Vol. 5 No. 09.2
Sept. 21, 2009
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CWU Works to Prevent Alcohol-Related Disturbances
 CWU Takes Proactive
Measures Against
Swine Flu
   On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization declared a global H1N1 flu pandemic. In response, President James Gaudino created a team to examine and
swine flu
    respond to a possible outbreak of H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, on the Ellensburg campus. CWU's response is being coordinated with Kittitas County health officials. Central health center staff will receive the most current information from local, state, and federal health officials and they will take action to ensure a healthy environment.
   Similar plans are in place at CWU's six centers and their host community colleges, and local county health officials are coordinating those efforts. Dr. Gaudino is in contact with the community college presidents to ensure that the centers are included in their communication and response plans.
   People with the flu of any kind are urged to seek medical treatment, stay home, and avoid others until they are well. Go to www.cwu.edu/~police/emergency/
h1n1.html for more information, including tips for staying healthy. The site will be updated regularly.


One Voice    In the past few months, there has been a lot of publicity about problems associated with Ellensburg's lively downtown nightlife.
   As a concerned member of the community, Central, through the Campus-Community Coalition (CCC), has been working to identify, assess, and perhaps prevent alcohol-related disturbances.
   Since last fall, Lynne Harrison, coordinator of CCC, has been working with the Ellensburg City Council to address issues related to the downtown nightlife.
   The coalition's hospitality resource alliance, comprised of CWU staff, law enforcement officers, alcohol license holders, and the Washington Liquor Control Board, has implemented regular training that helps alcohol servers avoid serving alcohol to minors or to intoxicated individuals.
   One key element of the coalition's work is a survey that will identify and assess the nature of the incidents and identify areas and times of the disturbances. This research, funded through CWU, is designed to provide more 		objective information about the scope of the problem.
   "We've developed a good neighbor program and have taken a proactive approach to help students make good decisions about alcohol consumption and be good neighbors," said Harrison.
   Part of the university's proactive approach is to require all new students to complete an alcohol education course before classes begin. The online course is sponsored by the Wildcat Wellness Center. It is designed to help students assess their alcohol consumption and educate them about the harmful effects of alcohol. In addition, the CCC developed informational table tents, distributed through downtown establishments and on the Ellensburg campus, which remind students to be respectful of their community. The downtown table tents were funded through the Ellensburg Downtown Association.
   "The CCC also has a neighborhood relations committee which looks at areas with a high incidence of noise complaints for targeted educational campaigns," added Harrison. "We want to help students become better neighbors and avoid alcohol-related violations of law or university policy."
   For more information about the CCC go to http://www.cwu.edu/~ccc.
Writing and the World: A Wasted Evening with Thomas King
Thomas King    Writer, activist, and radio broadcaster Thomas King will roll out the 2009-2010 Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series with "Writing and the World: a Wasted Evening with Thomas King" on October 6.
   A prolific author of short stories and essays, King published his first novel, Medicine River, in 1990.
   He continued with Green Grass, Running Water, One Good Story, That One, Truth and Bright Water, and DreadfulWater Shows Up. He also writes 		books for children, and a popular CBC radio series, The Dead Dog Café Comedy Hour. His latest book is The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative.
   Born in 1943 to a Cherokee father and a mother of Greek and German descent, King received his PhD in English literature at the University of Utah. He worked for a number of years at the University of Minnesota as chair of its American Indian Studies program.
   A Canadian citizen, King returned home in 1980 to accept a position as Professor of Native Studies at the University of Lethbridge. In 2004, he was made a member of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honor. The Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement and service to the community.
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