Spring 23 Hype Events Magazine

VOLUME 18 • ISSUE 3

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UP FOR DEBATE

What's on the ballot for ASCWU

SPRING DAY OF SERVICE

Celebrate Earth Day and our valley

UNABASHED GRATITUDE

NEA Big Read events celebrate joy

FAMILY WEEKEND

Three days of nonstop fun

STUDENT APPRECIATION

Three days just for Wildcats

TRADITIONS

Create memories, earn medals

EVENT LISTINGS

Roundup of events

ABOUT THIS ISSUE

Bold lines and vibrant colors decorate the pages of the 2023 Spring issue of Hype. We began this academic year with an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best designers in the game, Aaron Draplin. As an ode to an icon, we bring you an issue full of traditions that we hope you participate in with us. Congratulations to our graduating seniors, may you continue to live a bold and colorful life.

HYPE is an event magazine published quarterly by the Publicity Center. As a full-service agency, we offer creative services and event marketing while providing a professionally mentored experience for student staff.

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CONTACT US: publicity@cwu.edu | cwu.edu/publicity

Cover Design by Annie Tran

PUBLICITY CENTER / CWU HYPE TEAM

DESIGNERS

Sammie Flippin

Evan Brown

Annie Tran

Jaclyn Perry

Kyan Bauer

Thea Batch

MARKETING

Karly Heitman

Madi McAuliffe

Emma CrowE

STREET TEAM

Quade Finney

Sella Brown

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Jawan Smith

Jakob Burnham

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Keri Kunz

Emily David

WILDCAT FAVES

“The Mel’s Hole event in the library, because it felt like I was in a serious investigation. It was immersive and unique, like I was transported into a different dimension.”

–MADISON, 88.1 THE BURG

“Welcome Week is always fun. The Drag Show was a really good way to celebrate queer kids on campus in a way that was fun and lighthearted.”

– SIERRA, 88.1 THE BURG

“Events are a great way to make new pals.”

– CASH, 88.1 THE BURG

“What’s Poppin’ was really solid. Hype was handing out free popcorn and hypes.”

– EVAN, HYPE TEAM

“Wild Fest! It’s the biggest event of the year and there’s usually nice weather and good vibes.”

– QUADE, HYPE TEAM

"Being part of the Hype team is the best thing that happened to me at Central."

– ANNIE, HYPE TEAM

DESIGN & VISUAL MEDIA

SUPERVISOR / HYPE

ART DIRECTOR

Daniel Chiqui

CONTENT & EVENT

MARKETING SUPERVISOR / HYPE EDITOR

Joanna Santana

DIRECTOR

Lola Gallagher

UPFOR DEBATE

There’s a whole lot to choose from in this year’s ASCWU elections, Wildcats. You’ll not only be voting on student government and senate positions for 2023-2024, but also have some fee referenda to consider. This is truly your opportunity to use your student voice to affect change and influence decisions at CWU. Let’s take a closer look!

Story & Design by HYPE

WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT

President

Represents the student voice on administrative committees and works directly with the CWU President Vice President

Ensures that all ASCWU Committees are filled with invested student leaders in order to promote advocacy Director of Multicultural Affairs

Helps the Equity and Services Council ensure identity-based student orgs maintain good standing and are effectively benefiting their members Director

of Student Life and Facilities

Handles appearances of Wellington and brings student input directly to CWU departments including Housing, Dining, Student Union, and Recreation Center

Director of Governmental Affairs

Informs students of local, state and national legislation pertaining to higher education, and facilitates student engagement in governmental action such as voting and lobbying

Senate Speaker

Serves as both a voting member of the board and as the chair of the ASCWU Student Senate

Senators

Serve as representatives for each academic college and other constituent groups across campus: College of Arts and Humanities, College of Business, College of the Sciences, College of Education and Professional Studies, Undergraduate Transfer, Graduate Student, At-Large (3), Athletics, Disability Services, Equity and Services Council (2), International Students, Sustainability, and Veterans Center.

CWU Wildcat Pantry Fee (new)

This proposal would assess a mandatory fee to all Ellensburg campus students, to be used to increase access to basic needs items and support through the Wildcat Pantry.

THREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

YES: $6 per quarter

• YES: $10 per quarter • NO FEE www.cwu.edu/push

Washington Student Association Fee Increase

This proposal increases the current mandatory fee from $1 per quarter to $2 per quarter, to be used in supporting students’ legislative agenda.

YES • NO www.wastudents.org

Earth Day in The Burg

When you think of Earth Day, you might think about picking up garbage, planting trees, or recycling the collection of aluminum cans your grandparents gather for months. It may seem like your contribution to celebrate this day is so small that it won’t matter, but your impact is much bigger than you think!

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Earth Day this year, SLICE is partnering with state and local agencies to coordinate the Spring Day of Service, a long-standing tradition in Ellensburg previously known as the Yakima River Cleanup.

Story by Emily David • Design by Jaclyn Perry

Spring Day of Service: April 22

Dress in your favorite work wear and closed toed shoes, it can get dirty.

Volunteers will be assigned to one of nine different locations throughout Kittitas County to gather litter, restore trails, and clean up campsites and community parks. This is the perfect way to work side by side with other Wildcats to upkeep the charm of our beautiful, close-knit community.

Volunteers will receive a free t-shirt and transportation to locations of service. After a day full of fun and hard work, volunteers will head back to campus for a free lunch at 1 p.m.

Itinerary

• Check in at the SURC East Patio

• Depart to volunteer sites

• Work with other Wildcats

• Arrive back to campus for lunch

Sign up to make a difference

As Wildcats, we all get to experience the beauty of Ellensburg and the Kittitas Valley: the mountains, valleys, and rivers. You don’t have to be Greta Thunberg or The Lorax to make a difference!

Register by April 16 to ensure a t-shirt, transportation and lunch!

Joy, gratitude, nature...

three things CWU Libraries hopes to help CWU students reconnect with. What better way to do that than through creative writing?

CWU Libraries is partnering with campus departments and community organizations to bring the NEA Big Read and author Ross Gay to Ellensburg this spring. A series of events from April 22 to May 13 will celebrate his book of poems, “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.”

And thank you, friends, when last spring

The hyacinth bells rang

About Ross Gay

And the crocuses flaunted ”

When I took my first poetry writing class at CWU, I was assigned to read Ross Gay’s ode to sleeping in my clothes. His work inspired me to create one of the first poems I wrote at CWU. Reading the struggle within ode to sleeping in my clothes made me feel seen and heard.

Ross writes with a vulnerability that slices you open when you read his work. His collection “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” is a prime example of that.

“Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude” manages to bring joy to every aspect of life. Through this collection, Ross shows us how to see the good in adverse situations and show gratitude. This collection of poetry reads like a song, a rhythmic story to bring you out of a funk. It’s best read in a frenzy, devouring each poem line by line until your eyes hit the back cover. Then read it again. Slowly. There’s something to learn with every word.

About the NEA Big Read

The National Endowment for the Arts Big Read is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. CWU Libraries is one of 70+ nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host an NEA Big Read project.

NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. El proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest.

Copies of “Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude will be given away at specific NEA Big Read events.

Event details

Scan QR code or visit libguides.lib.cwu.edu/nea23

– Ross Gay, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude

Story by Emma CrowE

Design by Karly Heitman

Story by Quade Finney

Design by Kyan Bauer

The Ellensburg wind won’t be the only thing blowing you away this spring. Family Weekend is one of the biggest events during Spring Quarter at Central! This is a weekend full of fun where you can invite your family and friends to create unforgettable memories on campus and in the community.

From art, theater, and cultural performances to a variety of social activities, entertainment and tours, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Check out a few highlights below. For more information, please visit the Family Weekend web page by scanning the QR Code below. See you there, Wildcats!

The weekend starts with check-in from 3 - 7 p.m. where you can pick up a welcome packet, gather information and secure tickets for select events.

After checking in, stop by the East Patio and play lawn games! If you're feeling like you need some shade from the spring sun, step indoors to play board games in SURC 137. Afterwards, head over to The Burg’s Studio Tour to see how they operate their award-winning radio station.

Don’t miss Barrio Fiesta sa Bayan, a celebration of Filipino culture with dance performances, activities and information booths, hosted on Barto Lawn and the Wellington Event Center.

In between events on campus, drive out to grab a bite at one of the many delicious local restaurants that Ellensburg has to offer, then head back to campus for a planetarium show, paint party and this year’s headliner event.

Filosophy will take the stage in a fun acapella performance. You may recognize some of these members of The Filharmonic, who were on NBC’s The Sing Off and a Late Late Show 80’s riff off with Lizzo!

On Saturday morning, swing by the Ellensburg Farmers located on 4th Avenue downtown!

Take a walk and discover all the locally grown food and homemade goods. Or, take a tour of historic Ellensburg and the CWU campus.

If you’re into something more adventurous, get tickets to float the Yakima River or grab a free Recreation Center Fitness Pass to gain access to the entire Recreation Center! Pick up a friendly game of basketball or explore the rock-climbing wall.

Moving into Saturday evening, you can find African Night in the SURC Ballroom, where you will get to experience African culture, food, dances, and everything in between. Right after that, you can stop by and see the Hot New Jam performing improv in the SURC Theatre.

Make sure to catch a performance of Central Theatre Ensemble's “Into the Woods.” The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. Performances are Friday and Saturday evening, plus afternoon times Saturday and Sunday.

With the weekend coming to a close we welcome you to a Mother’s Day Brunch in the Holmes Dining Room. This is a great chance to enjoy a delicious breakfast with your family as you recap the amazing time you had at Family Weekend.

Visit the Family Weekend page for the full schedule, all the details and ticket links!

STUDENT APPRECIATION DAYS

Student life in the spring is buzzing. The sunshine, spring air, warm nights, and the undeniable feeling of gratitude for the college journey fill our lives. With many events being planned during the month of May, our greatest wish is for Wildcats to feel appreciated.

The lineup of gratitude goes as follows: Sweecy Day, Student Appreciation Day, and Wild Fest! While some specifics are still being built and put together, we encourage you to save these dates and plan to participate in events that will surely become highlights of your time at Central.

SWEECY DAY

MAY 19

Flipping through CWU’s archives, Student Senators and ASCWU are bringing life back to a long lost CWU tradition. Activities include a glamorous campus cleanup, a tree planting ceremony, and special guest speakers followed by entertainment!

Participants in the cleanup will receive a t-shirt and refreshments, so gather ‘round and sign up for the revival of Sweecy Day! Wondering who Sweecy is? Well, it is actually not a single person, rather, the phonetic sound derived from CWCE, Central Washington College of Education, now known and evolved into CWU, Central Washington University.

STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY

MAY 25

A week after Sweecy Day, we arrive at a well-known and loved tradition which is Student Appreciation Day. The spring air is full of delicious aromas from the food provided by Dining Services, inflatables decorate Barto Lawn, and activity and games fill Chestnut Mall. Campus will be buzzing with energy!

Swing by for some free food, fun and good tunes brought to you by 88.1 The Burg DJs. Get access to this special event by visiting the Campus Activities tent where you can get your wrist bands, sign risk waivers for the inflatables and lather yourself in sunscreen to keep you safe from the spring sun!

WILD FEST CONCERT

JUNE 1

In efforts to perfectly round up the gratitude event series, KCWU 88.1 The ‘Burg has lined up a free concert! You asked, we heard. Prepare for an awesome evening curated only for CWU students. Stay in touch as we await the official headliner announcement, Wildcats! It is sure to be a great show you will not want to miss.

We hope you jot these events down and make plans to attend. And as always, the best way to stay in the know is by following our Instagram @cwuhype.

Story by Madi McAuliffe Design by Evan Brown

Story by Karly Heitman

Catch them all! Traditions are a large part of what makes Central, Central! Recent years have been rough for traditions, but they’re coming back even stronger with the brand-new CWU Traditions Keeper App. It works not unlike a Pokédex, and is the best way to track what events you’ve attended, and which ones you have yet to attend.

Those who complete enough traditions will receive a medallion to wear at graduation! Show off how involved you were during your time at Central and start tracking your traditions today.

There are four tiers to complete and badges to earn. The first tier is completed by participating in at least 18 of the 91 total CWU traditions. Doing so will earn you a bronze lapel pin. The next level requires 36 and earns you a silver pin. 54 must be completed to take home the gold, and the Graduation Medallion can only be earned after completing 72 or more!

Don’t fret- it may seem like an arduous task but with traditions like “Declare your Major” and “Support a Local Business” you might find that you have already completed many. The app contains a complete list of all official traditions to help you decide which events or traditions you would like to complete.

There’s also a campus map and a social feed to keep up with what events clubs around campus are posting about. With the introduction of the app, students once again have the tools to remind them that the college experience can be found in many places.

Check out the back pages for even more ideas of events to attend and memories to make as you step toward your future as Wildcat Alumni.

Catch those traditions, Wildcats! We look forward to seeing a Traditions Keeper Medallion decorate your wardrobe on graduation day.

Design by Sammie Flippin

–2023–SPRING EVENTS

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 STUDENT GOVERNMENT PUBLIC MEETINGS

Mondays & Thursdays • 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Mondays, SURC Pit • Thursdays, SURC 236

Wildcat voices matter! Come hear the latest news and updates from your board, and share your own during public comment.

cwu.edu/ascwu

ASCWU STUDENT SENATE PUBLIC MEETINGS

Every Monday • 4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137 Hear from your student leaders representing academic colleges and other constituent groups from across campus. Join the conversation during public comment period.

cwu.edu/ascwu

ASCWU ELECTIONS

Candidate filing, forums, debates and elections run from early March until the final results are announced mid-May. See the story on page 6 for details!

cwu.edu/ascwu/elections

STUDENT TRUSTEE APPLICATIONS (DUE BY APRIL 19)

The ASCWU Student Government will be identifying 3-5 current full-time CWU students to be considered for the Board of Trustee appointment by Governor Jay Inslee’s office. Interested students must submit a fully completed application by 5 p.m. April 19 to be considered. cwu.edu/ascwu

CWU MUSEUM EXHIBIT: ANIMAL MODEL: HOW A TINY WORM HELPS US UNDERSTAND THE HUMAN BRAIN

Dean Hall • cwu.edu/museum for hours

Discover how C. elegans, aka the nematode, has been so important to neuroscience research, including at CWU! V

WAM! STUDY BUDDIES

Weekly study sessions and support in the Learning Commons, Brooks Library. cwu.edu/learning-commons

WILDCAT SPORTS

Visit wildcatsports.com for Baseball, Softball, Rugby and Track & Field schedules.

GROUP X

Check out a variety of fitness classes all quarter long in the Recreation Center, included with your membership. Visit the website for the most up-to-date offerings. cwu.edu/rec

PERSONAL TRAINING

Did you know you can do individual, partner, or group workouts with a personal trainer? Check the website for rates and to sign up. cwu.edu/rec

BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLINICS

Thursdays, May 4, 11, 18 & 25 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • OPR East Patio • Free Bring your bike down for this free maintenance clinic with the ReCycle Bicycle Shop.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS LEAGUES: SOFTBALL, SOCCER AND TENNIS

Each will have a four-week regular season, followed by Playoffs. Register your team in the Fusion Play app! Softball and Soccer: Registration 3/27 - 4/10, League play 4/18 - 6/2

Tennis: Registration 3/27 - 4/18, League play 4/24 - 6/2

cwu.edu/rec

FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERIES

Multiple dates, times vary

All workshops held in Bouillon 102 Contact James.Paton@cwu.edu for info.

ALL ABOUT WORK-STUDY

April 5: 3 - 4 p.m.

April 26: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

May 31: 2 - 3 p.m.

Is work-study right for you? Come learn about the benefits of work-study and the hiring process from Student Employment.

HOW DOES CREDIT WORK?

April 12: 3 - 4 p.m.

April 19: 4 - 5 p.m. Learn about common types of credit including Student Loans and Credit Cards, how to check your Credit Report and how to establish and maintain good credit.

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT

May 10: 3 - 4 p.m.

May 24: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Come learn about the Federal Student Loan repayment process.

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

MARCH 27

TRANSFER CHECK-IN AND START SMART

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Bouillon 210

7 - 9 p.m. • Zoom

New Transfers: ask your last-minute questions, grab some swag, and get help finding class locations. cwu.edu/transfer-center

MARCH 29

WELCOME BACK EVENT FROM CWU LIBRARIES

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Brooks Library Lobby

Stop to grab some fresh fruit and learn what the library has planned for you Spring Quarter! lib.cwu.edu

CHALK & TALK

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. • SURC West Patio

Start off spring quarter right! Join ASCWU Student Senate and get creative with sidewalk chalk. Materials provided.

MARCH 30

SPRING INVOLVEMENT FAIR

12 - 3 p.m. • SURC 137 and corridor

It's the perfect time to join a new club and do some networking! Come out and meet some of the 100+ Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) at CWU. cwu.edu/slice

EFFECTIVE JOB

SEARCH STRATEGIES

4 - 5 p.m. • Shaw-Smyser 214

Looking for an internship, job, or next career step but not sure how to start your search? This workshop explores various tips, tactics, and strategies you can use to help focus and refine your employment search efforts. cwu.edu/career

MAR. 31

RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER

7 - 9 p.m. • Ballroom A • Free CWU Students, $17 GA

An evening of prayer followed with a fast-breaking meal. This event is hosted by African Student Association. Free meals provided to the first 70 students. Tickets available at cwu.edu/tickets

APRIL 1

WILDCAT PREVIEW DAY

All day • Throughout campus

Welcome new and exploring students! We’re happy you are here!

HORN ENSEMBLE CONCERT WITH FEATURED ARTIST

7 - 9 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

APRIL 2

2023 NORTHWEST HORN SYMPOSIUM FINAL CONCERT

3 - 5 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

APRIL 3

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: M3GAN

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free CWU students, $5 GA

When a brilliant roboticist gives her niece a prototype AI lifelike doll, it leads to unimaginable consequences in this horror-comedy.

APRIL 4

CANVAS SUPPORT GROUP FOR TRANSFERS

3 - 4 p.m. • Bouillon 210

Get some Canvas questions answered before we get too far into Spring Quarter. Transfer Peer Ambassadors share tips and tricks.

cwu.edu/transfer-center

INTRO TO CAREER SERVICES

4 - 4:30 p.m. • Zoom • cwu.edu/career/live

Learn all the things that Career Services offers to support your academic and career development.

cwu.edu/career

APRIL 5

STUDENT VETERANS BOOK CLUB

12 - 1 p.m. • Brooks Library Room 152

Join a discussion about the first half of Paralympian Veteran Melissa Stockwell’s autobiography, “The Power of Choice.” Contact Ruben.Cardenas@cwu.edu for more information.

cwu.edu/veterans

LION ROCK VISITING WRITERS

SERIES: ALYSSA SONGSIRIDEJ

PUBLIC READING

6 - 7 p.m. • Brooks Library, 2nd Floor Commons

Fiction writer and 5-under-35 honoree of the National Book Foundation, Songsiridej’s novel Little Rabbit is shortlisted for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Best Debut.

APRIL 6

LION ROCK VISITING WRITERS

SERIES: ALYSSA SONGSIRIDEJ

CRAFT TALK

12 - 1 p.m. • Brooks Library, 2nd Floor Commons

DARE TO CARE: SURVIVOR RESOURCE FAIR

12 - 3 p.m. • SURC Corridor

P.A.T.H. and ASCWU are hosting an opportunity for students to walk through and learn about resources available to them, and show their support for survivors of interpersonal violence. Enjoy free snacks and swag too!

cwu.edu/wellness/path

ROB RHEE: ROOTE WORDES ART EXHIBIT OPENING EVENTS

Artist Talk: 4 - 5 p.m. • Randall Hall 117

Reception: 5 -7 p.m. • Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Randall Hall

Rob Rhee’s artwork encompasses sculpture, performance, and critical writing. He has exhibited nationally and internationally. Exhibit on view until April 29. cwu.edu/art/sarah-spurgeon-gallery

TOP ROPE CLINIC

5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $20

Learn how to use a top rope to climb at the wall. Techniques covered include rope tie in, belay technique, back up belay and rope management.

cwu.edu/rec

ESC NIGHT MARKET

Details TBA

CONCERT SERIES IN THE PIT

8 - 9 p.m. • SURC Pit • Free Stop by the SURC for an evening of music featuring the indie vibes of Tinted Red. @cwucampusactivities

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

APRIL 6 - 8

CIRCE & NYX

April 6 & 7 • 7:30 - 9 p.m.

April 8 • 2 - 3:30 and 7:30 - 9 p.m.

McConnell 119 • Free

Don’t miss this full-length play written, directed, produced, designed, and acted by CWU students. Two years after saving the world, former ‘Chosen One’ Nyx and her bodyguard Circe attempt to adapt to a world that does not need them as much as it once did.

APRIL 7

RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER

7 - 9 p.m. • Ballroom A

Free CWU Students, $17 GA

An evening of prayer followed with a fast-breaking meal. This event is hosted by African Student Association. Free meals provided to the first 70 students. Tickets available at cwu.edu/tickets

APRIL 8

NOCHE DE CULTURA

6 p.m. • SURC Ballroom • Free

Join an evening celebrating LatinX cultures showcasing what holds importance.

THE HOT NEW JAM

9 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free

Grab your friends and roommates and head over to the live improv show by Central’s own improv group! They’ll take audience suggestions to incorporate into some sidesplitting sketch comedy.

APRIL 10

BLOOD DRIVE

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • SURC 137

Free, appointment required

Five million patients need blood every day; you could save three of them with just one donation. Find links to donate or volunteer to help under the “Volunteer with SLICE” tab at cwu.edu/slice.

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS:

KNOCK AT THE CABIN

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre

CWU students free, $5 GA

A vacation at a remote cabin in the woods forces a family taken hostage to make unthinkable choices in this mystery/horror story.

APRIL 11

TECHNOLOGY FOR TRANSFERS

4 - 5 p.m. • Bouillon 211 and Zoom

Earn some CWU swag by getting a crash course in MyCWU, signing up for MFA, and hearing from our Information Services team about its importance. cwu.edu/transfer-center

THE ATTIC OPENING RECEPTION

4:30-6 p.m. • Brooks Library 4th Floor

Come see why this variety of study, collaboration, and performance options is quickly becoming one of the library's most popular study areas. Drop by newly remodeled space, explore technology, and grab some refreshments. lib.cwu.edu

MISSION POSSIBLE: WRITING YOUR WAY TO MATHEMATICAL SUCCESS

5 - 6 p.m. • Samuelson 116

Did you know that writing skills can actually improve your mathematical understanding? Join tutors from the University Math and Writing Centers in a collaborative effort that will teach you how to connect the dots between free writing and problem solving. cwu.edu/learning-commons

RESEARCH SMARTZ: MENDELEY, ZOTERO, AND OTHER CITATION MAGIC

3:30 p.m. • Online • Free Registration required Join this workshop and learn academic tools to make managing citations easier! lib.cwu.edu

APRIL 12

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT

4 - 5 p.m. • Samuelson 128

Identify what you can offer employers, create a personal introduction, and learn how to work a career fair. cwu.edu/career

FIRESIDE CHAT

4 - 6 p.m. • OPR East Patio

Come enjoy a warm fire and stuff your face with S’mores. This a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, find out more about Adventure Programs and eat S’mores. cwu.edu/rec/opr

RSO COUNCIL MEETING

6 - 8 p.m. SURC Ballroom C&D

Calling all registered student organizations: this is the spring quarter council meeting and will also include meeting candidates for ASCWU Board of Directors and Student Senate. Make sure you have someone there representing your RSO; all are welcome! cwu.edu/clubs

APRIL 13

INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ

12 - 1:30 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free Bring your lunch and join students from around the world to learn more about each other’s cultures and experiences. Each café will have a different host, topic and activities.

RESUME BUILDING 101

4 - 5 p.m. • Shaw-Smyser 214 Learn the basics of resume writing. cwu.edu/career

HANFORD REACH: IN THE ATOMIC FIELD

5:30 p.m. • Dean Hall

A panel, led by artist Glenna Cole Allee, will confront the realities of living in the shadow of one of the most radioactive places on the planet.

cwu.edu/museum

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7 p.m. signup, 7:30 p.m. start The Bistro • Free Hey Wildcats, sign up to share your talent or just go to enjoy the show, Join in our "flower" theme, we're feeling some spring vibes!

*Note: CWU student performers only, but all are welcome to attend.

PROVOST PRESENTS LECTURE: FABIO AMBROSIO

7 - 9 p.m. • Brooks Library, 2nd Floor Student Commons • Free Fabio Ambrosio, associate professor of Accounting, discusses his most recent research, a longitudinal study of local sales taxes and predictors of crime across Washington State counties. Reception to follow.

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

APRIL 14

RAMADAN IFTAR DINNER

7 - 9 p.m. • Ballroom A & B Free CWU Students, $17 GA

An evening of prayer followed with a fast-breaking meal. This event is hosted by African Student Association. Free meals provided to the first 70 students. Tickets available at cwu.edu/tickets

APRIL 15

DAY HIKE

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Location tba • $52/$65 Register at OPR by 4 p.m. April 13 before the pre-trip meeting.

Join our trip leaders and your fellow students for some exercise and beautiful scenery in the Ellensburg area. Level of difficulty is beginner to intermediate.

APRIL 15 -16

L’OPERA ITALIANA: AN EVENING OF OPERA SCENES

April 15: 7 p.m. • April 16: 2 p.m. Music Building Concert Hall • $10/$15 cwu.edu/tickets

APRIL 17

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre

CWU students free, $5 GA

Magic Mike hits the stage again when a business deal goes bust. This time he heads to London with a socialite to try to get a new roster of dancers in shape.

APRIL 18

TRAVELING TRANSFERS: STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

3 - 4 p.m. • Zoom

Learn about study abroad and scholarships to help pay for it. Presentation and Q&A. cwu.edu/transfer-center

RESEARCH SMARTZ: PRIMARY SOURCES

4 - 5 p.m. • Online • Free

Registration required

Finding primary sources can sometimes be tricky. Join this workshop to learn what they are, and how to identify, find and use them in your research.

BEHAVIORAL-BASED INTERVIEWING

4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • cwu.edu/career/live

Learn about Behavioral Interviewing and understand how to be ready for this style of interviewing.

cwu.edu/career

CULTURAL CONVERSATIONS: ALEJANDRA TEJADA

7 - 9 p.m. • Hal Holmes Community Center on Ruby St

Come learn about Alejandra’s experiences growing up in Central America and her journey to Kittitas County where she currently works with her uncle, Mario, at the Red Pickle.

APRIL 19

STUDENT VETERANS BOOK CLUB

12 - 1 p.m. • Brooks Library Room 152

Join a discussion about the first half of Paralympian Veteran Melissa Stockwell’s autobiography, “The Power of Choice.” Contact Ruben.Cardenas@cwu.edu for more information.

cwu.edu/veterans

SUNSET HIKE

4 - 7 p.m. • Location TBA • $23/$29 Register by 4 p.m. day of the hike. Join our trip leaders and your fellow students for some exercise and beautiful scenery in the Ellensburg area, as the sun fades. Level of difficulty is dependent on location and could be beginner, intermediate or advanced. cwu.edu/rec/opr

PLANT YOURSELF IN THE LEARNING COMMONS

5-7 p.m. • Learning Commons, Brooks Library

Enjoy a night of seed planting, creativity and growth. Leave with your own plant and enter for a chance to win fun prizes.

cwu.edu/learning-commons

LION ROCK VISITING WRITERS SERIES: TANEUM BAMBRICK PUBLIC READING

6 - 7 p.m. • Brooks Library

2nd Floor Commons

Ellensburg native and author of poetry books Intimacies, Received and Vantage, Bambrick is a Dornsife Fellow in Creative Writing and Literature at USC and Co-Book Reviews Editor for Pleiades Magazine. cwu.edu/english

JAZZ BAND MADNESS AT THE BISTRO

7 p.m. • The Bistro

APRIL 20

SPRING CAREER, INTERNSHIP AND GRADUATE SCHOOL FAIR

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • SURC Ballroom

Meet with recruiters to find out about job, internship, and grad school opportunities at this annual event open to ALL majors. This is a great way to network and see what’s out there!

cwu.edu/career

LION ROCK VISITING WRITERS

SERIES: POET TANEUM BAMBRICK CRAFT TALK

12 - 1 p.m. • Brooks Library

2nd Floor Commons

cwu.edu/english

INTRO TO BOULDERING PT 1

5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $20

Learn how to climb and use your body to efficiently move on the climbing wall in Part 1 of the Intro to Bouldering series. Learn about the climbing wall, the routes on the wall & the types of climbing holds on the wall.

cwu.edu/rec

CASCADIA FIELD GUIDE: ART, ECOLOGY, POETRY

7 p.m. • Gallery One on Pearl Street

A reading and celebration with Liz Bradfield, Andrew Gottlieb, CMarie Fuhrman, Maya Jewell Zeller, Justin Gibbens, Jack Johnson, Katharine Whitcomb, and Xavier Cavazos.

APRIL 20 - 22

ORCHESIS SPRING DANCE PERFORMANCE

7:30 p.m. nightly • Milo Smith Tower Theatre • $10/$15 • cwu.edu/tickets

An evening of dance featuring modern, contemporary and jazz genres. Choreography by faculty and students.

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

APRIL 21

CWU NIGHT WITH THE MARINERS

Pre-game starts at 5:40 p.m., opening pitch at 7:10 • T-Mobile Park, Seattle

Exclusive ticket link: mariners.com/cwu

*This ticket offer good until 5 p.m. April 20. Invite your friends and join Wildcats from around the PNW. Get your ticket through the special link to enjoy a pre-game gathering at the Rooftop Boardwalk and a free co-branded CWU/Mariners Jersey (while supplies last.) Watch for ticket giveaways from ASCWU and more!

RAMADAN EID CELEBRATION

7 - 10 p.m. • WEC • Free CWU Students, $17 GA

A holiday of breaking the fast! Eid Celebration is the last of the Ramadan Iftar Dinner series. This event is hosted by African Student Association. Free meals provided to the first 100 students. Tickets available at cwu.edu/tickets

APRIL 22

SPRING DAY OF SERVICE

8 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Ellensburg/Yakima

River Canyon • Free

In honor of Earth week, help restore trails, remove litter, and renovate campsites at various locations throughout the beautiful Yakima River Canyon and the surrounding Ellensburg community. Register in advance to secure your free t-shirt and lunch! www.cwu.edu/slice

NEA BIG READ: LETTERS FROM A GARDEN: WRITING AND PLANTING AT THE WILDCAT FARM

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Wildcat Farm, North Alder St

Scan code in the story on page 8 for details

THE HOT NEW JAM

9 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free

Grab your friends and roommates and head over to the live improv show by Central’s own improv group! They’ll take audience suggestions to incorporate in to some sidesplitting sketch comedy.

APRIL 23

SHOWTIME AT CENTRAL

7 - 9 p.m. • SURC Ballroom

It's back! BSU presents a talent showcase based off Showtime at the Apollo.APRIL 24

ROTC/CAPTAIN BLANCHARD MEMORIAL WORKOUT

8 - 10 a.m. • Recreation Sports Complex

Annual workout honoring U.S. Army Captain Aaron Blanchard, who was killed in action in 2013. Watch for details to participate.

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre

CWU students free, $5 GA Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves in the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange creatures in an adventure beyond the limits of what they thought was possible

APRIL 25

RESUMES FOR RESULTS

4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • cwu.edu/career/live

A good resume is more than a lot of information thrown onto a piece of paper. Find out about how to format a resume and what to include to best reflect you. cwu.edu/career

INTERNSHIPS AND CAREER PLANNING FOR TRANSFERS

4 - 5 p.m. • Bouillon 211 and Zoom

Learn how to get an internship during your time at CWU! cwu.edu/transfer-center

APRIL 26

STUDENT VETERANS BOOK CLUB

12 - 1 p.m. • Online

Join us online for a discussion about Paralympian Veteran Melissa Stockwell’s autobiography, “The Power of Choice.” Ruben.Cardenas@cwu.edu for more info. www.cwu.edu/veterans

SHOW UP, SPEAK OUT

5 - 7 p.m. • SURC Theatre

P.A.T.H. is honoring the strength and resilience of survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This event is an opportunity for healing through artistic expression. www.cwu.edu/wellness/path

APRIL 27

INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ

12 - 1:30 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free

Bring your lunch and join students from around the world to learn more about each other’s cultures and experiences. Each café will have a different host, topic and activities.

RESEARCH SMARTZ: MISINFORMATION AND MALARKEY

3 - 4 p.m. • Online • Free, registration required

Learn about issues around misinformation, deep fakes, and other sources. You’ll leave this workshop with strategies and resources for knowing what’s news, and what’s not.

www.lib.cwu.edu

CONCERT SERIES IN THE PIT

8 - 9 p.m. • SURC Pit • Free Stop by the SURC for a free evening of rock featuring Cigman Fraud. @cwucampusactivities

APRIL 28

NEA BIG READ: STRANGERS NEVER AGAIN: KNOWING AND WRITING WILSON CREEK

1 - 2 p.m. • Departs from Kittitas

Unitarian Universalist Congregation Church, 400 N. Anderson St Scan code in the story on page 8 for details

MAY 1

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: COCAINE BEAR

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre

CWU students free, $5 GA

Loosely based on the true story of a drug runner’s plane crash, missing cocaine, and the bear that finds and eats it. This comedy thriller finds an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converging in the Georgia woods where the bear goes on a bloody rampage.

MAY 2

CASH/TRANSFER: A WORKSHOP FOR TRANSFERS ABOUT MONEY

3 - 4 p.m. • Bouillon 102 and Zoom

Learn how to make your finances stretch as far as possible, tips and tricks for financial aid and scholarships, and fund management.

cwu.edu/transfer-center

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

7 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

MAY 3

NEA BIG READ:

POET ROSS GAY CRAFT TALK

12 - 1 p.m. • Brooks Library

Student Commons

Ross Gay, author of The Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, which is the 2023 One Book One County selection, talks about his writing. Co-sponsored by Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series. Scan the code on page 8 for details.

RSO ROYALE SCAVENGER HUNT

12 - 5 p.m. • SURC 137

Join ASCWU and SLICE on a mission to hunt down various clubs and orgs on campus! Become an agent, receive briefs, and go on missions to find the most wanted RSOs from 12 - 3 p.m. The top three agents will receive prize bags! A social (with snacks!) follows from 3 - 5 p.m. cwu.edu/clubs

NEA BIG READ:

POET ROSS GAY PUBLIC READING

6 - 7 p.m. • SURC Theatre

Author Ross Gay reads selections from his writing. Gay’s book, The Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, is the inspiration for the NEA Big Read-Ellensburg programming. Co-sponsored by Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series. Scan the code on page 8 for details.

MAY 4

GEEK OUT, GAME OUT

7 - 9 p.m. • SURC 137 and SURC Pit

May the Fourth be with you! Grab a slice of pizza and join Campus Activities for board games and SMASH Bros.

INTRO TO BOULDERING PT 2

5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $20

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. cwu.edu/rec

MAY 5

RESEARCH SMARTZ: GOOGLE AND GOOGLE SCHOLAR TIPS, TRICKS AND RESOURCES

12 - 1 p.m. • Online • Free, registration required Learn strategies and specific terminology to get better results and use Google more productively. www.lib.cwu.edu

RHA SEE-SAW-A-THON

Starts at 12 p.m. Friday, ends at 12 p.m. Saturday • Wellington Event Center Join Residence Hall Association (RHA) and ride a 14-foot see-saw at this epic 24-hour event!

MAY 6

NEA BIG READ: STRANGERS NEVER AGAIN: WRITING ODES TO URBAN WILDS

10 - 11 a.m. • Downtown Ellensburg Registration required

This writing and walking workshop is inspired by Gay's poem "To the Fig Tree on 9th & Christian" led by writer and poet Wendy Lee Spaček and a KEEN naturalist. Participants will receive a copy of The Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude and other items. Scan the code on page 8 for details.

NEA BIG READ: BRASS BAND OF GRATITUDE CELEBRATION

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • 209 N. Ruby, outside Ellensburg Public Library

Join a community celebration of gratitude with music by the Wooden Tubas, readings from local poets and writers, a live community art project by Heather Dappen, and so much more! Free copies of The Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude while supplies last.

MAY 8

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre

CWU students free, $5 GA

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long-lost relic, but their adventure goes dangerously awry.

MAY 9

PLOTTING YOUR CAREER WORKSHOP

4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • cwu.edu/career/live

Learn strategies to help you explore and make a decision on a major or career path. cwu.edu/career

RSO OFFICER TRAINING

4 - 5:30 p.m. • SURC 202

Join SLICE for an in-depth session on successful club leadership. cwu.edu/clubs

MAY 10

WHAT EMPLOYERS WANT

4 - 5 p.m. • Samuelson 128

Identify what you can offer employers, create a personal introduction, and learn how to work a career fair. cwu.edu/career

MAY 11

DAY OF ACTION

1 - 6 p.m. • SURC 137, kickoff on SURC West Patio

Join CWU and Ellensburg equity-based organizations for a day of activism, advocacy and action. www.cwu.edu/slice

DAY OF ACTION:

ELLENSBURG BLOCK PARTY

5 - 7 p.m. • 4th Ave between Pearl and Pine St

Capping off CWU's Day of Action, the Ellensburg Block Party is a way to bring the community of Ellensburg together! Prizes, food from your favorite restaurants, local businesses and organizations, games and more!

2023 JURIED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ART + DESIGN EXHIBITION

Reception and Awards Ceremony: 5 - 7 p.m. • Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Randall Hall

Celebrate art at this annual exhibition showcasing outstanding undergraduate student artwork, on display until June 3.

MAY 12 - 14

CWU FAMILY WEEKEND

Multiple activities Friday - Sunday! See story on page 10 and scan the code for all the details, schedule and ticket links.

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

CENTRAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS INTO THE WOODS

May 12: 7:30 p.m.

May 13 & 14: 2 & 7:30 p.m.

McConnell Auditorium • $18/$20 cwu.edu/tickets

Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.

MAY 12

BARRIO FIESTA SA BAYAN

3 - 6 p.m. • Barto Lawn and Wellington Event Center • Free

Be part of our Kapamilya and celebrate Filipino culture! All are welcome to come enjoy cultural dances, fun activities, informational booths and food.

MAY 13

NEA BIG READ: WALK & WRITE AT HELEN

MCCABE STATE PARK: A KEEN SHRUB-STEPPE EVENT

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Helen McCabe State Park, Yakima Canyon • Registration required This workshop will be guided by Ellensburg's Poet Laureate Marie Marchand and KEEN naturalist Jill Scheffer, as part of KEEN's annual Get Intimate with the ShrubSteppe (GISS) event. Scan the code on page 8 for details.

AFRICAN NIGHT: UBUNTU

6 - 8 p.m. • SURC Ballroom • Free

Celebrate African culture, music and dance at this upscale event led by the Central African Student Association (CASA). Enjoy samosas, puff-puffs, a main dish and beverages while experiencing traditional African singing, acting, fashion, music and more.

THE HOT NEW JAM

9 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free Grab your friends and roommates and head over to the live improv show by Central’s own improv group! They’ll take audience suggestions to incorporate in to some sidesplitting sketch comedy. Got the fam here for Family Weekend? Add this to your itinerary.

MAY 15

RSO INFO SESSION: RENEWAL FOR 2023-2024

4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 201

Calling all club & org leaders: Set your club up for success and get ready to renew for next academic year.

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS:

JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre

CWU students free, $5 GA

With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global.

MAY 16

TIPS FOR VIRTUAL INTERVIEWING

4 - 5 p.m. • Zoom • cwu.edu/career/live Learn tips and strategies for adjusting to interviewing online such as: preparing your environment, tech tips, and some advantages to online interviewing. cwu.edu/career

MAY 17

SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

12 - 2 p.m. • Music Building

Parking Lot • Free ASCWU is again collaborating with Second Harvest to provide healthy, quality, and FREE food to the CWU community. This is a walk-through event with a drive-up option for those needing it. Stop by to get a variety of food items you can take home.

SYMPHONIC BAND CONCERT

7 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

MAY 17 & 18

SOURCE: SYMPOSIUM OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH & CREATIVE EXPRESSION

This two-day campus-wide event highlights research, creative projects and performances along with an opening keynote speaker on the first day, and academic college open houses, panels and awards on the second day. cwu.edu/source

LION ROCK VISITING WRITERS

SERIES: MANASTASH LAUNCH AND STUDENT READING

Contributors to Issue 33 of the student journal Manastash will give a public reading at SOURCE. More details tba.

MAY 18

INTERNATIONAL CAFÉ

12 -1:30 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free Bring your lunch and join students from around the world to learn more about each other’s cultures and experiences. Each café will have a different host, topic and activities.

TOP ROPE CLINIC

5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $20

Learn how to use a top rope to climb at the wall. Techniques covered include rope tie in, belay technique, back up belay and rope management. cwu.edu/rec

OPEN MIC NIGHT

7 p.m. signup, 7:30 p.m. start

The Bistro • Free Hey Wildcats, sign up to share your talent or just go to enjoy the show. We're kicking back to a 2000's theme this time! *NOTE: CWU student performers only, but all are welcome to attend.

MAY 18 - 20

CENTRAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE PRESENTS INTO THE WOODS

7:30 p.m. • McConnell Auditorium $18/$20 • cwu.edu/tickets

Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. Performances Friday and Saturday evening, with additional afternoon times Saturday and Sunday.

MAY 19

SWEECY DAY

All day • Various campus locations

ASCWU is bringing back a CWU tradition! The day starts with a tree planting and campus cleanup, followed by lunch for participants. Special guest speakers will share their experiences in the afternoon, and it will all wrap up with evening entertainment. Stay tuned for details!

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

SAXOPHONE STUDIO CHAMBER RECITAL

7 - 8 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

MAY 20

WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER CERTIFICATION COURSE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

4 p.m. • Details and sign up links at cwu.edu/rec/training-and-certifications

This hybrid course is invaluable for anyone working or recreating in the outdoors, and consists of TWO sections. SECTION ONE ($250) is a series of study sessions and online exams which must be fully completed and passed before advancing into the second section. SECTION TWO ($450) includes five days of practical, inperson lab work June 22 - 26 on the CWU campus. Level of difficulty is beginner to intermediate. Visit the website for details.

TRANSFER NATURE ADVENTURE

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Departs from Wildcat Statue, SURC East Patio

Join a nature adventure hike to build friendships and community with other transfer students. Free transportation but limited spots, email transfer@cwu.edu to sign up! cwu.edu/transfer-center

MAY 20 - 21

NANEUM BACKPACKING

Departs 8 a.m. 5/20, return estimated 5 p.m. 5/21 • Location TBA • $72/$90

Registration required before pre-trip May 18 at 4 p.m. Join OPR guides for a backpacking trip into the Cascade Mountains. Backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, tents, stove, cookset & headlamp are included in the price of the trip. Level of difficulty is beginner.

MAY 22

BLOOD DRIVE

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. • SURC 137 • Free, appointment needed

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

RSO INFO SESSION: RENEWAL FOR 2023-2024

4 - 5 p.m. • SURC 201

Calling all club & org leaders: Set your club up for success and get ready to renew for next academic year. cwu.edu/clubs

BURNOUT 101: LETTERS TO YOUR FUTURE SELF

5- 7 p.m. • Learning Commons, Brooks Library

Join the WAMs to de-stress and give yourself the gift of encouragement for the future! Materials and snacks provided.

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: CREED III

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre CWU students free, $5 GA

Adonis Creed is thriving in his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy challenges Adonis puts everything on the line to face a fighter with nothing to lose.

MAY 23

SYMPHONIC WINDS CONCERT

7 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

MAY 24

FIRESIDE CHAT

4 - 6 p.m. • OPR East Patio

Come enjoy a warm fire and stuff your face with S’mores. This a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, find out more about Adventure Programs and eat S’mores.

MAY 25

STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY

All day • Barto Lawn and Chestnut Mall

A day of appreciation for students filled with free food, inflatables, games and fun, along with 88.1 The ‘Burg DJs.

JAZZ COMBO NIGHT

MAY 27

THE HOT NEW JAM

9 p.m. • SURC Theatre • Free Grab your friends and roommates and head over to the live improv show by Central’s own improv group! They’ll take audience suggestions to incorporate into some sidesplitting sketch comedy.

MAY 29

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • CWU students free/$5 GA

Billy Batson (Shazam) and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos, when they find themselves in the middle of a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

MAY 30

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE CONCERT

7 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall

MAY 31

CWU CHOIRS WITH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

7 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall cwu.edu/tickets

MAY 31 & JUNE 1

RSO INFO SESSIONS: RENEWAL FOR 2023-2024

May 31: 3 - 5 p.m. • June 1: 5 - 7 p.m. SURC 250 (SLICE Office)

Calling RSO leaders: Drop-in to get a head start on renewing your club for the 2023-2024 academic year.

JUNE 1

WILD FEST CONCERT

Save the date and stay tuned for information about this exciting CWU student-only event to cap off a great year!

INTRO TO BOULDERING PT 1

5 - 6 p.m. • Climbing Wall • $20

MAY 26

POLYFEST 2023

Learn how to climb and use your body to efficiently move on the climbing wall in Part 1 of the Intro to Bouldering series. Learn about the climbing wall, the routes on the wall & the types of climbing holds on the wall.

cwu.edu/rec

Events subject to change. Visit cwu.edu/calendar or department listed for the most current information.

JUNE 3

27TH ANNUAL SPRING FASHION SHOW

3 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Milo Smith Tower Theatre, McConnell Hall

Ticket info: @cwu_atm

Eleven student designers will present their capsule mini collections that feature an array of styles, details and textiles.

AN AFTERNOON AND EVENING OF JAZZ

4 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Music Building Concert Hall • cwu.edu/tickets

SUNSET STANDUP PADDLEBOARDING

4 - 8 p.m. • Location TBA • $43/$54

Registration required before pre-trip meeting June 1 at 4 p.m. at OPR. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the water. Standup paddleboards are included with the cost of the trip. Level of difficulty is beginner to intermediate.

JUNE 4

KENT COMMENCEMENT (FOR GRADUATES OF ALL UNIVERSITY CENTERS IN WESTERN WASHINGTON) cwu.edu/commencement

JUNE 4 - 8

FINALS WEEK STUDY BREAK AT BROOKS LIBRARY Paws

JUNE 6

FINALS FRIENDS

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Bouillon 210

Pick up your pocket-sized finals friend at the CWU Transfer Center and survive finals week together!

cwu.edu/transfer-center

RSO INFO SESSION:

RENEWAL FOR 2023-2024

5 - 7 p.m. • SURC 250

Calling RSO leaders: Drop-in to get a head start on renewing your club for the 2023-2024 academic year.

JUNE 5

DESTRESS WITH TEACH STEM CLUB

4-5 p.m. • Meet at Wildcat Statue, SURC East Patio

Join in some spikeball and frisbee, and bring some of your own outdoor games to share!

MONDAY MOVIE MADNESS: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY

7:30 p.m. • SURC Theatre • CWU students free/$5 GA

When Mike Wazowski and Sully get kicked out of Monsters University, they team up with a bunch of misfit monsters and work together to make things right.

JUNE 9

GRADUATE HOODING AND COMMENCEMENT

cwu.edu/commencement

JUNE 10

ELLENSBURG COMMENCEMENT

Morning: College of Arts and Humanities, College of the Sciences

Afternoon: College of Business, College of Education and Professional Studies

cwu.edu/commencement

www.cwu.edu/calendar

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