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Table of Contents Wildcat Welcome Guide

CWU Overview pg. 4

CWU Recreation pg. 6

Fun away from campus

Writers Matt Carstens Natalie Hyland

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Get Out! pg. 10

Getting Around Town

A Look Inside Athletics

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Homecoming Happenings pg. 20

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Cwu overview

By MATT CARSTENS staff writer

Central Washington University is kicking off another school year and ongoing changes to the campus are helping grow the institution.

There was a 250 student enrollment increase in this year’s freshmen class, with the total enrollment approaching 12,000 students.

“We’re going to be right where we want to be in terms of numbers,” CWU Vice President of Public Affairs Kremiere Jackson said. “Our students come from all over, mostly from King County.”

More than 90 percent of CWU students are from Washington state. The bulk of students are from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Yakima and Kittitas counties.

The afternoon sun lights up fall foliage around the Central Washington University campus. Brian Myrick / Daily Record

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One of the big projects over the last spring and summer was named “Movezilla.” The opening of Science II allowed the university to shake up departments and buildings, with the puzzle helping to consolidate student services into Bouillon Hall.

Now students looking for financial services, financial aid, registrar’s services, admissions, testing services and the connection card office can all be found in Bouillon.

The process is still continuing, with about eight months left to go before it’s completely done, according to Jackson.

ConstruCtion The old Samuelson SUB building is well on its way to becoming the new STEM building, slated to open in 2018.

The building had several additions and remodels over the last century, and will soon house the computer science department, mathematics and Information Technology and Administrative Management.

“A lot of progress has been made,” Jackson said. “There’s going to be a large walkway and they’re getting ready to make some movement on that front. Students will be seeing a lot of change on the mall area, definitely opened up that whole section where the students spend a lot of their time in between classes.”

Diversity awarD CWU recently was honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award, which is presented to 80 universities by Insight Into Diversity magazine. Central has won the award three out of the last four years.

“It really speaks to and recognizes our institution’s focus and commitment to diversity and inclusion,” Jackson said. “I do think that this award really not only exemplifies our commitment from the president, but our commitment throughout the college.”

Central was the only university in Washington to earn the award.

Students access computer terminals at Central Washington University's Brooks Library. Brian Myrick / Daily Record

An empty pedestal stands ready for a custom built telescope under an observatory dome atop Central Washington University's recently completed Science II building. Brian Myrick / Daily Record

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Cwu reCreation More than meets the eye

By NATALIE HYLAND For the Daily Record Central Washington University students taking six credits or more pay a fee to use the recreation center.

For students taking fewer than six credits, a recreation center membership can be purchased for $102 per quarter.

With that membership, students gain access to the four multiuse courts, group fitness studio, weight room, indoor 1/8 mile track, 50-foot climbing wall, aquatic center, challenge course, day-use lockers, locker rooms, showers and dry saunas.

CWU also employs personal trainers and nutritionists to work with students for an additional fee. They can help you set and achieve goals.

Classes The recreation center also offers at least one class per quarter through the university that counts as a P.E. credit. In the past, classes have included yoga, cycling and pounding — a student favorite.

There are also group fitness classes, including Zumba, yoga and other one-time activities, that don't count for class credit.

Single credit P.E. classes are also offered quarterly through the aquatic center for everyone from beginning to advanced swimmers as well as multiple open lap swims a week for an additional $3 fee.

While students can boulder — or free-climb — the climbing wall up to 20 feet, the climbing wall staff also offers top rope certification clinics at $5 per person to learn how to properly climb and assist climbers in ascending the full 50-foot wall.

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Players drive against Michael Jeter as he defends the goal during CWU club hockey practice in Yakima. Brian Myrick / Daily Record

Club sports The recreation center is also in charge of registration and running club sports. Club sports complete against other universities and clubs around the region. The recreation center puts on its annual club sports fair every year for interested students to meet the current team members, talk about what it takes to join, and sign up. This year's clubs sports fair will take place on Sept.

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Some of the club sports include: men's and women's lacrosse, rodeo, water polo, wake sports, swimming, wrestling and more. (For the full list visit www.cwu.edu/sport-clubs/).

intramural sports Unlike club and varsity sports, intramurals are played only against other teams from the university.

Registration for these quarterly teams is open on imleagues.com/

cwu during the add-drop registration period at the beginning of every quarter. The sports available to students are different each quarter.

Fall 2017 sports include 7v7 flag football, 5v5 indoor soccer, 6v6 dodgeball, 4v4 volleyball and 3v3 basketball. Interested parties can sign up as individuals or with teams at imleagues.com/cwu.

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other events CWU Recreation helps to put on other events throughout the year like Wellington's Wildfire during homecoming weekend. The wildfire is a place for students to hang out and eat food show their school spirit.

The Wildcat Color 5K run/walk also takes place during homecoming and is put on with the help of Recreation Center staff.

employment One of the biggest employers of students on campus is the recreation center and its affiliates at Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals. The center itself hires more than 150 student employees from freshman to seniors with any levels of experience. Students are able to work up to 20 hours a week during the center's hours of operation. Positions are available at every skill level from entry to trained.

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The following events give Central Washington University students the ability to get to know and explore Ellensburg outside of the campus and do it for a relatively cheap price.

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saturDays through oCtober The farmers market runs from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.

Saturdays through the end of October on Fourth Avenue in downtown Ellensburg.

You’ll find fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, flowers, handcrafted items and information about local groups and activities. Wellbehaved dogs are welcome on leashes.

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Buskers in the Burg is a two-day event which includes Buskers Preview Night on Friday, and music a nd p e r for m a nc e s on Saturday. The Saturday fest iv it ies ta ke place downtown and center on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Pearl Street. Activities include an arts parade, a s t r aw m a z e , pu mpk i n painting, pony rides, bounce houses, and more.

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get out!

By NATALIE HYLAND For the Daily Record Get outside and out of your comfor t zone w it h Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals.

The center, located to the right of the SURC on campus, offers everything from equipment rentals to demonstrations to organized hikes.

OPR's shop is filled with trail guides, informative books on just about any outdoor activity and employees who are more than happy to help. All current CWU students with a recreation center membership are able to rent equipment and attend events hosted by OPR. Students are able to rent just about anything they need for adventures on the water, camping, winter activities and climbing.

Kendra Turner, a junior at CWU, works for OPR as a shop attendant, trip leader and rafting guide. Turner said OPR's main goals are to give students a chance to experience the outdoors, get involved with the community around them and meet new people.

One of the best ways OPR makes meeting new people possible is with their weekly Fireside chats every Wednesday night from 6-8 p.m. Following the closing of the shop for the night, OPR sets up chairs, s'more-making stations and of course a campfire in front of the shop. Students can meet new people, plan their next adventure and share stories about their favorite trips.

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up paddle boards, they have an optional chance to test their abilities in bi-weekly kayak pool sessions every other Sunday at CWU Aquatic Center. OPR teaches participants how to maneuver, roll and safely enter and exit a kayak in a $5, two-hour class.

Rafting guides like Turner also take students on guided tours on the Yakima River, and she says it is "a great place to start" rafting. She calls the Yakima non-aggressive and pointed out that it is relaxed enough to tube down if students prefer.

OPR also offers a number of hikes each quarter. Sunset hikes happen every other Thursday at 4 p.m. On these hikes students are able to experience the trails surrounding CWU. Sunset hikes

Fall Events september 17: Welcome Weekend Hike - 8:30 a.m.

18: “Top 10 Reasons to Pursue the Outdoors” - 9 a.m.

26: First six weeks hike - 4 p.m.

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are $5 per CWU student or rec center member and $10 for non-students or non-members.

Guides like Turner have been trained in three different types of rescue and first-aid including swift water rescue for the rivers, wilderness first response for hikes and trips and CPR and basic first aid for everything in between.

For more information on upcoming trips or rentals visit the oPr shop, find them on Facebook, instagram, or at www.cwu.edu/opr or call 509-963-3537.

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oCtober 7-8: Backpacking trip (Robinson Canyon Overnight) - OPR 10:30 a.m. (7) to 2:30 p.m. (8) 8: Kayak Pool Session - CWU Aquatic Center - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

10: First six weeks hike - 4 p.m.

14-15: Backpacking trip (Rachel Lake Overnight) - OPR - 8 a.m. (14) to 1 p.m. (15) 19: Sunset hike - 4 -6 p.m.

21-22: Backpacking trip (Manastash Lake Overnight) - OPR - Noon (21) to Noon (22) november 10: Day Hike (Granite Mountain Day Hike) - OPR - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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a looK insiDe

By NATALIE HYLAND For the Daily Record

Central Washington University athletics compete in Division II of the Greater Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) and face rivals like Alaska Anchorage, Seattle Pacific, and Western Washington University in sports like volleyball and basketball while facing Humboldt State and Azusa Pacific in football. Last year was a successful one for CWU many teams. Volleyball made its fifth consecutive NCAA Regional Tournament while the women’s basketball and softball teams made their conference tournaments.

Fall sports In fall sports, CWU football went 6-2 in conference action falling only to Azusa Pacific. Francois said he has high hopes for the Wildcats to avenge their losses and beat Azusa Pacific at home on Oct. 28.

Volleyball featured many strong players and advanced all the way to NCAA Regional Championships for the fifth consecutive year under coach Mario Andaya. The team also took a trip aboard for the first time in program history and played against teams in Spain. This year, the team features senior Sabrina Wheelhouse who led the GNAC in blocks per set last year.

Women's soccer also advanced to the NCA A Regional Championships where they fell to the eventual national champions, Western Washington. The team recorded the most season wins in 12 • 2017 CWU Welcome Guide

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CWU history, finishing the season with a 14-6-1 record on the season.

Cross country featured many walk-on runners, also had many seasoned student athletes. The team will be looking to new, young talent in the wake of the departing seniors.

winter sports Women's basketball lead the charge to the GNAC tournament, w inning the first conference tournament game in program history. In three short years,

head coach Jeff Harada took the program from last in the conference to contending for the GNAC title.

Following the end of the season, Harada resigned as coach and took a job at Division I Cal State Fullerton.

believes that the young players who saw some playing time, but also spent the season learning from the upperclassmen will make a big impact on the team this year.

Former assistant coach Randy Richardson will assume the role of head coach this season. The athletics staff said they have high hopes for the team, which will feature six seniors.

Women's rugby, which plays in fall and spring, had a tremendous season last year, advancing all the way to the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association championships where they fell to Division I Quinnipiac University, which would go on to be the national champions.

Men's basketball just missed the post season and finished with a 14-12 record. Francois said he

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the Wildcats in 2014 and led the team to the post season in each year. Denham will take a position at Harvard as head coach. The search to replace her has already begun and is expected to continue until the right coach is found.

Men's rugby had a strong spring, finishing 11-5. Francois believes the team can do better still.

Last season was the team's first under head coach Jason Thornley.

Thornley and graduate assistant Trevor Richards will also help fill the leadership roles, while women's rugby looks for a replacement coach.

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history with their 20-6 conference record. The team went 34-15 overall, but fell just shy of the conference championship losing to Western Oregon. The Wildcats look to avenge their losses this year.

Francois said the team is loaded with talent on the field, and with its the coaching staff.

Wildcat baseball had another strong year, finishing second in the GNAC and posting an all around strong season. Coach Desi Storey balanced his roster with seven freshman to improve the team dynamics and will continue to balance them this year.

Track and field rounded out the year with two women earning their way to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, including freshman Emily Bland. Many athletes also set new personal bests and continued to break school record after school record.

Francois believes the team will continue to improve this year with the new talent they've recruited.

Cheering on the teams There are many ways for students to get involved with athletics. CWU Athletic Director Dennis Francois stresses the idea that it’s important to make games more than just games and instead make them into events for everyone to enjoy.

Now in its third year, CWU students can download WAR points app which allows them to check in at sporting events and receive points they can use to redeem prizes throughout the year. Prizes include gift certificates to restaurants like Dominos Pizza and a round of at Sun Country Golf Course. CWU athletic events also in-game promotions like trivia, half-time games and of course plenty of food for everyone.

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getting arounD town

By NATALIE HYLAND For the Daily Record

While you can find just about everything you need on campus, sometimes getting off campus is a must. There are many options for students, whether they want to stay in town or take a bus to a whole new city.

bringing your own Car Many new students elect not to bring their own car, but for those who do, the parking lots surrounding campus range from free parking to paid-permit and even pay-by-day. Some students use their cars to get back and forth to home, but others use them to get to off-campus jobs.

CWU parking permits can be purchased on a quarterly, yearly or academic year basis and range from $96-$204. Motorcycle parking permits also are available.

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new routes on Central transit Central Transit is a bus service that stops throughout town at places like Super 1 Foods, Fred Meyer and Safeway.

In addition to the pre-existing clockwise and counter-clockwise routes that stop at the SURC and by the Student Medical Clinic on campus, Central Transit has added two new routes. The Orange Route runs in a loop from CWU to the west interchange where it connects to a Greyhound line at Love’s Travel stop.

The Blue Route runs in a loop from CWU to the city center, to Ellensburg High School and Pfenning Way. For more information on Central Transit, visit https://ci.ellensburg.wa.us/centraltransit.

While there’s no charge to hop on the bus, students pay $3 for Central Transit service every quarter as part of mandatory fees.

bellair airporter When students need to fly somewhere faster or farther than a bus can take them, they can catch this shuttle to the Sea-Tac Airport or downtown Seattle.

Reservations must be made in advance and fares start at $41 per adult for a one-way ticket. The shuttle leaves from CWU Starbucks five times a day, weather permitting. For more information visit www. airporter.com.

yaKima Commuter This shuttle runs from Ellensburg to Yakima making eight stops along the way. When CWU is A Central Transit bus approaches a stop along Ruby Street in Ellensburg. As of July, twenty stops and two full new routes have been added to the fare-free Ellensburg Central Transit system. Brian Myrick / Daily Record Right The Yakima-Ellensburg Commuter bus pulls into a stop in front of Central Washington University's SURC building.

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in session, the shuttle runs seven round-trips per day, Monday through Friday.

A one-way fare is $5, or students can purchase a monthly pass for $150.

grant transit authority New this year, Grant Transit Authority will be running two routes with service between Ellensburg and Moses Lake. Routes 320 and 321 will serve to transport students between CWU and Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake with stops in Warden, Othello, Royal City, George, Quincy and Ephrata along the way.

The fare for these routes is $3 each way. For more information visit www.gta-ride.com

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homeComing happenings

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“Kickin’ It Old School,” an homage to the hip and happenin’ trends of decades past, is this year’s Homecoming Week theme.

Wildcats new and old will get exclusive access to all things Homecoming, from club fairs and concerts to bonfires and special guest entertainers.

monDay Start off the week by connecting with fellow students at Homecoming Kick Off, hosted on the SURC East Patio from 1 - 5 p.m. Over 50 unique clubs will be in attendance, so whether you’re interested in gaming or physics, there’s a club for everyone! Chalk the Walk, a new Homecoming activity to decorate the Chestnut Mall, will be located outside of OPR at the same time. That night, hit the SURC Theatre for a special showing of Spider-man: Homecoming. Shows start at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and are free to CWU students with ID.

tuesDay On Tuesday, finalists will show what it takes to be crowned Mr. or Ms. Central.

This 30-year tradition will pit hall-vshall in a challenge to see who’s got the most talent. The free show will start at 7 p.m. in the SURC Ballroom, and with 2,000 new students on campus, it’s anybody’s game.

weDnesDay Kick back next to a bonfire and bring your Wildcat spirit. The event is free to students from 9 - 11 p.m., and you’re not

going to want to miss out on the good company, tasty treats and fun fireside rituals. Wellington’s Wildfire will be hosted near the challenge course off of 18th Avenue. The CWU marching band and cheer team will be in attendance, and free food will be provided by CWU food trucks.

thursDay Get your groove on, Wildcats!

On Thursday, Ellensburg-native rock band CobraHawk (who most recently opened for Smash Mouth at the Central Washington State Fair), is coming into town to rock the SURC ballroom at 8 p.m. Their fast, rock-fueled riffs will have you dancing for days.

FriDay Bring your friends and your best dance moves! On Friday, the Silent Dance Party will start bumpin’ in the SURC Ballroom at 8 p.m. Snag a pair of custom headphones, tune into the same DJ station as your friends and dance the night away at one of CWU’s most unique dance parties. Admission is free to all CWU students with ID.

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cobraHawk concert | Gallery one Sip-and-Paint

Friday, oct. 6

50-year reunion Luncheon | distinguished alumni awards & 50-year reunion dinner alumni Welcome Back at the Elks Huffman Farms Haunted Forest & corn Maze Homecoming Silent dance Party

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alumni association all Members’ Meeting archives and Museums crawl | Brunch with the cWu Football team | Ellensburg Farmers Market Wildcat color 5k | Soccer vs. Western oregon Football vs. Humboldt State Entertainment: nick offerman Visit www.cwu.edu/homecoming for more information and registration for special events. if you have any questions, please contact alumni@cwu.edu or 509-963-2160. *Events and schedule subject to change.

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#CWUHOMECOMING saturDay Saturday promises to be a day full of Wildcat spirit and pride. Grab your running shoes and a fresh white t-shirt for Saturday morning’s Wildcat Color 5K. Check-in starts at 9 Central Washington University students gather around a bonfire to celebrate homecoming week. a.m., with the race beginning at 10 a.m. Registration is $15 and includes a participation t-shirt.

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After the 5K, cheer on your Wildcats at the CWU Homecoming Football game against Humboldt State University at 1 p.m. at Tomlinson Stadium. Free admission for CWU students with ID.

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Take first right at stop sign to Dolarway Road.The hotel will be immediately on your left.

From Highway 97 South follow highway to stop sign at Dolarway Road.

Take left and the hotel will be immediately on your left.

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sept. 21

oct. 3

WICKED SMAHT: Third Thursday Thinks

Lion Rock Visiting Writer Series:

How To Be A Costume Designer at Iron Horse Pub Free Admission

sept. 28 - oct. 22 Opening Events Thursday, Oct. 5 4 p.m. - Artist Talk 5 - 7 p.m. - Reception in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery

Carrie Longley

oct. 16

Pre-show introduction at 6:30 p.m., production at 7 p.m.

Pre-show introduction at 6:30 p.m., production at 7 p.m.

Charles Dicken’s Great Expectations – from London’s West End

William Shakespeare’s The Tempest – from canada’s Stratford Festival

@ McConnell Auditorium Adult $10 | Senior $8 | Alumni $8 CWU Student w/ID $8 | Student $8

with Christopher Plummer as Prospero @ McConnell Auditorium Adult $10 | Senior $8 | Alumni $8 CWU Student w/ID $8 | Student $8

oct. 26 7 p.m.

oct. 17

Poetry Reading by Sherwin Bitsui

Halloween Concert

4 p.m.

Celebrating Arts & Humanities Speaker Series

CWU Museum of Culture and Environment and Environment Free Admission For more information: www.cwu.edu/english

Mark Samples, Professor of Musicology: The Humbag and the Nightingale

oct. 3

McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall

4-5:30 p.m.

Carrie Longley’s ceramic sculpture investigates the relationship between the art object and the scientific specimen, celebrating the space between illusion and reality. Longley is an Assistant Professor and the Chair of Fine and Performing Arts at Indiana University East.

For more information: www.cwu.edu/art

oct. 22 7 p.m. oct. 23

7 p.m.

6 - 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Surviving Death Row: Exonerees Tell Their Stories

7 p.m.

at Iron Horse Pub Free Admission

nov. 9-13 nov. 16-18 7:30 p.m.

nov. 19 Good Kids by Naomi Iizuka

WICKED SMAHT: Third Thursday Thinks

Behind the Curtains: Students Writing from the Extreme

@ Concert Hall Tickets: $14 General Admission

2 p.m.

oct. 19

at SURC Theatre Free Admission For more information: www.cwu.edu/philosophy The Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies will be hosting a panel of exonerated death row inmates who will speak about their experiences on death row and their transition back into society after being released. The event is made possible by Witness to Innocence.

@ Milo Smith Tower Theatre General Admission, advance ticket purchase recommended Adult $15 | Senior $12 | Alumni $12 CWU Student w/ID $8 | Student $12 Sex, social media and the nature of “Truth” are all embroiled in this extremely current, relevant and raw play about a sexual encounter turned sideways on social media.

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Fall Events Schedule

arts & humanities

oct. 15

nov. 17

nov. 30

Choir Concert

Wind Ensemble Concert

7 p.m.

nov. 2 - Dec. 3

Opening Events Thursday, Nov. 2 4 p.m. - Juror’s Talk 5 - 7 p.m. - Reception in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery

7 p.m.

@ Concert Hall Tickets: $12 General Admission $7 CWU Students/Child/Senior

nov. 28

@ Concert Hall Free Admission

INTERSTATE: Where I-90 meets I-82

Dec. 1

INTERSTATE is a biennial juried exhibition, the proceeds of which supports student scholarships in the CWU Department of Art and Design. This year’s juror is Emily Zimmerman, the Director of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery at the University of Washington.

For more information: www.cwu.edu/art

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Holiday Choral Concert

@ Concert Hall Free Admission

@ Concert Hall Tickets: $12 General Admission | $7 CWU Students/ Child/Senior

nov. 29

Dec. 2

Symphonic Band Concert

An Afternoon of Jazz

7 p.m.

@ Concert Hall Free Admission

nov. 30 Dec. 1-2

Conjungere Capillus, Ceramic, glaze, wire, pig intestine, wax, and mixed media, 22 in. x 10 in. x 10 in. / contriButEd

4 p.m.

@ Concert Hall Tickets: $12 General Admission | $7 CWU Students/ Child/Senior

For more information visit www.cwu.edu/arts or call 509-963-1858.

Dec. 2

7:30pm

7 p.m.

Theatre info and tickets: www.cwu/theatre/tickets • 509-963-1429

@ Concert Hall Tickets: $12 General Admission | $7 CWU Students/ Child/Senior

Music info and tickets: www.cwu.edu/music • 509-963-1429 All music events are located in the Jerilyn S. McIntyre Music Building

An Evening of Jazz

Dec. 3 2 p.m.

Red Curtain Broadway Revue

Staged and Choreographed by CWU students

@ McConnell Auditorium Reserved Seating, advance ticket purchase recommended Adult $15 | Senior $12 | Alumni $12 CWU Student w/ID $8 | Student $12 A bit of Broadway right here in Ellensburg. This annual favorite features top-notch singing, dancing and choreography from some of Broadway’s best shows.

Dec. 3

All Art Exhibits are in the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, CWU Campus, Randall Hall on Dean Nicholson Boulevard • Free Admission

7 p.m.

Orchestra Concert

Dates and times are subject to change. Please visit www.cwu.edu/arts/eventscalendar to always have up to date information.

@ Concert Hall Tickets: $12 General Admission | $7 CWU Students/ Child/Senior

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