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Spring 2008 Events
All of our events are FREE and open to anyone unless restrictions are otherwise mentioned* |
Monday April 7, 2008
4 p.m.. Black 151
Dr. Ellen Carol Dubois, Professor of History at the University of California, Los Angeles, will be speaking about the international women's rights movement, which as been one of the most vital dimensions of global efforts to advance human rights since the mid-1990s. The lecture will cover the historical background of the contemporary phenomenon of the international women's rights movement, as well as the achievements of international women's rights in making women's issues part of the larger battle for human rights. |
Tuesday April 8
11am. Mary Grupe Center
Faculty research panel:
Maya Chachava, Art
Donna Stack, Art
Shari Stoddard, Art
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Monday, April 14
Noon. SURC 135
Faculty Research Panel:
Dr. Sarah Britto, Law and Justice
Dr. Judith Hennessy, Sociology
Dr. Jennifer Krafchick, Family and Consumer Sciences |
Monday, April 21
3:30 pm. SURC Patio West
Faculty Research Panel:
Dr. Karen Blair, History
Joan CawleyCrane, Art
Staci Sleigh-Layman, Office for Equal Opportunity (OEO) |
Thursday April 24
Out to Lunch Speaker Series
Noon. SURC 201
Running out of ideas for local family adventures? Wonder how you'll
keep the kids entertained this Saturday? Come to the April 24th Out to
Lunch and learn 50 great ideas to keep both parents and kids happy.
Best of all, you won't need to drive far or spend much; each activity
can be done at home or in the local Ellensburg area for free or a
nominal expense. Jesse Nelson, director of the Center for Excellence in Leadership will be giving a dynamic presentation. |
Monday April 28
Noon. SURC 135
Faculty Research Panel:
Dr. Carey Gazis, Geological Sciences
Dr. Anne Johansen, Chemistry
Dr. Holly Pinkart, Biological Sciences
Dr. Kathryn Temple, Mathematics
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Monday April 28
Symposium Without Boundaries Presentation
4 pm SURC Ballroom
Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai is an environmental and political activist and the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She founded the Green Belt Movement, a grassroots environmental organization, and has worked to improve women's lives in Kenya. Brought to you by The Symposium Group.
Parents: A Tree-rific Kid Cat Zone (KCZ) will be offered during this event for children ages 3-10. Kid Cat Zone it is an activity zone for children, hosted during University sponsored activities. Volunteer staff who have proper clearances and background checks will be supervising children and providing eco-friendly activities for them to participate. KCZ is brought to you by the DVD Civic Engagement Center, University Recreation, and the Center for Student Empowerment.
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May 6, 2008
Out to Lunch Speaker Series
Noon. SURC 202
Vicki Sannuto and Randy Williamson from Career Services, will be sharing about job search, resumes and cover letter writing as well as what employers look for during the job search.
Specific information about gaps in resumes and how to work in life experience will be covered. Non-traditional students shouldn't miss this!
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Thursday May 8
Various Locations (see below)
Mary Jo Huff is a nationally recognized author, educator, puppeteer, recording artist, and storyteller. She has trained teachers nationwide on the importance of language and literacy through the power of telling stories. She has a magical humor in her high- energy performance and lively mix of rhythm and rhyme for any story time.
Mary Jo will be at Head Start from 9:00-10:00, Ellensburg Library 10:30-11:30, ELCL 12:00-1:00, and CMA Childcare 3:30-4:30.
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Friday May 9
SURC 301 and SURC Pit
1-4 and 6-8
Mary Jo will be doing a workshop in SURC 301 from 1:00-4:00 the workshop will have STARS credit available.Mary Jo will be talking about story telling and the use of puppetry.
On Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm in the SURC pit she will be doing a family night which will be open to students, faculty and community members. Everyone is invited to attend.
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May 20 & 27 (two-part)
5 - 6:30 p.m. Black 129
Learn more about your family history when CWU lecturer Dave Storla presents this sneek peek into his popular genealogy class.
As part of CWU's Family-Friendly Campus Initiative, KID CAT ZONE, children's activities for ages 3-10, will be provided by the Don & Verna Duncan Civic Engagement Center while student parents attend the workshop.
Seating is limited for this program, so PLEASE RSVP. Click here or stop by our office in Student Union and Rec Center room 250.
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Every Wednesday in May
11-2. SURC Patio West
Join the Empowerment Center in highlighting the talents of local female musicians. Bring your lunch and enjoy various types of music every Wednesday, starting the second Wednesday in the month of May.
Wednesday, May 21st
11:00 Natalie Washington
12:00 Racelle Bunch
1:00 RMG: Red Means Go
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Wednesday, May 28th
11:00 Jan Jaffe
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12:00 Allison Campbell
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