Winter 2023 Programs

Winter 2023 Resources

Outdoor Winter Fun

Sunday, January 29, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Come enjoy snowshoeing trails, groomed cross-country skiing tracks, ice skating, and a sledding hill!

Cost for Transportation: $8.50*
* Additional rental fees for snow gear & equipment

Seating is limited!

International Cafe

Thursday, February 2, 12:00-1:30 pm

International Cafés provide fun activities, promoting and sharing other cultures as well as making new connections with a variety of other students.

SURC 137

Sports Day: Basketball

Saturday, February 11, 3:00-5:00 pm

Unable to go out because of the cold? Come and play some basketball with OISP and friends for some casual games and fun!

Casual play; all skill levels welcome.

Open to all students!

Meet at SURC pit.

Recreation Center (in the SURC)

International Night at CWU Men's Basketball

Saturday, February 16, 7:00 pm

Game Come join athletics to watch our team play against Simon Fraser in a special International Student night where you will receive swag, pizza, and more!

Nicholson Pavilion

Cultural Conversation

Tuesday, February 21, 6:00-7:30 pm

Come join OISP, Brooks Library, and the Ellensburg Public Library as we host a cultural conversation with a community member sharing their cultural stories and experiences.

Hal Holmes Community Center, 201 N Ruby, Ellensburg

International Cafe

Thursday, February 23, 12:00-1:30 pm

International Cafés provide fun activities, promoting and sharing other cultures as well as making new connections with a variety of other students.

SURC 137

Taxes Information Session

Wednesday, March 1, 3:00-4:00 pm

Taxes Information Session: Learn about filing taxes as an international student. Tuesday, February 28, 2:00-3:00 PM, Hebeler 111 or via Zoom

Learn about filing taxes as an international student.

Hebeler 111 or via Zoom

Sports Day: Volleyball

Saturday, March 4, 2:00-4:00 pm

Unable to go out because of the cold? Come and play some volleyball with OISP and friends for some casual games and fun!

Recreation Center (in the SURC)

Class of 2022 Celebration

Class of 2021 Celebrations

Congratulations! CWU's class of 2021 international students. 63% of our graduating students graduated with honors (3.5-4.0 GPA) We are so proud of you and wish you the best in your next life adventure!

May 26 Celebration:

June 7 Celebration:

Snow Sculpting Contest Winners

The Office of International Studies and Programs held a snow sculpting contest on the Hebeler Hall lawn on Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 & 28. Entries were submitted by posting pictures of the creations on Facebook and Instagram, tagging CWU's International Programs. The winners were: 1st place: g_a_hendricks, 2nd place: cwu_track, 3rd place: thekillercinnamonroll

The Office of International Studies and Programs held a snow sculpting contest on the Hebeler Hall lawn on Wednesday and Thursday, January 27 & 28.

Entries were submitted by posting pictures of the creations on Facebook and Instagram, tagging CWU's International Programs.

The winners were:

1st place: g_a_hendricks
2nd place: cwu_track
3rd place: thekillercinnamonroll

International Education Week Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to Makenna Thuringer, the winner of our International Photo Contest, and to runners up Josie Luong and Sayed Abdulla Ebrahim.

Congratulations to Makenna Thuringer, the winner of our International Photo Contest, and to runners up Josie Luong and Sayed Abdulla Ebrahim. Entries were accepted Thursday, November 12-Tuesday, November 17.