Herbert Parker Lecture | Radium in Pennsylvania - Miracle or Menace
2021-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | YOUTUBE, https://www.youtube.com/user/wsutricities, WA, United States
Radium in Pennsylvania – Miracle or Menace
Since the announcement of the Curies’ discovery of radium in late 1898, the scientific and medical community, as well as the public, has been fascinated with the potential use in treatment of disease and various medical conditions. Interest continues into current times in drama and literature. Sadly some of the early radium treatments were not grounded in scientific research, and would now be considered quack medicine. The early use of radium in various industrial applications is also noteworthy. This presentation will provide an overview of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s history and experiences with sites involving radium, where the material was manufactured, stored, and used for various medical and industrial applications, including a few radioactive quack cures. From 1910 into the 1920s, some of the first commercial radium production facilities were located in PA.
In May of 1921, Marie Curie and her daughters visited the U.S. and toured the facilities in Pittsburgh that produced the gram of radium purchased by the women of America, and presented to Madam Curie by President Harding. Around 1920 the use of radium in luminescent material for watches and aircraft gauges began in many locations, including PA. Effective use of radium in cancer therapy also began around this timeframe, with major radium source manufacturing operations being in Pittsburgh. The production of radium shifted to Belgium and Canada in the 1930s, with significant advances in cancer therapy. During the ‘30s Herbert M. Parker made significant contributions to the radiation dosimetry of such therapy. Historically radium was used in various products, at numerous locations, from circa 1910 through (as recent as) 2005. The sites are often found with significant building(s) and local soil contaminated with radium. Beginning in the 1960s, as contaminated buildings and properties were discovered, the state would take the lead or become directly involved with federal clean-up efforts at such facilities. Regrettably, radium sources and their use were not well controlled or regulated through the years. It was only with the passage of the Energy Policy Act in 2005 that NRC gained authority over discrete radium sources and related facility contamination. This was also a forcing function for regulatory uniformity at the state level. A few years ago the NRC directed one of their contractors to do an historical review of radium use in Agreement States and non-AS. The findings of these reviews were transmitted to each state. NRC conducted two ‘government-to-government’ webinars with the states in October 2016 to discuss outreach and the path forward in general. The Commonwealth was asked to present its experiences with radium contaminated sites. Of particular interest to the NRC, states, and property owners was the surface and volume contamination release criteria used for clean-ups, radon measurements, funding of clean-ups, waste disposal options, and public, property owner, and local government outreach and lessons-learned.
This presentation will review our past and ongoing efforts to address the radium contaminated sites in Pennsylvania. With all such sites and past work with radium, there is a concern of health effects with workers and members of the public. The presentation will also illustrate how the Commonwealth has led in this area, including the ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate radon in buildings from natural occurring radium in soil, and a recent extensive evaluation of radium that returns with oil & gas production. From these many experiences, one might pose the question ‘is radium a miracle or a menace?’ The author will explain his thoughts, rationale, and conclusion for the answer.

Speaker
David J. Allard, MS, CHP, FHPS
Director, Pennsylvania State Bureau of Radiation Protection
Mr. Allard is the State of Pennsylvania’s Director of the Bureau of Radiation Protection where he is responsible for accelerator, X-ray, environmental surveillance, nuclear safety, radiological emergency response, radioactive materials, decommissioning / site clean-up, low-level radioactive waste and radon programs. He is the Governor’s official liaison to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the technical lead on oil & gas radium and industry-generated NORM/TENORM issues. Mr. Allard received an associate in applied science degree in Environmental Health Technology from Hudson Valley Community College, a bachelor of science degree in Environmental Sciences from SUNY Albany, and a master of science degree in Radiological Sciences & Protection from U Mass – Lowell’s Department of Applied Physics. He is certified by the American Board of Health Physics, a Fellow of the Health Physics Society (HPS), and has acted as the Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors’ (CRCPD) liaison to the National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurement (NCRP) for over 15 years. Dave has been in various leadership roles with the HPS and CRCPD; as a Director in both organizations, Treasurer of the HPS, and past Chairperson of the CRCPD. He is also a member of the AAPM, ANS, NRRPT and SNMMI. Mr. Allard also serves as a member or advisor on several national and international radiation protection committees. He has authored numerous professional papers and reports, and frequently lectures on a wide variety of radiation protection topics and concerns.

Virtual Etiquette Dinner
2021-04-22 17:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for the 2021 Virtual Etiquette Dinner! Learn how to prepare for a professional dining experience from our past 2003 ASWSU President Jesse Aspuria. Jesse, a Senior Account Executive with Marriott, has over 15 years of experience to share with you during this interactive virtual event.
The Etiquette Dinner will boost your confidence and give you a competitive edge as you navigate the professional world of virtual networking.
REGISTER FOR EVENT

Honk & Cheer Para La Raza 2021
2021-05-01 11:00 - 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities Elson S. Floyd Parking Lot, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Dreamers Club is excited to announce the Honk & Cheer Para La Raza Multicultural Graduation at WSU Tri-Cities!
Food, goodies bags, and music from Juan Fonseca!
Register at bit.ly/3cWCa

Finals Week
2021-05-03 - 2021-05-07 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

WSU System Virtual Commencement Ceremony
2021-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Online, WA, United States
WSU System Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Virtually celebrate your academic accomplishments with peers, family and friends!
Register by Monday, April 12:
commencement.wsu.edu/registration

Order regalia for attending.
(rent your cap and gown and purchase other items)
Order by Monday, April 12:
(to allow six-week delivery time)
colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
** The Bookie at WSU Tri-Cities will also have limited caps and tassels available for purchase through the store on-campus, if students prefer that as an option (compared to the full regalia package). First-come, first-served.

WSU Tri-Cities Drive-Through Celebration for Graduates
2021-05-08 13:00 - 16:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Walk across the stage, get photographed and receive your diploma cover in celebration with family and friends!

limited to one car per graduate
Come any time between 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. We expect longer wait times earlier in this time frame.

Register by Monday, April 12:
bit.ly/2Oqkm8Y

Order regalia for attending.
(rent your cap and gown and purchase other items)
Order by Monday, April 12:
(to allow six-week delivery time)
colleges.herffjones.com/college/washst
** The Bookie at WSU Tri-Cities will also have limited caps and tassels available for purchase through the store on-campus, if students prefer that as an option (compared to the full regalia package). First-come, first-served.

Using Data to Engage Students - Virtual Workshop
2021-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Big data is changing our world and data can be a powerful tool for engaging students in any content area. Please join us on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm as we share how data can be used in any content area to engage students at any level, deepen learning and address 21st century skills. Time will be provided to develop lessons integrating data into your courses.
During the workshop participants will:
• Use real world problems with data sets to explore key data science and computational thinking skills.
• Learn how to adapt these ideas and skills to any subject matter.
• Network with other WSU faculty about engaging students with data.
• Leave with just in time ideas and strategies for working with big data in their classrooms.
This workshop will occur simultaneously, via Zoom, across the Pullman, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver campuses.
Join Zoom Meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/97551198668?pwd=[REDACTED]

Please RSVP to contacts below if you plan to attend (but feel free to attend even if you do not RSVP) or if you have questions:
Judy Morrison jamorrison@wsu.edu
Ann Wright-Mockler ann.wrightmockler@pnnl.gov
Jonah B. Firestone jonah.firestone@wsu.edu

WSU Tri-Cities Drive Thru Food Drive
2021-05-15 11:00 - 15:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The Cougar Cupboard in partnership with the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion, the Food Insecurity Fellowship and the WSU Alumni Association is hosting a drive-by food drive on Saturday May 15th, 2021 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
This food drive will be contactless and we are asking community members who are donating to stay in their vehicles while volunteers unload donations or community members can unload their donations themselves onto the curbside.

CANCELED - COVID-19 vaccination clinic
2021-05-19, 2021-06-09 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Commemorating George Floyd
2021-05-25 14:00 - 15:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Join us for reflection, connection, and healing as we discuss our past, present, and future.
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First day of late six-week summer session
2021-06-21 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Are you interested in taking summer classes at WSU Tri-Cities?
The next summer session starts Monday, June 21.
All students pay in-state tuition over the summer. Summer courses are all offered virtually this year.
Check-out more information:
tricities.wsu.edu/summer/enrollment
Need to talk with an academic advisor?
Book an advising appointment

#WSUTogether New Coug Virtual Celebration
2021-06-22 16:00 - 17:00 | WA, United States
New WSU Tri-Cities students are invited to the #WSUTogether New Coug Virtual Celebration:

Tuesday, June 22
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Register by June 20: admission.wsu.edu/welcome-2021

Join other new students from all six WSU campuses & learn about life as a Coug! You can also win some Coug swag!

Priority deadline for transfer admissions application
2021-07-15 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
In order to qualify for merit-based awards that go toward tuition costs, students that are looking to transfer to WSU Tri-Cities for the fall 2021 semester should complete the transfer admissions application by July 15.
Apply to transfer to WSU Tri-Cities: tricities.wsu.edu/apply

SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising and Registration
2021-07-16 08:30 - 11:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Hey New Cougs,
We look forward to seeing you at SOAR!
WSU Tri-Cities is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for students beginning their first year. Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) is the beginning to a program that spans over the year to foster new-student development and academic success.
In a collaboration between departments across campus, this first year program provides superior support services and programs throughout the first year that foster student engagement, persistence, completion of educational plans, and timely graduation.

All incoming new students are required to complete SOAR.

Are you an admitted student and haven’t registered for SOAR yet? Sign up for SOAR!

WSU Tri-Cities COVID-19 vaccine clinics
2021-08-18 10:00 - 15:00 | CIC Parking Lot, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities will host a series of COVID-19 vaccination clinics on campus beginning Aug. 18 and continuing every Wednesday through the end of September.
Every Wednesday through end of September
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mobile medical unit in CIC parking lot
* Aug. 18 date will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will provide $50 gift cards for the first 50 people who get vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective
COVID-19 vaccines remain highly effective at preventing severe disease, and breakthrough infections for COVID-19 vaccinated individuals remain uncommon. Local data indicates that more than 90% of new COVID-19 infections are among unvaccinated people. We encourage you to talk to your health care provider about your best options.

Welcome [Back] Open House for WSU Tri-Cities Students
2021-08-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Floyd Building Entrance, 2710 Crimson Way, richland, WA, 99354, United States
We know many of you haven’t been on campus for at least a year and a half, and some haven’t set foot on campus at all. As such, we’re hosting a Welcome [Back] Open House for all WSU Tri-Cities students!
Wednesday, Aug. 18
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Floyd Building entrance
Join us on campus and enjoy the following:

20 percent off at The Bookie student bookstore
Visit with:

Academic Advising
Financial Aid
Access Services
And more!

Campus tour with ASWSUTC to learn about new things on campus
Get your Cougar Card (student ID)

Headshots for faculty and staff
2021-08-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Floyd Patio, WA, United States
Open session for faculty, staff and student employees who want or need a new picture taken.

First day of fall classes
2021-08-23 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Deadline for WSU employees to have submitted COVID-19 vaccination documentation in Workday
2021-08-23 | WA, United States
WSU employees must have submitted a COVID-19 vaccination declaration or filed for a medical or religious exemption by Monday, Aug. 23. Note: Now that the FDA has officially approved the Pfizer vaccination, personal exemptions are no longer valid or accepted.
* Student employees must also submit their vaccination information via Workday.
Where to submit:
Workday
Instructions for submitting vaccination info in Workday

Week of Welcome Activities
2021-08-23 - 2021-08-28 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Check out Tricities.wsu.edu/welcome for up to date Week of Welcome event details!

Collaboration Hall Soft-Opening
2021-08-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Soft-Opening of the Collaboration Hall is open to faculty, staff, and WSU Tri-Cities current students.

WOW | Engagement Fair BBQ
2021-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | SUB, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Learn about all the clubs & organizations that WSU Tri-Cities has to offer! This event is open to Students, Faculty and Staff. Bring your Cougar Card to get food and Coug swag.

Coug Day at the Mariners
2021-08-28 13:10 - 17:00 | T-Mobile Park, WA, United States
Saturday, Aug. 28
1:10 p.m.
T-Mobile Park in Seattle
Purchase tickets
Step up to the plate with fellow WSU alumni, students and friends for an exciting game as we cheer on the Seattle Mariners as they take on the Kansas City Royals at T-Mobile Park!
Don’t forget to wear your Cougar gear!

National College Colors Day
2021-09-03 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
National College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promoting the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across America to wear apparel of their favorite college or university throughout the day. The College Licensing Company founded College Colors Day in 2004. It is traditionally the Friday before Labor Day.
Wear your college colors; share your stories. Use #CollegeColorsDay to post on social media and spread the word.
Friday, September 3, 2021 is the day! Visit collegecolorsday.com to win prizes and support your team.

Labor Day | No Classes | Campus Closed
2021-09-06 | WA, United States

APAC Monthly Meeting
2021-09-09 09:00 - 10:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
APAC regular meetings are scheduled for the second Thursday of each month from 9:00 -10:30 am. For the 2020 – 2021 year our meetings will be held remotely via Zoom. We have special presentations for each meeting! All AP staff members are invited to attend.
Meeting URL: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/571015013?pwd=[REDACTED]

Deadline for students to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or exemption
2021-09-10 | WA, United States
Now that there is an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, personal exemptions are no longer valid or accepted. However, exemptions are still accepted for religious or medical reasons.
Individuals should abide by the timelines for submitting proof of COVID-19 vaccination or religious or medical exemptions.
Submit proof of vaccination or exemption: Sept. 10
Students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination, proof of initiation of the vaccination, or file for a religious or medical exemption by Friday, Sept. 10.
Individuals with personal exemptions on file: Oct. 18
Students with a personal exemption currently on file must provide proof of full vaccination or request a religious or medical exemption by Monday, Oct. 18.
Where to submit:
Cougar Health Services
Workday (student employees, only)

Deadline to submit nominations for WSU Alumni Association Awards
2021-09-15 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Nominate amazing WSU alumni, faculty/staff, students, volunteers, and friends for a wide range of WSU Alumni Association awards in recognition of their commitment to and support of WSU.

Submit a nomination
Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 15

Fall 2021 Speaker Series & Virtual Book Club - Disability and Intersectionality
2021-09-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom, WA, United States
Our Disability and Intersectionality Fall 2021 Speaker Series is intended to provide a platform for the underrepresented voices within the disability community. This series will address the intersection of disability and race, sexuality, sexual orientation, religion, and socio-economic status. This series is hosted by the WSU Access Center and the Disabled Students and Allies Club (DSAAC).
Request accommodations early at access.center@wsu.edu. Dr. Joseph Stramondo This talk will explore if or when one has an ethical duty to disclose their disability as a faculty member. It will explore such topics as: Who do you have a responsibility to disclose your disability to and why? Do faculty specifically have an ethical obligation to disclose their disability that is entailed by their role? How do you judge whether the ethical reasons you may have for disclosure are outweighed by your own self-interest to avoid the harms of disability stigma and discrimination by passing? Does one have an obligation to disclose all disabilities or is there reason to disclose some disabilities more than others? September 15 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
Register here!
Dustin Reischman, MBA There has been a lot of discussion of equality and inclusion in the workplace over the past few years and some may be asking, “how diverse is the workforce?” or “is my potential employer open to my disability?” to name a few concerns those with disabilities may have. Over the past 10 years, being disabled and finding adequate employment has been a struggle at times due to being placed into a preconceived category or concern of workplace accommodation as disability is a delicate territory for the employer and employee alike. How a disabled and non-disabled person handles themselves is critical in attempting to overcome these obstacles and having the right guidance in your field is paramount in finding careers that allow all to contribute fully, without bias or perceived ability. September 22 | 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Register here!
Virtual Book Club
Sick: A Memoir by Porochista Khakpour Sick is Khakpour’s grueling, emotional journey—as a woman, an Iranian-American, a writer, and a lifelong sufferer of undiagnosed health problems—in which she examines her subsequent struggles with mental illness and her addiction to doctor prescribed benzodiazepines, that both aided and eroded her ever-deteriorating physical health. Divided by settings, Khakpour guides the reader through her illness by way of the locations that changed her course—New York, LA, Santa Fe, and a college town in Germany—as she meditates on the physiological and psychological impacts of uncertainty, and the eventual challenge of accepting the diagnosis she had searched for over the course of her adult life. September 9 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Register here for book club!
Sophie Poost Through the use of storytelling, this presentation will address common myths about bisexuality and disability while addressing passing privilege from a disabled and queer perspective. Sophie will take the audience through her journey of self-identifying, coming out (and coming out, and coming out) and ongoing acceptance, as she elaborates on the battle against systemic and internalized ableism and biphobia. Sophie invites audience members to join her in questioning their preconceived notions of identity expression and community acceptance. October 6 | 12:30–2:00 p.m.
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Kelsey Ellison This talk will explore how disability is represented in media, especially in the film industry on screen and behind the screen, and why it is so important for disabled people, but also for non disabled people to see. And not just through the stories that are told, but also by who tells them. Kelsey will show examples of representation she loves and where there needs to be change. As an actor herself she has personal experience with the film industry and will tell her stories and what she has experienced. However, we won’t just focus on the facts and what has happened, but how we can also actively change this whether you are involved in the film industry or not. October 20 | 10:00–11:30 a.m.
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Rain Dove & Kelsey Ellison Kelsey Ellison and Rain Dove are an intersectional couple on many levels. Kelsey is disabled, Rain has no gender and they both identify as Queer. Both of them living proof that these intersectionalities are desirable and relationships like this exist. They will share their experiences on what it’s been like to love, live and learn with all of these aspects and how they’ve helped to support each other as a couple. This talk will include performance re-enactments and sketches from Kelsey and Rain, and will encourage questions and conversations from the audience. The aim is to show, educate, inspire, comfort anyone who attends. October 20 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
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Reyma McCoy McDeid Oftentimes in the disability community, racially marginalized leaders are expected- either implicitly or explicitly- to maintain a level of affability and decorum that can feel constricting to the point of oppressive. Referencing the unprecedented interest in openly discussing race-based inequity in professional environments- including the nonprofit sector, academia, and other so-called “safe” work spaces- that has recently emerged, this talk invites both racially marginalized and white participants to critically examine how social mores must also be included in such conversations in order to truly facilitate just and equitable work environments for all. November 3 | Noon–1:30 p.m.
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Mia Ives-Rublee Disability intersects every facet of human life. But many organizations continue to struggle with how disability affects the issues they care about and how to be inclusive of the disability community. This workshop provides participants the opportunity to understand the basics of Disability Justice and learn how to make their own organizations and businesses more inclusive of the disability community. November 17 | 1:00–2:30 p.m.
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Dr. Joseph Stramondo & Leah Smith This talk will lay out and help the audience interpret some of the key conceptual themes of the documentary film Far From the Tree and the book of the same name by Andrew Solomon. Solomon wrote the book and made the film to reconcile the tensions that existed in his own family between his gay identity and his parents’ very different values and experiences. The fundamental question he set out to explore was: how do the members of a family create durable, loving relationships across vastly different social identities and correspondingly divergent experiences of the world? The speakers, Joseph Stramondo and Leah Smith, feature heavily in the film as Little People that have both average size parents and average size kids of their own. December 1 | 10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
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