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NASA Inter-Tribal Pow Wow at CWUThe NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Inter-Tribal Pow Wow will be held at
Wildfire Season Underway, CWU Website Provides Fire and Smoke UpdatesThe 4,000-acre Vantage brush fire has kicked off the 2018 wildfire season. Central
Football's Home Opener to be Played at Yakima's Zaepfel StadiumFor the first time in 21 seasons, the Central Washington University football team will play a home
Tye, Recanzone put CWU Rodeo back on national mapIt didn’t end exactly as they hoped, but it still ended with a spotlight on their
CWU Co-hosts 50th Annual Washington State Search and Rescue Conference The 50th Annual Washington State Search and Rescue Conference is being held June 22-24 at Central
CWU’s Tye, Recanzone sitting strong in roping averagesIt hasn’t been perfect, but it’s been pretty good for CWU ropers Jordan Tye and Trey
Governor Inslee Appoints Gary Epp as CWU’s New Student Trustee Governor Jay Inslee today named Gary Epp as the student member of the Central Washington
CWU Geology Alumna Helps Craft Lifesaving Earthquake EmojiThe emoji for volcanic eruptions has been getting a lot of exposure on Twitter and other social
CWU Hosts NASA Inter-Tribal Pow WowAs part of a special weeklong NASA science education training program for teachers and educators,
County looks at joint management of airport with CWUKittitas County commissioners reviewed draft memorandum Monday outlining plans to have the county
CWU Graduates Encouraged to Empower OthersLt. Gov. Cyrus Habib told Central Washington University’s graduates on Saturday they have
Dare to Dream Academy Offers Taste of College Experience to High School Students The Dare to Dream Academy wants students to believe not only can they graduate from high
Seattle Music Artist Wanz Graduates from Central Washington University Wanz went from poppin' tags to Pomp and Circumstance!Congratulations, Wanz! Seattle artist Michael
Port of Oakland boss to CWU graduates: Don’t pull back from the world A global trade executive urged college graduates to reject “extreme protectionism,” calling it
CWU graduate overcomes odds to continue her educationMiraclejoy Curtis never lacked the intelligence, drive, passion or commitment to attend a four-year
CWU student doesn’t let rare cancer keep her from graduating A cancer diagnosis couldn’t keep a Central Washington University business student from achieving
92 CWU Athletes Set to Graduate this WeekendThe 2018 Central Washington University Commencement Ceremonies will take place this weekend and CWU
CWU’s NEH Grant to Help Preserve Community HistoryCentral Washington University has received a $12,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Common
Washington Lt. Gov. Habib to Address CWU Class of 2018 In his role as Washington’s chief opportunity officer, Lieutenant Governor Cyrus Habib dedicates
CWU Breaks Ground on North Campus Expansion Projects Central Washington University officials will formally break ground on a quartet of
I-90 Roadwork May Impact Travel to CWU CommencementAuthorities from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) warn of potential travel
CWU Celebrates 29th Commencement Ceremony at ShoWare CenterThis June, more than 300 Wildcats from Central Washington University’s three Puget Sound-area
Orchesis spring performance a culmination of hard workThe Central Washington University Orchesis spring dance performance is the culmination of a lot of
2018 CWU Commencement Ceremonies Begin June 8It’s time for the Clan Gordon Pipers to spiff up their sporrans and warm up their bagpipes. This
CWU Observer and PULSE Win First Place at Mark of Excellence AwardsCentral Washington University’s Observer and PULSE have been selected as winners and finalists in
CWU Ranks as One of America’s ‘Best Value’ Colleges Central Washington University joins the University of Washington and Bellevue College as the
Fashioning Diversity: CWU Backs Doll Wheelchair ProjectThe appearance of fashion dolls has changed drastically over the decades since Barbie debuted in
CWU Student Ambassador Receives Washington State and CWU Student Employee of the Year HonorsWho says you can’t get good help anymore? In April, CWU’s Kyle Hanis, a junior in
Central Washington University welcomes new officerCentral Washington University’s Police and Parking Services has a new police officer on its team.
CWU Shares $562,000 Grant to Help Alaska Prepare for Earthquakes, Tsunami, and Volcanic HazardsThe spectacular beaches and headlands of the Pacific Northwest are home to tens of thousands of
CWU Track and Field Finishes Day 1 of NCAA ChampionshipsThe Central Washington University track and field team finished the first day of action at the 2018
Women's Rugby Joins D1 Elite For 2018-19The Central Washington University women's rugby program will compete in D1 Elite starting in the
Reminder: Planning Water Outage on Wednesday to Impact North Campus AreasOn Wednesday, May 23rd  from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be a domestic water outage
CWU Names Four Educators as 2018 Distinguished ProfessorsCentral Washington University’s Board of Trustees have recognized Laurie Moshier, Ian Quitadamo,
CWU Wildcats Invited to Leave their Legacy, Time Capsules Ceremony Scheduled for May 24Two Central Washington University students are credited with creating a new tradition they hope
Reminder: Budget Town Hall Meeting is Tuesday, May 22All:A reminder about the upcoming spring quarter Budget Town Hall as posted on the Budget website
CWU Volcanologist Researches Kilauea Eruptions For thirty years, volcanologist Wendy Bohrson has been studying the eruptions of Hawaii’s Kilauea
Seattle-Based Artist Presents an Exploration of Gender Identity and Art May 24Explore the relationship between hair and gender identity with Seattle-based artist Jono Vaughan at
CWU Fills Benaroya Hall with an Evening of Lavish Musical Performances May 24More than 300 musicians, performing in seven different ensembles, will take the stage at Benaroya
CWU Receives Biggest Donation in Recent School History A residence hall under construction on the Central Washington University campus—temporarily
Campus Fire Drills Are Next Week (May 21-25)Central Washington University’s annual fire evacuation drills for all academic buildings are
2018 SOURCE Showcases CWU Scholarship and Creative ExpressionThe Symposium On University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) celebrates its 23rd year
CWU recommends keeping aviation program in EllensburgCentral Washington University administrators recommend the school keep its aviation program at
CWU Continues to Innovate, Makes Accessibility AccessibleCentral Washington University is not new to innovation especially in the field of accessibility.
Talented Math Student Enthused about Graduation and What Lies BeyondLisa Charron, a soon-to-be Wildcat alumna, doesn’t just talk about math—she enthuses about it.
CWU Trustees to Meet May 17-18 On Thursday, May 17, the Central Washington University Board of Trustees will meet in executive
Celebrate CWU Traditions at the 2018 Ring and Medallion Ceremony  The ASCWU Student Government, CWU Alumni Association, Wildcat Shop, and Traditions
Smith Earns GNAC Player of the Year, Nine Earn All-GNAC SelectionsJames Smith III was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year and garnered
CWU Brings Critically Acclaimed Writer Jac Jemc to Ellensburg CampusAward winning writer Jac Jemc will present a craft talk and reading as part of the 2018 Lion Rock
CTE’s Legally Blonde: The Musical Lights Up the Stage All’s fair in love and law—at least that is Elle Wood’s Legally Blonde philosophy. Central

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