Museum of Culture and Environment

Learn about microplastics in the life-sustaining waters of our own Yakima River and what you can do about this nearly invisible pollutant and health concern.

CWU biology graduate J Shah conducted this research with her thesis advisor and professor of biology Dr. Clay Arango. The Window on Central showcases the work of CWU faculty and students in the College of the Sciences. J Shah is currently a habitat biologist in Yakima County for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  (a College of the Sciences “Window on Central” display) 

This student curated and designed exhibit in the Dean Hall Lobby tells the story of the prehistoric ground sloth found in Quincy, WA.

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Students from the CWU Museum Club install their 2019 exhibit Thanks for the Memories.

The CWU Museum of Culture & Environment resides on land ceded by the Yakama people in 1855. We must respect and take care of this land and all that comes from it. The Yakama people continue their relationship with the land to this day, offering gratitude and stewardship. We acknowledge that the Museum and the collections we steward came to be at CWU because of the many complex legacies of colonialism. And we acknowledge Indigenous CWU students, past, present, and future.