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CWU Announces 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award RecipientsCentral Washington University will honor 11 individuals who symbolize the university’s ideals,
Former CWU President Ivory Nelson Honored by Kittitas County CommissionersThe Kittitas County Commissioners today signed a proclamation naming February 2019 as National
Latest Weather Service Forecast for the Kittitas Valley (2/15/19 4:25 p.m.) Here is the weekend weather outlook for the Kittitas Valley from the National Weather
I-90/I-82 Update (2/15/19 4:20 p.m.)No restrictions are reported on either I-90 or I-82. WSDOT reports, on Snoqualmie Pass, the skies
I-90/I-82 Update (posted 2/15/19, 7:00 a.m.) On I-90, WSDOT reports it is snowing with snow, slush, and ice on the roadway. Traction tires are
CWU Ellensburg Classes to Have a Delayed Start TodayFebruary 15, 2019Classes at CWU Ellensburg will start two hours late today, at 10 a.m. The campus
More Snow Possible on Friday (posted on 2/14/19, 9:45 p.m.)The National Weather Service is forecasting mostly cloudy conditions with a 40-percent chance of
I-90/I-82 Updated Conditions (posted on 2/14/19, 9:30 p.m.)I-90 remains open. Traction tires are advised and oversized vehicles are prohibited. WSDOT reports
Caution Urged for Drivers Traveling on I-90 (posted on 2/14/19, 3:45 p.m.)The Washington State Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious on I-90 going either direction between
Kittitas County to Honor Former CWU President Ivory NelsonThe Kittitas County Commission will honor former Central Washington University President Ivory
Evening Classes at CWU's Ellensburg Campus Are Canceled Tonight, Thursday, February 14 (posted 2/14/19, 1:25 p.m.) February 14, 2019Evening classes on CWU’s Ellensburg campus are canceled for tonight, Thursday,
CWU Trustees to Meet at CWU Sammamish February 21-22, 2019 On Thursday, February 21, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., the Central Washington University Board of
Stay Safe When You Drive, and Know Before You GoThose who plan to travel this President’s Day weekend, WSDOT has a series of helpful tips to
More snow is in the official weather forecast (posted 2/14/19, 5:50 a.m.)The National Weather Service is forecasting additional snowfall in central Washington today
I-90 Remains Open Both Directions (updated 2/13/19, 2:07 p.m.)I-90 Snoqualmie Pass remains open from Ellensburg to North Bend. Drivers are encouraged to watch
CWU Weathers Storm Thanks to Work of Facilities CrewsIt takes a lot to keep a university in operation, especially during a winter storm like this
Delays and Closures for Wednesday, February 13January 13, 2019CLOSURE:  CWU-Sammamish will be closed on Wednesday, February 13.  
Most CWU University Centers, Instructional Sites Closed TuesdayThe winter storm now impacting Washington has led to the closure of these Central Washington
CWU Open, Previously Approved CWU Student Travel Canceled 7:30 p.m.Central Washington University remains open. The National Weather Service is predicting 1-3 inches
Weather Forecasts, UpdatesThe National Weather Service is forecasting up to 12 inches of new snow in Ellensburg over the next
Blizzard WarningA blizzard warning has been issued for the Ellensburg region until 2 a.m. Sunday. Expect up to an
Emergency Response UpdateDear Friends,About 36 hours have passed since reports of gunshots began to circulate throughout
Winter Storm Warning, Updates and PrepareWe are getting ready for what we anticipate will be a severe weather event that could bring up to
Early ClosuresFebruary 8, 2019CWU-Sammamish will close at 1 p.m. today. Classes offered after 1 p.m. are
Statement from CWU President James L. GaudinoDear Campus Community,Yesterday our campus experienced an incident that, fortunately, turned out to
Campus Resources AvailableDear Campus,At Central Washington University, the safety of our students and employees is our top
Message to CWU Faculty: Assist Students, YourselfCWU Faculty,Yesterday we experienced a collective trauma. The time spent in lockdown and evacuating
President's Statement: Report of Active ShooterDear Campus Community, Fortunately, tonight’s report of an active shooter turned out to be
CWU Seeks Nominees for Annual Diversity AwardsCentral Washington University seeks nominations for its annual CWU Diversity Awards, which honor
CWU Computer Science students mastering latest in data security Preventing tampering with sensitive data is the challenge facing security experts worldwide.
Campus DelaysFebruary 6, 2019Campus Delays: CWU-Lynnwood and CWU-Sammamish will open at 10 a.m. today. Classes
Campus Closures/DelaysFebruary 5, 2019UPDATES...Campus Closures/DelaysCWU-Yakima (Yakima Valley College), CWU-Des Moines,
CWU to Offer Free Income Tax Preparation through April 13It’s never too early to start working on those 1040s.Central Washington University is offering
Three CWU Centers Affected By Weather, Closures/DelayFebruary 4, 2019 UPDATE:  Pierce College Fort Steilacoom will close at 10 a.m.Due to severe
CWU Student Named Aspen Institute's Champion for ChangeCentral Washington University student Autumn Adams was named one of five 2019 Champions For
Residency Reflections Ceramics Exhibition Opens Thursday, February 14Central Washington University’s Sarah Spurgeon Gallery will host Residency Reflections, a
CWU Board of Trustees Special Telephonic Meeting Central Washington University Board of Trustees (BOT) will hold a special telephonic meeting on
CWU-Sammamish to again serve as host for community Lunar New Year CelebrationBased upon overwhelming attendance, participation, and support for the inaugural event, the second
Civil Rights Exhibit, Events Examines Race in the U.S., Jan. 20-March 16 at MCEIn 1955, shortly after 14-year-old Emmett Till was murdered by white supremacists in Mississippi,
AdvisoryAs of January 22, Clark County has had 23 confirmed cases of measles. Anyone who has recently
CWU Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Lecture, Memorial to be Held Jan. 29It’s not known how many Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) cases remain unsolved within
CWU Provost Gallery Features Puyallup Artists Who Have Been Friends Since Grade SchoolTwo gifted Central Washington University art students—who have known each other since the second
CWU Emergency Closure, Suspended Operations FAQsCWU employees and students need to be ready for hazardous weather anytime from about November
CWU Invites Campus and Community to Contribute to Sustainability EffortsHow can Central Washington University be a leader in enhancing environmental sustainability and
Former CWU Student Joins Writing Faculty for Literary ReadingFormer CWU student Jeff Suwak, along with Central professors Lisa Norris and Joseph Powell, will
Annual State of the University PresentationAnyone unable to attend or watch the livestream of the annual State of the University presentation
Langston Hughes Project performed at CWU to honor Martin Luther King Langston Hughes was a famed American poet, columnist novelist, playwright, and social activist. He
CWU Looking at Possible Flight Training Program Move to McAllister Field in Yakima Central Washington University is looking at the possibility of moving its flight training program
Premiere Party Planned for Season Three of the ‘Nick on the Rocks’ TV Show A special premiere event for season 3 of the popular “Nick on the Rocks” television program is
CWU to Host Lecture on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Followed by Memorial ServiceCentral Washington University will highlight the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women

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