WSU Tri-Cities

Career Development Workshop: Resume Writing
2015-09-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | W231
As part of the Fall 2015 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.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Innovative Instruction Series: Enhancing Undergraduate Research
2015-09-23 12:00 - 13:00 | West 247
New full-time faculty are invited to meet with Allison Matthews, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology, to discuss opportunities for undergraduate students to get more involved with research.

TRiO program Meet n' Greet
2015-09-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Rotary Stage, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, 99352
This will be our TRiO WELCOME BACK event! Students that are part of the TRiO program can stop by and grab a donut and a drink, touch base with or meet other TRiO students, talk with staff about the amazing fall opportunities and mingle with university staff and faculty. Stay for the whole hour, or swing by in between classes – we just want to see you and give you all an opportunity to connect with others who share common interests, struggles and who want to support your higher education goals.
For questions, please contact the office at 372-7157
This event is scheduled for outdoors; weather permitting. If the weather is not nice; the event will be held inside in West 247

3rd Annual Night with the Arts
2015-09-25 17:30 - 21:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
An evening dedicated to a rich and interactive artistic experience on our beautiful WSU Tri-Cities Campus. Showcasing local artists, performers, musicians, dancers, delicious food vendors, three different art competitions, and an evening full of sensory delights.
To find out more about our vending and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Brandie Saint Claire at brandie.saintclaire@tricity.wsu.edu or 509-372-7264

Insight Meditation workshop
2015-09-29 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205
This meditation workshop is Part 1 of two meditation workshops being offered. You do not need attend part 1 in order to attend part 2, however it is helpful.
“The meditation workshops will include an introduction to the background and benefits of mindfulness meditation and guided practice of mindfulness meditation applied to the breath and body. Another mindfulness meditation technique will be introduced that can be very helpful in opening to difficult physical or emotional sensations.”
These workshops are open to the entire campus to attend.

WFAA Train the Trainer
2015-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 | CIC 120
High school counselors are invited to campus to learn more about financial aid.

Career Development Workshop: Navigating Career Fair
2015-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | W240
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on bringing your “A Game” to Career Fair. Learn tips on what to expect and what is expected of you before, during, and after Career Fair, how to prepare your “pitch” when approaching recruiters, how to dress for success, and more!
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Career Development Workshop: LinkedIn and Social Media Management
2015-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | W231
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office 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 workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Career Fair 2015
2015-10-01 | Consolidated Information Center at WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
This annual one-day event is held each fall semester and attracts students, alumni, and public job seekers to explore over 50+ businesses for future employment and internships. Over 450+ people attend this event overseen by the Career Development Office.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Student Access (open to WSUTC students only)
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: All Public and Student Access
For updates, a list of participating employers, and more information regarding exhibitor registration, Career Fair schedule plus more, please visit: www.tricity.wsu.edu/careerdev/careerfair

WSU Tri-Cities BSN Family Night
2015-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | WSU Tri Cities Nursing Facility, 1266 Lee Blvd., Richland, 99352
Invite your family and experience COUG nursing!
The WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing would like to welcome nursing students, pre-nursing students and their families to the BSN Family Night and Open House. Stop by between 4:00pm and 6:00pm to visit the nursing building and learn about what it takes to be a COUG nurse! Campus and community professionals are excited to meet your family and will be available for questions.

BSN Family Night
2015-10-01 16:00 - 18:00 | WSU Tri Cities Nursing Facility, 1266 Lee Blvd., Richland, 99352
Invite your family and experience COUG nursing!
The WSU Tri-Cities College of Nursing would like to welcome nursing
students, pre-nursing students and their families to the Family Night
and Open House. Light refreshments will be served.NURSING FAMILY NIGHT FLYER

SEB: Throwback Thursday Game Night
2015-10-01 19:30 - 21:00
STUDENTS, COME PLAY YOUR FAVORITE OLD-SCHOOL GAMES: MAN HUNT, SARDINES, CAPTURE THE FLAG. AND RELIVE THE GOOD OLD GAME DAYS. THURSDAY OCTOBER 1ST FROM 7:30PM-9PM. BRING FRIENDS!

Human Trafficking Panel
2015-10-02 12:00 - 13:00 | West Atrium, WA, United States
You are welcome to attend a panel discussion on human trafficking.
The panelists are:
Betty Adams of BLA Enterprises of the Tri-Cities
Suzi Carpino, Engagement Specialist with Benton-Franklin Counties Juvenile Justice Center
Kay Olsen, RN MN, WSU-TC College of Nursing faculty member

AVID Professional Development for Faculty
2015-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 | West 223
AVID’s proven learning support structure for higher education is known as WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, Reading). It provides a learning model that faculty can use to guide students to comprehend materials and concepts, and articulate ideas, at increasingly complex levels (scaffolding) within developmental, general education and discipline-based courses.
As part of our participation in the Dell Foundation research grant for AVID for Higher Education, there will be a professional development opportunity for faculty to learn how to use WICOR strategies in their classrooms.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Content Specific WICOR Support in Math and Sciences
12:30 to 2 p.m.: Inquiry
2:30 to 4 p.m.: Collaboration

SEB “Pink Out” Cancer Awareness Bowling Night
2015-10-09 07:00 - 23:45 | Go Bowl, 2799 W Lewis St, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
Come Bowl for free. Wear Pink for Cancer Awareness. First 100 students get free tokens for games. Bring your children to experience the fun activity of Bowling
We will be accepting donations to donate to Non-Profit Cancer agencies.

TRiO Students - Graduate School Visit to Walla Walla University
2015-10-12 14:00 - 18:30 | WWU, Walla Walla
This Graduate school trip is open to TRiO students only.
Transportation is FREE and provided by TRiO. We will be visiting the MA of Social Work and of Psychology, Counseling. We’ll visit with faculty and students in the program, sit in on a class, get a campus tour find out about admission requirements and financial aid options.
Please contact Keri Lobdell for more information.
Seats are limited; so reserve your space early or risk being on the wait list. Dinner is not provided, so please pack snacks or food to eat in the car.

Career Development Workshop: Volunteering and Your Resume
2015-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | W240
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on learning about volunteer opportunities in the Tri-Cities that make you more desirable to employers and giving back to the community.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Boren Award for International Study Workshop
2015-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | West 260
Boren scholarships provide opportunities for U.S. undergraduates to study a language while abroad in regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East.
This workshop is hosted by the Office of Distinguished Scholarships on the WSU Pullman campus and Tri-Cities students participate via video conference.
Contact Dr. Kate McAteer, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at WSU Tri-Cities, for more information.

Career Development Workshop: Me, My Major, and My Career
2015-10-14 11:00 - 12:00 | W231
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on researching career paths and how to position yourself to get hired when you graduate.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Innovative Instruction Series: Writing, Writing, Writing!
2015-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | West 247
New full-time faculty are invited to meet with Mike Pieracci, Clinical Assistant Professor of History, discuss how to create assignments that improve students’ writing skills.

General Education-Abroad Scholarship Workshop
2015-10-14 15:00 - 16:00
Study abroad can be expensive, but is consistently valued as one of the best learning opportunities for students. Discover ways to fund your study-abroad experience at this overview workshop.
This workshop is hosted by the Office of Distinguished Scholarships on the WSU Pullman campus and WSU Tri-Cities students can participate via video conference.
Contact Dr. Kate McAteer, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at WSU Tri-Cities, for more information.

Luminaria Ceremony
2015-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Rotary Stage, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, 99352
A public luminaria lighting ceremony to honor the late President Elson S. Floyd and others affected by cancer will be hosted by students at Washington State University Tri-Cities 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, on the Rotary Stage on campus.
A brief ceremony will honor the late president. Participants may purchase luminaria for $10 (paper) or $35 (metal keepsake) and place them in memory of him and of loved ones. Donations also may be made online at www.relayforlife.org/columbiariverwa.
Proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society to support research. Researchers at the WSU Health Sciences Campus in Spokane, Wash., are recipients of such funding.
For more information, contact Ken Fincher, assistant vice chancellor of advancement and community engagement, at 509-372-7398 or ken.fincher@tricity.wsu.edu.

Gesa Financial Literacy Series: Managing Your Credit Score and Credit Card Debt
2015-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | W231

Distinguished Scholarship Workshop: Harry S. Truman Scholarship
2015-10-19 16:00 - 17:00 | West 209
Truman awards recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education, or elsewhere in public service. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Truman workshops. Scholarships must be submitted to WSU for review by Dec. 1, 2015.
This workshop is hosted by the Office of Distinguished Scholarships on the WSU Pullman campus and WSU Tri-Cities students can participate via video conference.
Contact Dr. Kate McAteer, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at WSU Tri-Cities, for more information.

Introductory Yoga Class
2015-10-19 17:15 - 18:15 | CIC 120
This yoga class is free for all students and is perfect for those who have never tried Yoga before.
Faculty/Staff can purchase a Yoga card prior to each class.

Career Development Workshop: Finding Internships and Jobs
2015-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | W240
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on learning about the free tools and resources available to you on our campus to learn about internship and job search strategies, where to find openings, and the best practices used in applying for them.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

WRPS Day
2015-10-20 12:00 - 15:00 | CIC 120
Student, Faculty, Staff and Alumni friends come have lunch in the CIC Building, rooms 120/120A at 12pm and meet the WRPS Leadership. Come meet Washington River Protection Solutions leadership and learn about their work in our community and potential career opportunities.
Lunch will be provided for the first 100 students who attend.

Presidential Search Committee
2015-10-20 13:00 - 19:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
The WSU Presidential Search Advisory Committee invites your input about the considerations important in selecting the University’s next president during a series of statewide community forums that begin next week.
Please share your thoughts about:
Opportunities for WSU and our next president
Challenges the president may face
Ways to measure the president’s success
Your feedback will be shared with the committee and others involved in the search process. Please see the below times and locations for the open meetings on campus.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Students 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Faculty and Staff 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Mid-Columbia community 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Location: East Auditorium

Boren Awards for International Study Scholarship Workshop
2015-10-20 15:00 - 16:00

Career Development Workshop: Networking 101
2015-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | W231
As part of the Fall 2015 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.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu
