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brown bag speaker seriesCampus Computing
Part of the Non-Trad Brown Bag Speaker Series

Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, April 4-5, 2006
Time: 4th: 9-10AM ; 5th: 2-3PM
Place: 4th Bullion Hall 103 ; 5th: Science 337
Admission: Free! RSVP

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Description:The Center for Student Empowerment and ITS Training would like to invite all non-traditional students to Groupwise Explained: A Hands-On Computer Workshop for Non-Traditional Students.  Topics covered at the workshop will include: accessing the CWU network from campus and home, using the basics of GroupWise e-mail and calendar, and covering any questions on popular software programs here at Central.

There will be two different times available to attend the workshop.

Tuesday, April 4th from 9am to 10am at Bouillion Hall 103 or Wednesday, April 5th from 2pm to 3pm at Shaw-Smyser Hall 218.

Interested students should sign up at The Center for Student Empowerment in SUB Room 218, or call at 963-2127 to reserve a spot.

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gloria posterGloria Steinem
"The Longest Revolution"

Dates: Thursday, May 4th
Time: 8:00PM
Place: New SUB Rec Ballroom
Cost: FREE


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Description: Open To the Public!

Make Ticket Reservations through Ms. Joanne Perez- 963-2187 or perezjo@cwu.edu
Center for Student Empowerment, SUB 261.

Tickets are also available at the SUB Info booth.

Tickets will be limited to 5 per person!

We highly recommend that you pick up your reserved tickets before the event. We will have a Will Call station set up but, as you can imagine, if everyone waits until then to pick them up the lines will be very long.

chimp handbillNon-Trad Chimposiums
Experience the world of Washoe and friends!

Dates: Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, 2006
Time: 12th: 1PM (Adults), 13th: 10:45AM (Families) Children must be over 6 years old
Place: CHCI
Cost: FREE for Non-Trads; Adult Guests - $10; Children - $7.50

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Description: The Center for Student Empowerment invites non-traditional students and guests to sign up for a Non-Trad Group Chimposium conducted by The Chimpanzee and Human Communications Institute! This is an enlightening program that teaches respect, responsibility, and compassion. Learn More by visiting http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci/visitor_information.html.

Non-Trads get in for FREE.

Please sign up by visiting or calling The Center for Student Empowerment by May 4th if you are interested in attending! There is limited availability and seats will go fast!

Call Lisa at 963-2127 for more information.

Parenting PosterThe Parenting Connection
A Social Gathering for Parents

Dates: The Last Thursday of Every Month
Time: 1PM
Place: Michaelson Rm. 126
Cost: FREE!

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Description: This is a great opportunity for all parents, including college students and potential college students who have children or children on the way!

Bring your children, there will be plenty of activities for all ages! It's a play date for them and a chance to meet new friends for you.

Contact Lisa at 963-2127 for more information or questions.

women rock!Women Rock!
Enjoy An Afternoon of Good Music

Dates: May 9, 10, and 11
Time: 12PM
Place: New SUB Patio
Cost: FREE!

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Description: This is the Empowerment Center's first year organizing Women Rock!; an event highlighting talented female musicians at Central Washington University. Women Rock! will take place may 9, 10, and 11 at noon out on the spacious, new SUB patio. Each day there will be a different female performer, so come outside with a cup of coffee from the new espresso stand and enjoy an afternoon of music and sunshine!

NOW logoNational Organization for Women
LOCAL to GLOBAL: Women Taking Action

Dates: Saturday, May 20th, 2006
Time: 9AM-4PM
Place: Student Union
Cost: $35, unless sponsored

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Description: Since its founding in 1966, NOW's goal has been to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW works to eliminate discrimination and harassment in the workplace, schools, the justice system, and all other sectors of society; secure abortion, birth control and reproductive rights for all women; end all forms of violence against women; eradicate racism, sexism and homophobia; and promote equality and justice in our society.

Washington State NOW is pleased to welcome
Keynote Speaker
Kristen Rowe-Finkbeiner
Activist & Author

Morning Workshops:

  • The Impact of Immigration on Women & Families
  • Young Feminist Organizing

Afternoon Workshops:

  • Women's Health Under Siege!
  • Women, Politics and Power
  • Global Feminism: Actions for Sisterhood and Solidarity
  • Building Bridges within the Feminist Movement

The Center for Student Empowerment will be sponsoring 4 students to attend. To be considered for the sponsorship fill out the online form.

summit posterMen's Summit
Rafting Experience

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2006
Time: Depart at 10:30AM
Place: CWU
Admission: FREE!

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Description: The goal of this event is to build up a core group of men on this campus for the "Man Up!" program . We aim to promote positive mentalities and bring light to men's issues and to educate and empower this group of men with new perspectives.

We will depart at 10:30AM and lunch will be provided.

There are limited spots available so sign up now at the Empowerment Center, SUB Room 250 or e-mail.

Contact Winston or Adrian at 963-2127 for more information or questions.

posterMs. & Mr. Worldwide
A Glance at Gender Roles Throughout Cultures

Date: Wednesday, May 24th, 2006
Time: 4:00PM
Place: Student Union Rm 202
Admission: FREE!

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Description: This event will cover gender relationships in different societies. Also, we will discuss gender issues in the workplace, in our society, and in the college setting. In addition, we will share the marriage and divorce process in different cultural contexts. There will also be an opportunity to share your own stories too!

Contact Natalie Lee at 963-2127 or by e-mail.

brown bagMarriage Survival
Part of the Non-Trad Brown Bag Speaker Series

Date: Monday, May 22nd, 2006
Time: 12:00PM
Place: Student Union Rm 202
Admission: FREE!

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Description: Guest speakers, Carmen and Gary Pederson will present on their experiences of persevering through tough times in marriage.

There will be opportunities for discussion and questions.

Contact Lisa at 963-2127 for more information or questions.

 

Contact Information

Empowerment Center
Center for Student Empowerment
Student Union
Rm. 250
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Mail Stop 7455
Phone: (509) 963-2127
Fax: (509) 963-2121
Email: ecenter@cwu.edu
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