Tri-Cities

Cooperages 1912, Oak Solutions Group donate $250,000

    NAPA, Calif. – Sister companies Cooperages 1912 and Oak Solutions Group has announced that they will donate $250,000 to the Wine Science Center under development at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The companies — which provide  premium wine barrels, oak alternatives and enological tannins to winemakers throughout the world — are making a joint donation […]

Art entries due Sept. 30 for Chancellor’s Exhibition

RICHLAND, Wash. — Mid-Columbia artists are invited to submit their work by Sept. 30 for a regional juried exhibition series at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The selected artwork for the Fall 2013 Chancellor’s Exhibition Series will be on display Oct. 17 through Dec. 23 in the East Building administration corridor at WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, […]

Video: Work continuing on new Tri-Cities nursing location

  RICHLAND, Wash. – Simultaneous demolition and construction efforts are keeping a new, larger home for nursing students in the Tri-Cities on schedule. The 10,000 square foot facility will provide Washington State University students with much-needed classroom space and state-of-the-art simulation labs. The former Rite-Aid building on Lee Boulevard in downtown Richland will also house […]

Chancellor’s Art Exhibit to open at WSU Tri-Cities

    RICHLAND – More than 40 works of art by 25 regional artists will be on display starting Feb. 10, continuing through May 7 in the Chancellor’s Art Exhibition Series at WSU Tri-Cities.   The opening reception is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the East Building Room 228 (conference room).   This […]

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 […]