Greetings,

In this ninth installment of "Here's Where We Stand," I'm pleased to discuss a development that will profoundly affect CWU and, potentially, our entire region. The Central Washington University Research Foundation (CWURF) is now officially incorporated with the State of Washington and may soon apply for 501(c) 3 nonprofit status with the IRS. Like research foundations at other institutions, CWURF will support Central's core research mission, help commercialize intellectual property, and establish important partnerships with regional agencies and businesses. Put another way, CWURF provides a point of contact between university research and the outside world, including public agencies, private foundations, and private corporations.

Establishing a research foundation is a milestone for Central, and I expect its influence will grow in importance over successive generations. For faculty and staff, it means more research opportunities and the possibility of commercializing the intellectual inquiry and exploration that academia incubates. As a separate nonprofit organization, CWURF can streamline administration of external contracts and provide more flexible processes for revenues and expenditures. The goal is to establish an agile and responsive structure that is also a clear point of contact for potential economic partners.

Structurally, CWURF is governed by a board of directors composed of university officers who serve in an ex officio capacity, a member of the Central Washington University Board of Trustees who is appointed by the board chair, and a small number of community members with special expertise. Current community members on the board are Dr. Vince Bryan, the founder of Cave B Winery and the Inn at SageCliffe (the holder of a successful medical patent), and Dr. Rick Johnson, medical director at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.

In the future, CWURF's bylaws foresee the creation of an 'Innovation Park' that will have a separate board, or advisory committee, to provide guidance and support. The Innovation Park as a physical location ultimately will provide laboratory, office, and development space.

This raises an important point. An essential mission of CWU, as with Washington's other state-supported universities, is to provide research and service in the public interest. Central does this in many ways, of course, through concerts, lectures, and athletic events and through its profound impact on the local economy. However, CWURF and the Innovation Park promise to expand this contribution substantially. By helping to commercialize intellectual property, the Innovation Park will serve as an incubator for new businesses that will eventually transition into the private sector. The result will be jobs and tax revenue for the regional economy and, one would expect, continuing close ties between a successful business and CWU.

Indeed, CWURF represents an exciting new step for Central and for the region it serves.

Sincerely,

Jerilyn S. McIntyre
President

CWU TOP STORIES

TWO PRESENTATIONS PLANNED FOR PAPSS

In October, CWU's 2008-09 Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series (PAPSS) will feature a presentation by one of the essential voices in ecological consciousness and social change, and a performance by a Grammy-Award winning mariachi ensemble.

On Wednesday, October 8, Terry Tempest Williams will discuss "Finding Beauty in a Broken World." Her free, public presentation is slated for 7:30 p.m. in the Music Building Concert Hall.

The author of more than a dozen books, Williams' latest work, Mosaic: Finding Beauty in a Broken World, provides a riveting account of her trip to Rwanda and the shattering stories of death and resilience she found there. Williams has testified before Congress on women's health issues, spent time in jail for acts of civil disobedience, and is the Annie Clark Tanner Scholar in Environmental Humanities at the University of Utah. She was also recently named the University of Wyoming's first Eminent Writer-in-Residence.

On Wednesday, October 22, Mariachi Los Comperos Di Nati Cano will perform in the Student Union and Recreation Center Ballroom. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $15 for general admission, while students will be admitted free.

Since 1961, Mariachi Los Camperos has produced nine albums. Its most recent, Amor, Dolor y La´grimas (Love, Pain and Tears), was released last May. With a flair and sound unique to them, the eleven-member, Los Angeles-based band, directed by Natividad "Nati" Cano, may be most famous for its performance on Linda Ronstadt's double-platinum album, Canciones de mi Padre (Songs of My Father).

For PAPSS ticket information, call ext. 1301.

STUDENT VILLAGE SOUTH KICKOFF CELEBRATION SCHEDULED

A "kickoff celebration" for the $38 million Student Village South will be held Tuesday, October 7, at noon, on the east lawn of the Music Building. The residence facility, situated on the corner of Dean Nicholson Boulevard and Alder Street, is the first to be built on campus in nearly fifty years. The 477-bed hall replaces the housing lost when Courson and Muzzall were deconstructed earlier this year.

Student Village South is planned as two, four-story residential buildings, with a freestanding mechanical boiler building for heating and cooling components. Much of the interior layout will be based on an apartment-style set-up with two and four single-bedroom suites connected to shared living rooms, kitchenettes, and bathrooms. Although the majority of the rooms are single-occupancy, there will also be the traditional double rooms shared by two students.

Students will also enjoy the latest in high-tech wireless access throughout the building. In addition to resident living areas, Student Village South will have a large multi-purpose room that can be used as a classroom, study rooms on each floor, and a retail space that could possibly host a coffee shop or an extension of the Wildcat Shop bookstore. Amenities will also include laundry facilities, and recreational features such as pool tables and televisions. At this time, Student Village South is designated as housing for returning and transfer students and is slated for occupancy in fall 2009.

The project also includes as many "green" features as possible, in accordance to the university’s commitment to environmentally conscious building. Designed with the latest technologies in energy efficiency and conservation, the building will have water-saving plumbing fixtures and storm water treatment facilities. The proposed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems currently exceed energy code standards. And, when possible, regionally produced materials are being used, which will support local suppliers and reduce transportation costs to the project.

In addition, the design of the building encourages "green" behavior; for example, recycling centers will be located throughout the complex. Covered bike stalls and a nearby Central Transit stop support alternative means of transportation, although there will be 200 parking stalls for residents.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL YAKIMA RIVER CLEAN UP

Volunteers are still needed for the 2008 Yakima River Clean Up. The 36th annual event, organized by the Don and Verna Duncan Civic Engagement Center, will be held Saturday, Oct. 4.

Last year, 154 volunteers removed nearly 4,000 pounds of litter from the Yakima River and adjacent areas. The project, created by late CWU administrator Don Wise, established a partnership between the university and Ellensburg community.

Volunteers are asked to gather at 8 a.m. in the Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC) east patio. Following a “Breakfast of Champions,” volunteers will be organized into teams and then transported to various clean-up sites.

Following the litter collection efforts, the event will conclude with a free barbecue at the SURC around 1 p.m. Volunteers will also be eligible for awards and prizes. For more information, call ext. 1643, or e-mail takeaction@cwu.edu.

HOMECOMING HILARITY PLANNED WITH COLIN AND BRAD

As this year's Homecoming featured entertainment, Campus Activities will present "An Evening with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood." From the TV program, Who's Line is it Anyway? their CWU show will be based entirely on audience suggestions and participation.

Mochrie, a three-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, starred on Who's Line is it Anyway? for nine years overseas on the British television and then appeared in every episode of the American version hosted by Drew Carey. Mochrie also won the Gemini award in 2003 for best ensemble performance in a comedy program or series, as well as a Writers Guild of Canada award in 2002.

Sherwood became a recurring performer on the British version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? in 1992 and on the American version in 1998. He is also known for his work on the 1994 sketch-comedy series, The Newz, several guest appearances on L.A. Law, and for hosting for The Dating Game from 1997 to 1998.

In April 2006, they teamed up and began performing "An Evening With Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood."

Their CWU presentation is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. in the SURC Ballroom. Tickets are $35 for reserved seats, $25 for general admission and $15 for CWU students. For more information, call ext. 1301.

CTE CURTAIN GOES UP ON FACULTY, STUDENT SHOWCASES

The Central Theatre Ensemble begins its 2008-09 season on October 3 with the faculty showcase production of Art, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton. Winner of Broadway's Tony Award for Best Play in 1998, the scathing comedy, intended for mature audiences, features CWU performance faculty members George Bellah 3rd, Keith Edie, and Michael J. Smith. Art will be performed October 3 and 4, at 7 p.m. in McConnell Auditorium.

On Saturday, October 25, creativity and stamina take to the boards for a single performance of 24-hour Theatre Project. For it, students will be assembled into teams of actors, playwrights, and designers on Friday, October 24. Twenty-four hours later they will present their inspired and sleep-deprived masterpieces. The production will be performed at 7 p.m. in the Hertz Auditorium.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call ext. 1760 or visit www.cwu.edu/~theatre/tix/index.html.

A WINE ODYSSEY: BEYOND THE BOTTLE BEGINS THIS MONTH

CWU's 2008-09 consumer wine series begins Friday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Grupe Center, with "It's in the Vineyard: Vintage Variation." The five part series, hosted by CWU's Amy Mumma and Angelo Tavernaro, explores vintages from all over the world.

The popular program is open to anyone who is interested in wine and is twenty-one years of age or older. In addition to "It's in the Vineyard," the series includes "Northern Neighbors," focusing on the wines of Canada; "Southern Cousins," which features the wines of South America; "Italian Ancestors," which explores the ancient traditions and wines of Italy; and ends with a mock judging in the SURC Ballroom, where your palate will decide who wins a gold medal.

Mumma founded the Central Washington University World Wine Program in 2003 to share her knowledge and love of wine. As program coordinator and lead instructor, her academic, trade, and consumer courses have reached thousands of people across the U.S. and around the world. Tavernaro is the first and only Master Sommerlier and Certified Wine Educator in Washington. He has taught food and wine pairing in the great wine regions of the world.

Courses are $35 each or $154 for the full series. Seats limited to sixty per class and pre-registration is required. There will be no ticket sales at the door. To register, call ext. 1504. For more information, visit www.cwuce.org/wine-education/wwp.

CWU'S HOLTMAN WINS NCAA NATIONAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has named Central softball player Mallory Holtman, of White Salmon, as its female winner of the 2008 NCAA National Sportsmanship award. Holtman, who graduated from CWU in 2008 with a degree in business administration, was chosen the overall winner out of all three NCAA divisions.

Holtman was voted the 2008 Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Year after finishing with a .397 batting average, ten home runs, and thirty-one RBI. She is the only player to earn first team all-conference honors four times in GNAC softball history and was also a three-time Academic All-Conference Team member.

Over the course of her five years at CWU, she compiled a 3.31 grade point average as a business administration major. She was also a selfless leader as team captain, which was best exemplified last fall when she gave up employment in the Office of Athletic Media Relations so that one of her teammates could have employment and continue to participate in softball. Mallory has also assisted in coaching youth softball teams in the Ellensburg community.

Holtman also received the NCAA Sportsmanship Award from the GNAC for the 2007-08 year.

NOTICE CORNER

DON'T FORGET TO SAVE THE DATE
In honor of CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre, on the occasion of her retirement, a Puget Sound Reception will be held on Wednesday, October 22, at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, in Volunteer Park (1400 East Prospect Street) on Capitol Hill. The reception, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and will include light refreshments. It is the first of three companion events.

An Ellensburg reception will take place on November 6, in the Sue Lombard Dining Room, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and a banquet and gala is planned for November 8 honor Jeri and to thank donors to the Transforming Lives Campaign. It will be held in the Student Union and Recreation Center Ballroom from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets to the banquet and gala are $50.

For more information, call ext. 2762.

ITS ENCOURAGES YOU TO COMPUTE SAFELY ONLINE
As October is National Cyber-Security Awareness Month, Information Technology Services (ITS) encourages CWU computer users not to fall victim to attempts to steal their identity or personal information.

Examples of such scams include e-mail that APPEARS to be from a financial institution asking you to log into your account and enter your account number and PIN; or an e-mail that APPEARS to be from a legitimate business seeking verification of financial information or your credit card number. The scammers hope they send an e-mail that appears to be legitimate and that you will then provide personal information, allowing them to access your account.

Additionally, you may receive an e-mail that APPEARS to be from within CWU itself seeking information, such as your e-mail address and password. These scammers are looking for account access so that they can then use it to spam thousands--maybe millions--of others from a legitimate university account.

ITS will never request your e-mail address and password and no reputable business will seek personal information or passwords through an unsolicited email. If you receive such e-mail, do NOT respond and simply delete it. In addition, ITS routinely posts information regarding such scams and viruses on the CWU Intranet.

For additional information on how to keep your computer and identity safe, visit www.cwu.edu/~its/cybersecurity/.

FAMILY PASS AVAILABLE FOR WILDCAT ATHLETICS
Wildcat Athletics is again making a "Family Pass" available for the 2008-09 season. For just $130, the family pass admits two adults and immediate children within the family to attend all home football, volleyball, and men's and women's basketball games.

Individual game tickets for CWU football are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, and $2 for youth under 12. Volleyball single game tickets cost $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students and youth under 12.

Season tickets are $30 and $25 for CWU football and volleyball respectively. Family passes are now available at Super 1 Foods, through the CWU Athletic Department administrative office, or by calling ext.1914. Advance game tickets are also available at the CWU Athletic Department.

FALL YOGA CLASSES BEGINNING
Yoga is great for stress reduction, weight loss, toning and firming of the body, and achieving inner peace. Beginning in October, CWU Continuing Education will hold "Yoga for Beginners on Campus," "Yoga for Everybody on Campus," and "Yoga for Seniors," taught by Lori Chandler, RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher). For more information, call 962-3738 or e-mail loriwchandler@hotmail.com.

CWU FOUNDATION UPDATES
The CWU Foundation Web page has been updated to contain links to the Foundation forms that reflect the new Project ID number formats, which must be used when creating Foundation check requests, New Foundation project/grant requests, Foundation petty cash requests, and to record a Gift in Kind.

All Foundation PID numbers use zeros for the fund logic number and the operating unit location number, e.g., 0-XXXXX-00-0. For more information, call ext. 2764 or e-mail hansberk@cwu.edu.

UPDATED PHONE LISTINGS SOUGHT
It's time to update the CWU Phone Directory. Please take the time to review your information by October 3:

(1) from the Intranet home page, www.cwu.edu/intranet;
(2) click on "People" in the left-hand gray menu; and then
(3) under "Directories," after "CWU Phonebook," click on "One Page."

CENTRALIGHTS

CWU alum Jill (THOMPSON) SULKOSKY received the prestigious $10,000 Mary Meisenbach Excellence in Education Award for her work at White River High School. Sulkosksy has been family consumer science teacher there for nine years. The award is given to a teacher who shows exceptional commitment to mentoring, teaching, encouraging, and developing students, while helping them display a respect and love for learning, values, and a sense of self worth.

Six Central football players won Great Northwest Athletic Conference player of the week honors during the first four weeks of the college football season. Junior wide receiver Johnny SPEVAK, senior tight end Jared BRONSON, and senior quarterback Mike REILLY have each been named the GNAC Offensive Player of the Week. In addition, junior defensive end Ryan DYER have been honored as the league's Defensive Player of the Week and senior defensive back Courtney SMITH and junior kicker Garrett ROLSMA each received the GNAC Special Teams Player of the Week award.

CWU junior Amber EASTERBROOK has been selected as the GNAC Player of the Week for women's soccer. Easterbrook, the Wildcats' goalkeeper, posted a pair of shutouts including the school-record 12th career shutout, as Central went undefeated in three matches on its recent California road trip. She blanked San Francisco State and then set the school record with a 2-0 shutout win over Notre Dame de Namur.

Former CWU alumna Gaye HICKMANN-BARR recently won the Eden Mills Poetry Prize for her poem "Dream Girls." Hickmann-Barr received her MA in English and a MEd in Special Education from CWU in the mid-70s. She earned her doctorate from the University of Natal (South Africa) and is currently teaching literature and women's studies at the Kwantlen Polytechnic University in British Columbia.

CWU alumna Susan JOHNSON (BA '80, MA '98) was selected for the 2008-09 Teacher of the Year to represent ESD 105. Johnson is an English teacher with the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District. During a surprise announcement before school district staff, ESD 105 Superintendent Jane Gutting shared that, for the first time in the history of the elections, the round one vote for district Teacher of the Year was unanimous. Johnson is now one of nine nominees up for Washington State Teacher of the Year. Johnson has been a teacher with the Central Washington Writing Project since 1992 and a co-director since 1991

CWU EMPLOYEES

Shared Leave Requests
The following individuals are in need of shared leave: Connie Bennett, Facilities Management; Karen Flowers, Department of Management; and Gini Silvi, University Housing and New Student Programs.

CWU employees may 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 eighty 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. All or a portion of your personal holiday may also be donated.

The shared leave donation form can be downloaded from the HR forms section of the HR home page at www.cwu.edu/~hr/forms/shared_leave_donation_form.doc or requested from the HR office by calling extension 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.

Civil Service New Hires
Justin Beckman, Graphic Designer Senior, Publicity Center; Kelly Clerf, Office Assistant 3, Office of the Provost; William DeHaven, Maintenance Custodian, Facilities Management; DeeAnn Karageorges, Fiscal Technician I, Payroll Office; Ruth Lippincott, Early Childhood Program Specialist, Early Childhood Learning Center; Andrew Sullivan, Fiscal Specialist 1, Center for Student Empowerment.

Civil Service Job Changes
Velma Henry, Administrative Assistant 4, College of the Sciences; Kathy Johnson, Program Coordinator, Academic Affairs; Kristie Thomas, Fiscal Specialist 2, Facilities Management.

Exempt New Hires
Benjamin Anderson, Apartment Complex Coordinator, University Housing and New Student Programs; Lisa Berthon, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising; Troy Brenner, Coordinator, Communication Access Services Center for Disability Services; Clare Brown, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising; Nicole Dunn, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising; Dawn McReynolds, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising; Andres Moreno, Admissions Counselor, Admissions; Renee Novak, Senior Admissions Counselor, Admissions; W. Davida Stafford, Academic Advisor, Academic Advising; Inti Valverde, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid; Tina Wang, Assistant Director, Student Affairs-Westside Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Exempt Job Changes
Lisa Plesha, Assistant Director, Loans, Financial Aid; Gregory Williams, Assistant Director, Operations, Financial Aid.

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