WSU Tri-Cities

Financial Aid Friday
2016-02-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBD
Come to campus and get help filling out your WASFA or FAFSA.

Professional Fashion Showcase
2016-02-12 12:00 - 14:00 | West Atrium, WA, United States
Presented by the Career Development Office, this annual event showcases business fashion attire and features students, faculty, and staff modeling various styles of professional attire beginning with interview attire and ending with black tie attire. The event also offers students free professional hair and make-up consultations with representatives from Paul Mitchell Schools and Mary Kay. A Tie-Tying station will also be available for students to learn tying techniques using different types of ties. Students can enter a drawing to win over $400 in prizes!
Fashion Show: Noon to 1 p.m.
FREE pizza lunch and consultations: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
This event is open to current WSU Tri-Cities students, faculty, and staff.

This event is presented by Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu, www.tricity.wsu.edu/careerdev

CE Seminar: Optimization-based monitoring of a fluidized bed biofilm reactor at the 200 West Area Pump and Treat Facility at the Hanford Site
2016-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | West 131
Optimization-based monitoring of a fluidized bed biofilm reactor at the 200 West Area Pump and Treat Facility at the Hanford Site
Presented By: Dr. Hope Lee, Environmental System Group-Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Abstract:
Contaminated groundwater beneath the 200 West Area at the Hanford Site in southeastern Washington state is currently being treated using a pump-and-treat system to remove organics, inorganics, radionuclides, and metals. A granular activated carbon-based fluidized bed bioreactor (FBBR) has been added to remove nitrate, hexavalent chromium, and carbon tetrachloride. Initial analytical results indicated the microorganisms reduced many of the contaminants to less than cleanup levels. However, shortly thereafter, the FBR experienced operational upsets, including carbon carry over, over production of microbial extracellular polymeric substance (biofilm) materials, and over production of hydrogen sulfide. As a result, detailed investigations were undertaken to understand the functional diversity and activity of the microbial community in the FBBR over time. Molecular analyses were performed on the microbial community extracted from the biofilm within the bed and from the inoculum, to determine functional dynamics of the FBBR bed over time and following operational changes. Results indicated that molecular tools can be powerful for determining functional diversity within FBBR-type reactors. Coupled with micronutrient, influent, and effluent chemistry evaluations, a more complete understanding of the balance between system additions (nutrients, groundwater) and biology can be achieved, increasing long-term predictions of performance. These analyses uniquely provide information that can be used to optimize the overall performance, efficiency, and stability of the system both in real time and over the long-term, as the system design is altered or improved and/or new streams are added.
Bio
Dr. Hope Lee is formally trained in environmental microbiology and oceanography. Hope has experience in management and technical oversight of multiple DOE and DoD projects, specializing in the development and validation of microbial characterization and monitoring tools for use in environmental remediation. During the past 15 years, Hope has been involved on numerous multi-agency teams focused on the characterization, performance evaluation, and optimization of remedial strategies at contaminated sites. Hope is currently the technical lead and manager of the Soil and Groundwater Program at PNNL.

Junior Writing Portfolio Timed Essay Exam
2016-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | WA
The Junior Writing Portfolio is a mid-career diagnostic to determine if students’ writing abilities have advanced in ways that can handle the writing demands of upper-division courses and courses in their major.
Successful completion of the Junior Writing Portfolio during the junior year is a requirement for graduation. To meet the requirement, students must take a timed essay exam and submit a packet of three graded papers.
Registration is required for the timed essay exam.

Ready For Time Management That Works!
2016-02-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2016-02-09 10:00 - 23:00 | East 205
-Identify your time management style
-Learn the skills involved in time management
-List your habits that help and identify those that don’t
-Tailor your skills to your academic major

Career Development Workshop: Cover Letter Writing
2016-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | West 247
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop offers students with the tips and tools to write a powerful cover letter to entice employers to read your resume.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Gesa Financial Literacy Series: Budgeting and Savings
2016-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | W239

Career Development Workshop: Resume Writing
2016-02-09 11:00 - 12:00 | West 247
As part of the Spring 2016 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.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Financial Aid Friday
2016-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | TBD
Come to campus and get help filling out your FAFSA or WASFA!

Ready To Get Motivated!
2016-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | East 205
-Set goals that are meaningful.
-Understand what motivates you to succeed.
-Create strategies that can get you to your successful academic goals.
-Identify obstacles and resolve them.

Career Development Workshop: Applying for Graduate/Professional School
2016-02-03 13:00 - 14:00 | West 247
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on learning when, how, what to do to apply to graduate and professional schools. Get tips on the application process, find the right school, and how to apply to competitive programs.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Career Development Workshop: Finding Internships and Jobs
2016-02-02 11:00 - 12:00 | West 247
As part of the Spring 2016 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.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Ready To Get Motivated!
2016-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205, United States
-Set goals that are meaningful
-Understand what motivates you to succeed
-Create strategies that can get you to your successful academic goals
-Identify obstacles and resolve them

Chancellor’s Faculty Appreciation Reception
2016-01-29 17:00 - 18:30 | CIC 120
Resident faculty are invited to attend the Chancellor’s Faculty Appreciation Reception to highlight the new Hospitality Business Management program. Wine and hors d’oevres will be served.

Financial Aid Friday
2016-01-29 15:00 - 17:00 | TBD
Come to campus and get help filling out the WASFA or FAFSA. The deadline for financial aid applications for WSU is February 15th. Take the time this Friday to get help with your scholarship application. The deadline for scholarships is January 31st.

Beginner Yoga Class
2016-01-28 17:15 - 18:15 | CIC 120
Beginner Yoga Class – held every Thursday except holidays and school breaks.

Free for students
$5 for faculty/staff or buy a $20 punch card and get five sessions. Free with The Den membership ($50).

Ready For Self-Awareness and Success!
2016-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | East 205, United States
-Find out your personal style
-Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?
-Are you a feeler or a thinker?
Find out how knowing this information about yourself can help your academic and personal success story!

Career Development Workshop: e-Etiquette
2016-01-27 01:00 - 14:00 | West 247
As part of the Spring 2016 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop will teach students the professional expectations for proper email and social media behavior.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Writing Program Speaker Series: Faculty Panel
2016-01-26 12:00 - 13:30 | West 247
The WSU Pullman Writing Program invites faculty to a panel discussion on “Academic English: From Theory to Practice.”
Dr. Victor Villanueva, Regents Professor, English & Director, Writing Program; Dr. Anne Marie Guerrettaz, Assistant Professor, Teaching &Learning; and Dr. Nancy Bell, Associate Professor, English will discuss academic English and academic language in relation to teaching and assessing writing.
They will provide a brief theoretical background and identify some practical strategies for practice in college classrooms.
The panel will be broadcast via AMS and all faculty are welcome.

Career Development Workshop: Volunteering and Your Resume
2016-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 | TWST 247, Richland, WA, United States
As part of the Spring 2016 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.
Workshop Times: Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Workshop Location: West 247
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Pizza is available to attendees during the workshop. Participate and win cool prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Call or email us to schedule an individual appointment to meet with one of our Career Coaches!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Ready For Self-Awareness and Success!
2016-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205
-Find out your personal style
-Do you have a fixed or growth mindset?
-Are you a feeler or a thinker?
Find out how knowing this information about yourself can help your academic and personal success story

Writing Placement Exam
2016-01-26 09:00 - 11:00 | West 133
To meet graduation requirements, all students must pass an English composition course. The writing placement exam is designed to help you fulfill this requirement by identifying the course that best matches your skills.
The writing placement exam is administered in a two-hour session. You will write two essays, one argumentative and the other self-reflective.
Registration is required.

Distinguished Scholarships Workshop: Rhodes, Mitchell, Marshall, Gates, Cambridge
2016-01-25 03:30 - 17:00, 2016-01-14 15:30 - 17:00 | West 260
This interactive workshop will review the application components for each of the UK graduate fellowships. All students interested in applying for any of these awards this year must attend one of the UK workshops. These scholarship applications are due to WSU for review by Feb. 29, 2016.
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.

Crimson Academic Challenge
2016-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Distinguished Scholarship Workshop: Fulbright
2016-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | WA
Fulbright awards are one-year study abroad grants for individually designed research projects. All students interested in applying this year must attend one of the Fulbright workshops. (Students who plan to graduate in May, 2016, or have already graduated are eligible to apply.) Scholarship applications are due to WSU on August 22, 2016.
This workshop is hosted by the Office of Distinguished Scholarships on the WSU Pullman campus and WSU Tri-Cities students participate via video conference.
Contact the Dr. Kate McAteer, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at WSU Tri-Cities, for more information.

Writing for Scholarships - It's not as bad as you think
2016-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 | West 240
You know that you need to apply for scholarships and that there is a WSU online scholarship that your being encouraged to apply for. If you don’t know where to start, have applied before and not received anything or just want to improve your application skills then this is the workshop for you. Dr. Beretta and Keri Lobdell team up to provide an interactive and informative 50 minute workshop that will help you get “FREE” money for your college education. Come prepared to interact and learn – this workshop is one you don’t want to miss.

Martin Luther King, J.r. Day
2016-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
campus closed

Math Placement Re-Assessment
2016-01-15 09:00 - 11:00 | West 145
To meet graduation requirements, all students must pass an approved Math course. The Math placement exam is designed to help you fulfill this requirement by identifying the course that best matches your skills.
After the first assessment, all re-assessments must be proctored. You may retake the placement assessment up to four times. Before the first re-assessment, you are required to spend 3 hours in the Prep and Learning module and an additional 5 hours in the Prep and Learning module before the second re-assessment.
Registration is required.
