Women of Distinction 2024 Awards Ceremony
2024-03-28 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Consolidated Information Center
Join us in celebrating the 2024 Women of Distinction inductees!

This award is for people who identify as women and their allies, who have worked to elevate the status and equality of women.

Playbook for Studying Like a Champion: What to do (and not do)
2024-04-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Collaboration Hall 102, WA, United States
Join Regan Gurung, associate vice provost and executive director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, professor of psychological science and director of the general psychology program at Oregon State University, and author of “Study Like a Champ” for a special presentation and Q&A.

Admit Day
2024-04-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Join us to celebrate our fall 2024 admitted students! Students who are confirmed or confirm their admission at the event will be able to schedule their academic advising appointments.
Still have questions? Meet with admissions or financial aid to get your questions answered.
The best part – you get to stay for Crimson Fest and experience campus with current students and community members! Must register to attend. Register here.

2024 Chancellor's Campus Awards Ceremony
2024-04-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Collaboration Hall Grand Staircase, WA, United States
WSU Tri-Cities awards are given annually to honor those campus members who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the university’s mission and goals.

Evening of Excellence: Student Excellence Awards Ceremony
2024-04-26 17:30 | Student Union Building
Join WSU Tri-Cities Office of Student Engagement & Leadership in celebrating the winners of the Student Excellence Awards.
Open to the WSU Tri-Cities campus community. Reception with light refreshments, ceremony to follow.
No registration required. Semi-formal/cocktail attire recommended.

College of Education Graduation Celebration
2024-05-01 16:00 - 17:30 | Collaboration Hall 102, WA, United States
Members of the Class of 2024 are invited to celebrate their accomplishments and pending graduation.

Multicultural Graduation Celebration
2024-05-03 17:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
In partnership with the Dreamers Club and the Black Student Union, WSU Tri-Cities is honored to invite graduating students who identify as part of a marginalized community to the 3rd Annual Multicultural Graduation Celebration.
The Multicultural Graduation Celebration is a special opportunity to recognize the success of graduating students while lifting up their cultural heritage and celebrating diversity at WSU Tri-Cities.
Please RSVP to attend by April 29th to receive a multicultural stole to wear during Commencement.
If you have any questions, contact tricities.mosaic@wsu.edu.

WSU Tri-Cities Commencement
2024-05-04 13:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Join us in celebrating our Coug graduates at Commencement!

Wave the Flag
2024-08-19 07:45 - 14:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
We’re excited to welcome back Tri-Cities Cougs to campus on Monday, August 19th! Join fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and community members in spreading the Cougar spirit by waving flags, holding signs, and cheering as we welcome students back to campus on their first day of class.

You can volunteer for 45-minute time slots between 7:45 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. There will be complimentary beverages and snacks for those volunteering.

Sign-up to volunteer

ASWSUTC Open House
2024-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 | SUB 104, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Come meet the new ASWSUTC team and learn how student government can represent you this year!

Welcome Back Convocation
2024-08-20 11:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Join fellow students, faculty, and staff for the 2024 Welcome Back Convocation!
Chancellor Haynes will provide an outlook of the upcoming academic year, acknowledge academic leadership, introduce new faculty and staff, and highlight exciting new initiatives.

Engagement Fair
2024-08-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Student Union Building
Connect with campus departments, student organizations, and the community while enjoying lunch!
Open to all students, faculty, and staff.

Community Mixer
2024-08-21 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:30 | MOSAIC Center for Student Inclusion – Floyd 140, WA, United States
Meet MOSAIC Center staff and play ice-breaker games.
Snacks and refreshments available!

The Price is Right at Cougar Cupboard
2024-08-21 10:00 - 12:00 | East Commons
Get into budgeting right away! Stop by Cougar Cupboard and play the game Price is Right to see the savings you can make!

Human BINGO!
2024-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Floyd Atrium, WA, United States
Get to know other students in a fun way!
Free drinks and food for participants.

Bead a Wish for the New School Year
2024-08-21 12:00 - 14:00 | SUB 120, WA, United States
Let’s make a wish for the start of the school year! Come in and make a bracelet and fill up with ambition to start off the year strong.

Rollin' Back to Campus
2024-08-22 11:30 - 13:30 | Student Union Building
Start a new semester with a sweet treat on us! Let us know what types of events you would like to attend this year and pick up a voucher for free rolled ice cream.

Peer Education Mixer
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Floyd Atrium, WA, United States
Stop by, get to know your fellow Cougs and meet our Peer Education Teams, Cougs and Peer Education teams, Peer Health Promotion and Cougs Reaching Cougs!
Free non-alcoholic drinks for participants.

Career Fair Resource Event
2024-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Career Center
Stop by the Career Center to meet the team and learn about our services while you enjoy pizza and refreshments!

Hanford Nuclear Legacy Lecture: Fukushima-Hanford Collaboration and Hanford's Nuclear Legacy
2024-09-19 14:00 - 17:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Speakers: Mark Triplett, Rebekah Woods, Michael Lee, Kate McAteer, Tom Marceau, Bob Bauman, and Robert Franklin.
Topics: Roots of the Fukushima-Hanford Collaboration, History of the Hanford Site, the Manhattan Project, and Hanford’s Role in WWII. Do you want to learn more about the Hanford Site and how it has shaped our region and the world? Join us for a 5-part lecture series that spans 80 years of history, exploring the social, environmental, and economic impacts of this important nuclear site.
Whether you’re new to the area, or already familiar with Hanford, these sessions are designed for everyone—students at CBC, WSU Tri-Cities and the wider Tri-Cities community. Each session features expert speakers who will help you better understand Hanford’s past and its role today. You can attend any session that interests you, or join all five to earn a completion certificate. Don’t miss this chance to explore the story of the site that played a major role in our region’s history and the world!

Financial Wellness Workshop
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | CIC 120, WA, United States
Improve your financial wellbeing by starting the school year setting financial goals!

Community Resource Fair
2024-09-24 11:00 - 14:00 | SUB 120, WA, United States
An opportunity to connect with a range of resources from the campus and community.

Working with Disabilities Speaker Series: Unleash Your Full Potential
2024-09-26 12:30 | Career Center
Join Access Services for Unleash Your Full Potential with guest speaker Winston Clements! Clements was born with a condition known as brittle bones disease, and despite this, has taken a stand for a quality of life that knows no excuses and no limits, advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.
A presentation and Q&A will take place at 1:15 p.m. in the Career Center, with a pre-event lunch and drop-in between 12:30 and 1:15 p.m.

Reflecting on instruction with AI & challenges with AI use
2024-09-26 14:15 | Zoom, WA, United States
Zoom meeting: 975 5798 9309

Reflecting on instruction with AI & challenges with AI use
2024-09-27 10:10 | Zoom, WA, United States
Zoom meeting: 948 1414 3216

INEF-Sponsored WSU System Energy Summit
2024-10-02 09:30 - 15:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
At this summit, we are coordinating energy efforts across the WSU System. Our priority is to develop activities connecting different energy entities (centers, labs, institutes, schools/departments, and programs) across WSU.

Institute for Northwest Energy Futures Open House
2024-10-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Institute for Northwest Energy Future, 2892 Pauling Ave, Richland, Washington, 99354
Washington State University Tri-Cities is hosting a ribbon-cutting and open house at our new building for the Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF).
Come network, tour our office and lab space, and learn about opportunities to partner with us. Discover more about INEF and other WSU activities across the state for energy-related research, education, and outreach at our interactive display stations. Register

AI Part 1: Deciding on your philosophy and articulating your course policy
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | CIC 223, WA, United States
Join us to discuss the spectrum of AI usage in the class. Everything from “AI guides student through writing process as a writing coach” to “AI generates multiple drafts and student chooses best parts of AI drafts.” Once you identify your own philosophy and comfort level with student work using AI, we will discuss developing a transparent and thorough course policy.

Pass/Fail Grading and Academic Integrity
2024-10-17 12:10 | Zoom, WA, United States
This session will include a review of the history and use of grading systems other than conventional letter grades in professional health sciences program. A discussion of how the WSU DVM program approached the decision to adopt a modified pass/fail grading system will serve as an evidence-based illustration of implementation in an authentic context. Finally, we will consider the pros and cons of using ranks as a measure of student performance in a professional program, again with data from our own program to serve as a basis for discussion. Register
