WSU Tri-Cities

ProTeach Support Course info session, 4 p.m., West 240
2014-05-29 16:00, 2014-05-14 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Do you hold a Washington residency certificate, have taught for a minimum of two years and accumulated at least 1.5 FTE? If so, then you may be eligible to begin working on your Professional Certification.
Find out more at two ProTeach information meetings:
4 to 5 p.m.Wednesday, May 14, and repeated on Thursday, May 29WSU Tri-CitiesWest Building, Room 2402710 Crimson Way, Richland
Verify your eligibility immediately at www.proteach.org.
For more details, contact Maria Moscatelli, Ph.D, Coordinator of Professional Certifications in the College of Education program at WSU Tri-Cities, at 509-372-7186bor mmoscatelli@tricity.wsu.edu. tricity.wsu.edu/education/procert.html

Education faculty candidate, 11 a.m., West 210
2014-05-29 11:00
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/search/
Three candidates for the Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership position in the College of Education program at WSU Tri-Cities will be coming on the following days for interviews and open presentations.
Kathleen CowinThursday, May 2911 a.m.West 210
· Dr. Kathleen Cowin earned her Ed.D Educational Leadership at Seattle University. Join us for her presentation on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (time and research topic to be announced)

Wine Science meeting, CIC 120
2014-05-29 00:00
The Viticulture & Enology program welcomes Ste. Michelle colleagues.
By invitation. Contact Debbie at 509-372-7224 or schwenso@wsu.edu.

MESA End of Year Celebration, 3 p.m., West Atrium
2014-05-28 15:00 - 19:00
MESA celebrates the end of the academic year with an award ceremony, partner recognition and scholarship announcements.
Contact: Jorge Moreno at 509-372-7244 or jomoreno_mesa@tricity.wsu.edu

Memorial Day: Campus is closed, no classes held
2014-05-26 00:00

GEAR UP Parent & Student Reception, 5 to 8:30 p.m., West Patio
2014-05-23 17:00 - 20:30
WSU Tri-Cities GEAR UP seniors that have been admitted and accepted admission to Tri-Cities or Pullman campus will be invited to learn more about to expect their first year in college. Families will be invited to provide information on how to support their child, financial management, and a parent panel.
The event is from 5 to 8:30 pm. Friday, May 23, on the patio behind the West Building Atrium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland.
This is a partnership between WSU Pullman, WSU Tri-Cities Enrollment Management, and GEAR UP.
Contact: Lupe Mota at 509-372-7222 or lmota@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu.

Education faculty candidate, 11 a.m., West 210
2014-05-21 11:00
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/search/
Three candidates for the Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership position in the College of Education program at WSU Tri-Cities will be coming on the following days for interviews and open presentations.
JoAnne FabianWednesday, May 2111 a.m.West 210
Dr. JoAnne Fabian earned her Ed.D. Educational Leadership at Washington State University. Join us for her presentation on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 11am in West 210. Research topic: “Moving Forward: Sitting Still: An Auto-ethnographic Study of Mindful Educational Leadership”

Director of Engineering candidate - canceled
2014-05-21 11:00
The fourth candidate for the Director of Engineering position has withdrawn from the search. Today’s session is canceled.

Ice Age Floods lecture, 7 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-05-20 19:00
“The Science of Ice-Age Megafloods: Current Research Questions.
Dr. Victor R. Baker is the Regent’s Professor of hydrology and water resources

College of Education event, 5 p.m., Pasco
2014-05-19 17:00
The WSU College of Education and Gordon Brothers winery want to celebrate you and another successful year!!
Please join us Monday, June 9th from 5-7 p.m. June 9 for our second annual After School Special: Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception.The location is the Gordon Brothers tasting room, 5236 Outlet Drive, Pasco (off Road 100 and Sandifur, in the Broadmoor Park mall).
Please feel free to extend the invite to all educators, teachers, COE graduates, and Cougar Enthusiasts.

Columbia Crimson Golf Classic, 1 p.m., Meadow Springs Country Club
2014-05-19 12:00 - 19:00
Reconnect with alumni and enjoy a great day of golf at Meadow Springs Country Club in south Richland. All funds raised stay local and go towards scholarship to WSU Tri-Cities students.
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/crimsonclassic/
Contact Eadie Balint at WSU Tri-Cities (509-372-7214 or ebalint@tricity.wsu.edu) for sponsorship and registration information.
Registration and lunch start at 12 p.m.
Shotgun start at 1 p.m.
Cost is $150/person or $600/team. Registration includes lunch, dinner, cart, range balls, three beverage stations, plus snacks. This fundraiser combines friendly competition with a good cause. All proceeds stay local and fund student scholarships at WSU Tri-Cities.
Activities include:Tee Pass*10 Raffle Tickets*2 Mulligans*Entry to All Contests/Games–Tee Off Across Creek (Hole 10)–Drop Tee Shot at 150 Yard Mark (Hole 16)–Chip Ahoy Contest (Hole 18)–Closest to the Pin (Hole 6, men) (Hoe 17, women)–Longest Drive/Men & Women (Hole 4, men) (Hole 7, women)–Longest Putt (Hole 8)–Choose Your Driver (Hole 3)

Education faculty candidate, 11 a.m., West 210
2014-05-19 11:00
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/search/
Three candidates for the Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership position in the College of Education program at WSU Tri-Cities will be coming on the following days for interviews and open presentations.
John MancinelliMonday, May 19
JoAnne FabianWednesday, May 21 (tentative)
Kathleen CowinThursday, May 29
· John Mancinelli will be earning his Ed.D. Educational Leadership at Washington State University in summer 2014. Join us for his presentation at 11 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2014. Research topic: “Supporting Principals in the transition toward learning-focused Leadership.”
· Dr. JoAnne Fabian earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Washington State University. Join us for her presentation on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 (time and research topic to be announced)
· Dr. Kathleen Cowin earned her Ed.D Educational Leadership at Seattle University. Join us for her presentation on Thursday, May 29, 2014. (time and research topic to be announced)

Nursing building drill, 9:30 a.m., 1268 Lee Blvd.
2014-05-16 09:30
Kadlec, RFD, and RPD will be running an evacuation drill at the College of Nursing building (the whole facility, not just the WSU Tri-Cities side) on May 16, from about 9:30-11 a.m.
Scott TomrenEnvironmental Health & Safety Coordinator509-372-7163

STEMcon high school workshops, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., on campus
2014-05-15 08:30
STEMcon will be put on by PNNL/Batelle and hosted by WSU Tri-Cities. This is a series of STEM workshops/speakers for area high school students.
Thursday, May 15: About 250 High School students will be attending various STEM sessions. This year, Delta High School’s STEMcon” event is an opportunity for their students to engage in fun

ASWSUTC Officer Induction Ceremony, 12:30 p.m., CIC Art Center
2014-05-13 12:30
This event is a new tradition at WSU Tri-Cities to transition elected Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities officers by swearing them in during an official induction ceremony.
This brief event is in coordination with the Office of the Chancellor. It starts at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the CIC Art Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland.

ByteFest, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., CIC
2014-05-13 08:00
ByteFest is put on by the Mid-Columbia STEM Education Collaboratory, which was co-founded by PNNL.
Advance registration is required.
Contact: Franny at 375-6904 or frances.white@pnnl.gov

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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.

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