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October 10, 2003
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2003 ENROLLMENT: ANOTHER RECORDFor the first time in Central Washington University's history, enrollment has surpassed the 9,000 mark. Reaching that number required an incredible influx of new students the last three years, something CWU Director of Admissions Mike Reilly calls a "neck-snapping" turn of events. Although still unofficial, Central's full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment this fall should be around 9,036, which compares to 8,340 last year. Several factors fueled the enrollment surge. For one, CWU has 290 more seniors than it did a year ago. The 2002 graduating class started at CWU in 1998 with just 960 students, which is 370 fewer than the 2003-04 freshman class. Reilly said official enrollment figures will be available in coming weeks. This is the second straight year Central's freshman class has been more than 1,300 students, and in 2001 it was 1,256. The university's transfer numbers also are climbing, with 1,241 students this year and 1,117 in 2002. Since Central had 300 more freshman applications this year to draw from, it was more selective. "The quality of our freshman class was improved considerably," Reilly said. "We were not admitting students who were not prepared to be here." Students of color now rank as CWU's fastest-growing population. The minority enrollment has grown from 12.1 percent in 1996 to 14.7 percent now. The students of color figures this fall are 14.2 percent for new freshman and 18.4 percent for new transfers. Central's large 2003 fall quarter enrollment provided some course scheduling challenges, but administrators said in most cases students got the necessary classes. "I'm very pleased we could accommodate the students so well," David L. Soltz, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, said. "There were very few students who could not get the classes they needed." With some last-minute scrambling, additional sections were offered, adjunct faculty hired and regular faculty willing to increase class sizes. Soltz said they will have a better idea of the demand for winter and spring classes and, with one-time funding, will be prepared. LAUNIUS APPOINTED OISP EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCentral Washington University professor of political science Michael Launius has been appointed to a two-year interim position as executive director of the office of international studies and programs. "I expect him to do a great job," David Soltz, senior vice president for academic affairs, said. "Dr. Launius was the strongest of the candidates. He has an extensive background in both international programs and area studies at Central, as well as administrative experience." Launius was selected from a pool of eight candidates. He brings to the position more than 30 years of international and cross-cultural experience, including service with the Peace Corps as an ESL instructor, several years as an exchange professor in Seoul and China and study in Japan and China supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Fulbright-Hayes and the National Science Foundation. Launius has been instrumental in developing CWU's Asia/Pacific studies program. He has served on the International Studies and Programs Advisory Committee since he arrived at CWU in 1990. He's served as chair of the political science department and the Asia/Pacific studies program. Launius has maintained an active international research agenda, publishing and presenting papers at meetings of the International Political Science Association and the Research Committee on Asian and Pacific Studies. |
LAUGH WITH LENO AT 2003 HOMECOMINGCentral Washington University's 2003 Homecoming activities will include a performance by comedian Jay Leno, the renovation dedication of Kamola Hall and a football game against Humboldt State University. Leno first appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson March 2, 1977. He was a hit and returned to the show may times. He became a regular guest host, and in 1992 took over permanently when Carson retired. Leno will be the featured entertainment during Central Washington University's 2003 Homecoming, "Lights... Camera... Wildcats!" Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. in Nicholson Pavilion. Remaining tickets, priced at $35 general and $25 CWU students, are on sale at CWU's Samuelson Union Building and Jerrol's Book & Supply Co. in Ellensburg. The hard-working Leno is known to late-night viewers for a combination of humor, talk and entertainment. He has been well received, as indicated by The Tonight Show winning Emmy Awards in 1995 and 1996, and his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame honor. Leno's activities are not limited to late-night television. He enjoys performing in front of live audiences, including in Las Vegas and on college campuses. In 2001, he traveled to Bosnia, where he performed for military troops, as he did in 1995 in Aviano, Italy. The comedian's book, "Leading With My Chin," was published in 1998. The Kamola Hall ceremony Oct. 18 begins at 10 a.m. in McConnell Auditorium with an opening by CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre and remarks from current and former Kamola students and others. The event will move to Kamola with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours, snacks and beverages. Central's football team hosts Humboldt State Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. in Tomlinson Stadium Other Homecoming events include the Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet and Alumni Awards on Friday and the football game Saturday at 1 p.m. in Tomlinson Stadium against Humboldt State. The Wildcats have a 3-2 record after their 29-20 victory over Western Washington Oct. at Seahawks Stadium in Seattle. The banquet this year will be Friday, Oct 17 at 6 p.m. in Tunstall Dining Room. It will be followed by a homecoming dance from 9 p.m. to midnight in the SUB Ballroom. HOMECOMING EVENTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 |
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Robert KUHLKEN, Geography and Land Studies, has written the chapter titled "Cultural-Historical Geography" in the new 9th edition of the Atlas of the Pacific Northwest, edited by Phil Jackson and Jon Kimerling, and published by Oregon State University Press, 2003. This book has been the standard atlas of the region for the past three decades, used in classrooms, businesses, and libraries. The 9th edition is a much revised and redesigned update from the previous 1985 edition. Kuhlken's chapter charts the occupation and settlement of the Northwest by examining archaeological evidence, historical accounts, and the cumulative effects of humans interacting with the landscape. Sharon ROSELL, Physics, attended the National Council Meeting of the Society of Physics Students in College Park, Md., Sept. 24-28. Rosell is the Zone Councilor for Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and northern Idaho. Rosell was chosen as a judge for the national SPS research and outreach awards. David GEE, Family and Consumer Sciences, will make a presentation at the American College of Nutrition's annual meeting in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 11. The presentation is titled: "The effects of dietary changes on plasma homocysteine in Japanese exchange students." Former graduate student Kayo KARATSU is co-author of the paper. |
Rex WIRTH, Political Science, and Stefanie WICKSTROM, Political Science and Foreign Languages, spent the summer/winter in Chile. Paper presentations on indigenous peoples and natural resource management at the International Seminar on Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples and at the 51st International Congress of Americanists were the culmination of a four-year collaboration. It also resulted in prior presentations at Pacific Northwest Political Science Association (PNWPSA) meetings in 2002 and 2001, an American Political Science Association meeting and the 8th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management in 2000, and PNWPSA in 1999. An article from this collaborative effort will be published soon in American Indian Quarterly. Both papers presented in Chile (co-authored with student Emily WASHINES) will be published in edited volumes. Wickstrom used much of the time spent in Chile to complete research on the Mapuche people, politics and natural resource management, and hydroelectric development for a book she will write this year. Charles REASONS, Law and Jusitice, and student Chris TREVINO have each published an article on the significance of diversity for a legal education in Equal Justice, the official publication of the Washington State Minority and Justice Commission, July 2003. |
CWU PROFESSOR EMERITUS HONOREDCentral Washington University Professor Emeritus Darwin Goodey received an Outstanding Alumni Award from his alma mater, Utah State University. USU honored Goodey for his efforts to enhance awareness and appreciation of Northwest Indian art and culture in addition to his accomplishments as a psychology professor at CWU. Goodey is a noted authority on both Northwest Indian art and Western art. He has served on the board of the Clymer Museum of Art and as president of the Ellensburg-based Western Art Association. He is a well-known speaker on Northwest Indian art and has taught American Indian history classes both on and off campus in an attempt to share the culture. USU honored alumni from seven disciplines who have contributed to their community and who have worked to break down cultural barriers. Goodey began teaching psychology at CWU in 1964. He received the CWU alumni association's Distinguished Teaching Award in 1978 and was named the 1988 ASCWU Outstanding Professor of the Year. He retired and was granted the status of professor emeritus in 1992. CWU TO HOST OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTSMore than 600 Washington high school and community college students are expected to attend Central Washington University's fall Open House Saturday, Oct. 25. The annual showcase of CWU's academic opportunities and campus programs for prospective CWU students and their parents is slated for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Ellensburg campus. "It gives those students considering Central a chance to meet with faculty, staff and our current students," Kathy Gaer-Carlton, CWU admissions counselor, says. "They also get the opportunity to tour campus and our residence halls, including the newly-renovated Kamola Hall, and attend breakout sessions on a variety of topics they will find helpful, including financial aid." Parents and guests are welcome to the Open House, with prospective students also eligible for door prizes. And, students can apply to CWU during the event, Gaer-Carlton points out. Mike Reilly, university admissions director, adds, "We know that many students choose to attend Central as a direct result of visiting our Ellensburg campus, so this event is designed specifically to allow students - who otherwise may not be able to come here - to visit." CWU REMEMBERS DALE SAMUELSONDale Samuelson, Central Washington University professor emeritus of flight technology, passed away Monday, Sept. 22. A native of Yakima, Samuelson, 70, received an associate of arts degree from Yakima Valley Junior College in 1954. From 1955 to 1961, he served in the U.S. Air Force as an air transport commander, where he developed a strong love of flight and a desire to pursue an aviation career. Following his military service, Samuelson returned to Yakima to work as a flight inspector and Certified Flight Instructor at McAllister Aviation. In 1973, he came to CWU as an aerospace studies lecturer. Samuelson was subsequently promoted to instructor and also served as program coordinator before his retirement in 1995. Known for a keen sense of humor, he is remembered for his dedication to the flight technology program and its students. Samuelson is survived by his wife, Karen, a son and two daughters, along with his sister and her husband. |
CWU THEATRE ENSEMBLE ANNOUNCES 2003-2004 SEASONCentral Washington University's theatre arts department will present a season of plays produced by the newly named production company, Central Theatre Ensemble. "Our new name was chosen to represent both our home base at Central Washington University, our location as a central guiding artistic force in the center of Washington, and our commitment to theatre training through the ensemble philosophy," says Brenda Hubbard, producing artistic director. The Central Theatre Ensemble's first season is titled a "Journey Through America." It will feature three Center Stage and three Off-Center productions, all written by American playwrights. Central Theatre Ensemble teams up once again with the CWU music department for the musical "West Side Story." The opening night will include the dedication of the newly renovated McConnell Auditorium. The play will be directed by Michael J. Smith, CWU theatre arts professor, with musical and vocal direction by music professor Karyl Carlson, who also will conduct the orchestra. Choreography will be by Ellensburg native Anneleise Childress. Performances are Nov. 13 through 16, and 20 through 22. "West Side Story" contains stylized violence and is recommended for those over 12. Other productions this year are: "TENS: Original 10-Minute Plays," "Bus Stop," "Bird Woman: The Story of Sacagawea," "How I Learned to Drive," and the "Dr. Betty Evans Original One-Act Play Festival. CWU EMPLOYEESCivil Service job changes: Teri Bangs, Human Resource Assistant, Senior, Human Resources; and Uriel Hernandez, Information Technology Applications Specialist I, Enterprise Information Systems. CWU JOB OPENINGSSearches are under way for the following positions. You can access the CWU home page (www.cwu.edu/~hr/jobs) or the Job Line at (509) 963-1562. Faculty: Exempt: Civil Service: |
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