In another section of today's bulletin you will read about the recent appointment of Teresa Kulik to the Division III, District 3, Court of Appeals. Let me tell you why this news creates a bittersweet moment for those of us who have worked closely with Teresa. First, of course, we are delighted that she is being honored in this way and truly believe it is a richly deserved honor. Teresa's knowledge of the law, analytical abilities, sense of fair play, and calm demeanor make her a perfect choice for the judiciary. However, the appointment also means that Teresa will no longer serve as our assistant attorney general, a position she has held since 1984. She has served the board of trustees with distinction during that time and has provided wise counsel to five presidents and countless other university administrators. Although we extend our heartiest congratulations and wish her well in her new post, we are sad to see her go.

I also want to recognize the many units and departments of the university that contribute to the rich cultural opportunities available to our students, employees, and community. At the risk of not mentioning all of them, I'd like to note a few.

In early January, the Department of Chemistry sponsored a lecture by visiting professor Dr. Heather Tavernier on Semiconductor Nanocrystals. The Natural Science Seminar, now in its 11th year, continued its Friday afternoon presentations, this month featuring psychology professor and author Dr. Lisa Weyandt and Gary Koehler of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Campus Life sponsored a presentation by professional wrestler and best-selling author Mick Foley, and the Diversity Education Center sold out the house at the January 23 Step Afrika!, a cultural dance presentation. On that same evening, the second in the 2005-2006 Presidential Speaker Series, featuring Martin Luther King III and held at the Lynnwood Convention Center in recognition of CWU-Lynnwood and our partnership with Edmonds Community College, also played to a packed house.

The College of Arts and Humanities sponsored a presentation by art department chair Dr. William Folkestad, and the College of Business welcomed speaker Christine Day, a Starbucks vice president, to its Business to Business Lunch. And last, but certainly not least, the January 30 performance in the Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series featuring the Chieftains, a Grammy Award-winning Irish band, is already sold out.

It would be impossible to overestimate the value of these extra-curricular and co-curricular activities to the overall educational experience of our students and the cultural richness they contribute to our community. Events such as these connect all of us to the world outside our own walls and keep us in touch with neighbors near and far. I want to thank all of the units on campus who do the hard work of planning and staging these events.

Last, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the Recreation Center. I wasn't able to be here for the grand opening, but I've heard reports that it too was a sell-out! And it continues to be so. Students are taking advantage of its opportunities throughout the day and evening, and Steve Waldeck is already reporting that there are periods of the day when every machine in the place is in use. My husband, David, and I purchased a membership and spend early mornings on the walking track when university business doesn't take us out of town. It's wonderful to see the quality of the facility and the enthusiasm of students. I especially want to thank Jeff Rosenberry and all the students who have participated in planning for this grand building. In addition, our hats are off to Steve Waldeck, Bob Ford, John Drinkwater, Bill Yarwood, Eric Fraley, Jan Roan, Stuart Thompson, Lydig Construction, and all the other administrators and support personnel who helped to make this building a reality.

Jerilyn S. McIntyre
President

On Saturday, Jan. 14, CWU and the United Faculty of Central reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement. With it, CWU became the first four-year university in Washington to negotiate a faculty collective bargaining agreement under new state law.

Before it can go into affect, the faculty must ratify the tentative agreement. The CWU board of trustees will then vote on approval. The process should be completed in early March.

Noting her "experience, professionalism and deep regard for the rule of law," Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed Teresa Kulik, currently a senior assistant attorney general, to the bench of the Washington State Court of Appeals in Spokane, effective February 16.

Kulik has served as CWU's general legal counsel for the last 21 years.

"During my tenure as attorney general, I witnessed Teresa's commitment to service and her strong ethical character," says Gregoire. "I take great pride in this appointment."

Former Attorney General Ken Eikenberry appointed Kulik to the state Attorney General's office in 1981. Seven years later, he promoted her division chief, in charge of state attorney general regional offices in Bellingham, Everett, Kennewick, Vancouver and Yakima. She has litigated cases in Kittitas, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Franklin, King, Klickitat, Yakima and Whitman counties.

Kulik received the 2000 Steward of Justice Award in 2000 and 1997 Outstanding Leader Award from the Attorney General's office. She became the first female president of the Yakima County Bar Association in 1994.

A Yakima native, Kulik received her bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in 1974 and her Juris Doctorate from the Gonzaga University School of Law in 1977.

The Appeals Court seat became vacant last November when Judge Frank Kurtz was named to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.

Tina Klampher, CWU information technology specialist, has been honored as the university's December civil service "Employee of the Month."

Those nominating Klampher said:

"We have several computers within our division that were in need of memory and updating of our operating systems and applications. With a smile and a few phone calls three of my computers were gone, returned within a few days and the remainder were scheduled and gone. Tina (attitude) is always 'can do,' and 'let me do that now!'"

"When I was in doubt if the computers were worth the upgrade, I just made a phone call, gave her the information and the next day the answer was yes. If I ever have a problem, I know I can call Tina and she will help me to understand and correct whatever problem I'm encountering. Tina is very efficient and her follow through on projects and deadlines are well above average."

During a recent surprise ceremony, she received a certificate and $125 from the president's discretionary fund, through the CWU civil service employee recognition program.

University students, faculty and staff, along with Ellensburg community members, are encouraged to submit signed or anonymous nominations for employees of the month. Nomination forms are available from the CWU human resources office, employee council representatives and on-line at: www.cwu.edu/~hr/ec/index.html.

Through their company, Brilliance Enterprises, Inc., CWU alumni Lindsay Andreotti and Brian Hilgendorf have published a new book, titled "Sex, Intimacy, and Business." With a subtitle of "A Revolution Has Begun ... It's Time to Get Undressed," the provocative work metaphorically compares the boardroom to the bedroom.

Humans crave intimacy and purpose, but most find neither at work. However, the authors believe both can be achieved by harnessing the greatest assets that organizations have lost sight of: human energy and passion.

Hilgendorf, who received his bachelor's degree in accounting from CWU in 1980, is a venture investor and entrepreneur in the Seattle technology community. He also now serves on the board of directors for the CWU Foundation.

Andreotti received her bachelor's degree in business administration in 1988, and a master's degree in organization development in 1996 from CWU. She is a respected business transformation consultant and executive coach.

While this is Hilgendorf's first book writing; Andreotti has also published a children's work "The Queen and the Coffee Bean."

For more information about the new book, visit www.sexintimacyandbusiness.com. For additional information about Brilliance Enterprises, Inc., go to www.brillianceenterprises.com.

Matthew ALTMAN, philosophy, made a presentation, titled "Ethics and the Meaning of Life," at the 28th Conference on Value Inquiry last April in Baton Rouge, La. In addition, he presented "A Kantian Defense of Gay Marriage" at the Northwest Conference on Philosophy in Seattle in October. His article, "Subjecting Ourselves to Capital Punishment: A Rejoinder to Kantian Retributivism," was also published in the October issue of Public Affairs Quarterly.

Lila HARPER, English, was awarded a three-year bibliographic fellowship by the Modern Language Association (MLA), which promotes the study and teaching of language and literature. She attended the MLA national convention last December in Washington, D.C.

HARPER also had two articles published: "Children's Literature, Science and Faith: The Water-Babies" in Children's Literature: New Approaches; and "What Can We Learn About Plagiarism from Master's Theses?" in the peer-reviewed Professional Studies Review. A talk based on that article will be presented this spring at a "4C" event sponsored by the Erikson graduate school in child development in Chicago.

A 2005 paper co-authored by Amy HOOVER, flight technology, "Effect of Concurrent Task Management Training on Single Pilot Task Prioritization Performance," is the lead article in the International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies Volume 5 Number 2 issue. The manuscript received the highest number score based on the periodical's evaluation tools.

Sura RATH, Douglas Honors College director, was among the authors and editors of "Dialogics of Cultural Encounters: Nations and Nationalities in Periods of Conflict" (2006) which was released last December at the Eighth International Conference on Literary Theory in Mangalore, India. He wrote the work's introduction and the chapter "Kunti's Secret and Sita's Fire-Walk: Knowledge, Power, and the Indian Woman." At that conference, he also made a presentation, titled "Carnival, Play, Theory."

RATH also wrote a journal article, "What Would Said Say? Reflections on Tradition, Imperialism, and Globalism," which will be included in the 2006 edition of Social Text 87 and in the 2005 work "Paradoxical Citizenship"; and made two conference presentations: "Preparing Faculty Portfolio for Tenure/Promotion Review" and "Preparing a manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal," at the Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association (RMMLA) 2005 annual conference. In addition, he co-edited "U. R. Anantha Murthy's Samskara: A Critical Reader" published in 2005.

The CWU chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has been awarded an Outstanding Chapter Award for the 2004-2005 academic year. Less than 10 percent of the SPS chapters nationwide received the award. Sharon ROSELL, physics, is the chapter advisor. Ian WRIGHT, physics major, was president of the Central SPS chapter last year. This is the ninth time CWU has been honored with this award.

CWU EMPLOYEES
Civil Service new hires: Bo Rost, Food Service Worker Lead, Dining Services; Shawn Gonzales, Food Service Worker Lead, Dining Services; Dale Hecker II, Custodian 1, Dining Services; Joseph Rosenberger, Sous Chef (Food Service Manager A), Dining Services; Bill Linder, Custodian 1, Campus Life; Gail Barton, Custodian 1, Campus Life; David Hager, Custodian 1, Campus Life; Ronald Barry, Maintenance Mechanic II - Painter, Facilities Management; Jason Ruud, Recreation Coordinator Supervisor, Campus Life; Laura Anderson, Bookstore Manager C, University Store; Gavin Spomer, Information Technology Specialist 4, Library; Brooklyn Alexander, Human Resource Assistant, Human Resources.

Civil Service job changes: Jason Cathcart, Information Technology Specialist 4, Information Technology Services; Karol Barker, Human Resource Assistant, Human Resources; Judy Drexler, Office Assistant 3, Human Resources; Roberta Lowe, Human Resource Assistant, Human Resources; Mary Makins, Secretary Senior, Theatre Arts; Brandy Bradley, Assistant Web Developer for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Information Technology Services; Anna Fischer, Fiscal Analyst 4, Accounting; Tracy Miller, Office Assistant 3, University Housing and New Student Programs; Crystal Weddington, Program Support Supervisor II, Teacher Certification; Marilyn Thompson, Secretary Supervisor, Dining Services; Barbara Sisko, Secretary Senior, Center for Teaching and Learning.

Exempt new hires: Tracy Plouse, Assistant Director, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP), Graduate Studies, Research, and Continuing Education; Sherer Holter, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, Human Resources; Miriam Bocchetti, Retention Counselor, College Assistance Migrant Program; Ana Maria Martinez, HEP Instructor, High School Equivalency Program; Silva Bryant, HEP Recruiter, High School Equivalency Program.

Exempt job changes: Tiffany Price, Lead, Database and PeopleSoft Administration, Information Technology Services.

To view current job openings at CWU, go to www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs/index.html.

Richard Hinrichsen, a 1985 CWU graduate, will produce the benefit concert, "I'll Love You Always: A Musical Valentine," to benefit the Lifelong AIDS Alliance. It's slated for Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m., in Benaroya Hall's Nordstrom Recital Hall.

The concert will feature a variety of top Seattle talent from the classical, jazz and pop idioms, spotlighting other notable Central alumni, including jazz pianist Reuel Lubag, a 1991 graduate, and trombonist Keith Winkle, who received his degree in 1989.

In addition, acclaimed classical pianist William Chapman Nyaho will present the debut performance of Hinrichsen's "Palmetto Prelude."

Because of the concert's proximity to Valentine's Day, the musicians will pay tribute to romance. However, audiences are advised to expect some surprises. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling 206-292-ARTS, or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Through Sunday, Feb. 12, the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery and CWU art department are hosting the Regional Community College Invitational Exhibition, which features artwork in a wide array of media by 20 full- and part-time art faculty members from Columbia Basin College, Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) and Yakima Valley Community College (YVCC).

Exhibition highlights include Howard Barlow's whimsical and brightly hued sculptures of babies whose bodies are composed of over 3000 earplugs. Barlow, who is an adjunct professor at both CWU and Columbia Basin College, examines the stereotypes often associated with living in small town America.

Oil pastels by Robert Fisher portray scenes of such diverse locales as Shaniko, Ore., and Volcán Agua in Guatemala. Fisher is the YVCC art department chair.

Also featured in the exhibition are porcelain ceramics by Ruth Allan, who conjures subtle and spectacular color effects in plum and orange onto fired surfaces. Allan is an adjunct professor at WVC.

Admission is free. Gallery hours are weekdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends noon to 3 p.m. For more information about the exhibition call ext. 3153, or e-mail Heather Horn, Spurgeon Gallery manager, at heatherh@cwu.edu.

RECOGNIZE CWU EMPLOYEES GOING THE EXTRA MILE

The Washington State Productivity Board is now seeking nominations for the 2006 Extra Mile Award. The award, a part of Public Service Recognition Week, recognizes state employees who surpass expectations for exemplary public service.

To be eligible, nominees must have:

• executed an innovative solution;
• improved efficiency;
• exhibited visionary thinking;
• overcome great odds or disadvantages; or
• demonstrated personal valor or bravery.

Public Service Recognition Week, scheduled for May 1-5, is a national program that raises awareness about government work and encourages careers in public service.

Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. Applications are available at www.secstate.wa.gov/productivityboard/.

Five CWU employees have received Extra Mile awards. They are: Ron Breckon, Information Technology Services computer operator, in 2004; Ken Baxter, director of conference and retail services, in 2003; and Ed Snyder, electrical construction inspector, in 2002, Steve Johnson and Kendra Sterkel received the award in 1996.

For more information about the program call 360-704-5203 or e-mail innovate@secstate.wa.gov.

Rhonda Schmidt, College of Arts and Humanities senior secretary, is in need of shared leave. CWU employees are allowed to donate leave to a fellow employee: 1) who is suffering from or has a relative or household member who is suffering from an extraordinary or severe illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition; or, 2) who has been called to service in the uniformed services; and, where the fact of either 1) or 2) has caused or is likely to cause the employee to take leave without pay or terminate his or her employment.

You may donate annual (vacation) and sick leave in eight-hour blocks. A minimum balance of 80 hours of annual leave must be maintained. Excess annual leave (that over 240 hours) that will otherwise be lost may not be donated. A minimum balance of 176 hours of sick leave must be maintained. The personal holiday may also be donated.

The shared leave donation form can be downloaded from the HR forms section of the Human Resources home page: www.cwu.edu/~hr/index.html or requested from the HR office by calling 1202. Requests to donate leave must be approved by your supervisor before forwarding to HR and are subject to approval by your department head and Human Resources.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Women's basketball: CWU vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Student Recital: Andrea Wallis, voice, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Women's basketball: CWU vs. Humboldt State, 5 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Men's basketball: CWU vs. Western Washington, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Student Recital: Stephanie Miller, flute, 1 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Guest Artist Recital: Lesley O'Donel, flute, 3 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Recital: CWU Flute Studio, 5 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Joint Student Recital: Mindy Anderson and Armando Surita, flute, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Guest Piano Recital: William Chapman Nyaho, 4 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Faculty Recital: Shirley Diamond, saxophone, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Music Performance: Sax Nite, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
Men's basketball: CWU vs. Seattle, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
Music Event: MENC: The National Association for Music Education Comedy Night, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Music Performance: SBQ2 (Brass Quintet), noon, Music Building Recital Hall
Men's basketball: CWU vs. Saint Martin's, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Music Performance: Galileo Quartet, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Student Recital: Stephanie Sheppard, clarinet, 2 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Music: Second Sunday Faculty Valentine Concert, 4 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Valentine's Day Concert: Kairos Quartet, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall, $7 general admission, $6 seniors

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Guest Recital: Reuel Lubag Jazz Quartet, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Women's basketball: CWU vs. Grand Canyon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Softball (exhibition): CWU vs. North Idaho, noon, 2 p.m., CWU softball field
Black History Month Performance: "The Meeting," 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium
Student Recital: Ben Gessel, French horn, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Music Performance: Vancouver High School Band, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Conference: Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium
Women's basketball: CWU vs. Western Washington, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Concert: CWU Brass Choir, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Concert: CWU Symphonic and Concert bands, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Women's basketball: CWU vs. Seattle, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Recital: CWU Horn Studio, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Men's basketball: CWU vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Family Weekend: "Crusin' Central 2006," through Feb. 26
Black History Month Event: Black Student Union "Showtime at the McConnell," 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium
Concert: Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

For other February 2006 calendar items, visit: http://www.cwu.edu/wv3_cal

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25
Family Weekend Snowshoeing: meet at SUB recreation window, 8:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m., reservations, 963-3537, $15
Family Weekend Chimposium: one-hour educational workshop, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m., CHCI Building, $10 adults, $7.50 students, reservations, 963-2244
Family Weekend Indoor Rock Climbing: meet at new Student Recreation Center rock climbing wall, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., reservations, 963-3537, $10
Concert: Student Composers International (SCI), noon, Music Building Recital Hall
Family Weekend "Rock-N-Bowl": at Ellensburg Rodeo Bowl, 2 to 4 p.m., reservations, 963-1327, $10
Concert: Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering, 2 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Women's basketball: CWU vs. Saint Martin's, 5 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Men's basketball: CWU vs. Humboldt State, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Concert: Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering, 8 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Family Weekend Headline Act: "Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts," 9 p.m., SUB Ballroom, $20 general admission, $15 students

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Family Weekend Snowshoeing: meet at SUB recreation window, 8:45 a.m. or 12:45 p.m., reservations, 963-3537, $15
Family Weekend Indoor Rock Climbing: meet at new Student Recreation Center rock climbing wall, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., reservations, 963-3537, $10
Family Weekend "Wildcat Sunday Brunch": featuring music from the 50s, 60s and 70s, SUB Fountain Room, $14
Baseball: CWU vs. Eastern Oregon, noon, 2 p.m., CWU baseball field
Family Weekend Chimposium: one-hour educational workshop, 12:30 and 2 p.m., CHCI Building, $10 adults, $7.50 students, reservations, 963-2244
Student Recital: Chris McNeal, tuba, noon, Music Building Recital Hall
Concert: CWU Trombone Choir, 1 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Concert: CWU Choral groups, 4 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Concert: CWU Composers, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Faculty Recital: Diane Theuson Reich, voice, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Music Performance: Jazz Combo Nite, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall