Future You
It doesn’t all happen at once. Passing your classes and getting through finals all amounted to this moment: the day you get your diploma. Yet, what about the day after? Do you envision yourself dressed in a suit entering corporate halls or do you see yourself dressed in a uniform as a first responder? Maybe a teacher drafting together an Amazon list for a new classroom?
Whatever the case may be, the Wildcat Career Network is here to help make that happen. There are a variety of career fairs, Dress for Success events, resume seminars, and visiting keynote professionals that will help you feel prepared for the day after graduation.
Don’t get caught up in the web of current happenings without thinking about future you. Take a moment this winter to create an ideal mental picture of what your future looks like after you cross the big stage and then sit down and map out all the career building events you can attend to help you feel great about your life after graduation.
We wouldn’t want to make any more work for you so we’ve made it easy. Scan the QR code on this spread to visit our link tree. There you can find links to the CWU events calendar and a link to the Wildcat Career Network webpage. You can also follow us on Instagram to stay tuned for more career prep opportunities!
Onward and upward, Wildcats! Future you will be thankful.
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Story by Sella Brown, Class of 2026 Design by Kyan Bauer, Class of 2026
College life can negatively affect students’ academic performance and overall well-being as students become adults and learn how to handle new, complex emotions. According to Jasmine Cottam, Health Promotion Coordinator at the CWU Wellness Center, nationally about 1 out of 10 students experience suicidal thoughts. This winter, the Wellness Center will host an event to support not only the 10% of students experiencing severe mental illness but to also help 100% of students develop a positive relationship with their mental health.
Fresh Check Day is a mental health promotion and suicide prevention event hosted on college campuses across the country. CWU’s Fresh Check Day, February 9 from 12-3 p.m. in the SURC, will be tailored to CWU students in need and those who want to understand how they can help others. According to the Fresh Check Day website, this event “aims to create an approachable and hopeful atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in dialogue about mental health and helps to build a bridge between students and mental health resources available on campus, in the community, and nationally.”
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Students can sign in and receive a passport to use at various booths for a chance to win prizes: Visit at least five to get a free slice of pizza; fill your passport and you’ll be entered into a prize raffle! All are welcome to visit the booths and participate in engaging activities at the level they choose.
Participating departments include the Veterans Center, Disability Services, Diversity and Equity Center, Student Counseling Services and others, as well as student-lead organizations. In addition, there will also be booths covering sexual assault and substance abuse prevention resources and where to find them.
No matter who you are, good mental health is something everyone should experience. No one should feel alone when they are experiencing feelings that are difficult to manage. Having a friend who promotes a safe environment to talk about your feelings is a big part of why the Fresh Check Day event was created. There are resources available and people who are willing to help. For additional information about Fresh Check Day, please visit freshcheckday.com. For information about additional resources, visit the Wellness Center in SURC 256.
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Story
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Design by Karly Heitman
Associated Students of Central Washington University. We’ve all heard of them, or at least seen them around campus. But what are they actually associated with? You may have your own ideas; we’re here to tell you what they really do and how their organization affects our school, our community, and the world at large. But, most importantly, you’ll learn exactly what this group can do for you.
We talked with three of the ASCWU officers to gain insight into what kind of real-world impacts they’ve seen since joining the association.
For President Luis Reyes, seeing the Wildcat Pantry thrive has been extremely rewarding. “[The Wildcat Pantry] gives access to resources that allow students to succeed,” said Reyes. Reyes believes in “human-to-human” connection and thinks it’s important that we care for one another when we can. ASCWU works closely with other organizations on campus to ensure that student dollars are being spent where they are needed most.
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Mariah Minjarez is the Director of Equity and Multicultural Affairs. For Minjarez, one of the most valuable things she has gained since joining ASCWU has been community and connection with her peers. “It really feels like a family,” said Minjarez. “Our goal every year is to make sure ESC (Equity and Services Council) is very collaborative and that we have those personal connections to each other.” Minjarez has seen many beautiful friendships flourish in her time here. Members of ASCWU and other departments don’t just attend one another’s meetings—they forge personal connections and are genuinely invested in the success of their fellow students. “It has been amazing to see marginalized communities and other groups building a community that ensures Central feels like home.”
ASCWU also offers a place for students to learn what it takes to be a leader who inspires others to become one themselves. “The biggest goal for me has been learning how to empower my colleagues so that they are the best student leaders that they can be,” said Joseph Burke, the Director of Governmental Affairs. The ability to lead is something that can aid students in their professional and personal lives. It’s a skill that can help inspire others to be their best and contribute to the world in a meaningful way.
ASCWU is more than an office here on campus. It is a place where students can develop as professionals, make a positive and lasting impact in their community, and gain skills that will carry them both in and out of the workplace. If you want to make an impact at Central and beyond, consider applying for various positions within ASCWU, or running for office in the next election!
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Valentine’s Day is a day of admiration, love and friendship. It is a day of binge-watching rom coms, eating heart shaped candies, exchanging love notes, and celebrating love. Some of you might find yourselves rolling your eyes at this opener, and to that we say: give the upcoming V-Day Soiree a try, it may persuade you to think differently!
Imagine walking into the SURC Ballroom on Valentines Day instead of going out for an expensive dinner. As you step inside, you’re hit with a vibe as strong as lightning; the atmosphere is vibrant and inviting. You feel at ease knowing everyone else here is looking for the same thing; it could be that you find a new best friend or meet someone special. In a crowd of a hundred Wildcats, it is the perfect time to bottle up the nervousness and seize the opportunity to join a speed-friending activity.
Rumor has it that Cupid will be flying around as the special guest. Make sure to ask about the deep, hard-hitting stuff: What's your favorite color? Where did you grow up? What’s your major? Are you team Edward or Jacob? Exchange social media handles and make plans for a second date with your new friends after spending the evening getting to know them.
The V-Day Soiree is the best way to celebrate the day of love. You would be letting Cupid down if you didn’t attend. Relish in the love-themed décor, upbeat music and free snacks that will have you dying for another taste. You will walk out of the ballroom with countless memories, new friends and a satisfied sweet tooth.
So, whether you come alone to explore your odds at speed friending or come with a special person that makes your heart beat like the rain — everyone is welcome! This is the perfect opportunity for Wildcats to come together and celebrate their electric love!
The romcoms and candy will be waiting for you at home, so you can look forward to those as your very own after party. Make some plans, dress to impress and join Campus Activities for this annual event happening Tuesday February 14 at 7 p.m. in the SURC Ballroom. It is free for all CWU students. The V-Day Soiree will feel like lightning in a bottle; you won’t be able to let go once you’ve got it.
Story by Emily David, Class of 2024 | Design by Annie Tran, Class of 2023
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@ CWU 14
A Very Fat Tuesday
Story by Emma CrowE, Class of 2023 Design by Jaclyn Perry, Class of 2023
Mardi Gras at CWU
CWU’s Mardi Gras celebration, sponsored by Campus Activities, is being held on February 25 at 9 p.m. in the SURC Ballroom. With music from your very own campus DJ’s, it is sure to be a fun night! Celebrate the night away while indulging with treats, fun giveaways and 88.1 The 'Burg.
History of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, has a rich and interesting history. The holiday was initially a Pagan celebration of springtime and fertility. However, this changed when an influx of Christians entered Rome. Upon their arrival, the celebration was reworked as an event leading up to Lent, a 40-day-long season of fasting that usually begins on Ash Wednesday. Naturally, this celebration took place on Tuesday. It’s a time to listen to music and gorge on great food before the season of fasting begins. Everyone knows this celebration as Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday”.
The Meaning of Color
The colors of Mardi Gras (purple, green, and gold) don’t date back to the inception of the celebration. The renowned colors came along years later. It wasn’t until 1872 that the colors were selected to honor a guest of the King of Carnival in New Orleans. Each color has its own meaning: Purple represents justice, green represents faith, and gold represents power. Think about the meaning of the colors as you incorporate them into your Mardi Gras outfit this year.
Dressing for the Occasion
Mardi Gras outfits are known for being elaborate. Costume designers around the world spend all year working on costumes for clients. It’s never too early to start designing your Mardi Gras costume!
When coming up with your outfit, don’t forget a mask! Half the fun of a Mardi Gras ball is the secretive atmosphere the masks provide. Once used to conceal identities, it’s now a fun tradition to consider when prepping for the celebration.
It Isn’t Called Fat Tuesday for Nothing
A classic Mardi Gras treat is the King Cake, a circular cake with a mini baby figurine baked somewhere inside. The tradition is that if the figurine, which represents baby Jesus, is in your slice of cake, then you are crowned royalty that evening. Finding the figurine is a symbol of good luck and prosperity, the reward for finding the figurine in your slice may also vary depending on familial tradition and interpretation.
The Sound of Mardi Gras
You can’t have Mardi Gras without music! Celebrating Mardi Gras, odds are you will find trumpets and other brass instruments blazing through any parade or ball. Playing music in a jazz tune or other upbeat melodies are a major component of the celebration of spring and life.
New Orleans may ring familiar to you when you think of Mardi Gras. This is possibly because New Orleans is considered to have the world’s largest celebration. What once began as an elegant ballroom dance has evolved into parades and celebrations in the streets of New Orleans and beyond; even with Wildcats at Central Washington University.
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CHECK OUT THIS QUARTER'S EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!
Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information. For tickets visit cwu.edu/tickets or contact the sponsoring department. Events subject to change.
ALL QUARTER
ASCWU PUBLIC MEETING
Every other Monday starting Jan. 9 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. • SURC 236 and SURC Pit (rotates)
Connect with your student leaders to discuss local issues, programs, upcoming events and more. Meeting recordings available at media.cwu.edu ASCWU • cwu.edu/ascwu
ASCWU SENATE MEETING
Every Monday
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137 Join Student Senate to hear discussion from representatives across campus.
WILDCAT FARM WORK PARTY
Wednesdays: Jan. 11 - March 8 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • CWU Wildcat Neighborhood Farm • Free Help the farm care for its resources. Activities dependent on the weather, so please dress accordingly! Wildcat Farm • wildcatfarm@cwu.edu Sign up at cwu.edu/slice
AVALANCHE BEACON
TRAINING CLINICS
Wednesdays: Jan. 11, 25 and Feb. 8, 22 4 - 6 p.m. • $5 students, $7 nonstudents • Meet at OPR
Learn about avalanches and the danger they pose to those who recreate in the mountains. Bring your avalanche beacon or borrow from OPR. Training will happen on campus; pre-registration required. Must attend at least one clinic to attend backcountry skiing and touring trip on Feb. 25. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
STUDENT VETERANS
BOOK DISCUSSION
Wednesdays: Feb. 1, 15 and March 1 12 - 1 p.m. • Brooks Library room 152 Join our book club! We will be discussing “The Power of Choice” by Melissa Stockwell - “Veteran. Paralympian. Mom. Speaker.”
Hosted by CWU Veterans Center, Libraries, Advising, English Department, and Army ROTC. CWU Veterans Center • cwu.edu/veterans
JAN. 1
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The SURC opens at noon today!
JAN. 1-31
PACK THE PANTRY
All month long CWU offices, departments, and community members are helping to pack the wildcat pantries! Contributions will provide free food and supplies for students in the Wildcat Pantry, located in Brooks Library 101(C), as well as five grab & go locations. We do not accept expired, unsealed, or damaged items. Monetary donations can be made through CWU's Give Page and the Wildcat Pantry's Amazon Wishlist (which delivers directly to the Library pantry). Donation sites and list of items needed are at cwu.edu/push and on social media @cwuwildcatpantry.
JAN. 2
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: THE WOMAN KING
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
Follow the epic journey of General Nanisca and her all-female warriors protecting the African Kingdom of Dahomey. Starting at 6:45, free popcorn, stickers and Hype event guides while supplies last!
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
CWU Hype • @cwuhype
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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JAN. 3
TAKE & MAKE PAINTING
6 p.m. • SURC tabling • Free First 200 students grab a paint kit and instruction video link to create a winter scene with artist Lindsey Rebecca. Free hot cocoa and stickers from Hype while supplies last, too!
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
CWU Hype • @cwuhype
TRANSFER CHECK-IN
AND START SMART
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.• Bouillon 210 • Free New Transfers: get last-minute questions answered, grab some swag and get help finding class locations.
Transfer Center • cwu.edu/transfer
JAN. 4
WINTER WELCOME PHOTO BOOTH
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • SURC Pit Stop by to take first day pics with friends and hang out with Hype!
CWU Hype • @cwuhype
WINTER INVOLVEMENT FAIR
12 - 1:30 p.m. and 2 - 3:30 p.m. SURC Hallway & 137 • Free Come out and meet some of the awesome clubs and orgs at CWU. Two sessions, with two different groups to explore!
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
GEEK OUT, GAME OUT
7 - 9 p.m. • SURC Pit & 137 • Free Join Campus Activities for SMASH Bros, board games and pizza! Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
AUDITIONS FOR SHORT WORKS
FESTIVAL & INTO THE WOODS
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. • McConnell Hall, Tower Theatre • Free • Two-day event Auditions for Central Theatre Ensemble winter and spring shows, open to all! More info at sites.google.com/view/cwuws23auditions/ CWU Theatre • cwu.edu/theatre
JAN. 5
WELCOME BACK!
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Brooks Library Lobby Stop by for a free hot drink and information about our services and winter events! CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
OPEN MIC NIGHT
7 p.m. signups, 7:30 p.m. performance starts • The Bistro • Free Support your fellow Wildcats as they perform or join us and share your talents! Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS WWU
5:15 p.m. • Moses Lake, Wa (BBCC) Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
MEN’S BASKETBALL VS ALASKA ANCHORAGE
7:30 p.m. • Moses Lake, Wa (BBCC) Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
WELCOME/MIXER
6 - 7 p.m. • Hebeler Hall 207 (Wildcat Lounge) • Free Global Ambassadors Club welcomes all new and returning CWU (international and domestic) students at a mixer event. Learn about and enroll into our “buddy program.”
JAN. 6
FIRST FRIDAY BROWN BAG CONCERT
12:05 - 12:50 p.m. • Hal Homes Community Center • Free Bring a lunch and listen to classical music! Children encouraged to attend! Free 45 minute concerts at the Hal Holmes Community Center sponsored by CWU ASTA, Classics in Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Public Library.
JAN. 7
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS SIMON FRASER
4 p.m. • Moses Lake, Wa (BBCC) • Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
MEN’S BASKETBALL VS ALASKA FAIRBANKS
6:15 p.m. • Moses Lake, Wa (BBCC) • Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
GARAGE SALE AND
FUNDRAISER
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • SURC 137
CWU Global Ambassadors club is hosting a fundraiser garage sale event to raise crucially needed funds to support and maintain the club. Interested sellers contact odinakachuo@cwu.edu
JAN. 9
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: BLACK ADAM
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
After 5,000 years of imprisonment, Black Adam is ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
PAJAMAS PARTY AND BEANIE DECORATION
7 - 8 p.m. • SURC Pit • Free Global Ambassadors invite CWU students to relax, make connections and leave with a richer understanding of the cultures and communities present here at CWU campus, and of course, with their personally decorated beanie.
JAN. 10
ORGANIZING YOUR LIFE
12 - 1 p.m. • Online • Free Disorganization costs a lot! Learn strategies and resources for organizing your time, life, and stuff.
Brooks Library • libguides.lib.cwu.edu/organization
ALPHA KAPPA PSI
(AKP)
ACTIVITY WEEK: WORKER’S RIGHTS FOR STUDENTS
4 p.m. • SURC 137A • Free Join this free seminar with Jerry Pettit, former Kittitas County Auditor.
88.1 THE BURG INTEREST MEETING
4 - 5 p.m. • Black Hall 151 • Free Learn how you can get involved and host your own show on CWU’s award-winning radio station.
KCWU • 881theburg.com
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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JAN. 11
AKP ACTIVITY WEEK: EXCEL COMPUTER WORKSHOP
4 p.m. • Samuelson 170 • Free Learn tips and tricks in the wonderful world of Excel.
RSO OFFICER TRAINING
3 - 5 p.m. • SURC 301 • Free Join SLICE and fellow club officers for a session to improve your leadership skills and grow your club or organization.
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 202 • Free Come learn about making an impact and upcoming volunteer opportunities. SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
JAN. 12
INTERNATIONAL CAFE
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free Sit down with people from a variety of different countries and backgrounds and to get to know each other through games and activities led by a variety of hosts. International Studies and Programs cwu.edu/international-programs
AKP ACTIVITY WEEK: COVER LETTER WORKSHOP
4 p.m. • SURC 135 • Free Professor Kristine Miller shares best practices.
PLOTTING YOUR CAREER
4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • Free Learn strategies to help you explore and decide a major or career path. Career Services • cwu.edu/career
HANFORD REACH: IN THE ATOMIC FIELD
5:30 p.m. • Museum of Culture and Environment (MCE), Dean Hall • Free Author Glenna Cole Allee and a panel confront the realities of living in the shadow of one of the most radioactive places on the planet.
Museum of Culture and Environment cwu. edu/museum
SLICE WORKSHOP INFO SESSION
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free
Learn about a workshop series geared for students to gain knowledge and skills that transfer to their success at CWU and the workplace.
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
TOP ROPE CLINIC
5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $15
Learn how to use a top rope in climbing. Techniques covered include rope tie in, belay technique, back up belay and rope management.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec
JAN. 13
88.1 THE BURG INTEREST MEETING
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. • SURC Theatre
Learn how you can get involved and host your own show on CWU’s award-winning radio station.
KCWU • 881theburg.com
AKP ACTIVITY WEEK: PIZZA AND TRIVIA PARTY
4 p.m. • SURC 135 Hang out and learn more about Alpha Kappa Psi club while you match trivia wits and eat pizza.
JAN. 14
THE HOT NEW JAM
9 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
Join CWU’s best (and only) improv group for a hilarious, interactive evening. @thehotnewjam
MOUNTAIN SNOWSHOEING
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • OPR • $35 students, $44 non-students Snowshoe one of the local mountains offering astounding views of neighboring Cascade peaks. Pre-registration required by 4 p.m. on January 12. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
JAN. 16
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
In the wake of King T’Challa’s death, Wakandans band together to face the future. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
JAN. 17
SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP
4 - 6 p.m. • SURC 137
Join ASCWU and the CWU campus police to learn self-defense moves and tactics. ASCWU • cwu.edu/ascwu
JAN. 18
MFA SIGN UP
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Samuelson 170 Protect yourself with Multi Factor Authentication. Stop by the service desk in Samuelson anytime to get help signing up. CWU MFA • CWU.servicedesk@cwu.edu
RSO OFFICER TRAINING
5 - 7 p.m. • SURC 301 • Free Join SLICE and fellow club/org officers to improve your leadership skills and grow your club/org.
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
JAN. 19
SUNCADIA ICE SKATING
4 - 9 p.m. • OPR • $18 students, $22 non-students
Enjoy ice skating, fresh mountain air and wintertime fun in nearby Cle Elum, WA. Participants will need to purchase their own ice-skating admission and rentals. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
JAN. 21
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS NORTHWEST NAZARENE 2 p.m. • Nicholson Pavilion (CWU) Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
BEGINNER CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • OPR • $40 students, $50 non-students
Join OPR for a cross country ski adventure in the Cascade Mountains. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 19. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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JAN. 23
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: DEVOTION
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
The true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
RSO OFFICER TRAINING
6 - 8 p.m. • Zoom • Free
Join SLICE and fellow club/org officers to improve your leadership skills and grow your club/org. Zoom link at cwu.edu/clubs SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
JAN. 24
INTRO TO CAREER SERVICES
4 - 4:30 p.m. • Zoom • Free
Discover the many things Career Services offers to support your academic and career development. Career Services • cwu.edu/career/live
CASH/TRANSFER: A WORKSHOP FOR TRANSFERS ABOUT MONEY
4 - 5 p.m. • Bouillon 102 • Free Learn how to make your finances stretch as far as possible, tips and tricks for financial aid and scholarships, and managing your funds. Presented by the Financial Wellness Center and the Transfer Center. CWU Transfer • cwu.edu/transfer
DEALING WITH AND RESOLVING CONFLICT
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free
The SLICE Leadership hosts workshops geared for students to gain knowledge and skills that transfer to their success at CWU and the workplace.
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
JAN. 25
LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
6 p.m. • Holmes Dining • Free for first 200 CWU Students
Korean Student Association and CWU Chinese Students and Scholars Association are bringing together a Lunar New Year Dinner Festival with delicious cuisine, performances, games, and prizes. Tickets available at cwu.edu/tickets or the Wildcat Shop.
JAN. 26
IT’S YO BIRTHDAY
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • SURC Pit
Celebrating birthdays during winter quarter, donuts and coffee provided! Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
NORDIC SOUNDS: TWO PIANOS AND VOICE
7 - 8:30 p.m. • McIntyre Music Building, Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall Assistant Professor of Piano Yerin Kim, joined by guest artists Lorenzo Marasso and Laura Loge. Music • cwu.edu/music
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • SURC 137
Five million patients need blood every day; just one donation could save three lives! Links to appointment times and volunteer positions on SLICE website. SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
SAP IN THEIR VEINS: A CONVERSATION WITH PHOTOGRAPHER
DAVID PAUL BAYLES
5:30 p.m. • MCE, Dean Hall • Free David Paul Bayles is a photographer, former logger, and environmentalist who will share oral histories and personal stories that foster empathy across deep societal divides. Museum of Culture & Environment cwu.edu/museum
BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER VS SEATTLE PACIFIC Women’s at 5:15 p.m. Men’s at 7:30 p.m. Nicholson Pavilion (CWU) • Free for CWU students • cwu.edu/tickets
INTRO TO BOULDERING 1
5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $15 Learn how to climb and use your body efficiently, climbing wall routes and holds. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec
JAN. 28
BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER VS MSU BILLINGS Women’s at 4 p.m. Men’s at 6:15 p.m. Nicholson Pavilion (CWU) • Free for CWU students • cwu.edu/tickets
WHITE PASS SKI SHUTTLE
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. • OPR • $20 students, $25 non-students
Join OPR for some of the best snow in the Cascade Mountains. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. on Jan. 26.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
ROPELESS RODEO
All day • Climbing Wall *Climbing Club only Watch the CWU climbing squad take on teams from across the northwest as the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit stops here in Ellensburg.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec
JAN. 30
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: THE INSPECTION
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
A young, gay Black man joins the Marines, where he not only battles challenges but also finds unexpected support and a sense of belonging.
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
MISSION POSSIBLE: HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR MATH CLASS
5 - 6 p.m. • Samuelson • Free Math classes can feel overwhelming, mystifying, and sometimes downright impossible! Want to crack the code of learning math? Join the Learning Commons math tutors on problem-solving strategies, math-specific study skills, and math anxiety reduction techniques.
Learning Commons • cwu.edu/learningcommons
JAN. 31
RESUMES FOR RESULTS
4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • Free A good resume is more than a lot of information thrown onto a piece of paper. Find out how to format a resume and what to include to make it work for you.
Career Services • cwu.edu/career/live
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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ABORTION: ETHICS, PRIVACY, AND TECHNOLOGY POST-ROE
5 - 6:30 p.m. • Museum of Culture and Environment, Dean Hall • Free A panel discussion of the ethical and constitutional issues involved in the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact of recent technologies on enforcing abortion restrictions.
CWU Philosophy • cwu.edu/philosophy
FEB. 1
BLACK HISTORY
PRESENTATION
MONTH
5:30 p.m. • Black 105 • Free Black students discuss the legacy and importance of Black History Month. Diversity and Equity Center, Africana and Black Studies • @cwudiversity
FEB. 2
PROVOST PRESENTS LECTURE
SERIES: DR. TANJIAN LIANG (CEPS)
7- 9 p.m. • Brooks Library • Free CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
INTERNATIONAL CAFE
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free for CWU Students
Sit down with people from a variety of different countries and backgrounds and to get to know each other through games and activities led by a variety of hosts. International Studies and Programs cwu.edu/international-programs
OPEN MIC NIGHT
7 p.m. signups, 7:30 p.m. performance starts • The Bistro • Free Support your fellow Wildcats as they perform or join us and share your talents! Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
FEB. 3
OVER-THE-TOPERA: DEATH BY ARIA
EDITION CONCERT
7- 8:30 p.m. • McIntyre Music Building, Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall
$15 GA; $10 Senior/Student/Alumni cwu.edu/tickets
An innovative and fun evening of light hearted competition (like The Voice or America’s Got Talent) but with aspiring young opera singers and opera arias! Bring a friend or two!
CWU Music • cwu.edu/music
FIRST FRIDAY BROWN BAG CONCERT
12:05 - 12:50 p.m. • Hal Homes Community Center
Bring a lunch and listen to classical music! Children encouraged to attend! Free 45 minute concerts at the Hal Holmes Community Center sponsored by CWU ASTA, Classics in Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Public Library.
FEB. 4
THE HOT NEW JAM
9 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
Join CWU’s best (and only) improv group for a hilarious, interactive evening. @thehotnewjam
FULL MOON XC SKI
5 - 11 p.m. • OPR • $35 students, $44 non-students
Let’s go! Cross country ski trails by the light of the full moon. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 2. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
FEB. 6
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: STRANGE WORLD
The Clade family of explorers navigate an uncharted land accompanied by a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog, and a slew of ravenous creatures. 7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
FEB. 6-10
RSO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Various times and locations throughout campus Sign your club or organization up for a week full of friendly competition and activities.
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice • cwu.edu/clubs
FEB. 7
CREATING CARE IN WHAT YOU DO
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 135 • Free Leadership workshop increases knowledge and builds transferable skills for CWU and your future. SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • Free Learn about the many ways to gain experiences, practice skills, and prepare yourself for your career.
Career Services • cwu.edu/career/live
CULTURE CORNER: THRIFTING
4 - 5 p.m. • Black 105 • Free Diversity and Equity Center • @cwudiversity
FEB. 7-14
CWU HEARTS TRANSFERS
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Bouillon 210 Free for CWU Students
Make a Valentine, take a sweet-n-sassy selfie, and leave a note about people or things that you LOVE. Valentine's Day isn't just for lovers, it's for LOVE!
Transfer Center • cwu.edu/transfer
FEB. 8-10
CIVIL RIGHTS EXHIBIT
All Day • SURC 137
Take in this powerful exhibit with a focus on the Black Panther Party.
Diversity and Equity Center • @cwudiversity
FEB. 9
FRESH CHECK DAY
12 - 3 p.m. • SURC • Free for CWU Students
An uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges that includes interactive expo booths, messaging, support, food, entertainment, and prizes and giveaways.
Wellness Center • cwu.edu/wellness
INTRO TO BOULDERING 2
5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $15
Take your climbing moves up a level with Part 2 of this movement series. Learn how to increase the efficiency of your climbing and work on more difficult routes.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
VS ALASKA FAIRBANKS
7 p.m. • Nicholson Pavilion (CWU) Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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FEB. 10
MENDELEY, ZOTERO, AND OTHER CITATION MAGIC
12 - 1 p.m. • Online •
Free for CWU Students
This workshop will introduce tools and tips to make managing citations so much easier!
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
DIALOGUES: VOICES FROM PERFORMANCE PRESENTS K-POP
DANCE WITH DR. CHUYUN OH
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Youtube Live • Free CWU Theatre • cwu.edu/theatre
SALT PROM
7 - 10 p.m. • Mercer Creek Church • Free SALT hosts a Prom to celebrate Valentine's Day, dress up and have fun! SALT • lily.scott@mercercreek.org
FEB. 11
BASKETBALL DOUBLEHEADER
Women’s vs Alaska Anchorage at 4 p.m. Men’s vs NW Nazarene at 6:15 p.m. Nicholson Pavilion • Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
SNOW SLEDDING
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • OPR • $35 students, $44 non-students
Join OPR for a favorite winter past-time, sledding on snow tubes. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 9. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
FEB. 13
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: BONES AND ALL
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
An unusual love story between two young people, who happen to be cannibals, searching for identity in a world that cannot abide who they are.
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
FEB. 14
VALENTINE’S DAY SOIREE
7 p.m. • SURC Ballroom • Free for CWU students
Dress up for an evening of speed-friending, music, games and treats. Come solo, with friends, or your special someone for a night to remember.
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
FEB. 15
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH WITH ASCWU AND CAMPUS POLICE
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. • SURC 137
Join for some good food and conversation. ASCWU • cwu.edu/ascwu
EXPRESSION NIGHT AT THE LEARNING COMMONS
5:30 - 7 p.m. • Learning Commons, first floor of Brooks Library • Free Join in a night of community, creativity, and coziness! Home to the Writing Center, Math Center, Peer-Assisted Learning (PALs), WAM, and eTutoring, the Learning Commons will provide all the art supplies you need to express yourself. Enter prize drawings and take your artwork home or leave here on display. Learning Commons • cwu.edu/learning-commons
FEB. 16
COZETTE PHILLIPS EXHIBIT
4 to 5 p.m. Artist Talk, Randall Hall, Room 117 • Free 5 to 7 p.m. Reception in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Randall Hall, Room 141 • Free Work by this interdisciplinary sculptor and metalsmith will be available for viewing until March 11, 2023 ASCWU and the Department of Art + Design • cwu.edu/art
WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT
4 - 5 p.m. • Samuelson 105 • Free Identify what you can offer employers, create a personal introduction, and learn how to work a career fair. Career Services • cwu.edu/career
SPOTTED OWLS IN OUR MIDST: A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION LED BY DNR FORESTER JASON EMSLEY
5:30 p.m. • MCE, Dean Hall • Free The controversy over spotted owls influenced deep political divides. For many, it seems that the debate is over but in reality, spotted owls are still struggling to survive. Join this conversation about the state of spotted owl habitat in our own backyard.
CWU Museum • cwu.edu/museum
MEN’S BASKETBALL VS SIMON FRASER
7 p.m. • Nicholson Pavilion • Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
MABUHAY
6 - 8 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free CWU Filipino American Student Association (CWU FASA) invites all to engage themselves in Filipino culture through informational displays, performances and more at this annual event.
Equity and Services Council • @escatcwu
FEB. 16 -18
SHORT WORKS FESTIVAL
Thursday, Friday at 7:30 p.m. / Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. • McConnell Hall, Tower Theatre • $10 students, $14 general • cwu.edu/tickets
Central Theatre Ensemble presents student developed and executed creative performance works.
CWU Theatre • cwu.edu/theatre
FEB. 18
EQUESTRIAN TEAM WESTERN HORSE SHOW
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Ellensburg Fairgrounds Free and open to all
The CWU Equestrian Team hosts a two-day, IHSA Horse Show. Watch our western team compete against other colleges in our region!
CWU Equestrians • olivia.lyso@cwu.edu
MEN’S BASKETBALL VS WESTERN WASHINGTON
6 p.m. • Nicholson Pavilion • Free for CWU students cwu.edu/tickets
MISSION RIDGE SKI SHUTTLE
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. • OPR • $20 students, $25 non-students
Join OPR for some of the best snow in the Cascade Mountains. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 16.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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FEB. 20
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: THE WHALE
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
FEB. 21
ESTABLISHING CONNECTIONS AND CREATING A NETWORK
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free Leadership workshop to increase knowledge and build transferable skills for CWU and your future. SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
CULTURE CORNER: CANCEL CULTURE 4 - 5 p.m. • Black 105 • Free Diversity and Equity Center • @cwudiversity
COMPOSITION STUDIO RECITAL: CLIMATE CRISIS 7 - 8 p.m. • McIntyre Music Building, Dr. Wayne S Hertz Concert Hall • Free This concert touches on various topics related to our current climate crisis; expressed through the medium of music. CWU Music • cwu.edu/music
FEB. 22
RESUME BUILDING 101 4 - 5 p.m. • Shaw 113 • Free for CWU Students Participants will learn the basics about building a resume. Career Services • cwu.edu/career
FEB. 23
CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS
6 - 7:30 p.m. • Hal Holmes Community Center • Free Hear different views through cultural storytelling at this community forum for meeting new friends and learning about global cultures. Co-sponsored by CWU Libraries, Ellensburg Public Library, and the CWU Office of International Studies and Programs.
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
EDUCATION CAREER FAIR
12 - 3 p.m. • SURC Ballroom • Free CWU's annual recruitment event for future educators. This fair is an opportunity for school districts and other organizations to meet with current students and alumni seeking positions in education. Career Services • cwu.edu/career
INTERNATIONAL CAFE
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • SURC 137 Sit down with people from a variety of different countries and backgrounds and to get to know each other through games and activities led by a variety of hosts. International Programs • cwu.edu/ international-programs
TOP ROPE CLINIC
5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $15 Learn how to use a top rope in climbing. Techniques covered include rope tie in, belay technique, back up belay and rope management.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec
FEB. 24
MISINFORMATION AND MALARKEY: STRATEGIES FOR UNDERSTANDING WHAT YOU’RE READING
12 - 1 p.m. • Online Do you feel challenged to balance staying informed without turning into a paranoid news-maniac? You’re not alone. This workshop will unpack issues around misinformation, deep fakes, and other sources. Participants will leave with strategies and resources for knowing what’s news, and what’s not. CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
SHOWTIME AT CENTRAL
7 p.m. • McIntyre Music Building, Dr. Wayne S Hertz Concert Hall Black Student Union presents this favorite annual event modeled after Showtime at the Apollo. Watch for details coming soon!
FEB. 25
MARDI GRAS DANCE 8 - 11 p.m. • SURC Ballroom
Dress to impress or come as you are to this celebration! Dance the night away to music by KCWU DJs, play games, score giveaways, and enjoy treats. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
BACKCOUNTRY
SKIING & TOURING
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • OPR • $40 students, $50 non-students
Want to learn how to backcountry ski, set a skin track and enjoy fresh powder? Join OPR for a day of winter fun. Boots, skis, poles, avalanche beacon, probe & shovel all included in the price. Previous ski experience is required. Attendance at a minimum of one Avalanche Beacon Training Clinic and pre-registration prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. Feb. 23. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
FEB. 27
THRIVE GATHERING
5 - 6:30 p.m. • Black 105 • Free THRIVE women of color discuss the contributions of Black women throughout history.
Diversity and Equity Center • @cwudiversity
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH 7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
Your favorite swashbuckling feline returns, but he’s burned up eight of his nine lives and is on a quest to get them back.
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
CHEMISTRY CAREER TALKS
2 - 4 p.m. • Science 147 • Free CWU Chemistry Alumni return to campus to share their career paths with current students.
Chemistry • chemistry@cwu.edu
FEB. 28
MAKING ONESEARCH WORK FOR YOU 12 - 1 p.m. • Online Learn how to use the library’s main search engine in this workshop on keyword strategies, applying subjects, search operators, special features, and more.
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
MARCH 1
THE JOB SEARCH IS A JOB ITSELF
4 - 5 p.m. • Shaw 113 • Free Job searching can be challenging; learn how to do it well!
Career Services • cwu.edu/career
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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“CELESTIAL
SOUNDS” SYMPHONIC
WINDS BAND CONCERT
7 - 8:30 p.m. • McIntyre Music Building, Dr. Wayne S. Hertz Concert Hall • Free Enjoy pieces such as Angels in the Architecture by Frank Ticheli, Diamond Tide by Viet Cuong, Conversations with the Heavens by Kirk Vogel, and My Soul to Keep by Julie Giroux.
CWU Music • cwu.edu/music
BURNOUT 101: SELF-CARE IN ACADEMIC SUCCESS
5 - 6 p.m. • Learning Commons • Free Kick burnout to the curb with Wildcat Academic Mentors (WAM!), who will discuss burnout, strategies to combat it, and host burnout-busting activities. Learning Commons • cwu.edu/learningcommons
MARCH 2
OPEN MIC NIGHT
7 p.m. signups, 7:30 p.m. performance starts • The Bistro • Free Support your fellow Wildcats as they perform or join us and share your talents! Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
WORKING WITH WORMS: WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM C. ELEGANS
5:30 p.m. • Museum of Culture and Environment, Dean Hall • Free Dr. Lucinda Carnell (CWU Biology) has spent much of her career working with a microscopic worm called C. elegans. This tiny creature may seem simple, with only 959 cells and 302 neurons, but their neurology is a good proxy for human neurological systems.
CWU Museum of Culture and Environment cwu.edu/museum
MARCH 3
FIND YOUR VOICE CONFERENCE
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Wellington Event Center • cwu.edu/tickets
The Women in Business club hosts an opportunity to meet women in leadership positions, attend interactive workshops and breakouts, and listen to a leadership panel. Women in Business Club
FIRST FRIDAY BROWN BAG CONCERT
12:05 - 12:50 p.m. • Hal Homes Community Center • Free for CWU Students
Bring a lunch and listen to classical music! Children encouraged to attend! Free 45 minute concerts at the Hal Holmes Community Center sponsored by CWU ASTA, Classics in Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Public Library.
MARCH 4
LASER TAG
8 - 11 p.m. • SURC Ballroom • Free for CWU Students
Bring your friends and play laser tag to burn off late quarter stress. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
MOUNTAIN SNOWSHOEING
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • OPR • $35 students, $44 non-students Snowshoe one of the local mountains offering astounding views of neighboring Cascade peaks. Pre-registration required prior to the pre-trip meeting at 4 p.m. March 2. Recreation • cwu.edu/rec/opr
MARCH 6
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students Whitney Houston rises to fame in the 1980s to become one of the greatest singers of her generation. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free Five million patients need blood every day, and you could save three of them with just one donation! Please make an appointment through cwu.edu/slice. Use code: Centralwau to find CWU Blood Drive to Donate Blood. No walk-ins. SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
MARCH 7
FOCUSING ON YOUR MIND AND BODY
4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free Leadership workshop to increase knowledge and builds transferable skills for CWU and your future.
SLICE • cwu.edu/slice
MARCH 9
COFFEE WITH THE COPS
7 - 9 p.m. • Brooks Library Fishbowl Chat with officers over a free cup of joe! Ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers from campus and the City of Ellensburg.
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
INTRO TO BOULDERING 1
5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $15 Learn how to climb, use your body efficiently, climbing wall routes and types of holds.
Recreation • cwu.edu/rec
MARCH 10
SMASH MOBILE RAGE ROOM
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • SURC West Patio Free for CWU Students De stress before finals. Write your stressor on a plate and SMASH it!
Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
MARCH 12
PAWS & RELAX
3 - 5 p.m. • Brooks Library • Free Finals prep got you beat? Come cuddle with our friendly and soothing therapy pups.
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.
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MARCH 13
MUSIC & CRAFTS
5 - 7 p.m. • Brooks Library • Free Drop by and let music soothe your nerves. Throughout the week stop by our table in the lobby for coloring sheets, crayons, finals week zines, quiet zone earplugs, and more!
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: HOUSE PARTY
7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free for CWU Students
Aspiring club promoters Damon and Kevin are down on their luck and decide to host the party of the year at their last cleaning job…LeBron James’s mansion. Campus Activities • @cwucampusactivities
HISTORY CLUB BOOK SALE
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • SURC Tabling Books of all genres available! Come find a book to join you during Spring Break! Donations welcomed!
GALLERY EXHIBITION AND
ART WALK
2 - 3 p.m. • Randall Hall room 117 Meet up with CWU Global Ambassadors to view the exhibit in Sarah Spurgeon Gallery and/or explore Randall Hall; a creative space to learn new things and recoup before final exams.
MARCH 15
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
PIZZA BREAK!
6 -7 p.m. • Brooks Library • Free You're in the home stretch! Swing by for a slice of pizza, courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
CWU Libraries • lib.cwu.edu
More Winter events Event Calendar cwu.edu/calendar
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