman-Pollard, Director of Project Technical Services – Project Delivery, CH2M HILL Plateau Remediation Company

WSU Board of Regents Meeting
2015-03-26 - 2015-03-27 | Consolidated Information Center

Women History Month 2015 - Lecture and Closing Reception
2015-03-30 17:30 - 19:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
Lecture and Closing Reception: “It’s not a cliché…You absolutely CAN be anything you want, so identify a mentor and start driving your dream”. Dawn M. Wellman, Ph.D. – Manager, Environmental Health and Remediation, Pacific Northwest National Labortory

Career Development Workshop: Cover Letter Writing
2015-03-31 11:30 - 12:30 | East 205
As part of the Spring 2015 Career Development Center Workshop Series, this workshop offers students with the tips and tools to write a powerful cover letter to entice employers to read your resume.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP required.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Career Development Workshop: Resume Writing
2015-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | East 205
As part of the Spring 2015 Career Development Workshop Series, this workshop will provide students with practical tips to enhance your resume to compete in today’s tough job market.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP needed.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Career Development Workshop: LinkedIn and Social Media Management
2015-04-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2015-04-08 13:00 - 14:00 | East 205
As part of the Spring 2015 Career Development Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on building your online presence using LinkedIn, how to create a LinkedIn profile, learning networking skills to grow your online professional networks, and connecting with employers.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP needed.
Pizza available to students during the workshop.

Career Development Workshop: Negotiating Salary and Benefits
2015-04-14 11:30 - 12:30 | East 205
As part of the Spring 2015 Career Development Workshop Series, this workshop will focus on how to negotiate salary and benefits with a panel of employers.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP needed.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Career Development Workshop: Interview Preparation
2015-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 | East 205
This workshop focuses on acing the interview and landing the job. Learn what to do before, during and after an interview. Learn how to answer tough questions and make the best professional impression.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP needed.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Marco Polo Collective and friends workshop
2015-04-16 14:50 - 16:05 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
The campus community is invitied to join the Marco Polo Collective and friends workshop, which will be held in the East Auditorium as a part of English 322. It will include a songwriting workshop and performances by various musicians.
Marco Polo Collective is an acoustic rock band from the Pacific Northwest. Often collaborating with other musicians and songwriters, they bring a completely new experience to the acoustic music scene. More information about Marco Polo Collective can be found here: http://www.reverbnation.com/marcopolocollective.

WSU Tri-Cities Running Start Information Night
2015-04-16 18:00 - 20:00

Student Employee of the Year Award
2015-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 | West Atrium, WA, United States
April 13-17 is National Student Employee Week. Friday, April 17, we will honor our Student Employee of the Year. Our Student Worker Finalists are Nick French, Jillian Gardner-Andrews, Joe Traverso, Lisa Kessler, and Madison Rosenbaum.

YVTC MESA Regional Competition Day 2015
2015-04-18 | Consolidated Information Center

April 18: Annual 5K to raise money for student book stipends
2015-04-18 08:00 - 10:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Textbooks don’t come cheap, so the Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities hosts a fundraiser to help students purchase books.
The fifth annual Fund the Future 5K Run will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 18, on the paved path along the Columbia River, Urban Greenbelt Trail, behind WSU Tri-Cities. A brunch will follow at 11 a.m.
Walkers are welcome. For serious runners, Budu Racing will provide timing chips. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers.
Register the day of the race at 7:45 a.m. in front of the West building, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, or preregister for less through April 15 at http://GoCougs.WSUFoundation.WSU.edu/5KFundTheFuture.
Registration fees:
• General public: $20 preregistered, $25 day of race.
• WSU Tri-Cities alumni: $15 preregistered, $20 day of race.
• WSU Tri-Cities students and employees: $10 preregistered, $15 day of race.
• Kids ages 6-12: $10
• Kids 5 and under: Free, and strollers are welcome. The 50-yard dash is immediately before the race start, so arrive by 8:30 a.m. A bounce house will be set up.
The Tri-City Court Club, Bluewood Ski Resort, Runner’s Soul, Greenies, the Tri-Cities Dust Devils and Trot Therapeutic Riding have donated prizes.
For more information, contact Katie Bair at katie.bair@email.wsu.edu.

Career Development Workshop: What Can I Do With This Major
2015-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | East 205
As part of the Spring 2015 Career Development Workshop Series, this workshop is designed to aid students (especially those with non-career-specific degree paths) in finding a career direction. We will consider strategies to explore career options, self-assess, and build relevant experience.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP needed.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Career Development Workshop: Applying for Graduate/Professional School
2015-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | East 205
This workshop focuses on learning when, how, what to do to apply to graduate school. Get tips on the application process, find the right school, and how to apply to competitive programs.
All workshops are FREE. No RSVP needed.
Pizza available during the workshop.

Gesa Financial Literacy Workshop
2015-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | W240

Super Structures - Summer Camp
2015-04-23 13:00 - 16:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Explore large structures and investigate the science and math behind their design. Take on the challenge of designing and building skyscrapers, bridges and domes. Investigate a troubled dam and decide whether to repair or replace it. Test tunnel design as you burrow through mountains, beneath cities and underwater. If you are interested in architecture, civil engineering, or mechanical engineering or just like to build stuff, this is the camp for you.
Visit tricities.wsu.edu/summersciencecamps for more information and registration.

Undergraduate Admissions: Junior Preview Day
2015-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | West Building 201, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
High school juniors and their families will learn about academic programs, financial aid and scholarships, and student life.
Check-in begins at 5 p.m. and the program begins at 5:30 p.m.
Visit WSU Tri-Cities and explore all that campus has to offer!

Chancellor's Academic Honor's Reception
2015-04-24 04:00 - 17:30 | West Atrium, WA, United States
Reception to acknowledge the academic accomplishments of students for fall and spring 2014 that have an overall GPA of 3.75 or a cumulative GPA of 3.5

Dead Week: last week of instruction
2015-04-27 00:00 - 2015-05-01 12:00
Last week of instruction for Spring 2015.

Final Exams
2015-05-04 00:00 - 2015-05-08 00:00
Finals week for Spring 2015.
