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Students host Day of the Dead event to promote culture and honor loved ones at ��سԹ�

Maegan Murray — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 16:48:02 +0000

By Roberto Tapia, ��سԹ�

RICHLAND, Wash. – The Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities, Dreamer’s Club and the World Research Club partnered to host a Dia de los Muertos celebration, or Day of the Dead as it is translated to in English, this month to promote the Mexican culture and give students the opportunity to experience a different kind of celebration.

Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico and other parts of Central and South America during the days of Oct. 31 through Nov. 2 every year. The celebration brings together family members and friends to pray for and remember the people in their lives that have died.

The celebration originally took place in the beginning of summer before the 16^th century, but gradually evolved to its current celebratory days to coincide with western Christianity’s celebration of All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day.

During the celebration, individuals build altars to commemorate their lost family members and fill them with different foods and items of their departed member’s liking. The clubs chose to honor both individuals who had ties to the Tri-Cities and WSU community who have passed, in addition to well-known individuals in the Mexican culture who are now deceased. Some of those people included former WSU President Elson Floyd and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, artist Frida Khalo and writer Nellie Campobello, who are all well-known in the Mexican culture.

The altars displayed food, clothing and items that were favored by the deceased during their lives.

Other features included pan dulce (sweet bread), pan de muerto (bread of the dead), hot chocolate, face painting, sugar skull decorating and a performance by Chiawana High School’s mariachi band – .

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Alshaikhli reelected ASWSUTC president, Harper elected VP

Maegan Murray — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:59:27 +0000

RICHLAND, Wash. — Israa Alshaikhli secured her second term as president of the Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities for the 2017-18 school year and will serve with a new vice president – sophomore Zachary Harper.

Israa Alshaikhli is a junior majoring in biological sciences and hopes to one-day become a doctor. Harper is majoring in business administration.

2017-2018 ASWSUTC Vice President Zachary Harper (left) and ASWSUTC President Israa Alshaikhli

The duo ran on a platform of bringing innovation, inclusion, transparency, community and accessibility to all students on campus.

One of the team’s largest initiatives in the upcoming year will be transitioning the student government into the new student union building while maintaining the current student lounge as a student-centered space.

“It will be nice to have a large space that is entirely student-focused,” Alshaikhli said.

Alshaikhli said they are also excited about continuing to build the WSU Coug nation, further connecting all of the WSU campuses together to share resources and provide support for all students.

“It has been our goal to provide the right resources and support in order to build a campus community where everyone feels welcome and represented,” she said. “It feels good to continue what I started last year and improve for next year. One thing that made me really happy about getting reelected is that students trust me to finish what I started.”

Harper formerly served as ASWSUTC’s director of finance. He said he is excited to step into larger leadership role as vice president.

“I’ve had such a great experience serving with ASWSUTC and I’m now excited to work side-by-side with Israa to continue to improve our campus and our community,” he said.

The elected college-specific senators include:

Connor Burnham – School of Engineering and Applied Science
Anjellica Ampil – College of Nursing
Tyler Schrag – College of Business
Essence Braggs – College of Arts and Science

To learn more about ��سԹ� and its commitment to dynamic student engagement, dynamic research experience and dynamic community engagement, visit .

News media contacts:

Jeffrey Dennison, ��سԹ� director of marketing and communications, 509-372-7319, jeffrey.dennison@wsu.edu

Brandon Fox, ��سԹ� assistant director for the office of student life, 509-372-7300, Brandon.fox@tricity.wsu.edu

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Community invited to ‘buy a brick’ for student union

Maegan Murray — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 19:37:55 +0000

By Maegan Murray, ��سԹ�

RICHLAND, Wash. – Members of the community are invited to become part of Washington State University Tri-Cities’ new student union building by buying a brick, bench or patio planter.

Through the “Buy a Brick” program, participants may purchase:
• A 4×8-inch red brick with black block lettering – $100
• An 8×8-inch gray brick with black block lettering – $250
• A wood and iron rail bench with nameplate – $1,000
• A patio planter with nameplate – $1,000
• An array of bricks can be ordered with a minimum of $1,000

Each item would display the name, organization or insignia of the participant and would become a permanent part of the new building.

To buy a brick, bench or patio planter, visit /wp-content/uploads/buyAbrick.pdf.

“The student union was made possible entirely by students,” said Ken Fincher, ��سԹ� assistant vice chancellor for advancement and community engagement. “They voted to assess a fee on themselves to raise the funds to construct the facility, which will include a lounge area, student office space, restrooms, a meeting room and more.

“This is the WSU community’s opportunity to become a part of the students’ mission, as well as support student success for years to come,” he said.

��سԹ� broke ground on the 6,250-square-foot, $5.73 million facility in May. It is scheduled to open in fall 2017.

For more information, contact Fincher at 509-372-7398 or ken.fincher@tricity.wsu.edu.

Contacts:
Ken Fincher, ��سԹ� advancement and community engagement, 509-372-7398,ken.fincher@tricity.wsu.edu
Maegan Murray, ��سԹ� public relations, 509-372-7333,maegan.murray@tricity.wsu.edu

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Students host Day of the Dead event to promote culture and honor loved ones at ���سԹ�

Alshaikhli reelected ASWSUTC president, Harper elected VP

Community invited to ‘buy a brick’ for student union

Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities Archives - ��سԹ�

Students host Day of the Dead event to promote culture and honor loved ones at ��سԹ�