Central Washington University
wildcat welcome
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CAMPUS MAP // and event locations 2 MARY GRUPE CENTER
7 STUDENT UNION & REC CENTER (SURC)
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4 McCONNELL AUDITORIUM
HOLMES DINING ROOM
5 UNIVERSITY RECEPTION LAWN
CENTRAL MARKETPLACE
6 RANDALL HALL
8 WELLINGTON EVENT CENTER
1 CHALLENGE COURSE
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MONDAY ACTIVITY DETAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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UPCOMING EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOMECOMING WEEK SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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w i l d c a t welcome We have a great program in store for you! Wildcat Welcome will help you begin to feel at home at Central. You will connect with other transfer and non-traditional students, become familiar with the campus and get acquainted with the many resources available to you. There are sessions available to help address the specific needs of transfer and non-traditional students. In addition, many of the activities scheduled are fun, social events to help build those life-long relationships.
SCHEDULE MONDAY
TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 17
SEPTEMBER 18
Student Welcome
Non-Traditional Student Orientation
5 - 7 p.m.
Lip Sync Competition
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
7 - 9 p.m.
Academic Building Tours
Outdoor Movie: “The Avengers”
Clubs & Organizations Fair
9 p.m.
Bi-Mart Night 9 - 10:30 p.m.
[ MONDAY ] optional programs
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch Noon - 1 p.m.
Academic Connections 1 - 2 p.m.
Bite of the ‘Burg
Challenge Course
2 - 5 p.m.
1 - 5 p.m.
L.G.B.T.Q.A. Reception
Sport Club Open Practices
5 - 7 p.m.
2 - 6 p.m.
Community Meeting
Top-Rope Climbing Course 4 - 6 p.m.
8 - 9 p.m.
Fred Meyer Night 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
MONDAY
SEPTEMBER
Student Welcome
Lip Sync Competition
Students and families please join us for a ‘Wildcat Welcome’ from administrators, staff & student leaders. Come learn about the services and resources offered at CWU. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Residence Hall teams will show off their routines. The Lip Sync teams are judged on originality, creativity, stage presence, lipsyncing, choreography skill, hall cheer and audience response. Come watch and cheer for your fellow classmates!
5 - 7 p.m. Wellington Event Center
7 - 9 p.m. McConnell Auditorium
Outdoor Movie: "The Avengers" A team of super humans band together as Nick Fury, director of S.H.I.E.L.D., calls to action a force to be reckoned with. Loki, an Asgardian demigod, has put Earth in his sights and it’s up to our heroes to stop him.
9 p.m. SURC East Lawn
BI-MART NIGHT Come one, come all to Ellensburg’s local Bi-Mart for an evening of incredible savings and tons of deals. Take advantage of this event!
9 - 10:30 p.m. Bi-Mart
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Challenge Course 1 - 5 p.m.
Top-Rope BELAY Course 4 - 6 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon on the Challenge Course with our fanatically fantastic facilitators. Come climb the Alpine Tower and take a ride on the Giant Swing.
Want to learn how to use the 50’ foot Climbing Wall? This is your chance to take the Top-Rope Belay course designed to teach the skills needed to pass a Top-Rope Belay exam.
$5 per participant. Pre-registration required. For reservations and info please call 963-3539.
$15 per participant. Pre-registration required. For reservations and info please call 963-3512.
COLLEGIATE Sport Club Open Practices If you are looking to practice a sport, travel and compete, look no further. Here is a sneak peek of what our 24 collegiate sport clubs have to offer. See the list below and show up to learn about the club, what they do and how you can get involved. If you want to learn more about the clubs and program visit www.cwu.edu/sport-clubs. Here you can see practice schedules, who they compete against and contact information for the club officers. C LU B
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ARCHERY BOWLING
2 - 3 PM 4 - 5 PM
SURC 201 SURC 201
RODEO
4 - 5 PM
SURC 271
CLIMBING CYCLING DANCE EQUESTRIAN FENCING GOLF ICE HOCKEY KARATE LACROSSE (M) LACROSSE (W)
3 - 5 PM 3 - 4 PM 4 - 6 PM 3 - 4 PM 6 - 8 PM 2 - 3 PM 4 - 5 PM 2 - 3 PM 3 - 5 PM 3 - 5 PM
CLIMBING WALL SURC 201 REC. CENTER ROOM 287 SURC 202 REC. CENTER ROOM 287 SURC 202 SURC 202 SURC 271 COMMUNITY FIELDS COMMUNITY FIELDS
RUGBY (M) RUGBY (W) SOCCER (M) SOCCER (W) SWIMMING TENNIS ULTIMATE FRISBEE WAKE SPORTS WATER POLO (M) WATER POLO (W) WRESTLING
4 - 6 PM 2 - 4 PM 2 - 4 PM 4 - 6 PM 5:30 - 6:30 PM 3 - 5 PM 4 - 6 PM 3 - 4 PM 6:30 - 8 PM 6:30 - 8 PM 6 - 8 PM
NICHOLSON RUGBY PCH NICHOLSON RUGBY PCH NICHOLSON FIELD. 6 NICHOLSON FIELD. 6 CWU AQUATIC CENTER NICHOLSON TENNIS CT NICHOLSON FIELD. 5 SURC 271 CWU AQUATIC CENTER CWU AQUATIC CENTER REC CENTER COURT D
TUESDAY Non-traditional Student Orientation
SEPTEMBER
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS 1 -2 p.m.
We’ll provide info regarding safety on campus, available resources and upcoming events. Then get your questions answered by other non-traditional students. This event will give you a chance to meet and network with the campus community.
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mary Grupe Center
Academic Building Tours Locate where your classes are going to be held tomorrow. You don’t want to be late or get lost on the first day! Students living in the Residence Halls can meet up with their RA in the lounge to tour the academic halls. Students living off campus or in the apartments (Brooklane, Student Village or Getz Short) can meet up with staff in the SURC Pit for the tour. If you haven’t purchased your books, ask your RA to also take a tour of the Wildcat Shop so that you can be prepared.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Residence Hall Lounges and SURC Pit
Learn about exciting clubs and organizations at CWU and how you can get involved. Can’t find what you are looking for? Learn how to start your own officially recognized club right here.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. SURC East Patio
College of Business Randall 117
College of Education Michaelsen 221
College of Arts & Humanities Randall 118
College of Professional Studies Randall 115
Bite of the 'Burg Join your fellow CWU students and the Ellensburg community for this annual festival held downtown. Don’t miss out on free samples from various restaurants, a dunk tank, a scavenger hunt, booths from local businesses and music!
2 - 5 p.m. Downtown Ellensburg
L.G.B.T.Q.A. reception This is a great opportunity for CWU students, faculty, staff and local citizens to welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally students back to campus for the new academic year. Please join us for light refreshments and quality conversation.
Student Clubs & Organizations Fair
College of the Sciences Michaelsen 103
5 - 7 p.m. University Reception Lawn (Corner of 10th and D St.)
Community Meeting [ if applicable ] Meet with your RA’s to discuss and follow-up on the Roommate Agreement, Community Living Agreements and other important information you will need.
8 - 9 p.m. In your Residence Hall
Lunch
Fred Meyer Night
Connection Card Required
Come out to Fred Meyer for this annual super sale for students. Enjoy some crazy blowout deals, coupons and prize giveaways. Get everything you might need to make your new space feel like home.
Noon - 1 p.m. Holmes Dining Room & Central Marketplace
11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Fred Meyer
upcoming events SEptember
october
NOVEMBER
9.17
10.1 MMM: “Moonrise Kingdom”
11.1
Engineering Technology and Construction Management Fair
11.1
Teaching Hanford Across the Curriculum Workshop
11.2
CWU Bouldering
11.2
CPR & First Aid Class
Bi-Mart Night
9.17 Collegiate Sport Club Demo Days
10.2
Intramural Swim Meet
9.17
Monday Movie Madness (MMM): “The Avengers”
10.6 Pig Skin Flag Football Tournament
9.18
Fred Meyer Night
9.18
Bite of the 'Burg
10.7 Arid Lands: Film & Discussion
9.19 to Group Fitness 9.25 Demo Days 9.24 to Voter Registration Drive 10.5 in the SURC 9.27 Dean Hall Opening Reception 9.30
Yoga Hike
10.8
MMM: “Remember the Titans”
10.10
The Art of Test Taking
10.11
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series: Poet Kathleen Flennken
10.15
MMM: “Hunger Games”
10.16 Scholarship 101 Workshop
FOOTBALL GAMES
10.19 to Backpacking Adventure 10.21 with OPR
HOME GAMES:
10.25
Fall Job, Internship and Graduate School Fair
10.25
Reel Rock International Film tour
10.27
Zombie Zone
10.29
MMM: “Brave”
9.22 / 9.29 / 10.13 / 11.3 / 11.10* Pre-Game Rally w/ 88.1 The 'Burg every game at 11 a.m. *Pre-Game begins at 10 a.m.
Volleyball GAMES HOME GAMES: 9.20 / 9.22 / 10.2 / 10.11 / 10.13 10.25 / 10.27 / 11.3 / 11.15 Games start at 7 p.m.
10.30 Scholarship 102 Workshop 10.31
Boo Central
Competition "Cranksgiving"
11.5 to Election Polling in SURC 11.6 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 11.7
Parade of Nations
11.8
Hibakusha: Film & Discussion featuring Norma M. Field
11.8
Winterfest & CWU Outdoor Gear Swap
11.8
Warren Miller Film "Flow State"
11.15
The Art of Scholarship Essay Writing
11.17 to Search for Snow 11.18 Backpack Trip 11.19
Banff Mountain Film Festival
11.29
Rope Rug Weaving Clinic
11.29 to Ware Fair Holiday Arts & 12.1 Crafts Festival
DECEMBER 12.1
Hanford Story Circle
12.1
Holiday Extravaganza
12.8
Operation E.L.F.
For more events and information see the Fall HYPE publication or visit www.cwu.edu.
week *homecoming OCTOBER 8 - 13
MONDAY october 8 Spirit Competition Judging Show your Wildcat pride by decorating your door / office / residence halls. Judges will select a winner for each category today for a prize!
Spirit Week kick-off Noon // SURC Pit Music, activities, pep rally and more! Monday Movie Madness: “Remember the Titans” 7 and 9:30 p.m. // SURC Theatre
TUESDAY october 9
WEDNESDAY october 10
Mr. & Ms. Central Talent Competition Finale 7:30 p.m. // SURC Ballroom
Steak Night 4:30-7 p.m. // Holmes Dining Room
thurSDAY october 11
Wellington’s Wildfire 6-8 p.m. // Alder Street Recreation Complex BBQ, music, contests, games, Challenge Course and more!
Women’s Soccer // 4 p.m. // Soccer Complex Women’s Volleyball // 7 p.m. // Nicholson Pavilion
FRIDAY october 12 Barto Hall Grand Opening Ceremony & Reception 4:15 – 6 p.m. // Barto Hall
Reunion Gathering 7:30 p.m. // Gallery One
Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner 5:30 p.m. // Sue Dining Room
Homecoming Dance 9 p.m. // SURC Ballroom
SaturDAY october 13 Homecoming 5 K 9:30 a.m. – Registration begins 10:30 a.m. - Race starts at OPR CWU Open House 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. // SURC Alumni Breakfast 8-10 a.m. // Sue Dining Room Alumni Gallery Exhibit Tours 10 a.m. // Museum of Culture and Environment
Women’s Soccer 11 a.m. // Soccer Complex
Cat’s Den Noon – 3 p.m. // Tomlinson
Pre-game and Car Bash w/ 88.1 The ‘Burg, Wildcat Street Fair & Alumni Tailgate 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. // Tomlinson Lot S & Walnut St.
Women’s Volleyball 7 p.m. // Nicholson Pavilion
Rally w/ CWU Marching Band 11:50 a.m. // SURC
*Check the current calendar at www.cwu.edu for updates.
Comedian - Patton Oswalt 8 p.m. // SURC Ballroom
Homecoming Football Game 1 p.m. // Tomlinson Stadium
Wildcat Welcome is sponsored by University Housing and New Student Programs www.cwu.edu/housing/wildcat-welcome-weekend
academic advising
l: bouillon hall 203 p: 509-963-3523 w: cwu.edu/academic-advising
admissions
l: mitchell hall 1st floor p: 509-963-1211 w: cwu.edu/admissions
athletics
l: nicholson pavilion p: 509-963-1691 w: wildcatsports.com
campus life
l: surc 263 p: 509-963-1691 w: cwu.edu/campus-life
career services
l: bouillon hall 205 p: 509-963-1921 w: cwu.edu/career
cashier’s office
[student accounts] l: barge hall 104 p: 509-963-2224 w: cwu.edu/~sfs
center for disability services
l: bouillon hall 205 p: 509-963-2171 w: cwu.edu/disability-support
center for diversity & social justice
l: surc 250/253 p: 509-963-2127 / 509-963-1685 w: cwu.edu/diversity
financial aid
l: barge hall 115 p: 509-963-1611 w: cwu.edu/financial-aid
information center l: surc 146 p: 509-963-3488 w: cwu.edu/surc
(its) information technology services > office l: bouillon hall 125 p: 509-963-2333 > help desk l: bouillon hall 112 p: 509-963-2001 e: helpdesk@cwu.edu w: cwu.edu/~helpdesk cwu.edu/~wireless
international student advisor p: 509-963-3614
international studies & programs/study abroad
p: 509-963-3612 w: cwu.edu/international-programs
learning commons
l: hertz hall first floor > math/writing help p: 509-963-1270 > tutoring/supplemental instruction p: 509-963-2031
new student programs
center for leadership & community engagement
l: button second floor p: 509-963-2735 e: discover@cwu.edu w: cwu.edu/housing
509-963-1524
parking services
l: surc 256/260 p: 509-963-1850/
connection card office l: surc 131 p: 509-963-2711 w: cwu.edu/~card
dean of student success l: bouillon hall 204 p: 509-963-1515 w: cwu.edu/student-success
dining services l: surc 225 p: 509-963-1591 w: cwu.edu/dining
employment
l: bouillon hall 205 p: 509-963-3053 w: cwu.edu/student-employment
l: public safety building p: 509-963-2667 w: cwu.edu/parking
registrar
l: mitchell hall first floor p: 509-963-3001 w: cwu.edu/registrar
scholarship office l: barge hall 102 p: 509-963-3005 w: cwu.edu/scholarships
student government (ascwu-bod)
l: surc 236 p: 509-963-1693 e: ascwu@cwu.edu
w: cwu.edu/ascwu
AA/EEO/Title IX Institution. For accommodation: CDS@cwu.edu
student medical and counseling clinic
l: corner of 11 th and poplar > medical p: 509-963-1881 > counseling p: 509-963-1391
testing services l: bouillon 125 p: 509-963-1847 w: cwu.edu/testing
university housing and new student programs l: button hall first floor p: 509-963-1831 e: housing@cwu.edu w: cwu.edu/housing
university recreation/opr l: surc east entrance p: 509-963-3512 w: cwu.edu/rec
u.s. bank
l: surc first floor p: 509-933-7034
veterans center
l: bouillon hall 206 k and 206 l p: 509-963-3028 w: cwu.edu/veterans
wellness center l: surc 139 p: 509-963-3213 e: wellness@cwu.edu w: cwu.edu/wellness
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
p: 509-963-3233
24 - Hour Confidential Assault Response
p: 509-925-9384
Campus-Community Coalition (Task Force On Underage And High-Risk Drinking)
p: 509-963-3240
wildcat shop (bookstore)
l: surc p: 509-963-1311 w: cwubookstore.collegestoreonline.com
emergency and crisis resources:
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
l: 603 South Chestnut, Ellensburg p: 509-962-9841 Crisis Line:
p: 509-925-4168 Campus Police:
p: 509-963-2958 Emergency:
p: 911