WSU Tri-Cities

TRiO Graduate school and Cultural Enrichment Trip
2015-10-30 08:30 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | EWU and Spokane
This trip is for TRiO Students only
TRiO will be providing the transportation for FREE – We will be heading to Eastern Washington University to look at their Graduate programs in the areas of: Social Work, K-12 school counseling, Psychology counseling, Urban planning and public health administration. This will take us to their Cheney and downtown Spokane campus locations where we will meet with faculty and students from the programs, discuss admission requirements and financial aid options as well as get campus tours.
Immediately following this trip we will attend the Chinese Lantern Festival in downtown Spokane for the evening. Here is a link to more information about the festival; http://www.spokanelanternfestival.com/
Lunch will need to be purchased by the student and we’ll eating on campus at EWU – suggested amount to bring $10.00
The festival and dinner are FREE to students – prices are covered by TRiO.
Seating is limited; so reserve your spot early or risk being put on the wait list

Dia de los Muertos
2015-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 | West Atrium
The World Research Club, Belly Dancing Club, and Wazzu Records are hosting a large Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event to introduce Hispanic Culture to the campus through this Mexican Holiday.

Presentation: ‘Disease detective’ recounts Ebola outbreak
2015-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | East Auditorium at WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Emily Pieracci returns to her hometown to talk about her work “Stalking Ebola: A Disease Detective’s Journey through Sierra Leone” at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the East Auditorium at Washington State University Tri-Cities.
An epidemic intelligence service officer with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, she is a 1998 graduate of Hanford High and a 2009 veterinary medicine alumna of WSU.
As one of the CDC’s initial responders in summer 2014, she traced the Ebola outbreak across Sierra Leone as she taught infection prevention strategies to Ebola workers. She returned to the country in December 2014 to continue the fight against the disease.
Pieracci earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University in 2002 and a master’s of public health from Johns Hopkins University in 2014.

Operation Thank You; Military Care Package Drive
2015-11-02 08:00 - 2015-11-15 17:00 | Veterans Office; West 203, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99352, United States

Speak to Anyone - workshop
2015-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205
This workshop is part 4 of an 8 week series. It is not required that you have attended any of the previous workshops in the series to attend the final four sessions. Attendees will gain important skills in emotional intelligence by attending any number of these workshops. The more workshops you attend, the more skills you gain.
-Rapport and relationships
-Keys to effective communication
-The art of Listening
-Feedback

Career Development Workshop: Office Etiquette
2015-11-03 11:00 - 12:00 | W240
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop will provide students with practical tips to office etiquette. Learn how to present yourself professionally in an office environment, in business meetings, and appropriate office attire.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Career Development Workshop: Applying for Graduate/Professional School
2015-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | W231
As part of the Fall 2015 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.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
2015-11-04 16:00 - 18:30 | CIC 120/120A
WSU Tri-Cities is hosting “Business After Hours” for the Tri-City Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 5th.
The event will be held in CIC Room 120 and 120A with a reception and brief program occurring between the hours of 4 and 6 o’clock.
This is a “drop in” event, and will have an ebb and flow of attendees. At approximately 5:15 we will host a program with the Chancellor welcoming the group and giving a brief overview of the campus and vision for the future. Please bring business cards and any materials you would like to have on display for guests to review and/or take home.
Additional information can be found at the following link:
http://web.tricityregionalchamber.com/events/November-Business-After-Hours-1512/details

Math Placement Re-Assessment
2015-11-06 08:30 - 11:30 | 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.

LGBT Panel
2015-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | West Atrium, WA, United States
Washington State University Tri-Cities will welcome several representatives and advocates of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community to participate in a panel discussion on LGBT issues from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 6 in the West Atrium on campus.

The panel will feature five speakers who affiliate with or advocate for the LGBT community:

Anna Southern is a biologist and anthropologist who affiliates with the LGBT community as a transgender woman.

Jefferson Coulter is the senior attorney with the Pasco office of the Northwest Justin Project. He is also on the board of directors for the QLaw Foundation, which seeks to educate the public and courts about LGBT legal issues.

Cat Wesley is a history teacher who affiliates with the LGBT community as a lesbian woman. She is an active member with Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).

Reverend Keri Lobdell is president of the local PFLAG chapter and has been a straight ally for more than six years. A member of the Progressive Christian Alliance, she currently serves as a retention counselor and advisor for TRiO Student Support Services at WSU Tri-Cities.

The panel is presented in conjunction with the Anthropology 395 course “Contemporary Human Issues,” which is taught by Mansperger.

Rugby Home Game
2015-11-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Crimson Field, 2710 Crimson Way., Richland, WA, United States
Men’s Rugby will be playing their first home game of the season against University of Idaho. Admission is free and free hot dogs to the first 100 students.

Home Soccer Game
2015-11-07 15:00 - 16:30 | Hanford Field
Men’s Soccer will be playing their first home game of the season against Central Washington University. Admission is free and free hot dogs to the first 100 students.

Lecture: What was it like at Hanford in 1947?
2015-11-10 05:30 - 20:00 | West 230
Harold Copeland, ISA Member since 1949 & former Richland section President in the 1960’s
Please RSVP to brad.carlberg@bsc-engineering.com by Monday, November 9th.
Social at 5:30pm, seminar from 6-8pm.

Reflection for Optimum Performance - workshop
2015-11-10 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205
This is part 5 of an 8 week workshop series. It is not required that you have attended any previous workshops to attend this one. More skills will be attained the more workshops you attend.
-Iterative process
-Concept map vs. outline
-Plan your work and then work your plan
-Everything with a side of “reflection”

Career Development Workshop: e-Etiquette
2015-11-10 11:00 - 12:00 | W240
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop will teach students the professional expectations for proper email and social media behavior.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Distinguished Scholarship Workshop: Rhodes, Mitchell, Marshall, Gates,
2015-11-10 15:30 - 17:00 | West 210
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.

Veterans Day
2015-11-11 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Due to Holiday, Campus will be closed.

IEEE Seminar: Energy and its Capture on a Global Scale Using Solar Energy
2015-11-12 03:00 - 16:00 | West 240
PRESENTER: Dr. John Roberts, Silane & Silane Derivatives Scientist, Research & Development – REC Silicon
ABSTRACT: Solar electrical power generation continues to be a promising contender for the displacement of petroleum-based electrical power
on a meaningful scale, in terms of both the available supply of energy and the cost and potential scale of implementation. Solargrade
silicon, the primary commodity required for solar panel construction, was once made only in energy-intensive batch processes,
imposing substantial cost constraints. This material can now be produced in significant quantities in an energy-efficient
continuous process, a truly disruptive technology that will impact the economics of solar electrical power generation in a fundamental
way. Dr Roberts will review this silicon production technology along with its competitors, and place this into the context of
solar energy as a power grid component.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
WSU Tri-Cities — 2710 Crimson Way, Richland WA
West Building, Room 240
3PM to 4PM

Women's networking event: "Her Story" A timeline of the Women who changed America - Author Ms. Charlotte S. Waisman, Ph.D.
2015-11-12 05:00 - 18:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354-1671, United States
WSU Tri-Cities and the CHPRC Women’s Network will Co-host a women’s network evening event.
This year’s event will feature Ms. Charlotte S. Waisman, PhD. who is the co-author of “Her Story” A TIMELINE OF THE WOMEN WHO CHANGED AMERICA (see the link for more information). www.herstoryatimeline.com Ms. Waisman will provide an overview of the book.
The November 12th women’s networking event will consist of a reception and book overview. Both will be held at the WSU Tri-Cities East Auditorium.
The reception will be from 5:00 -5:30pm in the foyer outside the East Auditorium and the book overview will begin at 5:30pm in the East Auditorium
Ms. Waisman will be on hand to sign books and the book can be obtained via Amazon and other book stores.
There will be a limited number of books on hand at the event for purchase.

Cupcake Creation
2015-11-12 11:00 - 12:00 | West Atrium, WA, United States
Data tell us that the period between Halloween and Thanksgiving is the most stressful part of fall semester for college students. Join the Psychology Club to ease your mind during these most stressful days!

Build Your Own Stress Ball
2015-11-13 11:00 - 12:00 | West Atrium, WA, United States
Data tells us that the period between Halloween and Thanksgiving is the most stressful part of fall semester for college students. Join the Psychology Club to ease your mind during these most stressful days!

First Annual Collective Community Clean Up of Bateman Island
2015-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Bateman Island (Columbia Park Trail Wye Park), 1600 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
The Environmental Club at WSU Tri-Cities is proud to announce our First Annual Collective Community Clean Up of Bateman Island
Please join the WSU TC Environmental Club and many other like-minded community groups in the Tri-Cities. We will be picking up trash! Please bring gloves, snacks, and a re-fillable water bottle…

Admissions Open House
2015-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 | West Entrance
The Office of Admissions will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 14 from 10 am to 1 pm. By attending our Open House students can learn about the programs we offer, how to apply for admission, how to pay for college and what student life is like at WSU Tri-Cities. Attendees will hear from students and meet with staff as they explore campus, learn about student life and find answers to all of their questions. Students can RSVP TODAY! For more information go to tricities.wsu.edu/admission/openhouse.

SEB Rollarena
2015-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Rollarena, 849 Stevens Drive, Richland

Dissertation Defense: Heather Ireland
2015-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | West 224
Heather Ireland, candidate for an Educational Leadership, Ed.D., will defend her dissertation: “Disrupting Deficit Ideologies that Impact Learning for English Language Learners: An Elementary Principal’s Role.”
Her dissertation advisor is Dr. Michele Acker-Hocevar, Professor and Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

Junior Writing Portfolio Timed Essay Exam
2015-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | West 133
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.

Healthy Living to Improve Academics - workshop
2015-11-17 10:00 - 11:00 | East 205
This is part 7 of an 8 week workshop series. It is not required that you have attended any previous workshops to attend this one. More skills will be attained the more workshops you attend.
-How important is sleep? Can’t I just catch up?
-Does nutrition really matter?
-I don’t have time to exercise; I’ll do that after I graduate

Career Development Workshop: LinkedIn and Social Media Management
2015-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | W240
As part of the Fall 2015 Career Development Office Workshop Series, this workshop focuses on building your online presence using LinkedIn, how to create a LinkedIn profile, learning networking skills to grow your online professional networks, and connecting with employers.
All workshop times are 11:00 a.m. to Noon
Locations: West 240 (Tuesdays) and West 231 (Wednesdays)
All workshops are FREE and open to WSU Tri-Cities students only. No RSVP needed.
Food available during the workshop. Win prizes!
Can’t make it to a workshop? Get an individual appointment to speak to a Career Coach!
Career Development, West 140, (509) 372-7600, careers@tricity.wsu.edu

Positively 3 days (a student led conversational art piece created by students for students)
2015-11-17 11:00 - 13:00 | West Courtyard
Positively 3 Days is a 3 day event promoting positivity on campus, it will be a tri-dacted painting the students will be invited to join in promoting positivity within themselves by creating art on canvas. This dialogical event will be placed in the courtyard, November 17, 18, 19 from 11 am to 1 pm. Each day will have a different theme but the ending result of the three days will be a cohesive art piece.

IEEE Seminar: The End of Helium-3 As We Know It?
2015-11-17 17:30 - 20:00 | CIC 120/120A
SPEAKER: Dr. Richard T. Kouzes, PNNL
TOPIC ABSTRACT: Within the last decade, the amount of available 3He has become limited, while the demand has significantly increased, especially for science and national security applications. The largest demand for 3He is in gas proportional counters for neutron detection. No other currently available detection technology offers the stability, sensitivity, and gamma/neutron discrimination of 3He neutron tubes. Such neutron detectors are used in many applications including neutron scattering research, international and homeland security, defense applications, and well logging. The limited supply has curtailed use of 3He; therefore, alternative neutron detection technologies must be implemented. There are additional uses of 3He for medical imaging (MRI lung imaging), targets, missile guidance, 3He-4He dilution refrigerators, and condensed matter research.
The production of 3He from tritium decay has declined as the nuclear weapons stockpile has been reduced, resulting in a lowered need for tritium to maintain the stockpile. The worldwide, steady state production of 3He is about 10-20 kliter/y, while the demand is much higher. This has driven the search for alternate neutron detection technologies to replace the use of 3He.
One of the two large uses for 3He has been in radiation portal monitors deployed for homeland security both domestically and internationally. This use is no longer permitted by U.S. government policy. Thus, an alternative had to be found and deployed over a short period of time. The nuclear physics community successfully met this challenge. Nuclear safeguards and neutron scattering science are no the challenges being addressed. This talk will provide an overview of the 3He supply problem and the application of neutron detectors.
This work was supported by U.S. DOE, U.S. DOD, U.S. DHS, and PNNL.
Pizza and soft drinks available at 5:30 social time, seminar 6-8pm.
