Tri-Cities

Tri-Cities hosts regional art display

RICHLAND – An opening reception for the “State of Art in the Columbia Valley” Art Exhibit will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at WSU Tri-Cities. This is the second iteration of a juried exhibition that reports on the region’s state of art. Nine artists are represented, showing works including sculpture, painting, drawing […]

WSU Tri-Cities’ GEAR UP efforts to be recognized

RICHLAND – Educators and students will talk about how the GEAR UP program is making a difference in the lives of children throughout the region at a National GEAR UP Day reception at WSU Tri-Cities on Friday, Sept. 18.   The event begins at 11:30 a.m. in the West Building Atrium, 2710 University Drive. The […]

Reducing the risk, effects of diabetes discussed

RICHLAND — Learn how simple and deliberate lifestyle choices can make all the difference in your health at the Diabetes Education Seminar on Sept. 11 at WSU Tri-Cities.   The speaker is Dr. Hans Diehl, director of the Lifestyle Medicine Institute of Loma Linda, Calif., and founder of the Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP), a […]

Tri-Cities starts freshman Summer Reading program

RICHLAND — WSU Tri-Cities is launching a Summer Reading program for freshmen, selecting “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace…One School at a Time” as the inaugural book.   “The goals are to increase cultural awareness and understanding; share a common reading experience among students, faculty and staff; and provide students with […]

Artist Simón Silva visits WSU Tri-Cities, area schools

RICHLAND — An artist known for his portraits of farm workers is speaking this week to Mid-Columbia educators and students as part the WSU Tri-Cities early outreach programs.   Simón Silva has appeared before thousands of students of all ages nationwide, focusing on the importance of self-expression and developing personal creativity. His speeches include anecdotes […]

Nursing graduates to be recognized in candlelight ceremony

RICHLAND — Tri-City graduates of the WSU College of Nursing will be recognized at Convocation, a special pinning and candlelight ceremony, at 5 p.m. May 14 at the Battelle Auditorium, 904 Battelle Blvd., Richland.   Convocation is a thoughtful occasion where faculty, staff, medical professionals, and students’ family members celebrate the hard work and special […]

Tri-Cities graduates 344 students

RICHLAND — WSU Tri-Cities will confer 344 diplomas in its commencement ceremony at 4 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Toyota Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick.   The ceremony kicks off the 20th Anniversary celebration of becoming a WSU campus.   About 225 students will participate in commencement. The class of 2009 includes 77 […]

“The Vagina Monologues” at WSU Tri-Cities

RICHLAND — Tickets are on sale for the second annual performance of “The Vagina Monologues” at WSU Tri-Cities.   The performance is at 7 p.m. Friday. April 24, in the East Building Auditorium, 2710 University Drive, Richland. It is sponsored by the EVE Club, standing for equality, vision and empowerment.   Tickets are $5, WSU […]

Nuclear Renaissance topic of Friday seminar at Tri-Cities

RICHLAND — “Nuclear Renaissance at the WSU Nuclear Radiation Center: Teaching, Research and Isotope Production” is the topic of a nuclear engineering professional development seminar this Friday, April 10, at WSU Tri-Cities.   The hourlong seminar starts at 12:10 p.m. in Room 210 of the West Building, 2710 University Drive, Richland, and in Murrow 53 […]

WSU Tri-Cities official appointed to two leadership roles

RICHLAND — Jaime Contreras, director of Student Affairs at WSU Tri-Cities, was appointed to leadership positions with two national organizations.   Contreras recently was selected to continue as chair of the Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards’ National Selection Committee. He has served in the role since 2006. The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is a national Latino scholarship […]