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Reminder: Planning Water Outage on Wednesday to Impact North Campus AreasOn Wednesday, May 23rd  from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. there will be a domestic water outage
CWU Names Four Educators as 2018 Distinguished ProfessorsCentral Washington University’s Board of Trustees have recognized Laurie Moshier, Ian Quitadamo,
CWU Wildcats Invited to Leave their Legacy, Time Capsules Ceremony Scheduled for May 24Two Central Washington University students are credited with creating a new tradition they hope
Reminder: Budget Town Hall Meeting is Tuesday, May 22All:A reminder about the upcoming spring quarter Budget Town Hall as posted on the Budget website
CWU Volcanologist Researches Kilauea Eruptions For thirty years, volcanologist Wendy Bohrson has been studying the eruptions of Hawaii’s Kilauea
Seattle-Based Artist Presents an Exploration of Gender Identity and Art May 24Explore the relationship between hair and gender identity with Seattle-based artist Jono Vaughan at
CWU Fills Benaroya Hall with an Evening of Lavish Musical Performances May 24More than 300 musicians, performing in seven different ensembles, will take the stage at Benaroya
CWU Receives Biggest Donation in Recent School History A residence hall under construction on the Central Washington University campus—temporarily
Campus Fire Drills Are Next Week (May 21-25)Central Washington University’s annual fire evacuation drills for all academic buildings are
2018 SOURCE Showcases CWU Scholarship and Creative ExpressionThe Symposium On University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE) celebrates its 23rd year
CWU recommends keeping aviation program in EllensburgCentral Washington University administrators recommend the school keep its aviation program at
CWU Continues to Innovate, Makes Accessibility AccessibleCentral Washington University is not new to innovation especially in the field of accessibility.
Talented Math Student Enthused about Graduation and What Lies BeyondLisa Charron, a soon-to-be Wildcat alumna, doesn’t just talk about math—she enthuses about it.
CWU Trustees to Meet May 17-18 On Thursday, May 17, the Central Washington University Board of Trustees will meet in executive
Celebrate CWU Traditions at the 2018 Ring and Medallion Ceremony  The ASCWU Student Government, CWU Alumni Association, Wildcat Shop, and Traditions
Smith Earns GNAC Player of the Year, Nine Earn All-GNAC SelectionsJames Smith III was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year and garnered
CWU Brings Critically Acclaimed Writer Jac Jemc to Ellensburg CampusAward winning writer Jac Jemc will present a craft talk and reading as part of the 2018 Lion Rock
CTE’s Legally Blonde: The Musical Lights Up the Stage All’s fair in love and law—at least that is Elle Wood’s Legally Blonde philosophy. Central
Karen Culcasi Uncovers the Human Impact of Syria’s Civil WarThe untold stories of Syrian women refugees from that country’s civil war and the human toll are
Four CWU softball players earn all-GNAC recognition Four players on the Central Washington University softball team earned spots on the all-GNAC
CWU Finalist for Secretary of Defense AwardCWU is a finalist for the 2018 Freedom Award, which recognizes organizations and businesses that
$1 million, one lunch at a time: Pie tasting celebrates scholarship lunch programIt all started 45 years ago when Ellensburg’s Ruth Harrington invited 22 women to her house and
CWU’s Own Animal Whisperer Honored at College of the Sciences BanquetIf Kittitas County has a Dr. Doolittle, it would have to be Dr. Fred Newschwander. The longtime
Helping Ensure CWU Military Students Succeed Focus of Conference Each day an estimated 20 military veterans commit suicide. Loneliness, feelings of isolation, or a
Wildcats Hire Trevor Richards to Lead Women's RugbyCentral Washington University Athletics Director Dennis Francois has announced the hiring of Trevor
Boeing Donates $1 Million to Central Washington University Foundation to Honor CWU Alumnus Ray ConnerThe Central Washington University Foundation has received a $1 million donation from The Boeing
Washington Court of Appeals Hearings Set for May 1 at CWUWashington State Court of Appeals Division III will hear five cases on May 1, between 9:30 a.m. and
CWU College of Business to host 18th Annual Economic Outlook Conference Agriculture has long been vital to Washington’s economy. One of the newest entries into the
CWU’s Orchesis Dance Company To Perform in Yakima Tonight Central Washington University’s Orchesis Dance Company will perform Tuesday, April 24, at
CWU Brings Critically Acclaimed Writer John McNally to Ellensburg CampusAward winning writer John McNally will present a craft talk and reading entitled “Psychic
Central Washington University Celebrates Second Annual Giving DayCentral Washington University’s second annual, 24-hour day of giving campaign, called
Campus Fire Drills Scheduled for Week of May 21-25 Central Washington University’s annual fire evacuation drills for all academic buildings
Professor Emeritus Huckabay Achieves 1,000 Column MilestoneJim Huckabay has been a lot of things in his life — an avid outdoorsman, a TV weatherman, a radio
2018 Juried Undergraduate Student Art Exhibit opens April 26Outstanding undergraduate student artwork will be featured in the 2018 Juried Undergraduate Student
CWU and ACUI Celebrate More Than 50 Years TogetherThe Association of College Unions International (ACUI) is the largest organization in the United
Astronaut Jose M. Hernandez Talks to CWU Students About Overcoming BarriersAn astronaut who was in space for 14 days, is now at Central Washington University talking to the
Former Delta Force Soldier to Urge CWU Audience not to Fear FailureThe 2001 Oscar-winning film Black Hawk Down was based in the 1993 “Battle of Mogadishu” in
Directivos de España visitan la asociación de Game On! de la CWU, conexión YakimaDirectivos de la Fundación del equipo de fútbol Real Madrid, de renombre mundial, se encuentran
2018 Kryptos Challenge Attracts Participants from Around the WorldThe annual International Kryptos Challenge, hosted by the Central Washington University Department
Baseball Hosts Nighthawks For Final GNAC Home SeriesThe Central Washington University baseball team hosts Northwest Nazarene University in a four-game
Experience the Majesty of Vivaldi and Other Masters of the High Baroque April 20Revel in the musical opulence of the high Baroque era with chamber musicians Byron Schenkman and
CWU BFA Student Explores Male Identity and Insecurity in "Untitled"What lies behind the masks of power and invulnerability? Local artist Austin Harris explores these
Officials from Spain Visit CWU Game On! Partnership, Yakima ConnectionOfficials from the world-renowned Real Madrid soccer team’s Foundation are in Washington state
CWU professor joins arts and humanities speaker seriesCentral Washington University Associate Professor of Theatre Arts Patrick Dizney will give a public
Noted Orangutan Expert Biruté Mary Galdikas Speaks at CWU on April 13ELLENSBURG, Washington — One of the world’s foremost experts on orangutans, Biruté Mary
CWU mourns death of Professor Raymond HallRaymond A. Hall, a beloved professor who taught African American Studies, Folklore and Cultural
CWU Washington World Fellows Welcome DayCentral Washington University is partnering with Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib, the Honorary Consulate
CWU Takes First Step Toward Construction of New Residence HallDemolition of two aging campus buildings on the Central Washington University campus is set to
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson to Speak at CWUWashington Attorney General Bob Ferguson will speak at Central Washington University on Tuesday,
Prominent Water Protection Advocate and Scholar to Visit CWU on April 11Native American water protection activist Kelsey Leonard will speak on the role of Native women in

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