The CWU Retirement Association (CWURA) is a vibrant group of individuals who enjoy the opportunity to explore more leisurely pursuits, while continuing to participate in the CWU community. The CWURA provides many ways of doing so, including informal gatherings, educational and pleasurable excursions, lectures, and informational programs for retirees.

COVID-19 Updates & FAQs

CANCELLED - CWURA Brewery Tour of the CWU Craft Brewing Research Lab scheduled for March 19, 2020

Due to concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Central Washington University is taking the precautionary step of canceling the CWURA Brewery Tour. This decision was not taken lightly and follows consultation with public health officials regarding social distancing for preventing the spread of the outbreak.

Should it be possible, we will do everything we can to try to reschedule this event to a future date.

Thank you for your understanding.

For more information contact Catherine Scarlett at scarletc@cwu.edu or 509-963-3083.

Membership

The purpose of the CWURA is to provide continuing social, emotional, and intellectual engagement while maintaining treasured relationships with friends and former colleagues. You can retain important ties with the university, and support the university’s continuing efforts to provide service to students and society. While learning about key issues that are often encountered by retirees—including retirement and financial and estate planning.

Annual    $20/year  |  Lifetime  $200

Choose the membership level that best suits you, then fill out the form below. 

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Annual dues for 2019/2020 are payable from July 1 through June 30 and are valid for one year. If you prefer, you may pay by check via the below address.

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

2019/2020 CWURA Board of Directors

Marilyn Mason and Jim Huckabay Co-Presidents
Mary Bottcher Secretary
Susan Browne Treasurer      
John Ebenal Retired Staff
Dave Darda Active Faculty

Julie Guggino Retired Staff
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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