Teaching Academy Book Club
2022-09-12 12:10 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom, WA, United States
The Teaching Academy book club is now open. This year’s book is “Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone”, by Kirsten Behling & Thomas Tobin. You do not need to be a member of the teaching academy to participate. This is a system-wide book club and will be accessible via zoom. If you need a free copy of this book, please contact Janet Peters, janet.peters@wsu.edu. Part 1: Where We Are Now (pages 19-69) 1. How Universal Design for Learning Got to Higher Education
2. It’s the Law … Except When It Isn’t September 12th | 12:10 – 1 p.m. (Zoom)
September 13th | 12:10 – 1 p.m. (Zoom)

Presentation by NASA Astronaut Kyla Barron
2022-09-14 15:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Faculty, staff and students who are interested in learning about STEM careers, especially those related to space exploration, engineering, research and education, will appreciate hearing about Kayla Barron’s process of becoming an astronaut and her time (177 days) aboard the International Space Station. Barron is a Richland native and is returning to share her experiences as a Naval officer aboard nuclear submarines and astronaut. With a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from Annapolis and a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Cambridge, Kayla can speak to faculty and students about the importance of STEM careers and being open to opportunities.

College of Education Info Session
2022-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM, WA, United States
Learn about education programs at WSU Tri-Cities:

Teacher Certificate Programs

B.A. in Elementary Education (Traditional Route and Alternative Route)

Master in Teaching (Elementary Education and Secondary Education)

Master’s and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
Principal Certification and Program Administrator Certification

Gain insight into the application process and next steps. Access Info Session

Graduate Student Fall Meet & Greet
2022-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Come meet your fellow graduate students from all across the Tri-Cities campus and also meet Dr. Judith Morrison, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Programs. Free pizza provided! Please register by emailing Graduate Programs Coordinator Niamh O’Leary at niamh.oleary@wsu.edu. Please register by noon on September 15th.

Fall for Presence Points
2022-09-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Learn about the benefits of getting involved on campus at the first Presence Points event of the semester!
Caramel apples while supplies last!

Learning Commons Fair: Study Abroad Fair
2022-09-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Meet with International Programs advisors and hear other student’s experiences!

Learning Commons Fair: Tips and Tricks for Internship and Study Abroad Applications
2022-09-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come to the Learning Commons to learn some valuable tips for internship and study abroad applications!

Learning Commons Fair: Game Day!
2022-09-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come de-stress and play a board game in the Learning Commons!

Learning Commons Fair: Student Worker Day
2022-09-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Learning Commons, WA, United States
Come learn more about student employment and hear about what resources are available!

Pause for Paws
2022-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120, WA, United States
Take a break from studying and join SEB as we relax with some of our therapy dogs! Tuesday, October 4th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SUB 120

Pride Flag Raising
2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Elson S. Floyd Building, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion in kickstarting Outober with the raising of the pride flag on campus. Tuesday, October 4th
Noon – 1 p.m.
Floyd Main Entrance

Working with Disabilities: Resource and Networking Fair
2022-10-04 15:30 - 17:00 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? WSU Tri-Cities Access Services and Career Services will be hosting the Working with Disabilities: Resource and Networking Fair to give students and the community an opportunity to network. Tuesday, October 4th
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
CIC 120

WSU Visiting Writers Series
2022-10-04 18:00 | YouTube, WA, United States
The WSU Visiting Writers Series brings noted poets and writers of fiction and nonfiction to campus for creative readings, class visits, workshops, and collaborative exchanges across intellectual and artistic disciplines. Roger Reeves Roger Reeves is the author of Best Barbarian (W.W. Norton & Co., 2022), which Tracy K. Smith called “a revelation and a form of reparation,” and King Me (Copper Canyon Press, 2013), a Library Journal Best Poetry Book of the year, and winner of the Larry Levis Reading Prize, the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award, and a John C. Zacharis First Book Award. His poems have appeared in journals such as Poetry, Ploughshares, American Poetry Review, Boston Review, and Tin House, among others. He was awarded a 2013 NEA Fellowship, Ruth Lilly Fellowship by the Poetry Foundation in 2008, a Hodder Fellowship from Princeton University, two Bread Loaf Scholarships, an Alberta H. Walker Scholarship from the Provincetown Fine Arts Work Center, two Cave Canem Fellowships and a Whiting Award. Tuesday, October 4 | 6 P.M. Watch live on YouTube! Sam Roxas-Chua Sam Roxas-Chua 姚 (Yao) is a transracial/transcultural adopted person. He is the author of Saying Your Name Three Times Underwater, Echolalia in Script, Fawn Language, and the podcast Dear Someone Somewhere, an audio-journal project. His open-form calligraphy, artworks, and writing have appeared in various journals and galleries. Sam is a poet in the periphery, a multimedia artist, field recordist, and an amateur radio operator. He’s read for PEN International, city government events, and is currently an artist-in-residence at the Portland Chinatown Museum. Poet Tyehimba Jess describes Sam’s poems as “surreal yet rooted in palpable color and history … it transcends oceans, blends geographies, and bleeds a multitongued heritage for us to better find ourselves.” Tuesday, October 25 | 5 P.M. Watch live on YouTube!

Voter Registration Day
2022-10-06 09:00 - 17:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
ASWSUTC is hosting an event to help students check their voter registration status. Stop by to make sure you’re registered to vote or to become registered! Thursday, October 6th
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Outside of the SUB or Collaboration Hall

Latina/o/e Professional Networking
2022-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | SUB 120, WA, United States
The MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion and the Career Center will be hosting a Professional Mixer with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This is an opportunity for Cougs to practice their professional dress, behavior, and communication skills with local professionals. Social and professional networks are how many people find open positions and learn about company cultures they may or may not be interested in. Every Coug should learn how to best represent themselves to maximize their opportunities. Monday, October 10th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
SUB 120

Coffee with the Chancellor - Employee Edition
2022-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Meet with Chancellor Sandra Haynes over coffee to chat about your employee experience! Monday, October 10th
Noon – 1 p.m.
SUB Coffee Shop

Universal Design for Learning Book Club
2022-10-10 12:10 - 13:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
Participate in the WSU book club featuring universal design for learning (UDL) principles! Email janet.peters@wsu.edu to receive a free copy of the book “Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone”.
Reframing UDL pg 73-127 (Ch 3 Meet the Mobile Learners & Ch 4 Engage Digital Learners)
October 10th | 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom October 11th | 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom
Reframing UDL pg 128-172 (Ch. 5 Adopt the Plus-One Approach & Ch 6 Coach the Coaches and the Players)
November 7th | 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom November 8th | 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom
Adopt UDL in Your Campus (Ch. 7 Expand One Assignment pg 175-202)
December 5th | 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom December 6th | 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m. | Zoom

Publishable Pedagogy
2022-10-11 14:30 - 15:30 | CIC 125T, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Are your students learning? Are your teaching innovations making a difference? How do you know? Join us as we discuss the options for systematic, intentional ways to answer these questions and address the process of publishing your results. Tuesday, October 11th
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
CIC 125T

Research Seminar Series Kickoff
2022-10-12 15:10 - 17:30 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Interested in research? Curious about internships in the sciences? Make sure to attend the Research Seminar Series Kickoff! Wednesday, October 12th
3:10 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Collaboration Hall Room 102 at 3:10 p.m. – faculty and student research panel
Grand staircase at 4:25 p.m. – mixer with snacks

Fall 2022 Career & Internship Fair
2022-10-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Consolidated Information Center at WSU Tri-Cities, 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Washington State University Tri-Cities, Columbia Basin College and Washington Workforce Portal have partnered to provide employers with an opportunity to meet with students, alumni and community members from the greater Tri-Cities area. Attend to find your internship opportunity or future job!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please email tricities.careers@wsu.edu. Registration is required to attend this event.
Registration Information

Employers

Connect and inform attendees of your company's history and job opportunities.

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Students

Students have the opportunity to learn about companies and make face-to-face connections with employers.

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Community members or alumni

Meet employers and find your dream job.

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Preceptor Appreciation Night
2022-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Floyd Atrium, WA, United States
Join us and other Tri-Cities area leaders for the inaugural Preceptor Appreciation event. This reception is presented by the College of Nursing to show appreciation to those who provide guidance and support to our nursing students. Friday, October 14th
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Floyd Atrium Hors d’oeuvre and wine will be served. RSVP to attend Please contact allysha.hanson@wsu.edu for any questions or concerns.

WSU Tri-Cities Fall Education Summit
2022-10-15 09:00 - 15:30 | WSU Tri-Cities Collaboration Hall, 2770 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join the WSU Tri-Cities College of Education for the 2022 Education Summit for Teachers and Administrators!
The Education Summit sponsored by STCU provides local educators and administrators with the opportunity to earn six clock hours and choose sessions of their choice in the following subject areas:
• STEM education
• Leadership
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (I.D.E.A.)
October 15th
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The cost is $15 for the day, which includes a full lunch, the sessions and six clock hours. Registration is required.
Register: tricities.wsu.edu/stcu-register
For additional information, contact Niamh O’Leary by calling (509) 372-7394 or emailing niamh.oleary@wsu.edu.

Cougs at the Pumpkin Patch
2022-10-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Country Mercantile, 232 Crestloch Rd, Pasco, WA, 99301, United States
m Join the MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion and Counseling Services at the pumpkin patch! All WSU students, staff, faculty, alumni, friends, family, and pets are welcome! Admission is $11.95 + tax, 2 years and under are free, and Senior and Military receive a $2 discount. Saturday, October 15th
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Country Mercantile

Coug Presence Monster Mash
2022-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Student Union Building
Come stop by the Student Union Building to learn more about presence points and get a Halloween Monster Munch! Tuesday, October 18th
11 a.m. -1 p.m.
SUB Lounge

TEACHxWSU: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
2022-10-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Zoom, WA, United States
The inaugural, annual TEACHxWSU conference on October 21, 2022 will support WSU faculty, teaching assistants, and other educators across the university system to learn about and practice Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Friday, October 21st
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WSU Pullman campus and Zoom Click here for more information on the conference and registration.

RFO Forum with Faculty Senate Leadership
2022-10-21 10:10 - 11:00 | East 212
This is a chance for faculty to meet with Faculty Senate Leadership, Christine Horne and Eric Shelden. Friday, October 21st
10:10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
East 212

Climate Justice: A Global Perspective (Community Classroom)
2022-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
WSU Tri-Cities will host several presentations on the concept of climate justice during its “Community Classroom” series. The concept of “Climate justice” involves the ways in which climate change can have differing social, economic, public health, and other impacts on underprivileged populations and communities. Presenters will provide perspectives on climate justice at a global level and discuss opportunities for a stronger unity in protecting global communities. Join us in learning from esteemed friends of the university. The Community Classroom events are presented in partnership by the Offices of Student & Academic Affairs, WSU Tri-Cities Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the WSU Tri-Cities MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion. Register

FAFSA/WASFA Workshop
2022-10-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-10-31 12:00 - 14:00 | Floyd 145, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Ricky Quevedo, Financial Aid & Scholarship Specialist, will be available to help students submit their FAFSA/WASFA for the 2023-24 academic year. What to bring:
Dependent Students: Parent(s) 2021 taxes and W2s and your taxes (or your W2s, if you worked but didn’t file)
Independent Students: If single, your 2021 taxes and W2s. If married, both partners’ 2021 taxes or your W2s
To be considered for federal/state and institutional aid, current students my apply by November 30.

FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov
WASFA: https://wsac.wa.gov/wasfa

Can’t make it to a workshop? Book an appointment to meet individually with Ricky.

Instructional Excellence & Innovation Coffee Chat - Incorporating Skills into your Courses
2022-10-26 15:00 - 16:00 | CIC 221, United States
