Wildcat Family Loss

We are deeply saddened to share that Central Washington University Vice President of University Advancement, Scott Wade, recently passed away while on vacation with his family.

Scott was a beloved leader, mentor, family man, and friend who will be missed deeply by our team, CWU, and the community.

We offer our deepest sympathy to everyone who’s lives were impacted by Scott–especially his wife and three young children.

In memoriam, you may donate to the educational funds of Avlynn, Jackson, and Eleanor Wade. Please contact David Fiske for more details at David.Fiske@edwardjones.com.

The Wade family would love for you to write your memories of Scott and messages for the children, which can be addressed to be opened now or in the future. Letters may be delivered to Stewart and Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.

Please click here to view a thank you tribute to Scott Wade, put together by our friends at Creative Asset. 

The Central Washington University Retirement Association (CWURA) is a vibrant group of individuals that includes the extended family of retirees and former employees and their partners.  Founded in 1990, we welcome all those who have served CWU, or other universities, in a variety of capacities and who wish to engage with each other and the university in fun and meaningful ways

Introduction of the 2019/2020 CWURA Board of Directors

Sharon Rosell, President

TBD, President Elect

Marilyn Mason, Past-President

Mary Bottcher, Secretary

Susan Browne, Treasurer      

John Ebenal, Retired Staff

Dave Darda, Active Faculty

Velma Henry, Active Staff

Karen Martinis, Retired Faculty

Karen Johnson, Retired Faculty

Ongoing Events

Wildcat Walkers still going strong!  Wildcat Walkers are an Ellensburg walking group for CWU retirees and friends.  Walks are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Mondays at the Irene Rinehart Park bridge parking lot at 10:00 a.m. during fall and winter.  For more information or to get on their mailing list, contact Virginia Mack at vmackred@gmail.com/509-899-1345.

First Friday Coffee
Retirees and friends enjoy informal gatherings each First Friday.
Please join us for each First Friday for refreshments and camaraderie at 9:30 a.m. at the Dakota Cafe on Pearl Street in Ellensburg.  Bring ideas to share about what activities you would like to see the CWURA plan for retirees.

CWURA Interest Groups.  What to form a targeted interest group for retirees?  Contact the CWURA about forming a group, arranging for email notices and meeting spaces on campus.

CWURA 2018/19 Membership Campaign Underway.  Now is the time to sign up for membership in the CWURA for the upcoming year.  Your dues are important to help us with the costs of events and programs.  Join now online or send your dues to the CWURA at the CWU Foundation, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA  98926-7508.

• CWURA Constitution & Bylaws
• CWURA Graduate Scholarship
• CWURA Distinguished Retiree Award
• Update Your Information
• Membership - Join Now or Renew
• CWU Living History Project/Oral Histories interviews with retirees.  Maintained by the CWU Brooks Library Archives and Special Collections, the collection contains transcripts of interviews conducted with former faculty, staff, and alumni of Central Washington University. Follow the  Central Washington University Archives & Special Collections on Facebook. 

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Membership Dues

Annual dues for 2019/2020 are payable from July 1 through June 30 and are valid for one year. If you have not done so, please send a check for $20 to the below address or click here to Join or Renew.

CWURA
CWU Foundation
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7508