WSU Tri-Cities

Student Success Series: Coping With Stress
2018-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-04-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Floyd 223, United States
College is stressful and with finals right around the corner, life can feel a little overwhelming. Come find out what you can do to put your mind at ease during this busy time of the semester. Attend our one-hour Student Success Series: Coping With Stress workshop led by WSUTC Campus Counselor, Aphrodite Biedler. In this workshop, you will learn how you can overcome the various stressors in your life by implementing different strategies designed to assess your current approach to stress and to provide you with new and effective ways to deal with stress.

Writing Center Writing Workshop Series: Revision and Review
2018-04-06 14:00 - 15:00 | CIC 201EA, United States
Come join the Writing Center intern, Alex Sudduth, for a series of workshops focused on special topics in writing. This week’s workshop will focus on revision and review.

AAUW Equal Pay Day Tabling
2018-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Student Union Building
Come visit the American Association of University Women as they table at the enterance of the Student Union Building to create awareness for Equal Pay Day.

Global Cougs 101
2018-04-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Floyd 244, WA
Students are welcome to attend this monthly study abroad info session to learn about the steps to study abroad, how to search for programs, use financial aid towards their studies, and more.

Student Employee of the Year Reception
2018-04-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Office of Career Development invites you to the 2018 Student Employee of the Year reception. This event will recognize five students from across campus who demonstrate outstanding performance.
The nomination deadline is Friday, March 30.
Cake and punch will be provided.

Cougar Cupboard grand opening
2018-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | East Commons

Seminar - Understanding km- to Reach-Scale Hydrological Exchange Flows along a Large Dam-Regulated River Corridor by Dr. Xingyuan Chen
2018-04-13 11:10 - 12:00 | BSEL 104
We will have a seminar tomorrow April 13, 11:10 AM -12:00 PM in BSEL 104 on “Understanding km- to Reach-Scale Hydrological Exchange Flows along a Large Dam-Regulated River Corridor” by Dr. Xingyuan Chen, who is a senior scientist in Atmospheric Measurements and Data group at PNNL. Please join us.
Understanding km- to Reach-Scale Hydrological Exchange Flows along a Large Dam-Regulated River Corridor

Abstract : This study seeks to understand how the hydrological exchange flows (HEFs) at the river water and groundwater interface are impacted by the dynamics of river flow and the heterogeneity in hydrogeologic properties in dynamic river corridor systems. We used a combination of field observations and high-resolution 3D numerical simulations (PFLOTRAN) to understand the complex spatial and temporal dynamics of HEFs from the km- to reach-scale (10s of km) along the regulated river corridor of the Hanford reach. The spatially distributed hourly data acquired from a monitoring well network at the Hanford site are used to define the initial and boundary conditions of groundwater aquifer, as well as for calibrating and validating numerical models. The drilling logs of the wells and river bathymetry were used to conceptualize the hydrogeologic formations of the domain, which show substantial variability in aquitard topography within the Hanford river corridor. Multiple numerical tracers are introduced at selected segments of river boundary to track the contribution of river water in the groundwater system. Particle tracking is run to reveal exchange pathways and estimate the distributions of river water residence time.
At the km-scale, the exchange pathways exhibit strong heterogeneity along the river shoreline within a given flow window as impacted the physical heterogeneity in riverbed substrate and in the aquifer. The riverbed permeability (or conductance) and its spatial heterogeneity are identified as the most sensitive parameters of the HEF model. The exchange patterns also vary substantially across different flow regimes. Consequently, the residence time distribution of river water in the groundwater system is featured by long tails and multiple modes. The reach-scale HEF model encompasses multiple hydromorphic features of the entire reach, which showed increasingly more complex spatial and temporal patterns of HEFs as the scale grows. The HEF studies at both the km and reach scales fill in a critical need in bridging the gaps between hydromorphic-scale process understanding and robust predictions of the watershed hydrobiogeochemical function
Short Bio: Dr. Xingyuan Chen is a research scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She is a co-PI on a DOE science focus area project that studies Influences of Hydrologic Exchange Flows on River Corridor and Watershed Biogeochemical Function. Her main research expertise is in multiscale hydrobiogeochemical modeling and data assimilation. She got her PhD degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Master’s degree in Statistics from University of California, Berkeley.

Crimson Food and Wine Classic at Hamilton Cellars
2018-04-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Hamilton Cellars, 55410 N Sunset Road, Benton City, WA, 99320, United States
Join Washington State University Tri-Cities for a social evening of exquisite wine and food on April 14 as part of the Crimson Food and Wine Classic at Hamilton Cellars and proceeds will go to the university’s hospitality business management and wine business management programs. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. at Hamilton Cellars, 55410 N Sunset Rd. in Benton City, Washington, and will feature six Hamilton wines paired with dishes developed by WSU Pullman lead chef Jamie Callison and WSU students that integrate local and season tastes and flavors.
“It will be an excellent evening of examining and showcasing not only one of our region’s accomplished wineries, but also the hospitality and wine expertise of our WSU Tri-Cities students,” said Robert Harrington, academic director of the WSU Tri-Cities Carson College of Business. “It should be a fun night of food, wine and social networking, as well as an excellent opportunity to get to know some of our accomplished students.”
During the event, students will also present food pairings, manage the silent auction and interact with guests. An example pairing is House Smoked Salmon Bacon served with Roasted Northwest beets, WSU Cougar Gold Cheese, blushing beet stems and paired with 2013 Hamilton Cellars, Weinbau Vineyard Cabernet Franc.
The cost is $75 per person on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are unable to attend but wish to contribute to the university’s hospitality business management and wine business management programs, please click here to make a donation. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Community Garden Outreach
2018-04-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Stevens Triangle Community Garden, Corner of Stevens Dr. and Jadwin Ave., Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Come join us and engage with the WSUTC community and support the cougar cupboard for WSUTC students
location: Stevens triangle community garden. Corner of Stevens Dr. and Jadwin Ave. Richland

DOE Lecture Series - Natural Hazards and their Mitigation at DOE Nuclear Sites
2018-04-18 15:30 - 16:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Dr. Stephen McDuffie
Seismic Engineer for the Chief of Nuclear Safety
US Department of Energy
Richland, Washington

Dr. McDuffie’s lecture will discuss the natural hazards that can impact DOE’s nuclear facilities and the requirements for characterizing and mitigating these hazards. He will discuss hazard analysis techniques and present examples focused on the Hanford Site.

The Hanford Site, part of the DOE nuclear weapons complex, encompasses about 580 square miles along the Columbia River in southeastern Washington State. During World War II and the Cold War period the government built and operated nine nuclear reactors for the production of plutonium and other nuclear materials.

Several active nuclear facilities remain on the Hanford Site to support the ongoing environmental restoration mission, and new facilities are being constructed to treat the radioactive waste still held in underground tanks.

Both the existing and new nuclear facilities must be designed to withstand natural phenomena (earthquakes, floods, high winds, etc.) to ensure the facilities continue to serve their safety functions during such events.
Dr. McDuffie has a B.A. in Geology from Whitman College; M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Earth and Planetary Sciences from Johns Hopkins University, and an MBA degree from Washington State University Tri-Cities with a focus on decision sciences and revenue management.

Writing Center Writing Workshop Series: Mastering Timed Essays
2018-04-20 14:00 - 15:00 | CIC 201EA, United States
Come join the Writing Center intern, Alex Sudduth, for a series of workshops focused on special topics in writing. This week’s workshop will focus on mastering timed essays.

Women of Distinction Awards Reception
2018-04-20 16:00 - 17:30 | CIC Art Center, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
In conjunction with women’s history month, WSU Tri-Cities recognizes female students, staff, faculty, alumnae, and community members who have made notable contributions to the campus through their community through service, teaching, or involvement.
The honorees will be recognized at a photo exhibition and opening reception on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 4 p.m. in the CIC Art Gallery.
The deadline to submit a Woman of Distinction nomination is Friday, March 23, 2018.

Community Garden Outreach
2018-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Stevens Triangle Community Garden, Corner of Stevens Dr. and Jadwin Ave., Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Come join us and engage with the WSUTC community and support the Cougar Cupboard for WSUTC students.

Parker Lecture Series - Radiation and Chemicals at Hanford - 1941 to Present with Dr. Roger O. McClellan
2018-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354

Parker Lecture series - student lunch with Dr. Roger O. McClellan
2018-04-25 12:00 - 13:00 | East 212

Parker Lecture Series - Science Informing Public Policy on Radiation and Chemical Protection - with Dr. Roger O. McClellan
2018-04-25 18:00 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354

Evening of Excellence
2018-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | WA

WSU Tri-Cities Club Sports MOD Pizza fundraiser
2018-04-30 11:00 - 21:00 | MOD Pizza, 2803 Queensgate Drive, Richland, 99352, United States
20% of all proceeds benefit club sports.

Richland, 4-30, MOD Pizza Fundraiser Flyer (00B)

Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition
2018-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | CIC 120/120A

New Student Advising & Registration
2018-05-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2018-05-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2018-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | CIC Entrance
Advising and Registration kicks off your new student experience, and is the first step in the S.O.A.R. program. They are educational sessions that introduce academic resources and will be the first opportunity for new students to register for classes. Advising and Registration sessions typically begin in May and run through the summer. Students are required to attend one session.

Commencement
2018-05-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Toyota Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick, 99336

New Running Start Student Advising Sessions
2018-05-07 14:00 - 17:30, 2018-05-09 14:00 - 17:30, 2018-05-10 14:00 - 17:30, 2018-05-14 14:00 - 17:30 | CIC 101R, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
New Running Start Academic Advising

APAC forum with President Schulz
2018-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
APAC invites all Tricities Administrative Professionals to join them on Wednesday, May 16th from 11am-12pm in East Auditorium 266 for a candid and informal conversation with your APAC Executive Officers, APAC Campus Representatives, and President Schulz.
This is your opportunity to ask President Schulz questions directly, or if you would rather, send your questions to APAC Principal Assistant, Gayle Anderson (anderson53@wsu.edu) or APAC Chair, Brigitta Jozefowski (brigitta@wsu.edu), by 5pm Tuesday, May 15th and it will be ask during the forum. Please also feel free to send your questions via intercampus mail to ROP 305 (allow for delivery time) if you would rather.
Have questions about the forum? Please ask any of your APAC reps!
Brigitta Jozefowski, Chair
Karina Aispuro, Tricities Alternative
Karly Bailey, Tricities Alternative
Christopher Cree, Tricities Representative
https://apac.wsu.edu/

Albert Ravenholt Lecture Series - "The Secret Life of Yeast, Not so Secret Anymore"
2018-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Wine Science Center 202, United States
The Albert Ravenholt Lecture series brings experts from the grape and wine industry to WSU to share their research and professional perspective. The lecture will feature the expertise of Dr. Linda Bisson gained through her research and celebrated career as geneticist and professor of viticulture and enology at University of California, Davis. Bisson will offer winemakers and students insight and solutions for managing wine quality and dealing with problematic fermentations.
Bisson retired in September 2017 after 32 years as professor of viticulture and enology at UC Davis, where she received three excellence in teaching awards. Her research earned her numerous accolades including four “Best Paper in Enology” awards and the “Merit Award” from the Association of Enology and Viticulture, as well as the 1998 Enology Award from the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV). She is co-author of the textbook “Principles and Practices of Winemaking,” and has served as a science editor for the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture for the past 15 years.
