Alumni Unveil Improved Student Lounge Wednesday at WSU Tri-Cities

RICHLAND, Wash. — WSU Tri-Cities students now can relax between classes with a new high-definition flat screen TV mounted on a crimson-painted wall.
 
The alumni-funded Student Media Center at Washington State University Tri-Cities will be unveiled during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30. The event includes a surprise presentation to recognize a Cougar instrumental to the project.
 
The Student Media Center is inside the Student Lounge, downstairs in the West building across from the Atrium, 2710 University Drive, Richland. The lounge is a popular hang-out for students, where they can play pool, foosball and video games.

Financial support and furnishings for the Student Media Center came from the following alumni and community members:
– Tom and Eadie Balint
– Debi Caldwell
– Rob and Dawn Ellsworth
– Brad and Jennifer Fisher
– Jason and Anneliese Johnson
– Miller Mertens Spanner & Comfort
– Mark and Tammy Mulholland

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