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Writer, Poet, Essayist Erika L. Sánchez Gives Public Reading at CWU on May 7Acclaimed young adult novelist and poet Erika L. Sánchez will visit Central Washington University
CWU Seeks to Expand International Outreach to EurasiaThe 13 countries that comprise Eurasia hold great promise for international higher education. Those
Seattle-based writer and ‘Internet Yeller’ Ijeoma Oluo to Speak at CWU Diversity AwardsIjeoma Oluo, a Seattle-based writer and self-described “Internet Yeller,” because of her
CWU Welcomes Religion Scholars to EllensburgAccording to a 2018 Gallup survey, the Pacific Region—including Washington, Oregon, California,
CWU Catering Chef Wins Bronze Medal at Regional Culinary Challenge  Central Washington University Catering Chef Darren Macri recently earned a bronze medal
CWU presents an Art Walk on April 25Don’t miss your chance to see art and design work by 20 students on exhibit in three student
CWU’s Third Annual Day of Giving Focuses on Three Initiatives Central Washington University will host its third annual 24-hour day of giving campaign,
Quartet of Wildcats Finish in Top FourTwo Central Washington University barrel racers placed in the top four and another two tie-down
Guest Artist Noelle Mason to Lecture at CWU on April 23The Central Washington University Department of Art + Design offers a lecture by visiting visual
Student Returning from International Trip May Have Been Exposed to MeaslesA Central Washington University student who recently returned from international travel was
2019 Juried Undergraduate Student Art + Design Exhibit opens May 2Central Washington University’s Sarah Spurgeon Gallery will host the Department of Art +
CWU Student’s Art Exhibit Spotlights the Hispanic Experience  In marginalized communities, art and sculpture were not often recognized or appreciated
Chairs of Honor Unveiled to Honor CWU Military HeroA pair of chairs from the POW/MIA (Prisoner Of War/Missing In Action) “Chair of Honor” Program
Annual Give Central Event Set for April 25-26, 2019Dear CWU Campus Community,On April 25 and 26, CWU is having its third annual day of giving,
Writer Kristiana Kahakauwila to Speak at CWU on April 23Acclaimed fiction writer Kristiana Kahakauwila will visit Central Washington University on April 23
April 16 Lecture by Rick Poynor on British Designer and Activist David King The CWU Department of Art + Design will sponsor a lecture about the late David King, a noted
CWU's Gallery 231 Presents Acquiesce by Art Student Carlos Lee Sullivan Central Washington University’s Gallery 231 in Randall Hall will host “Acquiesce,”a
CWU Student Celebrated as Success StoryOn Wednesday, the non-profit Treehouse celebrated the hard work they and our community have done to
“Home Sweet Home” Student Art Exhibit Opens April 9Central Washington University student artist Maxwell Volkman’s solo BFA senior exhibition, Home
Reproductive Justice through Human Rights with Loretta RossReproductive justice may be a new phrase to some but it has been a lifelong journey and career for
CWU Among Nation's Best for Supporting National Guard and Reserve Employees For the second straight year, Central Washington University is among 30 national finalists for the
Support Programs Improve Graduation and Retention Rates of African American Male StudentsWith support from the Brother 2 Brother program, students at CWU in Ellensburg, Wa., succeed in
Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities CandidatesCWU is pleased to announce the finalists for the Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities. Open
Solo Exhibition by Nicole Pietrantoni Opens Thursday, March 28 The CWU Sarah Spurgeon Gallery will host A lapse, a fold, a fallowed field, a solo exhibition
A Message From President James L. Gaudino The recent death of Ryan Thompson, a Kittitas County Sheriff’s Deputy, is a tragedy for the
Poet Jos Charles to Conduct Reading and Craft Talk on April 2Award-winning poet Jos Charles visits Central Washington University on April 2 for a public reading
CWU Athletic Accomplishment Goes Hand-in-Hand with Academic AchievementCentral is spelled SUCCESS when it pertains to excellence in athletics. As the spring sports
CWU’s Catering Chef Will Compete in Regional Culinary ChallengeDarren Macri, Central Washington University’s Catering Chef, has been selected to compete in the
CWU Women’s Basketball Team Excels On- and Off-the-CourtTop achievement in class and top accomplishments on the hardwood were, again, hallmarks for the CWU
CWU Involvement in Upper Kittitas County Economic Revitalization ChronicledThis spring, Phase 2 of the City of Cle Elum’s downtown revitalization project will begin. It
Student Publications Shine at National Journalism ConventionCentral Washington University’s student-run publications, PULSE and The Observer, earned three
Gov. Inslee Appoints Businesswoman Gladys Gillis to CWU Board of TrusteesGovernor Jay Inslee has appointed Gladys T. Gillis, CEO and co-owner of Starline Luxury Coaches to
Can You Speak Hard-Boiled? Joe Tradii is no jamoke.He doesn’t carry a gat in his pocket, throw gloves at the drop of a
Help Take Ellensburg's Central Transit to the Next LevelCentral Transit is a public bus system that's free to use and available to all - including you! We
CWU Speaker Series Debut Presentation Calculates the True Cost of WarPhil Klay knows the complicated emotions that play out whenever a member of the United States
GNAC.TV Announcing Team Named for GNAC Basketball Championships CoveragePORTLAND, Ore. – For the fifth consecutive year, Robert Lowery will lend his experience to Great
Eminent Conglomerate CEO Discusses Leadership Principals with CWU StudentsDespite changes in business practices and technology, ambition, empathy, honesty, integrity, and
CWU “Triunfar” Project on Latinx Leaders to Feature KUNS-TV Journalist Paula LamasCentral Washington University students recently researched a broad range of Latinx leaders in the
Activist Shaun King Talks of This Moment in HistoryCentral Washington University hosted social media influencer and activist Shaun King who gave a
CWU Receives US Copyright for Computer Software ApplicationNearly three years ago, the CWU administration decided streamlining was needed for the student
Civil Rights Activist Shaun King to Speak at CWUCentral Washington University will host civil rights activist Shaun King at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 25 in
Updated Pass Conditions, More Snow Forecast for Monday (2-24-19 6:45 p.m.)The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting scattered clouds over I-90. The
Updated Pass Conditions (2-24-19 4:00 p.m.)The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting scattered clouds over I-90 with the
Updated Pass Conditions, Winter Weather Advisory Remains in Effect (2-24-19 2:30 p.m.)The Washington State Department of Transportation is reporting scattered clouds over I-90 with the
City Busy Clearing Snow, Help Road Crews (2-24-19 2:05 p.m.)Ellensburg city crews with snow plow equipment began clearing snow from main arterial roads this
Snow Falling on the Passes, Winter Weather Advisory in Effect (2-24-19 6:00 a.m.)The Washington State Department of Transportation reports it is snowing on I-90 with Compact snow
Winter Weather Advisory Begins at 10:00 p.m., Snow Flurries Reported on I-90 (2-23-19 5:45 p.m.)A National Weather Service issued Winter Weather Advisory will go into effect at 10:00  p.m.
Winter Storm Watch Begins Tonight, No Travel Restrictions for I-90 (2-23-19 4:00 p.m.)The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Kittitas Valley, Yakima
Winter Storm Watch Begins Tonight, Traction Tires Advised for I-90, (2-23-19, 9:30 a.m.)The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Kittitas Valley, Yakima
Winter Storm Watch Starts Tonight, Chains required on I-90, (2-23-19, 4:30 a.m.)The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Kittitas Valley, Yakima

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