Greetings,

Michael Reilly, associate vice president for enrollment management, informed me earlier this fall that more than 17 percent of this year's overall student population and 20 percent of freshmen are students of color. This provides one source of evidence that we are providing excellence through a diversity of people and ideas. However, we all know that we're not done yet.

There continue to be barriers to access and opportunity to higher education for citizens of color in the United States. Part of the problem is in what is often referred to as the "pipeline" - the number of students of color who complete high school and do so prepared for college entry. A second challenge is that the college and financial aid application processes are daunting, particularly for first-generation college families. Yet another challenge is that many of our prospective students of color aren't convinced they'll find a welcoming environment on college campuses.

At Central, we have put in place a multi-pronged approach to addressing these challenges. We learned last month that our second GEAR UP program has been funded. GEAR UP reaches down into the 6th grade and works with students, their families and teachers to instill aspirations for post-secondary education. It follows these students up through grade 10 at which point more routine guidance counseling efforts at the high schools and recruiting efforts from the colleges take hold. We believe that we must reach students early to encourage them to dream big, and GEAR UP is helping us do that.

Another way we are trying to do more is through our campus-based and external diversity councils. The campus Diversity Council was established in 2001 to assist us in

• Nurturing a recognition and respect for the diversity within our state, our nation and the world;
• Achieving excellence and quality through diversity; and
• Addressing diversity issues that arise on campus.

Each year, the council makes recommendations to the president about our progress on these goals. One recommendation was that we establish an external diversity council.

Now in its second year, the External Diversity Council helps us think more broadly about diversity and inclusion and becomes our eyes and ears to the larger community. Already, it has challenged us to think about the messages we communicate through our Web site and our publications, and has provided helpful suggestions about how we might improve outreach to the diverse communities in Washington State.

Last year, we signed a memorandum of understanding with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The memorandum respects the sovereign nation status of our tribal neighbors and establishes an advisory council to the university to assist us in being more responsive to the educational needs of tribal members.

We have also hosted meetings with community leaders from the Hispanic-American and African-American communities to identify potential barriers to post-secondary education and to seek their advice about how to support young people from their communities to not only enter but also succeed in college. We've had two meetings with Hispanic-American leaders and met for the first time with African-American leaders this past Monday at the Rainier Club in Seattle. We plan to host a meeting with Asian-American leaders in the near future. Each of these meetings has given us fresh eyes through which to understand the lower participation rate in higher education of students of color and has provided valuable insights into how we can change our practices to be more encouraging and supportive of such students.

There are other prospective and current students for whom encouragement and support make a difference. To that end, the university sponsors and supports initiatives to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support they need to be successful in college. We have developed programs in support of the needs of non-traditional students. We've also made efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs, feel safe and supported at CWU.

I tell you all of this because I want to encourage you to get involved. The very best way you can help us continue our focus on diversity is to participate in the commissions that our internal diversity council has established and which we hope will be conduits for continued conversation with community leaders throughout the state. There are 11 Commissions:

• The Status of Women
• Diversity in the Curriculum
• Sexual Orientation
• Disability Issues
• Native Americans
• Hispanic Americans
• African Americans
• Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
• International Relations
• Personnel Issues
• Human Relations

Keith Champagne (ext. 1515) and Leslie Webb (ext. 1685), co-chairs of the Internal Diversity Council, would be glad to put you in contact with any of these groups. Thank you for the work you've already done. I look forward to working with all of you as we take the next steps toward a truly diverse and inclusive campus.

Sincerely,

Jerilyn S. McIntyre
President

On behalf of the countless hard-working public servants who make Washington State a great place to live, I am proud to serve as chair of the 21st annual Combined Fund Drive (CFD) campaign.

Since 1984, state employees and retirees have come together to express their generosity and shared commitment to the public good by giving a portion of their paychecks to charity through the workplace-giving program. Together, we have raised more than $67 million in pledges in the last 20 years. The 2004 campaign alone raised $5.46 million in pledges! Through our joint effort, Washington State is the national leader in charitable giving based on the size of our state. We have a lot to be proud of.

In my inaugural address, I would ask much of our state employees, because I respect and admire all of you and because together I know that we can succeed in any challenge. So this year, I propose another challenge. Let's exceed our previous fundraising high mark of $5.46 million.

In making pledges this year, please keep one thing in mind: the money you give has a direct impact on the lives of those who are less fortunate. For approximately the price of a cup of coffee, an elderly homebound neighbor can have five more meals delivered to him for a month. A mere $5 can provide emergency shelter for five homeless persons. A small monthly contribution can go a long way, but bigger donations can solve bigger problems. So this year let's aim higher.

Fortunately, the Combined Fund Drive has made it easier than ever to give to charity. Now you can pledge online at www.cfd.wa.gov. This allows for more efficiency, greater transparency, additional employee access and an overall improved use of resources. Payroll deductions are a great way to give because they save you time, give you the freedom to donate to a cause in which you believe and cut down on burdensome administrative costs to charities.

When we give to charity, we are sending a very powerful message to the people of Washington and the rest of America. State employees are more than dedicated public servants; we are also the leaders who care deeply about our communities, our state, and our world. Together we are making a world of difference. Let's show them that we can do better. Let's make it happen!

Sincerely,

Christine O. Gregoire
Governor

A public dedication was held Tuesday, Oct. 25, on the Highline Community College campus for a new Higher Education Center in Des Moines that contains both CWU offices and classrooms and other HCC class space.

"This shared facility is a wise investment of state tax dollars because it provides an economical approach to improving access to higher education and responding to increasing public demand for higher education," said CWU President Jerilyn S. McIntyre. "Partnerships like the one between Highline and CWU provide a flexible and cost-efficient way for students to earn a bachelor's or master's degree."

The "2+2" programs at the Higher Education Center addresses the educational needs of employers and those of place-bound or time-bound students in South King County who have to fit college in between commitments to family and work.

The center is the fifth new facility involving CWU and a partner community college, following on the heels of CWU-Lynnwood, at Edmonds Community College; CWU-Moses Lake, at Big Bend Community College; CWU-Pierce County, at Fort Steilacoom Community College; and CWU-Yakima, at Yakima Valley Community College.

Groundbreaking recently took place on a similar higher education center for CWU-Wenatchee, at Wenatchee Valley College, which will be open for fall quarter 2006.

Fabien Coutard, 22, a senior track and field student-athlete at Central, passed away Oct. 6 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. A fifth-year senior, double-majoring in public relations and sociology, he died due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in rural Ellensburg.

A native of Maple Valley, Coutard competed in the 100 and 200 meters and was a key member of Central's 4x100- and 4x400-meter relay teams during his three-year career with the Wildcats.

A memorial fund has been established for Coutard. Contributions may be made at any Washington Mutual Bank branch. Donors must specify that they want their contributions to be made in the "Benevolent Account for Fabien Coutard."

Central's football team set a new NCAA scoring record with 27 points in 79 seconds in the 61-33 Homecoming win over Western Oregon. The NCAA statistical service reports that the Wildcats' outburst was a record for all NCAA divisions. The previous record for most points scored in the shortest amount of time was held by Division III Mount Union, which scored 21 points in 33 seconds on Sept. 14, 1996, against Defiance. The Division I record is held by Colorado State, which scored 20 points in 55 seconds against San Jose State in 1997.

A translation by Dinara GEORGEOLIANI (foreign languages) and Mark HALPERIN (English, emeritus) of "Men Went Out to Smoke," a story by the contemporary Russian author Vyacheslav Alekseevich Pyetsukh, appears in the current issue of The Antioch Review (Vol. 63, No. 3). It is the sixth translations from Russian of Pyetsukh that they have published.

Dr. Lila HARPER (graduate studies and writing center) has been awarded a three-year bibliographic fellowship by the Modern Language Association. Additionally, her refereed article, "What Can We Learn About Plagiarism from Master's Theses?" has been accepted for publication in the journal "Professional Studies Review" and as a conference paper for the "College Composition Conference" in March.

Dr. Amy HOOVER (flight technology) has had two peer-reviewed works published:

• "Experimental and Quasi-experimental designs," co-authored with Dr. Darlene Russ-Eft from Oregon State University, as a chapter in the book "Research Organizations: Foundations and methods of inquiry" (Swanson & Holton, 2005); and
• "Effect of Concurrent Task Management Training on Single Pilot Task Prioritization Performance," published in the 2005 "International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies."

Drs. Steve JEFFERIES, Ferman KONUKMAN, Kirk MATHIAS and more than 30 undergraduate students from the health, human performance and recreation (HHPR) department attended the annual conference of the Washington Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation, and Dance (WAHPERD) at the Shoreline Conference Center. Rhonda BUSCH-GEHLEN and Ardath LATHROP-MOREFIELD also hosted a display booth promoting programs in HHPR and the university hosted PELINKS4U Web site. Undergraduate students Carrie EARLSCOURT, health education, and Andrea RING, physical education, were each honored as CWU's Student Majors of the Year.

MATHIAS also participated in a presentation by the physical education staff of the Ellensburg School District, titled "Curriculum Revision: Starting with an Empty Slate." MATHIAS was later honored as WAHPERD's "University Teacher of the Year" for his work in developing teaching analysis software, numerous professional presentations and publications, exceptional teaching, and directing the implementation of Ellensburg School District's three-year, $500,000 Physical Education for Progress (PEP) grant. Dan PERSSE, a 2003 graduate of the physical education program's Master of Science online degree program received WAHPERD's 2005 "Elementary School Teacher of the Year" award. And, JEFFERIES was recognized with WAHPERD's 2005 "Meritorious Service" award for his efforts in producing the PELINKS4U Web site, creating Washington State's database of health and physical education teachers and hosting the annual statewide PEAK workshop.

Drs. Timothy DITTMER and Charles WASSELL, Jr. (economics) will have a paper being published on energy policy titled "Are Subsidies for Bio-Diesel Economically Efficient?"

Music professors James DURKEE, guitar, and Dr. Linda MARRA, mezzo-soprano, performed a guest recital of voice and guitar songs for Walla Walla College on Oct. 8. Selections included works by Dowland, Rodrigo, DeFalla and Kurt Weill

Drs. Robert CARBAUGH and Koushik GHOSH (economics) had an article, titled "Are College Textbooks Priced Fairly?" published in the September-October 2005 issue of the journal "Challenge: The Magazine of Economic Affairs."

Corwin KING (communication) has been selected as a candidate for the Fulbright Senior Specialists Program. In the past five years, the program has sent more than 1,000 U.S. scholars in 18 specified disciplines on short-term consulting assignments to overseas academic institutions. Candidacy is based on peer reviews of academic credentials and recommendations, and approval by the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department.

Cadets from Central's Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) came in second in the "Open" division, just 10 points behind the winning team, at the annual Task Force Cascade "Ranger Challenge." It was held in Ellensburg as part of CWU Homecoming. CWU had captured the annual Ranger Challenge four years in a row in both the "Open" and "Co-Ed" divisions. This year, the Central "Co-Ed" squad finished third. Lt. Col. Rod LASZIO notes Central cadets won six of the 12 events in this year's competition.

Terry MARTIN (English) co-edited a 400-page anthology titled "Weathered Pages: The Poetry Pole," published by Blue Begonia Press. She has an introductory essay and three poems in the book. Poems by Martin also appear in current issues of "Stringtown," "Spindrift" and the Washington Poets Association anthology "Muted Note Earthward." She is participating in a four-week residency at the Hedgebrook retreat for women writers on Whidbey Island in October and November.

Christian I. SCHNEIDER (foreign languages, emeritus) published an article titled "Hermann Hesses 'Das Glasperlenspiel' (Glass Bead Play): Romanoder Essay? Versuch einer literarischen Gattungsbestimmung." In: Hermann Hesse Today/Hermann Hesse Heute, edited by Ingo Cornils and Osman Durrani (Univ. of Leeds and Canterbury, G.B.); Rodopi (Amsterdam - New York) 2005, p. 187-204 (Amsterdamer Beitraege zur neueren Germanistik, Vol. 58.).

At Horizon Air's invitation, Dale WILSON (flight technology) participated in an airline Flight Crew Training course for the Q200 commercial transport airplane. Wilson's completion of the three-week program, held in September at Horizon's Flight Operations Center in Portland, Ore., enables the CWU flight technology program to provide additional airline and aircraft-specific training to seniors enrolled in the flight officer degree program. The flight technology program has a "Direct Hire" agreement with Horizon Air, which allows qualified graduates to be interviewed and hired as pilots by Horizon with less flight experience than the airline's published employment minimums.

SHARED LEAVE DONATIONS NEEDED

Paula Dietrich, CWU-Wenatchee site manager, 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.

EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH HONORED FOR JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER

Camie Hedrick, Douglas Honors College secretary, for July; John Cerney, student radio station KCWU-FM chief operator/program coordinator, for August; and Anna Fischer, accounts payable accountant principal, for September have been honored as the university's civil service "Employee of the Month."

Those nominating Hedrick said: "She simply makes everyone else's task easier and doesn't even know how much she is appreciated by all of us."

Those nominating Cerney noted: "John is a visionary who performs well beyond expectation and classification in most everything he does."

And, those nominating Fischer pointed out: "Anna processes an incredible volume of work while maintaining her pleasant, helpful demeanor under pressure. She maintains a positive, 'can do' attitude."

During surprise ceremonies, each 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 make 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.

CWU EMPLOYEES

Civil Service new hires: Carissa Schwartz, Custodian, Facilities Management; Jason Scribner, Maintenance Custodian II, Facilities Management; Robyn Dunnagan. Program Assistant, Admissions.

Civil Service job change: Susan Magoon, Office Assistant II, Admissions.

Exempt new hires: Emily Washines, Native American Liaison, Admissions; Ed Castaneda, Manager, Environmental Technology Services, Facilities Management.

Exempt job change: Roger Fouts, Director, University Research, Graduate Studies, Research, & Continuing Education.

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

INAUGURAL 'SHOWDOWN IN THE SOUND' SLATED

Following on the heels of the successful football "Battle in Seattle" at Qwest Field, the CWU and Western Washington men's and women's basketball teams will square off in the inaugural "Showdown in the Sound" Saturday, Dec. 17, at Key Arena in Seattle. The women's game tips off at 5 p.m. and men's action will follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the University Store and Ticketmaster in the SUB. They range in price from $10 to $75.

FLU SEASON ALMOST HERE

Although it's typically considered to run from December through March, the flu season can start earlier and stay longer. For that reason, the Student Health Center (SHC) encourages you to take time now to learn about ways to prevent the flu and what to do if you get it. A comprehensive list of information and resources is online, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at www.cdc.gov/flu/.

Among the CDC recommendations are to:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick and, if you become ill, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too;
• If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick, which will help prevent others from catching your illness; and
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth since germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.

In addition, the SHC staff encourages:

• Frequent hand washing and having a personal container of hand sanitizing lotion for use in between hand washings;
• covering your cough, with your elbow or handkerchief, or ask for a mask at the SHC; and
• Getting a flu vaccine.

The SHC staff will be providing free flu shots for students at Spa Day, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, and by appointment in November and December.

DON'T LOSE ACCRUED VACATION LEAVE

All employees who accrue annual leave (paid vacation time) are reminded that any hours in excess of the maximum allowable 240 (30 days) will be erased from the record on the first day of the employee's leave anniversary month (see below). For example: if your leave anniversary month is November, your annual leave balance as of November 1st must be at or below 240 hours. If your annual leave balance exceeds 240 hours after your accrued time for October is added in, any hours above 240 will be erased from the record. Leave balances are printed on the pay stub or pay advice.

Please note that the leave balance that appears on the check on the 25th is your leave balance as of the 16th of the month. It includes your accrual for the previous month and any leave taken between the 1st and the 15th of the month. It does not include the leave you will accrue for the current month, nor does it include any leave taken after the 15th of the month. The leave anniversary month is also printed on the pay stub or pay advice. If you are concerned about your anniversary and annual leave balance, please be sure to resolve your questions before reaching the 240-hour maximum. It is the employee's responsibility to monitor his/her leave balances and know his/her leave anniversary month.

LEAVE ANNIVERSARY MONTH

Classified staff - the first day of the month beginning the employee's most recent date of hire into state service.

Exempt Employees - the first day of the month in which the employee began his/her latest period of continuous employment in a vacation leave eligible position at CWU.

Questions concerning leave balances and anniversary dates should be directed to the timekeeper in your department. Policy or procedural questions may be directed to the Human Resources Office at extension 1202.

DIRECTORY SERVICE EXPANDS HOURS

CWU's telephone directory service (dial 0 on campus or 963-1111 from off campus) has expanded its hours of operation to better accommodate the needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors. The new hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays from 2:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. The Central department of public safety and police services main office is also open for walk-in traffic during those hours.

The increase in directory service and the limited weekend service is a result of a new public safety student patrol program called the Courtesy Assistance Team (CAT).

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
Classic Film Series: "Mad Hot Ballroom," (U.S., 2005, 105 minutes, documentary), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
Presdential Speaker Series: Peter Yarrow, "Operation Respect: Don't Laugh at Me," 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall, $5 reserved, free general admission
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery: "CWU Intersections 2005: Works on Paper," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Career Services Presentation: "Majors Fair," noon to 3 p.m., SUB
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery: "CWU Intersections 2005: Works on Paper," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"WinterFest 2005" film: WWarren Miller's "Higher Ground," 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium, $8 students, $10 for general admission.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery: "CWU Intersections 2005: Works on Paper," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Volleyball: CWU vs. Western Oregon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors
"WinterFest 2005" film: information booths, product displays, free giveaways and program information, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SUB
"WinterFest 2005" film: outdoor gear swap, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., SUB

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Blood Drive: Sponsored by Arnold Air Society, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., SUB Theatre
Music: "Ecstacy in Numbers," guest artist Garey Williams, 8 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Natural Science Seminar: Eric Bullock, CWU chemistry department, "Molecular Self-Assembly at Surfaces," 4 p.m. Science Building 147
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery: "CWU Intersections 2005: Works on Paper," 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"WinterFest 2005": outdoor gear swap, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., SUB

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Music: Trumpet Fest Concert, 4 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Music: Faculty Chamber Music concert, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Sarah Spurgeon Gallery: "CWU Intersections 2005: Works on Paper," noon to 3 p.m.
Volleyball: CWU vs. Humboldt State, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors
"WinterFest 2005": Outdoor gear swap, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., SUB

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Music:Student Chamber recital, 2 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

NATIONAL NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENT WEEK: Nov. 8-12

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Indian Country Celebration film: "Trudell," (U.S., 2005, 119 minutes, documentary), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, free

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Indian Country Celebration Presentation: John Trudell, native vocalization performance with Quiltman, 7 p.m., Milo Smith Tower Theatre, free
Music: Brass Choir concert, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
"Spa Day": Health fair, sponsored by student health, counseling and wellness, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SUB

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Student Empowerment Center presentation: "Gender Symposium," 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grupe Center
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $14 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Men's Basketball exhibition: CWU vs. Son's Blue Angels, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, free
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $14 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $14 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Music: Erin Klotz Memorial event, 2 p.m., Music Building foyer
Music: Second Sunday Faculty Concert Series, Hal Ott, 4 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Music: James Ray, student violin recital, 8 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 2 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $8 all seats

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14
International Education Week: "Culture and Coffee Kickoff," 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., SUB Yakama Room
International Education Week: Tortilla Curtain Panel and "Crash" viewing, 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium
Men's and Women's Basketball: "Late Night with the Wildcats," 8 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, free
Music: Erin Klotz Memorial event, 2 p.m., Music Building foyer
Music: Second Sunday Faculty Concert Series, Hal Ott, 4 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Music: James Ray, student violin recital, 8 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 2 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $8 all seats

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Classic Film Series/International Education Week: "The Motorcycle Diaries," (U.S., 2004, 128 minutes, drama/biography), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
International Education Week: Faculty speaker series, Dr. Michael Launius, executive director, CWU office of international studies and programs, noon, Grupe Center
International Education Week: "Passport Program," 8 p.m., CWU residence halls, with concluding festivities in Anderson Hall
Music: Jazz Combo Nite, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
International Education Week: Karate demonstration by Kyokushinkai Karate Club, noon, SUB Pit International Education Week: "Tiempo Libre," live Cuban and Afro-Cuban music, 7 p.m., SUB Ballroom Music: Percussion Ensemble concert, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall Theatre: "Shorts: An Evening of Original Plays, Written, Designed and Directed by CWU students," 7 p.m., Milo Smith Tower Theatre, $5 all seats

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17
International Education Week: International Education Opportunities Fair, 10 a.m., SUB Pit
International Education Week: International Games Night, 7 p.m., Barto Lounge
Music: Jeffery Meyer, faculty piano recital, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $14 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students
Theatre: "Shorts: An Evening of Original Plays, Written, Designed and Directed by CWU students," 7 p.m., Milo Smith Tower Theatre, $5 all seats
"WinterFest 2005" films: "Q the Birds" and "Paradox," 7 p.m., Club Central, free

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18
International Education Week: "Walk Around the World," international cultural experience, 6 p.m., Grupe Center
Men's basketball: CWU Tournament, Grand Canyon vs. Western Oregon, 5 p.m.; Central vs. Chico State, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Natural Science Seminar: Alexander Glass, CWU geological sciences department, "The Hunsrück Slate: of Fairy-Tale Castles, Golden Treasure, and Five-Armed Beasts," 4 p.m. Science Building 147
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $14 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students
Theatre: "Shorts: An Evening of Original Plays, Written, Designed and Directed by CWU students," 8 p.m., Milo Smith Tower Theatre, $5 all seats

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Men's basketball: CWU Tournament, Western Oregon vs. Chico State, 5 p.m.; Central vs. Grand Canyon, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Music: Emily Moore and Josh Wilson, student joint trombone recital, 11 a.m., Music Building Recital Hall
Performing Arts Series: Central Theatre Ensemble, "Working," 8 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $14 general admission, $12 seniors, $10 students
Theatre: "Shorts: An Evening of Original Plays, Written, Designed and Directed by CWU students," 8 p.m., Milo Smith Tower Theatre, $5 all seats

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Music: Kristi Kilgore and Mandy Garrison, student joint horn recital, noon, Music Building Recital Hall
Music: Trombone Choir concert, 1 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Music: Choral concert, 4 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
Music: Horn Studio recital, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21
"WinterFest 2005" film: "Radical Reels," 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium, $8 students, $10 for general admission

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Classic Film Series: "Bride & Prejudice," (U.K./U.S., 2004, 111 minutes, musical/comedy), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Thanksgiving Recess: Begins at noon for classes

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Thanksgiving

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Thanksgiving Recess
Women's basketball: Wildcat Classic, Cal State Monterey Bay vs. Seattle, 6 p.m.; CWU vs. Colorado State-Pueblo, 8 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, $2 under 12

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Women's basketball: Wildcat Classic, Colorado State-Pueblo vs. Seattle, 2 p.m.; CWU vs. Cal State Monterey Bay, 4 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, $2 under 12

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Music: Jeff Vogel, student trombone recital, 7 p.m., Music Building Recital Hall

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Classic Film Series: "Casablanca," (U.S., 1942, 102 minutes, drama/romance), 7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium, $3, $12 bargain pass
Men's basketball: CWU vs. Warner Pacific, 7 p.m., Nicholson Pavilion, $5 adults, $3 students and seniors, $2 under 12
Music: Symphonic and Concert Bands Concert, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Music: Chamber Orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Music Building Concert Hall
"WinterFest 2005" presentation: Gary Guller, from Team Everest 2003, 7 p.m., Hertz Auditorium