WSU Tri-Cities

Student Success Workshop: Goal Setting, 10 a.m, West 240
2014-01-27 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
January 27, 10:00am, W240 January 28, 1:00pm, W240
Goal Setting: This workshop is designed to help you focus and develop realistic and attainable goals.
Admission is free and open to the public. Workshops last about an hour – come when you can. The same workshop is repeated Mondays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 1 p.m.
Presented by Aphrodite Beidler, LMHC, Mental Health Counselor at Washington State University Tri-Cities, 509-372-7153 or abeidler@tricity.wsu.edu.

MLK Conversation, 10 a.m., West Atrium
2014-01-27 10:00, 2014-01-23 10:00
Community leaders will be speaking informally with students about why they volunteer and why it’s important to participate in your community. Each session lasts just 30 minutes in the West Atrium. Everyone is welcome!
Jan. 22 • 3 p.m. Brad FisherJan. 23 • 10 a.m. Gregg McConnellJan.23 • 3 p.m. David MorganJan. 27 • 10 a.m. Paul CarlisleJan. 27 • 3 p.m. Khris JudyJan. 28 • 10 a.m. Duke MitchellJan. 28 • 3 p.m. Phil Ohl

FAFSA Friday, 3:30-5 p.m., CIC 219
2014-01-24 15:30 - 17:00
Don’t let money pass you by! You could be eligible for a $10,000 grant to help pay for your college tuition.
Take the guess work out of filing the FAFSA by attending one of our workshops. The same information will be covered in each session. 3:30 to 5 p.m. FridaysJanuary 10January 17January 24January 31February 7
Check in at the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, upstairs in Room 219 (computer lab). From George Washington Way, pass Hanford High, turn right at the light onto University Drive, turn right into campus on Crimson Way, then turn left into the first parking lot for the CIC/Library. Parking is free.
Items to bring with you:Social Security numbers for parents & studentsDate parents were marriedTax returns (most recent – use your 2012 return as an estimate, then you can update your FAFSA with your 2013 tax return)Birth dates of parents and student
For more information contact:Mariella Lora 509-372-7140 mariella.lora@tricity.wsu.eduorJordyn Wright 509-372-7228 finaid@tricity.wsu.edu

JESS seminar: Writing Bootcamp, 12 p.m., West 252
2014-01-24 12:00
Writing Bootcamp: Strategies for Success
You’ve done the research and work, now it’s time to showcase those efforts to peers, professors and colleagues.In Writing Bootcamp: Strategies for Success, learn how to write specifically for research. We will go over topics such as citations, ethics and how not to plagiarize, general writing skills, and more.
Presented by Dr. Andréa Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English at WSU Tri-Cities.
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. JESS talks are held at 12 p.m. almost every Friday through spring semester.
Admission is free and open to the public. Graduate students, post-docs and professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Dr. Srinivas Allena at srinivas.allena@tricity.wsu.edu

MLK Conversation, 3 p.m., West Atrium
2014-01-23 15:00, 2014-01-22 15:00

Nursing building open house for general public, 11 a.m., 1266 Lee Blvd.
2014-01-23 11:00 - 11:30
The public is invited to tour the commercial space that has been renovated into the College of Nursing building at 1266 Lee Blvd., Richland. The open house is at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23.
Melissa O’Neil PerdueMarketing & Communications Managermoneil@tricity.wsu.edu

WSU Board of Regents meeting, Tri-Cities (CIC 212)
2014-01-23 00:00 - 2014-01-24 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.

V&E Swiss Master, 4:30 p.m., TBD
2014-01-21 16:30 - 17:30
The Viticulture & Enology program welcomes a Swiss Master for a presentation about wine science. Location to be determined. Contact Debbie at schwenso@wsu.edu or 509-372-7224.

Oilseed & Direct Seed Cropping Systems conference, Kennewick
2014-01-20 00:00 - 2014-01-22 00:00
12/17/2013
Oilseed, direct seed cropping systems conference Jan. 20-22
Media Contacts:Karen Sowers, WSU Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, 509-396-5936, ksowers@wsu.eduKay Meyer, Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association, 509-995-6335, pndsa@directseed.org
KENNEWICK, Wash. – Early registration ends Dec. 31 for the only regional conference offering an extensive program on oilseed and direct seed production systems. It will be Jan. 20-22 at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick.
Registration costs $160-$200. Register and get more information at http://css.wsu.edu/biofuels/2014conference or http://www.directseed.org/events/annual-conference/.
The conference is intended for farmers, livestock producers, crop input suppliers, advisors, bankers, researchers and supporting agency personnel.
Speakers from Australia, Canada and the U.S. will be part of the 2014 cropping systems conference, “Covering New Ground,” co-hosted by Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association. General sessions will cover topics of broad interest while breakout sessions will offer in-depth looks at specific topics.
Conference speakers will include:
• Dwayne Beck, Dakota Lakes Research Farm
• Jack Brown, University of Idaho
• Steve Groff, Cover Crop Solutions
• Raj Kholsa, Colorado State University
• John Kirkegaard, CSIRO Australia
• Tai McClellan Maaz, WSU graduate student
• Peter Moulton, Washington Department of Commerce
• Dave Paul, USDA-RMA
• Heath Sanders, Great Plains Canola Assoc.
• Phil Thomas, BrassicaCorp Ltd and Agri-Trend, Alberta
• Dale Thorenson, U.S. Canola Association/Gordley Association
• Brian Voth, Agri-Trend Marketing, Winnepeg
• Dick Wittman, Culdesac, Idaho, founder of PNDSA
• Pacific Northwest growers and university researchers
Session topics will include:
• Australian and North American perspectives of canola production in a direct seed system
• Soil biology and health related to crop rotation
• Plant signaling systems
• Risk management
• History and progress of oilseed research in the Pacific Northwest
• International and national policies driving oilseed production and direct seeding
• Precision agriculture trends
• International market outlook
• Cover crops
The first day of the conference will consist of breakout sessions, live demonstrations and diagnostic sessions by vendors, a networking social and a reception for keynote speakers.
The second day will include a poster session featuring Pacific Northwest oilseed and direct seed research and WSU Extension and outreach projects. Poster authors will be available to answer questions.
The conference is supported by local and national agribusinesses, conservation districts, WSU, U.S. Department of Agriculture-ARS, Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association, Washington State Department of Agriculture and Washington State Department of Commerce.
Sponsor opportunities and exhibit space are available by contacting Karen Sowers or Kay Meyer.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner & Jazz, Richland Red Lion
2014-01-18 18:00 - 22:00
Washington State University Tri-Cities and AACCES will host the 7th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner & Jazz event on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Red Lion in Richland. The event includes a sit-down dinner, jazz music, as well as a keynote speaker to inspire a conversation about civil rights.
Tickets are available through the Student Accounts/Cashier in East 254. Current students are free, guests and public tickets are $30. Tickets must be be purchased and picked up by 5 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Student Accounts window. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. The cashier is at 372-7498.
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/mlk/

MLK for Children, 11 a.m., Richland Public Library
2014-01-18 11:00 - 13:00
Children’s Event to Celebrate Martin Luther King
Two Seattle based “celebrities,” Reagan Jackson, an international educator and community organizer by day and an artist and author by night, and vocal performer Felicia Loud, the Northwest’s premier soul singer, will help celebrate a Martin Luther King Jr. event for children at the Richland Public Library.
Beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 18, children ages 3 through 12 and their parents are welcome to the Doris Roberts Gallery Room of the Library to learn more about Martin Luther King Junior, listen to Reagan Jackson explain and read from her new book, Coco LaSwish: A Fish from a Different Rainbow, and then enjoy the soulful musical talents of jazz singer Felicia Loud.
The program, which ends at 1 p.m., is hosted by the African American Community Cultural and Educational Society (AACCES), the Mid-Columbia Reading Foundation and the Friends of the Library. The Reading Foundation will provide a variety of free books during this event; refreshments will be served.
The library is located at 955 Northgate Drive in Richland.
For more information, visit www.richland.lib.wa.us or call 942-7454.

Schweitzer ski trip for students
2014-01-18 05:00 - 22:00
The Student Entertainment Board presents:Bus ride to Schweitzer ski resort in Sandpoint Idaho, lift tickets included when students sign up for event.Tickets cost $5 for students, $10 for guests (limit of one guest per student).Tickets will be available starting Jan. 13 at the student accounts window (East 254).
chad.brown@email.wsu.edu

Deadline to submit Wiley abstracts
2014-01-17 17:00
2014 Dr. William R. Wiley Research Exposition: Call for Abstracts
The WSU Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA) would like to invite you to present your research or scholarship at the 2014 Dr. William R. Wiley Research Exposition (Wiley Research Exposition). The Wiley Research Exposition provides WSU students the opportunity to present their research or scholarship among their peers, faculty and the WSU community in an academic conference-like atmosphere.
Call for Abstracts2014 Dr. William R. Wiley Research ExpositionFriday, February 21, 2014
All students currently enrolled on any of the Washington State University campuses are eligible to present at the Wiley Research Exposition; however only graduate and professional students are eligible to compete for awards. Presentations can be formatted as oral or poster presentations. Graduate and professional students competing for awards will be judged by WSU alumni and emeritus faculty.
Scholarship awards will be given for first and second place in each category. Students may submit one oral presentation and one poster presentation; however, the two presentations must each address different research questions. Students presenting in both formats have a chance to win multiple awards!
Oral Presentation Awards:First Place: $1,000Second Place: $500
Poster Presentation Awards:First Place: $800Second Place: $400
Competition Categories:1. Medical & Life Sciences2. Engineering & Physical Sciences3. Agricultural & Natural Sciences4. Social Sciences5. Liberal Arts & Humanities6. Visual Arts & Design7. Administrative & Information Sciences
To be a part of this exciting experience, submit your abstract(s) betweenDecember 6, 2013 and January 17, 2014.https://orgsync.com/39017/forms/92242?utm_source=wireless&utm_medium=undefined&utm_campaign=undefined&utm_term=undefined&utm_content=undefined
For more information on the 2014 Dr. William R. Wiley Research Exposition including the abstract submission form, guidelines, frequently asked questions and category descriptions, please visit the GPSA’s Website.http://studentinvolvement.orgsync.com/org/gpsa/Services_Wiley?utm_source=wireless&utm_medium=undefined&utm_campaign=undefined&utm_term=undefined&utm_content=undefined

FAFSA Friday, 3:30-5 p.m., CIC 219
2014-01-17 15:30 - 17:00
Don’t let money pass you by! You could be eligible for a $10,000 grant to help pay for your college tuition.
Take the guess work out of filing the FAFSA by attending one of our workshops. The same information will be covered in each session. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays
January 17January 24January 31
Check in at the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, upstairs in Room 219 (computer lab). From George Washington Way, pass Hanford High, turn right at the light onto University Drive, turn right into campus on Crimson Way, then turn left into the first parking lot for the CIC/Library. Parking is free.
Items to bring with you:Social Security numbers for parents & studentsDate parents were marriedTax returns (most recent – use your 2012 return as an estimate, then you can update your FAFSA with your 2013 tax return)Birth dates of parents and student
For more information contact:Mariella Lora 509-372-7140 mariella.lora@tricity.wsu.eduorJordyn Wright 509-372-7228 finaid@tricity.wsu.edu

Candidate forum: VP Research, 3:10 p.m., West 260
2014-01-17 15:10 - 16:30
Open Candidate Forums: WSU Vice President for Research
Leaders from two prestigious laboratories in the United States are finalists in Washington State University’s search for a new vice president for research. The campus community is invited to attend the candidate forums, being broadcast statewide from WSU Pullman.
Information about the position and the candidates is atvpsearch.wsu.edu
Dr. Douglas Ray, associate laboratory director for the Fundamental and Computational Sciences Directorate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.Friday, January 173:10-4:30 p.m.West Building, Room 260
Dr. Christopher Keane, director of the National Ignition Facility User Office at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.Friday, January 313:10-4:30 p.m.West Building, Room 260

Welcome Week: Movie, 3 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-01-17 15:00 - 17:30
Students, friends, and family can come to the East Auditorium to enjoy a family friendly movie after a long first week of school! Admission is free.
About Time (2013, rate R): At the age of 21, Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers he can travel in time… The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim’s father (Bill Nighy) tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can’t change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life-so he decides to make his world a better place…by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Moving from the Cornwall coast to London to train as a lawyer, Tim finally meets the beautiful but insecure Mary (Rachel McAdams). They fall in love, then an unfortunate time-travel incident means he’s never met her at all. So they meet for the first time again-and again-but finally, after a lot of cunning time-traveling, he wins her heart. Tim then uses his power to create the perfect romantic proposal, to save his wedding from the worst best-man speeches, and to save his best friend from professional disaster. Written by Universal Pictureshttp://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Presented by the Office of Student Involvement.

Welcome Week: Minute To Win It game, 12-3 p.m., West Atrium
2014-01-16 12:00 - 15:00
The Office of Student Involvement is holding Minute To Win It games in the West Atrium for students to come, have fun, be silly, and get some great prizes.

Faculty meeting & welcome, 3 p.m., CIC
2014-01-15 15:00
Office of Academic Affairs: Meet & Greet/Forum for WSUTC Faculty. This event will follow the faculty meeting on 1/15/14. The purpose of the event is to for all faculty to meet and discuss the reorganization of academic affairs and kick-off spring semester.

Scholarship Workshop, 12 p.m., West 230
2014-01-15 12:00
Learn how to apply for WSU scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Scholarship Workshops are geared to provide helpful hints and tips on filling out the scholarship application and writing the required essays. You’ll also learn how the WSU Tri-Cities scholarship process works and learn where to apply for other scholarships within the WSU system and outside the WSU system (locally, state-wide, and nationally).
Representatives from the Writing Center will be available during the workshops to assist and answer questions about the essay questions.
New and returning students should fill out the online applications by Jan. 31, 2014, to be considered for WSU system and WSU Tri-Cities scholarships.
www.tricity.wsu.edu/financialaid-scholarships
The workshop is led by Jordyn Wright, financial aid and scholarships coordinator. You can also visit the Writing Center for tips on writing a compelling essay for your scholarship application.
The last workshop will be held at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28.

Welcome Week: Cash Cube, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., West Atrium
2014-01-14 10:30 - 14:00
There will be a Cash Cube in the West Atrium from 10:30-2:00 on January 14th for Week of Welcome.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.

Week of Welcome: Paper Snowflakes, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., West Atrium
2014-01-13 10:30 - 13:00
Welcome back! Meet up with your friends while making paper snowflakes in the West Atrium.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.

Week of Welcome activities, West Atrium
2014-01-13 09:00 - 2014-01-17 16:00
During the Week of Welcome for spring semester, the Office of Student Involvement will be doing crafts, games, cash cube, and movies in the West Atrium.
Contact: katie.bair@tricity.wsu.edu

Spring semester classes begin!
2014-01-13 00:00

APAC meeting, 1:30 p.m., West 209
2014-01-09 13:30
Bill Moos Speaks to APAC
Show your Cougar spirit and come listen to Bill Moos on January 9th, 1:30-3:00 pm at the upcoming Administrative Professional Advisory Council (APAC) meeting.
Our meetings are open to all. Meeting locations:Pullman: Lighty 405WSU Spokane(SAC 145A)WSU Tri-Cities(TWST 209)WSU Vancouver(VDEN 301)Puyallup REC (Puyallup)(K 109A)Mt. Vernon(Conf Rm)

New student orientation, 8:30 a.m., CIC
2014-01-08 08:30 - 12:00
New students starting at WSU Tri-Cities as a freshman or transfer student in January 2014 (spring semester) should attend an orientation session on either Friday, Dec. 13, or Wednesday, Jan. 8. Each session is from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
RSVP at:http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/orientation/form.html
For assistance, contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 509-372-7250 or admissions@tricity.wsu.edu.

Campus offices and buildings are open
2014-01-02 00:00 - 2014-01-03 00:00
Campus offices and buildings are open.Library hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spring semester starts Jan. 13.
