WSU Tri-Cities

Academic Deadline: Mid-term grades due
2014-03-05 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Academic deadline for Wednesday, March 05, 2014
Faculty; Mid-term grade submission ends at 5 p.m.. Required for all Tri-Cities, Pullman, and Vancouver Freshmen students with

Student Success Workshop: Communication Skills, 1 p.m., West 240
2014-03-04 13:00
March 3, 10:00am, W240 March 4, 1:00pm, W240
Communication Skills: Relationship troubles start with ineffective communication. This workshop will teach you how to become more assertive and how to improve your professional and personal relationships.
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.

ASWSUTC Academic Forum, 11 a.m., West Atrium
2014-03-04 11:00 - 16:00
The purpose of this event is to provide a bridge between students and faculty by making a forum for students to deliver their comments to the faculty.
This student forum will involve student who will give their academic concerns to student government. Campus leadership may be there to hear these concerns personally. Pizza will be served at the end of the forum to participants.
dan.berghofer@email.wsu.edu

Student Success Workshop: Communication Skills, 10 a.m., West 240
2014-03-03 10:00

Summer Session Registration opens
2014-03-03 08:00
Summer Session course registration opens March 3 for all WSU campuses.
http://summer.tricity.wsu.edu/
There is no longer a separate application for financial aid for summer. Once a student has registered for the minimum six credits (three for graduate students), the financial aid award will be automatically calculated and students will be notified of their awards (2013-2014 FAFSA must be on file).
There will not be an advising hold for the summer term. Academic advisors will discuss summer session when they are talking to students about registering for fall 2014 courses.
Tuition rate for summer remains $494.00/credit for undergraduates and $509.00/credit for graduate students.
There is no minimum or maximum credit limit in the summer.
Three sessions are held:• First Six-Week Session — May 12 through June 20• Eight-Week Session — June 9 through Aug. 1• Late Six-Week Session — June 23 through Aug. 1.

ASWSUTC Elections: campaigning begins, 3 p.m.
2014-03-01 15:00
Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities is holding elections for officers to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Campaigning Begins: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1
Presidential/Senator Debates are tentatively scheduled for:1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 111:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1211:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13
Declaration of Campaign Expense Form Due: 5 p.m. Monday, March 24
Online Voting Begins: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25Online Voting Ends: 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27Polling sites are in the East Building Commons, the Consolidated Information Center in front of the library, and in the West Building Atrium.
Campaigning Officially Ends and all campaign materials removed: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27
Complaints of Violations must be filed by 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27
Student Government Council retreat (President-elect & Vice President-elect only):Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, April 5 at WSU Pullman,
ASWSUTC Transition retreat: Monday , May 12 – Thursday, May 15, at WSU Tri-Cities
Questions should be directed to the Election Board:Vanessa Alvarez, chair, vanessa.alvarez@email.wsu.eduDevlyn Tobin, vice chair, devlyn.tobin@email.wsu.edu
Allison Rodgers, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, allison.rodgers@tricity.wsu.edu or West 269.

JESS seminar:, 12 p.m., CIC 212
2014-02-28 12:00
Presented by Dr. Kyoosil Choi with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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.
Admission is free and open to the public. Graduate students, post-docs and professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
JESS talks are held at 12 p.m. almost every Friday through spring semester. Most seminars are upstairs in the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. For driving directions go to tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit.”
For more information

Wine Advisory Council meeting, CIC 120
2014-02-28 07:30
Wine Advisory Council will hear faculty research proposal presentations.7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.CIC 120
Debbie Schwensonschwenso@wsu.edu

MESA High School STEM Conference (tentative)
2014-02-28 00:00
2/28/2014, FRIDAY
HIGH SCHOOL STEM CONFERENCE
The HS STEM Conference creates fun and interactive learning opportunities for students to explore the many possibilities of a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The conferences create the ideal STEM learning environment.
www.tricity.wsu.edu/mesaby invitation

GEAR UP: Training for serving undocumented students, 3 p.m., CIC
2014-02-27 15:00
The GEAR UP early outreach program presents a training workshop about serving undocumented students from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland.
The training will address the status of undocumented immigrant students enrolled at Washington State higher education institutions by engaging the faculty and staff to become informed about the status of undocumented students and by sharing best student success practices and other resources.
A secondary outcome is to create a model that can be used in other venues, particularly by other professionals that also need to learn about undocumented students, the laws that impinge upon student lives, and policies and practices that can contribute to their academic success.
By invitation. Contact Mayra at 372-7238 or mmendoza@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu

Career workshop: Your Online Presence, 11:10 a.m., West 243
2014-02-27 11:15 - 12:00
Thursday, February 27, 11:10 a.m.–noon, West 243
Manage Your Online Presence: Take control of your online image by building a professional online presence; connect with employers and learn life-long networking skills.
Career Development Center workshops are available to students on a variety of subjects including: résumés, cover letters, interview skills, choosing a major, managing your online presence and many more. Our staff is also available for presentations and workshops for your class or group. Admission is free, no RSVP needed. Show up when you can.
For a complete listing of workshops, visithttp://www.tricity.wsu.edu/careers/events.php

Humanities Club: Greek Food Event, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., West Atrium
2014-02-27 11:00
The Humanities Club would like to put on this event to give the student body a taste of Greek Culture.
Because of budget restrictions, this event is only for currently enrolled students.

Heart Healthy Cougs, 2 p.m., West Atrium
2014-02-26 14:00 - 15:00
Students: Learn how to prevent heart disease in a fun engaging jeopardy game. The jeopardy game will have facts and trivia about heart disease if they get the answer wrong the student will have to do 30 seconds of cardio-exercise. Prizes will be given away for correct answers. There will be heart healthy snacks as well.
Presented by ASWSUTC.
Contact: deanne.hollenbeck@email.wsu.edu

State of Higher Ed, Tri-City Regional Chamber, Pasco
2014-02-26 11:30
Chancellor H. Keith Moo-Young will speak to the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce about the State of Higher Education” — in particular

Workshop: Working with regional campuses, 7:30 a.m.
2014-02-26 07:30
Feb. 26 Videoconference: Working with Regional Campuses
This workshop represents an opportunity to engage in a conversation about the challenges and opportunities posed by WSU’s multi-campus system. WSU Tri-Cities Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Michael Mays and WSU Vancouver Liberal Arts Director and Professor Amy Wharton lead the discussion with their perspectives on some key areas.
The session will occur Wednesday, Feb 26, from 7:30-9 a.m. Please register in advance if you wish to participate and to get the room number.
To do so, use the following link to access the course information page within your WSU Online Training Account; then click on the triangular ‘launch’ button to register for the session: http://hrs.wsu.edu/skillsoft/default.aspx?c=ilt_wsu_CHAIR_603.

GEAR UP RGI Training, CIC 210
2014-02-25 07:30
GEAR UP early outreach is holding an RGI Training workshop from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in CIC 210. By invitation.
cplemmons@earlyoutreach.wsu.edu509-372-7256

Arab Spring lecture, 7 p.m., East Auditorium
2014-02-24 19:00
Middle East Today; Three years after the Arab Spring
The Humanities Club presents an event on the aftermath of the Arab Spring featuring Steve Niva and Hassan Ziada.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Contact:victoria.aguilar@email.wsu.edu

Patriots Club, 4 p.m., downtown Kennewick
2014-02-22 16:00
The Patriots Club of student veterans at WSU Tri-Cities is releasing another batch of Patriot Pilsner with Ice Harbor Brewery. The release event is at 4 p.m., 206 N. Benton St., Kennewick. 582-5340

Badger Mountain hike, 10 a.m.
2014-02-22 10:00
Join the Fitness club and WSU Tri-Cities students in a hike up Badger Mountain in south Richland.
Meet on the front side, near the bathrooms in the park area at 10am and will start hiking at 10:15am.
This presents a great opportunity to connect with students and potentially their friends and families in a non-official capacity. We all know this kind of connection can help build bridges with students in a way that cannot be duplicated on campus.
Watch for future hikes! The information will be posted in CougSync.
If you would like to create a CougSync account to keep track of their hikes and see what other events/programs are going on, here is the link to get signed up: https://orgsync.com/register/washington-state-university-tri-cities.

U.S. DOE Regional Science Bowl, East & West Buildings
2014-02-22 00:00
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Regional Science Bowl is being held at WSU Tri-Cities on Saturday, Feb. 22.
Competition starts at 8 a.m. and ends at about 5 p.m., throughout the West and East buildings – including the East Auditorium.
We welcome 21 teams from about 12 high schools throughout the region, for a total of about 250 people throughout the day. The students are quizzed on all the sciences, from astronomy to physics. The champion team gets an all-expense paid trip to D.C. for the national competition April 24-18.
The campus coordinator (for 20 years!) is Don Frame in Information Technology.

Engineers Week banquet, off-campus
2014-02-21 18:00
Coordinated by IEEE, with collaboration from WSU Tri-Cities College of Engineering.

U.S. DOE Regional Science Bowl, setting up West & East building
2014-02-21 15:00
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Regional Science Bowl is being held at WSU Tri-Cities on Saturday, Feb. 22.
The organizers will be setting up classrooms and public areas on Friday afternoon and evening.
On Saturday, the competition starts at 8 a.m. and ends at about 5 p.m., throughout the West and East buildings – including the East Auditorium.
We welcome 21 teams from about 12 high schools throughout the region, for a total of about 250 people throughout the day. The students are quizzed on all the sciences, from astronomy to physics. The champion team gets an all-expense paid trip to D.C. for the national competition April 24-18.
The campus coordinator (for 20 years!) is Don Frame in Information Technology.

JESS seminar:, 12 p.m., CIC 120
2014-02-21 12:00
Presented by Dr. Radha Krishna Motkuri with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
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.
Admission is free and open to the public. Graduate students, post-docs and professionals are especially encouraged to attend.
JESS talks are held at 12 p.m. almost every Friday through spring semester. Most seminars are in the Consolidated Information Center, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland. For driving directions go to tricity.wsu.edu, click on visit.”
For more information

Trampoline Park event, 7 p.m., Kennewick
2014-02-20 19:00
WSU Tri-Cities students are having a two-hour activity at Get Air in Kennewick to promote student involvement and interaction between peers.”
Tickets are free for students

Biology candidate presentation, 12:10 p.m., West 224
2014-02-20 12:00
Candidate for Clinical Assistant Professor – Biology
Emmanuel Nzewke, Ph.D.Join us for his presentation in West 224 on Thursday, February 20, from 12:10-1:00 p.m., on Teaching Demonstration Title: Bone Development and Growth.”
Dr. Nzewke is currently at Northern New Mexico College–Espanola

Humanities Club: Protest Event, 1-2 p.m., West Atrium
2014-02-18 13:00
The Humanities Club would like to give the opportunity for the student body to have a chance to voice their opinions on subjects that they feel deeply about.
We would like the students to make posters about anything they would like to protest against or for, from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the West Atrium.
victoria.aguilar@email.wsu.edu

Biology candidate presentation, 12:10 p.m., West 256
2014-02-18 12:00
WSU Tri-Cities Interview Candidate for Clinical Assistant Professor – Biology
Elly Sweet, Ph.D., currently an adjunct lecturer at Washington State University Tri-Cities since 2011. Dr. Sweet earned her Ph.D. in Biology at Texas A&M University.
Join us for her presentation on Tuesday, February 18, from 12:10 to 1 p.m. in West 256. Her teaching demonstration, Regenerating the Cells that Hear: Development & Physiology of the Inner Ear

ASWSUTC Elections: File for office Feb. 17-26
2014-02-17 08:00 - 2014-02-26 17:00
Associated Students of WSU Tri-Cities is holding elections for officers to serve during the 2014-2015 academic year.
Filing Begins: 8 a.m. Monday, February 17Filing Ends: 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 26Undergraduate and graduate students can file and run for President, Vice President, and Senators per college, if they meet minimum requirements of 2.5 GPA and enrolled for at least 6 credits at WSU Tri-Cities.
Mandatory Candidates Meeting (Only need to attend one meeting) Friday, February 28 — 1 to 2 p.m.Saturday, March 1 — 1 to 2 p.m.
Campaigning Begins: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1
Presidential/Senator Debates are tentatively scheduled for:1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 111:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1211:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13
Declaration of Campaign Expense Form Due: 5 p.m. Monday, March 24
Online Voting Begins: 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 25Online Voting Ends: 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27Polling sites are in the East Building Commons, the Consolidated Information Center in front of the library, and in the West Building Atrium.
Campaigning Officially Ends and all campaign materials removed: 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27
Complaints of Violations must be filed by 10 p.m. Thursday, March 27
Student Government Council retreat (President-elect & Vice President-elect only):Thursday, April 3 – Saturday, April 5 at WSU Pullman,
ASWSUTC Transition retreat: Monday , May 12 – Thursday, May 15, at WSU Tri-Cities
Questions should be directed to the Election Board:Vanessa Alvarez, chair, vanessa.alvarez@email.wsu.eduDevlyn Tobin, vice chair, devlyn.tobin@email.wsu.edu
Allison Rodgers, Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development, allison.rodgers@tricity.wsu.edu or West 269.

Presidents Day: Campus is OPEN, no classes held
2014-02-17 00:00
Academic deadline for Monday, February 17, 2014
Presidents Day: Campus is OPEN, no classes held

How to enroll in Health Exchange workshops, Kennewick & Pasco
2014-02-15 10:00
The League of Women Voters of Benton and Franklin Counties is presenting a community forum on Affordable Health Care on Saturday, February 15.
This forum will be presented once in each of two locations: • 10:00-11:30 AM at the Franklin County PUD Auditorium (1411 W. Clark St., Pasco)• 2:00-3:30 PM at the Benton County PUD Auditorium (2721 W. 10th Ave, Kennewick).
The public is welcome, especially people interested in obtaining affordable health coverage through the Washington State health insurance marketplace, Washington Healthplanfinder, or those re-enrolling onto Washington Apple Health, the state’s new name for Medicaid.
Those attending will learn about: the no-cost or low-cost health insurance plans for which they may be eligible; the ten es-sential health benefits, such as preventive care with no co-pays, prescriptions, and maternity care; and how to get started using the online enrollment portal http://www.wahealthplanfinder.org and its many channels of customer support.
Experts will be present to answer questions, including Washington Healthplanfinder “navigators” trained in providing individualized, in-person assistance. Wes Luck-ey, Director of the local Navigator In-Person Assister program, will give an update on Washington State’s Health Benefit Exchange and explain the basics for signing up for health insurance.
The “individual mandate” is in effect this year; most people must have health coverage by March 31 or face a penalty on their income tax return.
