Join Us in October
You're invited to a month of exciting events.
All month long, we’re thrilled to bring the CWU campus and the community a lineup of exciting performances, panels, art exhibitions, guest speakers, and more.
The largest of CWU’s colleges, the College of Arts and Humanities is home to a wide range of departments offering more than 80 diverse programs.
Join us in exploring how a degree in the Arts or Humanities could prepare you for a successful career, as well as lifelong satisfaction and opportunities for growth.
Learn more about National Arts and Humanities Month.
Complete Event Schedule
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Week 1 (October 1-4): Opening Doors
October 1: Art and Design Faculty Exhibition and Panel Presentation, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Randall Hall 117 and Sarah Spurgeon Gallery
October 2: NAC Grand Opening, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, NAC Atrium
October 2: First Friday Art Walk, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Downtown
October 3: Student Film Showcase, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, McConnell Auditorium
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Week 2 (October 5-11): Stories of Place
October 5: Keynote Address with Derek Sheffield, WA Poet Laureate, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Hertz Concert Hall
October 6: Dishes of the World: Their Traditions, Histories and Meanings, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, NAC 355
October 6: Lion Rock Visiting Writer Maya Jewell Zeller, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Library Attic), 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (NAC Atrium)
October 7: Lion Rock Visiting Writer Maya Jewell Zeller, Zoom Only Craft Talk about Publishing 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
October 7: Campus Art Tour, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM, tour begins at SURC Info Desk
October 8: Fairytales, Legends, Heroes, and Colloquialisms: Folklore as History, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, NAC 102
October 9: Ask a Philosopher, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, NAC Atrium
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Week 3 (October 12-18): Ideas in Action
October 12: Breaking the German Code During WWII: Make Your Own Enigma Machine, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, NAC 154B
October 12: Student Media Panel, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, SURC 135
October 13: Manastash Literary Magazine Launch Celebration, 5:30 PM, Black 150
October 13: Convergence of Chromacity: Duo Velox Recital with Guest Kaitlyn Neufeld and CWU Faculty Aaron Burr, 7:00 PM, McIntyre Recital Hall
October 14: World Languages & Cultures Open House, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, NAC Atrium
October 14: How Music’s Hidden Layers Guide Our Emotions with Daniel Anastasio, Guest Pianist Recital, 6:00 PM, McIntyre Recital Hall
October 15: What is Mandela? 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM, NAC Atrium
October 15: Student Experiences Abroad, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, NAC 355
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Week 4 (October 19-25): Where Ideas Lead
October 19: The Dream of a Common Language: How Do We Talk About Sustainability in Arts and Humanities, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, NAC 454
October 20: You Can Do Anything: The Possibilities of an Arts or Humanities Degree Majors & Minors Fair, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, NAC Atrium
October 21: The Promise and Ethical Pitfalls of New Medical Technologies: Carebots, Genetic Engineering, and AI, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, NAC 206
October 22: Becoming a Global Professional: Studying, Working, and Building a Life Across Cultures, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, NAC 154B
October 23: Teaching History in the Highschool, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, NAC 154A
October 24: Marvel Heroes: From A to X, Central Cello Celebration Finale Concert, 6:00 PM, McIntyre Hertz Concert Hall
October 24: 1441 Minute Theatre Festival, 7:30 PM, McConnell Auditorium
October 25: Viola Day Recital, 6:00 PM McIntyre Hertz Concert Hall
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Week 5 (October 26-31): The Grand Finale
October 26: Orchestra Halloween Concert, 7:00 PM, McIntyre Hertz Concert Hall (ticketed)
October 27: Lion Rock Visiting Writer, Carlos Andres Gomez: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (Library Attic), 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (NAC Atrium)
October 28: Open House and Asian American and Pacific Islander Welcome Gathering, 12:00 PM, Moehring Event Center
October 28: John McMurtery Guest Flute Artist, 8:00 PM, McIntyre Recital Hall
October 30: Zombie Babies, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Randall Hall, Awards at 5:00 PM
October 30: Night of Ghost Stories, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, start at NAC Atrium
Message From Dean Redfearn
Coming Soon
Can't Miss Events
October 5
Keynote Address - Derek Sheffield, WA Poet Laureate
October 20
You Can Do Anything: The Possibilities of an Arts or Humanities Degree - Majors and Minors Fair - open to the public – future Wildcats encouraged to attend. Scavenger hunt, raffle & prizes!
October 30
Night of Ghost Stories - Share the spirit of the season. Collect stickers in your Ghost Stories Passport to win a special prize! Suitable for all ages.
CWU News
CWU to celebrate Arts and Humanities Month throughout October
September 16, 2026 by David Leder
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