GHCCRes Visiting Scholar Artist Talk: Megan Torgerson
2020-11-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online, WA, United States
Peter Christenson, WSU Associate Professor of Fine Arts and Director of the Guest House Cultural Capital Residency Program (GHCCRes), welcomes WSU communities to join us for two upcoming (virtual) chats with GHCCRes Remote Scholar-Artists Graham Murtough (November 12 @ 10:30am-12:00pm) and Megan Torgerson (November 19 @ 10:30am-12:00pm). Upcoming GHCCRes lectures are FREE, OPEN, and VIRTUAL. Please contact peter.christenson@wsu.edu to RSVP for zoom link invitations.

Peace Paper Project: Bookbinding Workshop
2020-11-19 12:10 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Peace Paper Project is an international community-arts initiative that utilizes traditional papermaking as a form of trauma therapy, social engagement, and community activism.
WSU Tri-Cities is proud to host the third annual visit of the Peace Paper Project with three virtual workshops on November 5, 12, and 19, 2020.

Master papermaker Drew Matott will lead an interactive bookbinding workshop via Zoom for WSU Tri-Cities students on Nov. 19 at 12:10 to 1 p.m. Using handmade paper provided by the Peace Paper Project, students will walk through the process of some simple binding techniques. Participants are also welcome to use their own paper. Sign up to receive bookbinding materials.

Native American Heritage Month | Community Panel
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for an hour of stories and culture in celebration of Native American Heritage Month!
We will have community members share their experiences and personal stories.
Followed by a Q&A Portion

Register for Event

FAFSA Fest
2020-11-19 16:00 - 17:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Office of Academic Engagement is hosting their 5th Annual FAFSA Fest. Thise WSU system-wide event is designed to assist current students completing their financial aid application and answering any questions about the process. The virtual events will be staffed with experts to help in small groups or through one on one private ZOOM breakout rooms.
Register to receive the link to join the event.

History Trivia Night | Hosted by College of Arts & Sciences
2020-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
History Trivia Night
Thursday, November 19
7:00 – 8:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/99875156787?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 998 7515 6787

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Join History faculty for a fun hour of trivia questions about events in history, from their classes and about themselves. Participating faculty include Professors Brigit Farley, Tracey Hanshew, Robert Franklin, and Bob Bauman.
Participants will need to download the Kahoot app to be able to play.
This event is students in all majors.
Contact Eadie Balint, ebalint@wsu.edu, College of Arts and Sciences

Announcement of Doctoral Examination
2020-11-20 12:30 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Toya Nicole Beiswenger will be taking her doctoral dissertation defense exam for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (ENRS). Toya will give a 30-minute overview of her research and then proceed to the examination portion.
Thesis Title: Characterization and Identification of Actinide Bearing Minerals and Soils Using Various Analytical Techniques for Signature Discovery
As a publicly-funded institution of higher education, all WSU final exams are required to be open to the public without exception.
Contact:
Allan Felsot, Dissertation/Thesis Committee Chair, afelsot@wsu.edu
Watch: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/95806765299?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 958 0676 5299
Passcode: [REDACTED]

WSU TRI-CITIES FIRST GEN STUDENT AND FACULTY STORIES
2020-11-20 13:30 - 14:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
LIVE first-gen student and faculty chats discussing familial/peer support, motivation, mentor-ship, and building a sense of community on campus.

Brought to you by the WSU Tri-Cities TRIO Student Support Services, Student Affairs, ASWSUTC, Cougs LEAD Club, & Student Life

GIVING TUESDAY
2020-12-01 08:00 - 23:30 | ONLINE, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities is raising funds to support student hardship relief.
Donate to the Student Emergency Hardship Fund or Cougar Cupboard Fund any time tomorrow – Tuesday, Dec. 1. Help WSU Tri-Cities raise more than $10,000!
Staff, faculty, the chancellor’s executive team and the WSU Tri-Cities advisory council are all completing matching challenges that will go into effect throughout the day as funds are raised. If you would like to contribute to those matching challenges, be sure to provide your gift TODAY.
– Donate to the Student Emergency Hardship Fund
– Donate to the Cougar Cupboard Fund
More info about WSU Tri-Cities’ Giving Tuesday campaign

A – Z of Paying for College Workshops
2020-12-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
College is affordable. Come find out how. You’ll learn about:
All the ways to pay for college—grants, loans, savings, scholarships, work
Which money is free and which must be paid back
Important forms, dates and deadlines
Scholarship strategies
WSU Tri-Cities partners with WSU Vancouver to provide financial aid experts who can answer your questions. This is important information—no matter which college you choose!
Attend via Zoom.

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Christine Portfors
2020-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
General faculty lunch and discussion with Christine Portfors, Vice Chancellor for Research.

Financial Aid Night
2020-12-03 18:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us virtually for a Financial Aid Night, hosted by Washington State University Tri-Cities. Learn about the types of financial aid available and have the opportunity to complete your FAFSA or WASFA application. We’ll have financial aid staffready to meet one-on-one with you in secure breakout rooms ready to answer any questions you might have. *This event is open to all students and their families, even if they are not applying to attend WSU Tri-Cities.*
Register for event at bit.ly/3kVpdt7
It’s not too late to apply for Financial Aid!
Questions?
tricities.admissions@wsu.edu

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with with Vice Chancellor White
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Faculty forum to eat lunch and chat with Vice Chancellor Ray White.

Financial Aid Night for Kennewick School District Students & Parents
2020-12-09 11:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us virtually for a Financial Aid Night, hosted by the Kennewick School District in partnership with Washington State University Tri-Cities.

Learn about the types of ﬁnancial aid available and have the opportunity to complete your FAFSA or WASFA application.
We’ll have ﬁnancial aid staff ready to meet one-on-one with you in secure breakout rooms ready to answer any questions you might have.

Free informative event for students & parents of Kamiakin High School, Kennewick High School, Southridge High School.

Register for event at bit.ly/3kOgNn2

It’s not too late to apply for Financial Aid! (FAFSA & WASFA)

*This event is open to all students and their families, even if they are not applying to attend WSU Tri-Cities.*

Evening Financial Aid Night for Kennewick School District Students & Parents
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us virtually for a Financial Aid Night, hosted by the Kennewick School District in partnership with Washington State University Tri-Cities.

Learn about the types of ﬁnancial aid available and have the opportunity to complete your FAFSA or WASFA application.
We’ll have ﬁnancial aid staff ready to meet one-on-one with you in secure breakout rooms ready to answer any questions you might have.

Free informative event for students & parents of Kamiakin High School, Kennewick High School, Southridge High School.

Register for event at bit.ly/3nMyS73

It’s not too late to apply for Financial Aid! (FAFSA & WASFA)

*This event is open to all students and their families, even if they are not applying to attend WSU Tri-Cities.*

Financial Aid Night for Sunnyside High Students & Parents
2021-01-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Online, WA, United States
Learn about the different types of financial aid available, and get help filling out the FAFSA, WASFA, or speak with one of our staff with any other questions you may have about how affordable college really can be!
*Note: You do not have to be attending WSU Tri-Cities in order to participate. This event is open to all students and families interested in getting help with Financial Aid*

Register for Event at https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAsdO-prjosEtMgZNXop0jZuByONCu4nrVw?fbclid=IwAR2zPpuYKhHGlOfxlOlm5UlUAqwDvfuNQWLydQFAT36T3xxQwSKddxHmf_8

Dreamers Club Weekly Meeting
2021-01-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
The Dreamers Club hosts weekly club meetings where we discuss DACA updates, plan for events, and find additional resources to provide for our fellow Cougs.
Zoom Meeting: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/93031608635

Chris James: Stand-up Comedian | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-01-19 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Laugh-out-loud with British African Comedian Chris James for a live and free stand-up comedy show! Chris uses comedy to share about his life as a person of color and the obstacles he’s encountered around racism and discrimination. Watch the video below to learn more!
Join on Zoom
Passcode: [REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 984 0314 1875

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

RFO Faculty Lunch Forum with Vice Chancellor Chris Meiers
2021-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom, WA, United States
This is an event to eat lunch and chat with the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Chris Meiers.
Zoom Link

Common Read Seminar: Challenging Exclusion and Segregation in the Mid-Columbia Region
2021-01-26 16:00 - 17:30 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Panelists Robert Bauman, Robert Franklin, Laura Arata discuss racial segregation and resistance to discrimination in the Mid-Columbia region. Based on research and multiracial oral histories, the panel reveals the experiences of non-white groups such as Chinese immigrants, World War II Japanese incarcerates, and African American migrant workers from the South, whose lives were deeply impacted by the Hanford Site and who advocated for change.
Hosted by WSU Tri-Cities.
Book: Echoes of Exclusion and Resistance Voices
https://wsupress.wsu.edu/product/echoes-of-exclusion-and-resistance/

Ashlee Haze: Award-winning Poet | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Spend your evening gaining inspiration with one of the most accomplished poets in the sport of poetry slam. Ashlee Haze will be performing Slam Poetry for WSU while also discussing concepts from her recent book, Smoke. Ashlee is from Atlanta by way of Chicago, a 3- time Queen of the South Poetry Slam champion, 2-time Women of the World Poetry Slam finalist, and 2- time National Poetry Slam semi-finalist. See an example of Ashlee’s work in the video below.
Join on Zoom
Passcode: [REDACTED] | Meeting ID: 984 0314 1875

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

Deadline for Nominations: National Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award
2021-01-29 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Each year Washington State University and the National Student Employment Association (NACE) recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college through the National Student Employee of the Year (SEOTY) award.
Due to the unusual circumstances resulting from the COVID‑19 Pandemic, NSEA will recognize three (3) top students from each region. All students recognized for the 2021 year will be spotlighted on their webpage.
Our student, Noah Sanchez nominated by Ray Luna from Cougs Rise, won our region in 2020. We are now taking nominations for 2021 Student Employee of the Year thru January 29, 2021.
To nominate your employee submit a one‑page letter highlighting the student’s accomplishments. NSEA recommends following the National Association Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies when composing your letter. Submit Nominations at student.jobs@wsu.edu.
Learn more at https://news.wsu.edu/announcement/recognize-student-employee-3/?utm_source=WSUNews-enewsletter&utm_campaign=wsunewsenewsletter&utm_medium=email

RFO General Assembly Meeting
2021-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | zoom, WA, United States
This is a general assembly meeting of the RFO. At this meeting we will discuss a proposal that is going through Faculty Senate relating to the process by which the administration would implement faculty salary reductions. We will have a special guest from the Faculty Affairs committee, Stephanie Bauman, to discuss this proposal.
Zoom link

Daniel Martin: Magic Night In | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Watch live on YouTube
The stream will begin 15 minutes before the event
For the last decade magician Daniel Martin has traveled the world performing for over a million people live and millions more online. He has performed at and received rave reviews from thousands of universities and Fortune 500 companies across the globe and has been seen on/consulted for the hit shows Now You See It, Scam School, and Magic For Humans on NETFLIX. Now he is taking that experience & his incredible magic to you virtually, sharing it with your campus, company and community live and online with MAGIC NIGHT IN! Magic Night In: Students & staff will spend over an hour with Daniel online as he teaches them some of the most amazing magic that they can do with items they have around them in their home.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

RFO Faculty Lunch and Learn with Business Services
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
This is a chance to eat lunch and talk with Damien Sinnott and Molly Levy about summer payroll.
Zoom Link

Running Start Info Night for Kamiakin HS students
2021-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for a fun & informative night as we take a closer look at WSU Tri-Cities Running Start program!

REGISTER

Questions?
tricities.runningstart@wsu.edu

Running Start Info Night with Pasco High School
2021-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | zoom, WA, United States
Join WSU Tri-Cities for a virtual presentation on the Running Start program. We look forward to meeting Pasco High families and providing you with information on our program.
Register for event at https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wRD8PxETzUBjRI

Have questions?

Email tricities.runningstart@wsu.edu

Running Start Info Night with Three Rivers Homelink
2021-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | zoom, WA, United States
Join WSU Tri-Cities for a virtual presentation on the Running Start program. We look forward to meeting Three Rivers Homelink families and providing you with information on our program.
Register for event at https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wRD8PxETzUBjRI

Have questions?

Email tricities.runningstart@wsu.edu

Anthony Moore: Comedian | Hosted by Student Involvement LIVE!
2021-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Anthony Moore is a comedian and writer hailing from west Philadelphia, now residing in New York. After hosting his school’s talent show at the age of 18, Anthony realized his true gift for humor and strong passion for comedy. Soon after, he quickly became well-known on Philadelphia’s comedy circuit.
Visit https://studentinvolvement.wsu.edu/student-involvement-live for more information on how to participate.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SPRING!
Enjoy interactive events that will leave you laughing, freaking out, feeling inspired, and everything in between. All events are FREE and available online to all WSU students, faculty and staff from all campuses.
SPONSORS: SEB, GPSA, ASWSU, WSU Student Involvement

Community Classroom | Cultivating the Prison-to-College Pipeline: A conversation with Noel Vest on addiction recovery, post-secondary education and prison reentry
2021-02-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online, WA, 99354, United States
Noel Vest, a formerly incarcerated scholar and WSU Tri-Cities alumnus, will discuss principles and strategies for building a pathway out of incarceration and into higher education with moderator Anna Plemons, WSU Tri-Cities assistant vice chancellor of academic affairs. Drawing on his expertise as a post-doctoral research fellow in the Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab at Stanford, Vest will speak to the ways addiction and recovery impact reentry.
Speaker:
Dr. Noel Vest Dr.

REGISTER FOR EVENT
