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A booklet I designed for Central Washington University's orientation program "Wildcat Welcome Weekend" for incoming freshman.
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C e n t r a l W a s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y
S E P T E M B E R 1 4 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 2
W E L C O M Eto Ellensburg!
class of
Wildcat Welcome Weekend will help you begin
to feel at home at Central. You will connect with
other students, become familiar with campus and
get acquainted with the many resources available
to you. We want to help prepare you for a
successful academic experience. In addition
to many fun activities, we have planned a variety
of valuable educational sessions and workshops.
As you are browsing through this booklet, you will notice a symbol next to some of the activity headings. Your attendance at these sessions is required in order for you to receive full credit for University 101.
helpful hint :Get ready to begin the next step here at CWU
Hello Wildcats! CWU and University Housing and New Student Programs
welcome you to Wildcat welcome weekend // PHASE III ORIENTATION.
We have a great program in store for you over the next four days!
Alcohol/Marijuana Education is an online session which is required for all first year students. Upon completion of the online session, pick up your sticker at the Wellness Center booth in the SURC on the following dates:
S u n day, S ept. 1 6 M o n day, S ept. 17•11a.m.to1p.m. 1to4p.m.•3:30to5p.m.
Carefully,cutortear-outthispageforyourfirstUNIV101class.
At the end of each of these sessions, you will receive a sticker to verify your attendance. Tear out this page with all the required stickers, and turn it in to your instructor at your first UNIV 101 class.
Attendance at the following sessions is required in o r d e r t o r e c e i v e f u l l c r e d i t f o r u ni v 101
UNIVERSITY WELCOME& KEYNOTE
PARTY CENTRAL WILDCAT WELLNESS
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS
PERSONAL SAFETY & AWARENESS
CENTRAL EXPERIENCE
THE ROLES WE PLAY & THE MASKS WE WEAR GREEN DOT
*ALCOHOL/MARIJUANA EDUCATION
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Session Rotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wildcat Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SURC-US . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Session Rotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bite of the 'Burg // Fred Meyer Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Educational Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = Wildcat Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = Central Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . = Academic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outdoor Movie: The Avengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
University Welcome andKeynote Speaker Will Keim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ITS Help Desk Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ON-CAMPUS STUDENT MOVE-IN9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Residence Halls
FREE LUNCH11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Holmes Dining Room & North Village CafeSponsored by CWU Dining Services
PARENT & FAMILYREST AREA11 a.m. - 5 p.m.Wellington Event Center
FREE FAMILY BBQ4 p.m. - 6 p.m.SURC East Patio & LawnSponsored by CWUDining Services
YOUR CENTRALHOME AWAY FROM HOME6 - 7 p.m.On-Campus Students: Residence Halls
Off-Campus Students: SURC 137 A & B
UNIVERSITY WELCOME & KEYNOTE SPEAKER8 - 9:30 p.m.Nicholson Pavilion
MEET YOURNEIGHBORS10 p.m. - midnightOn-Campus Students: In your hall
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U n iversity Welcom e an d Keynote Speaker: Wi ll Kei mParents and students, please join us for a 'Wildcat Welcome' from C W U President Dr. James L. Gaudino, administrators, and your ASCW U student govern-ment leaders. Then, find out why Dr. Will Keim is one of the most sought-after speakers in the country, having spoken at over 2500 corporate and collegiate campuses and to more than two and a half million people. He has authored and co-authored 14 books and is here to help prepare you for the next step.
Meet your Residence HALL NeighborsGather in your residence halls to meet your neighbors for Fall 2012. Snacks will be provided, and a sign-up sheet will be available for the Wildcat Cup!
10 p.m. - midnight On-Campus Students: Residence Halls
Pa r ent a n d Fa m i lyR eST A R EA
Relax at this informal gathering with other parents and CWU community members. Light refreshments will be served.
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wellington Event Center
Yo u r C e n t r a l H o m e Away F ro m H o m eFind out information about opportunities, services and the staff available to support you. Be sure to bring your Wildcat Welcome Weekend [ W W W] schedule book to every session.• Transfer students will get their booklets here with info about the entire weekend!
6 - 7 p.m. On-Campus Students: Residence Halls Off-Campus Students: 137 A & B
Will Keim author of "The Key to Success in College and Life"
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Nicholson Pavilion
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yFREE CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH SPEAKER WILL KEIM8 - 9:30 a.m.Holmes Dining RoomJoin Dr. Keim for your chance to ask questions and seek advice. Sponsored by CWUDining Services
REQUIRED SESSION ROTATIONS9:30 a.m. - NoonThe Roles We Play &The Masks We Wear: McConnell Auditorium
Green Dot: SURC Ballroom
Party Central: SURC Theatre
Personal Safety & Awareness: Hertz Auditorium See specific times and group #'s on next page.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS1:30 - 3:30 p.m.On-Campus Students: Residence Halls
Off-Campus Students: Student Village Multi-Purpose Room
LUNCHNoon - 1:30 p.m.Holmes Dining Room& North Village CafeConnection Card Required
DINNER5:30 - 7 p.m.Holmes Dining RoomConnection Card Required
WILDCAT CUPRELAY COMPETITION3:30 - 5:30 p.m.Tomlinson Stadium
SURC-US7:30 - 10:00 p.m.SURCJoin us for this exciting night of information, food and entertainment!
SHIMSHI THE MAGICIAN10 - 11 p.m.SURC Ballroom
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SESSION ROTATIONS
group assignments
Group 1
Al-Monty ∙ Kennedy ∙ Kamola Wendell Hill Hall9:30 a.m. .......Personal Safety11 p.m. ......The Roles We Play
Group 2
Barto9:30 p.m. ...The Roles We Play11 a.m. ..........Personal Safety
Group 3
Beck ∙ Meisner ∙ Hitchcock9:30 a.m. ................Green Dot11 a.m. ..............Party Central
Group 4
Davies ∙ Sparks ∙ QuigleyOff-Campus StudentsOn-Campus Apartments9:30 a.m. ...........Party Central11 a.m. ...................Green Dot
Green Dot: WHAT's WITH ALL
THESE GREEN DOTS?!
location: SURC BallroomDid you know you have the power to change the world, and you don't have to wait another second to start?! You'll learn how you can do just that and unlock the mystery behind those green dots all over campus.
Party Central: Exploring Popular Perceptions about
Partying and College Life
location: SURC TheatreThis session provides insight into the complexity of college parties and expectations of college life. Presented by Gail Farmer, Director of Wellness & Student Health Educators.
The Roles We Play and the Masks We Wear
location: McConnell AuditoriumDiscovering the multiple layers of our identities empowers us to reach out and build community beyond labels, to better be our true selves. In collaboration with Naked Truth on Stereotypes, an innovative theater process and production, CWU students and their stories are featured in this original production, striving to expose and debunk socially constructed myths of identity and stereotypes.
Personal safety and awareness
location: Hertz AuditoriumPresented by the Central Washington University Police Department, this engaging session will help teach you about how to keep safe during an emergency.
ALL SESSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY 101.
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community MeetingsAfter classes, you want to come back to a place that feels like home. We’ll discuss roommate agreements and community expectations. If you haven't already, sign up for today’s Wildcat Cup competition. We'll also review the WWW Schedule and answer questions.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. On-Campus Students: Residence Halls Off-Campus Students: Student Village Multi- Purpose Room
WILDCAT CUP: RELAY COMPETITION
North Campus is the reigning Wildcat Cup champion! Will your hall take this year's title and the bragging rights? Join us for the most wild and wacky relay race around. Sign up for specific events in the relay with your hall staff at your community meetings. Come out and prove your hall is the best!
WHEN: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Tomlinson Stadium
The SURC will be buzzing: Representatives from various student clubs and organiza-tions, including the collegiate sport clubs, will provide info about how to get involved and have fun at CWU; the talented and ever popular Steve Hartley will be drawing caricatures; and the Photo Booth will be open for pictures. The Wildcat Shop will be open and hosting games for you, so be sure to stop by for a chance to win great prizes.
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This year, we've pulled out all the stops for you. Direct from Las Vegas, the incredible magician Shimshi will take the Ballroom stage to astound you with magic and illusion. See him up close and personal, as Shimshi presents the same show he performs at the Wynn Hotel in Vegas.
And don't forget to bring your Connection Card to load up on food and beverages atthe Central Marketplace.
SURC-uslocation: SURCtime: 8 - 11 p.m.
Shimshi the magicianlocation: SURC Ballroomtime: 10 - 11 p.m.
Join your new "class of 2016" for an evening of
awesome entertainment and fun at the SURC!!!
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS9 - 11 a.m.On-Campus Students: In your Residence Halls
BRUNCH11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.Holmes Dining Room,East/West Cat Trax Espresso Stands, C-stores& North Village Cafe
DINNER5 - 7 p.m.Holmes Dining Room,East/West Cat Trax Espresso Stands, C-stores& North Village Cafe
MEET YOUR IPA!6 - 6:45 p.m.Individual Hall Lobbies
JET CITY IMPROV:"CAPTAIN SINBAD"8 - 10 p.m.SURC Theatre
INTRAMURAL TOURNAMENTS7 - 9 p.m.Nicholson Pavilion & Recreation Center
POOL PARTY9:30 - 11:30 p.m.Ellensburg City Pool
LIP SYNC COMPETITION [PRACTICE]3:30 - 5 p.m.Individual Residence Halls
REQUIRED SESSION ROTATIONS1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.The Roles We Play &The Masks We Wear: McConnell Auditorium
Green Dot: SURC Ballroom
Party Central: SURC Theatre
Personal Safety & Awareness: Hertz Auditorium See specific times and group #'s on next page.
Activity details //////////////////////////////////////////// sunday
group assignments
ALL SESSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY 101.
* See page 7 for session descriptions.
community meetingsWe will be telling you aboutthe opportunities you have as a student on campus, and how to get involved in student govern-ment. We will also introduce you to the First Six Weeks program.
9 - 11 a.m. On-Campus Students: Residence Halls
LIP SYNC COMPETITION [ PRACTICE ]Do you like to dance or sing along to your favorite songs? Do you enjoy performing in front of a crowd? If so, become a part of your Hall's Lip Sync Team. Ask your RA for details on how to sign up!
Residence hall teams will show off their routines Monday night. Lip Sync teams are judged on originality, creativity, stage presence,lip-syncing , choreography, hall pride, and audience response.
PRACTICE TIME: 3:30 - 5 p.m. // LOCATION: Residence Halls
The Roles We Play and
the Masks We Wearlocation: McConnell Auditorium
Green Dot: You Can
Influence an Entire Culturelocation: SURC Ballroom
Party Centrallocation: SURC Theatre
Personal safety and
awarenesslocation: Hertz Auditorium
Group 3
Beck ∙ Meisner ∙ Hitchcock1 p.m. ........The Roles We Play2:30 p.m. .......Personal Safety
Group 4
Davies ∙ Sparks ∙ QuigleyOff-Campus StudentsOn-Campus Apartments1 p.m. ............Personal Safety2:30 p.m. ...The Roles We Play
SESSION ROTATIONS
Group 1
Al-Monty ∙ Kennedy ∙ Kamola Wendell Hill Hall1 p.m. ................Party Central2:30 p.m. ................Green Dot
Group 2
Barto1 p.m. .....................Green Dot2:30 p.m. ...........Party Central
session locations
Meet your international peer advisor [ I PA ]If your roommate is a participant of the Asia University America Program [ AUAP] please come down to your hall's lobby to meet with your IPA.
6 - 6:45 p.m. Residence Halls
Pool PartyMeet at the SURC Pit to head to the pool for a moonlight swim. Enter the now-famous diving contest or practice your cannonball. Snacks will be provided by the Residence Hall Association [RHA]. (Lifeguards will be on duty)
9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Ellensburg City Pool
INTRAMURAL TOURNAMENTS[ dodgeball // volleyball ]
Participate in the very first intramural sports tourna-ments of the year. Sign up with your RA or WWW Leader Friday or Saturday at your community meetings for Dodgeball or Volleyball. Feelthe impact of intramural sports!
7 - 9 p.m. Nicholson Pavilion & Recreation Center
Jet city improv:"captain sinbad"Wing It Productions and Jet City Improv present a "Twisted Flick" performance: a hilarious improv show combined with a re-dubbing of the old B-movie "Captain Sinbad."
8 - 10 p.m. SURC Theatre
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BREAKFAST7 - 8:15 a.m.Holmes Dining Room,East/West Cat Trax Espresso StandsBring Connection Card
LUNCHNoon - 1:30 p.m.Holmes Dining Room,East/West Cat Trax Espresso Stands, Central Marketplace,C-stores & North Village CafeBring Connection Card
DINNER5:30 - 7 p.m.Barto Lawn
LIP SYNC DRESS REHEARSAL2 - 5 p.m.McConnell Auditorium
WILDCAT CUP, LIP SYNC & AWARD CEREMONY7 - 9 p.m.McConnell Auditorium
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS9 a.m. - 12 p.m.Wildcat WellnessCentral ExperienceAcademic ConnectionsMore info on page 16
THEATRE MAJORS MEETING1 - 3 p.m.McConnell 117
MUSIC MAJORS MEETING2 - 2:50 p.m.Music Building Recital Hall Rm. 175
FINE ART MAJORS MEETING & COOKOUT4:30 - 6 p.m.Randall 117
AUAP ROOMMATE MIXER4 - 5:30 p.m.Wellington Event Center
BI-MART NIGHT9 - 10:30 p.m.Bi-Mart
OUTDOOR MOVIE:THE AVENGERS9 p.m.SURC East Patio
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS1 - 6 p.m.Challenge CourseTop-Rope Climbing CourseSport Club Open Practicemore info on pages 23-25
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AUAP ROOMMATE MIXERIf you or your roommate is a participant of the Asia Univer-sity America Program [ AUAP] come down to learn about each other some through fun games and activities. Enjoy some refreshments and meet other AUAP students and their room-mates as well.
4 - 5:30 p.m. Barto Event Center
BI-MART NIGHTCome one, come all to Ellensburg’s local Bi-Mart for an exclusive evening of incredible savings and tons of deals. Take advantage of this event!
9 - 10:30 p.m. | Bi-Mart
MUSIC majors meeting2 - 2:50 p.m.Music Building RecitalHall Rm. 175
FINE ART majors meeting & COOKOUT4:30 - 6 p.m.Randall 117
Theatre majors meeting1 - 3 p.m.McConnell 117
Wildcat cup , lip sync& AWARD ceremonyResidence hall teams will show off their routine. Lip Sync teams are judged on originality, creativity, overall stage presence, lip-syncing, choreography skill, hall pride, and audience response.
Show your pride, come watch and cheer on your hall!
7 - 9 p.m. McConnell Auditorium
lip sync DRESS REHEARSALMcConnell Auditorium
Each hall must participate at the time listed.Davies .................. 1:00 p.m.Quigley ................ 1:20 p.m.Sparks ................. 1:40 p.m.Beck .................... 2:00 p.m.Meisner ............... 2:20 p.m.Hitchcock ............ 2:40 p.m.Kamola ................ 3:00 p.m.Barto ................... 3:20 p.m.Almonty ................ 3:40 p.m.Kennedy ................ 4:00 p.m.Wendell Hill ......... 4:20 p.m.Campus Apts. ....... 4:40 p.m.
Wildcat Wellness
Learn how to maintain your financial, personal, and mental wellness while experiencing college.
For each educational session rotation, choose only ONE event or presentation to attend during that hour.
Those in LLC's must attend an LLC session at the listed time for each group.
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group assignments
Group 1
Al-Monty ∙ Kennedy ∙ Meisner ∙ Wendell ∙ Kamola9 a.m. ...................................Wildcat Wellness10 a.m. ................................Central Experience11 a.m. ..........................Academic Connections11 a.m. ...............Living Learning Communities
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Davies ∙ Barto9 a.m. ............................Academic Connections9 a.m. ..................Living Learning Communities10 a.m. ..................................Wildcat Wellness11 a.m. ................................Central Experience
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Hitchcock ∙ Sparks ∙ Beck ∙ QuigleyOff Campus / On-Campus Apartments9 a.m. ..................................Central Experience10 a.m. ..........................Academic Connections11 a.m. ..................................Wildcat Wellness
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONSLiving Learning CommunitiesApplies only to Groups 1 & 2
If you have applied to a Living Learning Community, attend the appropriate session facilitated by faculty.
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Come learn about life outside the classroom and discover opportunities for enriching your life on campus.
Academic Connections
Attend at least one of these five college presentations according to your intended academic major or a possible area of interest.
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• Banking Basics 101- Science 203• Conquering Credit- Science 240
• Dope on Dope- Science 101
• Financial Literacy- Science 337
• Freshman Fifteen- Dean 103
• Got Sport?- Dean 104
• Healthy Eating: Don’t Weight Your Self-Esteem- Science 142
• Healthy Mind, Good Times!- Science 147
• Look at Me, No MIP- Dean 106
• Fire to Inspire!- Mary Grupe• ResNet in Plain English- Black 203-01
• Study Abroad 101- Black 150
• Top 10 Reasons to Pursue The Outdoors- Black 151
• Undergraduate Research & Scholarship- Black 137
• Understanding Your "B.O.D."- Black 142• What is RHA??- Black 152
• WILDCAT PRIDE- Black 201-01
• You and Your International Roommate- Black 222
• Your Campus Radio Station- Black 202-01
9 a.m. Session:
• Douglas Honors College (DHC)- Barto 2nd Floor Lounge
11 a.m. Sessions:
• Asian Pacific Islander American House- Kamola Lounge 270
• Aviation (Flight Tech)- Wendell Hill B lounge
• Casa Latina- Meisner Lounge
• Education- Kamola 201• Leadership- Kamola Lounge 230
• Music - Al-Monty Lounge
• Science Talent Expansion Program- Kamola 202
• Students for the Dream- Meisner Multi- Purpose Room
SESSION DESCRIPTIONSON PAGES 18 - 22
• College of Arts & Humanities- Randall 118
• College of Business- Randall 117
• College of Education- Michaelson 221
• College of Professional Studies- Randall 115
• College of the Sciences- Michaelson 103
Banking Basics 101Location: Science 203U S B a n k
Wewill assist you ingaininganunderstandingof various banking and financial related ser-vices, processes and concepts through thefollowingtopics:
•HowtoUseaCheckingAccount•BenefitsofaSavingsAccount
Conquering CreditLocation: Science 240U S B a n k
Thisworkshopwill focusoncredit& interest,how credit works and how to avoid commontraps like making “minimum payments.” Youwillseehowsmall,everydayexpensescanaddupovertime.
Dope on DopeLocation: Science 101W e l l n e s s C e n t e r
Learneverythingyouneed toknowaboutpot!This is an interactive and informative sessionthat addresses pot culture and academiclife. Presented by Student Health Educators.
Financial LiteracyLocation: Science 337F i n a n c i a l A i d O f f i c e
This session will focus on what to expect asa first year student loan borrower, including:where to go for answers to your financial aidquestions, how to be a responsible borrowerandhowtomanageyourstudentloandebt.Wewill browse the various Federal Student Loanwebsitestolearnhowmuchyouhaveborrowed,howtomanagewhatyouhaveborrowedandhowto keep your student loan debt under control.PleasecomewithyourFAFSAPINtoaccesstheFederalLoanwebsites.
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Freshman FifteenLocation: Dean 103U n i v e r s i t y R e c r e a t i o n
Beginningyourcollegecareerisexciting...untilyou step on the scale! Thedreaded "freshmanfifteen" is a hot topic for incoming freshmen.Letourfitnessstaffwalkyouthroughallofthemythsandrealitiesofthefreshmanfifteenandall of the ways that University Recreation canhelpmakeyourfirstyearatCWUthehealthiestofyourlife!
Got Sport?Location: Dean 104U n i v e r s i t y R e c r e a t i o n
Findouthowtogetinvolvedwithmanycompeti-tiveandrecreationalsportsofferedoncampus.LearnaboutUniversityRecreation,how to joinoneofthe24CollegiateSportClubsandhowtowin a legendary Intramural Champion t-shirt!Ifyouareintofitness,lovesports,orjustwanttotrysomethingnew,thissessionisforyou.
Healthy Eating: Don’t WeighYour Self-EsteemLocation: Science 142D i n i n g S e r v i c e s
Wewill address issuesabouthow to establishahealthybody image,healthyeatinghabitsoncampus and the recognition and prevention ofeatingdisorders.
Healthy Mind, Good Times!Location: Science 147S t u d e n t M e d i c a l & C o u n s e l i n g C l i n i c
Learn about the mental health issues collegestudentsmostoftenface,theservicesthatareavailable,andhabitsonecandeveloptosupportgoodmentalhealth.Also,getpointersonhowtoprovidefriendshipandsupporttoeachotherintimesofneed.
Look at Me, No MIPLocation: Dean 106P u b l i c S a f e t y a n d P o l i c e S e r v i c e s
MeettheCWUPoliceinthispresentationthat covers department facts, local anduniversityhistory,crimestatisticsforthecampusandcommunity,andwaystostayoutoftrouble.
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Activity details //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS // CENTRAL EXPERIENCE
Fire to INSPIRE!Mary Grupe CenterC e n t e r f o r L e a d e r s h i p a n d C o m m u n i t y E n g a g e m e n t
Whetheryou’realeaderalreadypreparedtomake big things happen or you don’tevenknowwheretostart,theCenterforLeadershipandCommunityEngagementisheretohelpyou.Attendthissessiontogain the knowledgeof how to becomeabetter leader andmake a big impact inyourcommunity.
ResNet in Plain EnglishBlack 203-01R e s N e t S u p p o r t - A u x i l i a r y C o m p u t i n g S e r v i c e s
Learnaboutcomputerservices thatareprovidedbyCWU.Don'tmissthiscrucialdiscussiononResNetnetworkoverview,bandwidthprioritization,AcceptableUsePolicy(AUP),Peer-to-Peerapplications,Viruses,Spyware, InternetSecurity andIdentity Fraud Protection in down-to-earth, understandable language. The ITHelp Desk and Networks staff will beavailabletoanswerquestions.
Study Abroad 101Black 150O f f i c e o f I n t e r n a t i o n al S t u d i e s & Pr ogr am s
Interested in learning more about theworld and yourself, while earning credittowardsyourCWUdegree?StudyAbroadandExchangeProgramsoffersstudyandintern options in over 50 countries (andexchanges with over 100 universities intheUnitedStatesandCanada.)Thiswork-shop covers the basics which include:typesofprograms,eligibility,credit,cost,financialaid,andmore.
Top Ten Reasons toPursue the OutdoorsBlack 151U n i v e r s i t y R e c r e a t i o n
Hold on as the Outdoor Pursuits andRentals(OPR)staffprovidesyouwiththetop10 reasons toexpand yourhorizonsandget involvedwithourmanyoutdoorprogramsandrentals!
Undergraduate Researchand Scholarship Black 137O f f i c e o f U n d e r g r a d u a t e R e s e a r c h ,O f f i c e o f G r a d u a t e S t u d i e s a n d R e s e a r c h
Make themost of your time outside theclassroom by engaging in research andcreative activities with Central faculty.Learnabout themanyopportunitiesandoptions for financial support availablefor undergraduate research, scholar-ship,andcreativeactivitiesinadditiontopresentingyourworkatCentral’sannualSymposiumOnUniversity Research andCreativeExpression(SOURCE)inMay.
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You and Your InternationalRoommateBlack 222O f f i c e o f I n t e r n a t i o n a lS t u d i e s a n d P r o g r a m s
CWUstudentsarefromallovertheworld!YourroommatemaybefromJapan,China,Mexico,France,Seattle,orYakima.Everyroommate relationshipwill take a bit ofwork, communication, and compromise.Comediscoversometipsonhowtohaveasuccessfulroommaterelationshipwithsomeonefromadifferentbackground.
Your Campus Radio Station – Come Get Involved!Black 202-01K C W U R a d i o 8 8 .1 T h e ' B u r g
Come learn about the process for gettinginvolvedinyourcampusradiostation,88.1FM, The ‘Burg! No experience necessary,andwecanshowyoueverythingyouneedtoknowtogetyourownradioshow,workstation promotional events, or even helpoutinourNewsandPublicAffairsdepart-ment!Comecheckoutoneofthepremierstate-of-the-artfacilitiesonthewestcoast!
Understanding your “B.O.D.” Black 142A s s o c i a t e d S t u d e n t s o f C W U B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s
Visit the office of the ASCWU Board ofDirectors (BOD). Find out how the BODrepresentsCWUstudents inavarietyofareasthataffectyourdailylifeatCentral.From facilities and academics to clubsand organizations, the BOD helpsmakeyourcollegeexperiencememorableandprovidesyouthetoolstogetinvolvedandunderstandcollegelife.
What is RHA???Black 152R e s i d e n c e H a l l A s s o c i a t i o n E x e c u t i v e B o a r d
Take advantage of your time at CWU:become involved with your ResidenceHallcommunity,buildrelationships,andmost of all have fun! You will have theopportunity toget involved, bea leader,and have a positive impact on all thosearoundyou.
WILDCAT PRIDE: Homecoming & CWU Spirit Black 201-01C W U S p i r i t C o m m i t t e e
Wereyouon thepromcommitteeordidyou help plan your high school spiritdays?Areyoulookingforopportunitiestoputthoseskillstowork?AreyouproudtobeaWildcat?Ifsojoinusaswehighlightourupcomingeventsandspiritorientedleadershipopportunities.GOWILDCATS!
Activity details //////////////////////////////////////////// mondayEDUCATIONAL SESSIONS // ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS
College of Professional StudiesRandall 115ProfessionalStudiesoffersawidevarietyofprogramsinthesedepartments:
•FamilyandConsumerSciences•IndustrialandEngineeringTechnology•Aviation•InformationTechnologyandAdministrativeManagement•Health,HumanPerformance,andNutrition•AerospaceStudies• MilitaryScience
College of the SciencesMichaelsen 103The College of the Sciences is homefor the natural, social, and behavioralsciences, as well as mathematics andcomputer science. Itsmajor programsprepare students for a wide variety ofprofessional, technical, scientific, andleadership careers. The college pridesitself on the opportunities it offers forclose faculty-student collaborationacross the spectrum of many scientificresearchfields.
Living Learning Communities (LLCs)Sessions at 9 am and 11 amMeetthefaculty,staff,&otherstudentsin your LLC, have fun getting to knoweachother,shareexpectations,andtalkabout activities you would like to seeimplemented this year. Those in LLC's must attend an LLC session at the listed time for each group.
College of Arts and HumanitiesRandall 118TheCollegeofArtsandHumanitiesishometothedepartmentsofart,communication,English,foreignlanguages,history,music,philosophy,andtheatrearts.Areasofstudywithinthesedepartmentsteachstudentstofullyunderstandandappreciateallof thecomplexphysical,cultural,andimaginativedimensions of human existence. A briefoverview of the college's departmentsand interdisciplinary programs will beprovided, as well as information aboutstudyabroadandinternshipopportunities.
College of BusinessRandall 117TheCollegeofBusiness(COB) isproudof its heritage of creating value andequal opportunity for its students. Anoverview of academic programs withinthe COBwill be provided, along with apresentationfromcurrentstudentswhowilldescribehow theyhavediscoveredvalueandopportunityintheirpursuitofbusinessdegrees.
College of EducationMichaelsen 221Education offers programs in teachereducation including bilingual, dance,earlychildhood,elementary,EnglishasaSecondLanguage, familyandconsumerscience, health/fitness, library media,reading, special education, technology,and traffic safety. It also provides theprofessionaleducationcoursesthatpre-service teacher candidates must takeregardlessofendorsementarea.
POPCO RN
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C h a llen g e Co u rs e1 - 5 p.m.EnjoyanafternoonontheChallengeCourse with our fantastic facilitators.Come climb the Alpine Tower andtakearideontheGiantSwing.
$5.00perparticipant.Pre-registrationrequired.Forreservationsandinfopleasecall:963-3539
To p-Ro pe C li m b i n g Co u rs e4 - 6 p.m.
Want to learn how to use the 50-foot Climbing Wall? This is yourchance to take theTop-RopeBelaycourse,whichisdesignedtoteachtheskillsneededtopassaTop-Ropebelayexam.
$15.00perparticipant.Pre-registrationrequired.Forreservationsandinfopleasecall:963-3512
OUTDOOR MOVIE: The AvengersAneliteteamofsuperhumansbandtogetherasNickFuryofS.H.I.E.L.D.,callstoactionaforcetobereckonedwith. Loki, an Asgardian demigod,putsEarthinhissightsandit'suptoourheroestostophim.
9 p.m. SURC East Patio
S po n s o r ed by:
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C l u b T i m e L o c a t i o n
Archery 2 - 3 pm SURC 201
Bowling 4 - 5 pm SURC 201
Climbing 3 - 5 pm Climbing Wall
Cycling 3 - 4 pm SURC 201
Dance 4 - 6 pm Rec. Center Rm. 287
Equestrian 3 - 4 pm SURC 202
Fencing 6 - 8 pm Rec. Center Rm. 287
Golf 2 - 3 pm SURC 202
Ice Hockey 4 - 5 pm SURC 202
Karate 2 - 3 pm SURC 271
Lacrosse (Men) 3 - 5 pm Community Fields
Lacrosse (Women) 3 - 5 pm Community Fields
Rodeo 4 - 5 pm SURC 271
Rugby (Men) 4 - 6 pm Nicholson Rugby Pitch
Rugby (Women) 2 - 4 pm Nicholson Rugby Pitch
Soccer (Men) 2 - 4 pm Nicholson Multipurpose Fld. 6
Soccer (Women) 4 - 6 pm Nicholson Multipurpose Fld. 6
Swimming 5:30 - 6:30 pm CWU Aquatic Center
Tennis 3 - 5 pm Nicholson Tennis Courts
Ultimate Frisbee 4 - 6 pm Nicholson Multipurpose Fld. 5
Wake Sports 3 - 4 pm SURC 271
Water Polo (Men) 6:30 - 8 pm CWU Aquatic Center
Water Polo (Women) 6:30 - 8 pm CWU Aquatic Center
Wrestling 6 - 8 pm Rec Center Court D
S PO RT C LU B O P EN P R ACT I C ES Ifyouarelookingtopracticeasport,travelandcompete,looknofarther.Hereisasneakpeekofwhatour24sportclubshavetooffer.Seethelistbelowandshow up to learn about the club, what they do and how you can get involved.Dressappropriately;youshouldhaveanopportunitytoplay.Ifyouwanttolearnmoreabouttheclubsandtheprogrambeforeyoushowupvisitourwebsiteatwww.cwu.edu/sport-clubs. Here you can see practice schedules, who theycompeteagainstandfindcontactinformationfortheclubofficers.
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STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS FAIR11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.SURC East Patio
ACADEMICBUILDING TOURS10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Residence Hall Lounges & SURC Pit
L.G.B.T.Q.A. RECEPTION5 - 7 p.m.University Reception Lawn (Corner of 10th & D St.)
BITE OF THE 'BURG2 - 5 p.m.Downtown Ellensburg
REQUIRED COMMUNITY MEETING8 - 9 p.m.In your Residence Hall
FRED MEYER NIGHT11 p.m. - 1 a.m.Fred Meyer
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Student Clubs & Organizations fairLearn about the many 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 at CWU.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. SURC East Patio
Bite of the 'burgJoin 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. RECEPTIONThis 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.
5 - 7 p.m. University Reception Lawn (Corner of 10th and D st.)
Fred Meyer NightCome to Fred Meyer for this annual super-sale for students. Enjoy some blowout deals, coupons and prize giveaways. Get everything you might need to make your new space feel like home.
11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Fred Meyer
Academic BUILDING ToursLocate 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 & SURC Pit
community meetingsMeet with your RAs to discuss and follow-up on the roommate agreement form, Community Living Agreements, the First Six Weeks Program, and other important info you will need.
8 - 9 p.m. On-Campus Students: Residence Halls
//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////UPCOMING EVENTS
SEptember9.17 Bi-Mart Night
9.17 Sport Club Demo Days
9.17 Monday Movie Madness (MMM): “The Avengers”
9.18 Fred Meyer Night
9.18 Bite of the 'Burg
9.19 to Group Fitness9.25 Demo Days
9.24 to Voter Registration Drive10.5 in the SURC
9.27 Hall Opening Reception
9.30 Yoga Hike
FOOTBALL GAMESHOME GAMES:
9.22 / 9.29 / 10.13 / 11.3 / 11.10*
Pre-Game Rally w/ 88.1 The 'Burg every game at 11 am!*Pre-Game begins at 10 am.
Volleyball GAMESHOME GAMES:
9.20 / 9.22 / 10.2 / 10.11 / 10.1310.25 / 10.27 / 11.3 / 11.15
Games start at 7 pm.
october10.1 MMM: “Moonrise Kingdom”
10.2 Intramural Swim Meet
10.6 Pig Skin Flag Football Tournament
10.7 Arid Lands: Film & Discussion
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”
10.17 Scholarship 101 Workshop
10.19 to Backpacking Adventure10.21 with OPR
10.25 Fall Job, Internship and Graduate School Fair
10.25 Reel Rock International Film tour
10.27 Zombie Zone
10.29 MMM: “Brave”
10.30 Scholarship 102 Workshop
10.31 Boo Central
NOVEMBER11.1 Engineering Technology and Construction Management Fair
11.1 Teaching Hanford Across the Curriculum Workshop
11.2 CWU Bouldering Competition "Cranksgiving"
11.2 CPR & First Aid Class
11.5 to Election Polling in SURC11.6 137 A & B from 9 am to 8 pm
11.7 Parade of Nations
11.8 Hibakusha: Film & Discussion feat. 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 Snow11.18 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
DECEMBER12.1 Hanford Story Circle
12.1 Holiday Extravaganza
12.8 Operation E.L.F.
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Satu rDAY october 13
Homecoming 5K 9:30 am – Registration begins10:30 am - Race starts at OPR
CWU Open House 8 am – 1 pm // SURC
Alumni Breakfast8-10 am // Sue Dining Room
Alumni Gallery Exhibit Tours 10 am // Museum of Culture and Environment
Women’s Soccer11 am // Soccer Complex
Pre-game and Car Bash w/ 88.1 The 'Burg, Wildcat Street Fair & Alumni Tailgate 11 am – 1 pm // Tomlinson Lot S & Walnut St.
Rally w/ CWU Marching Band11:50 am // SURC
Homecoming Football Game 1 pm // Tomlinson Field
Cat’s Den Noon – 3 pm // Tomlinson
Women’s Volleyball 7 pm // Nicholson Pavilion
Comedian - Patton Oswalt8 pm // SURC Ballroom
*Check the current calendar at www.cwu.edu for updates.
MON DAY 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 PitMusic, activities, pep rally and more!
Monday Movie Madness: Remember the Titans7 and 9 p.m. // SURC Theatre
TU ESDAY october 9
Mr. & Ms. Central Talent Competition Finale7:30 pm // SURC Ballroom
WEDN ESDAY october 10
Steak Night4:30 - 7 pm // Holmes Dining Room
Wellington’s Wildfire:6-9 pm // Alder Street Recreation ComplexBBQ, music, contests, games, Challenge Course and more!
th u rSDAY october 11
Women’s Soccer // 4 pm // Soccer Complex Women’s Volleyball // 7 pm // Nicholson Pavilion
FRI DAY october 12
Barto Hall Grand Opening Ceremony & Reception4:15 – 6 pm // Barto Hall
Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner 5:30 pm // Sue Dining Room
Reunion Gathering7:30 pm // Gallery One
Homecoming Dance9 pm // SURC Ballroom
HOMECOMING WEEK *
I . T. S . H E L P D E S K o p e n h o u s e
What we can do for you:
Set up wireless (including iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Andriod)
Help with Safari
Change passwords/PIN numbers
Set up new accounts
Help with general campuscomputing needs
When:
September 15 and 164:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Where: SURC 135
MAP-works [Launching October 10]MAP-works® (Making Achievement Possible) is a comprehensivestudentretentionandsuccessprogramdesignedforfirstyearstudents.Studentsaremeasuredonavarietyofresearch-basedfactorsincludingtheiracademicandsocialintegrationtothecampus,enteringskillsandabilities,andexpectationsoftheircollegeexperience.MAP-works®identifiesstudentsearlyinthetermallowingforimmediatesupportandinterventionbyfaculty/staff.
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BARTO HALL ........................... 1
BLACK HALL ........................... 2
CAT TRAX ESPRESSO STANDS ..... 19
CENTRAL MARKETPLACE ........... 19
CHALLENGE COURSE ................. 3
C-STORE ................................ 19
DEAN HALL ............................. 4
HERTZ AUDITORIUM .................. 5
KAMOLA ................................ 6
MARY GRUPE .......................... 7
MCCONNELL AUDITORIUM .......... 8
MEISNER ................................ 9
MICHAELSEN HALL ................... 10
MUSIC BUILDING ..................... 11
NICHOLSON PAVILION ............... 12
NORTH VILLAGE CAFE ............... 13
UNIVERSITY RECEPTION LAWN .... 14
RANDALL HALL ....................... 15
RECREATION CENTER ................ 16
RES-LIFE OFFICE ...................... 17
SCIENCE BUILDING ................... 18
SURC HOLMES DINING ROOM ...... 19
SURC THEATRE ........................ 19
SURC BALLROOM ..................... 19
TOMLINSON FIELD .................... 20
WELLINGTON EVENT CENTER ....... 21
WENDELL HILL HALL ................ 22
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NEVER LET THAT TEAM GET THE BALLHAIL, HAIL, THE GANG'S ALL HERE
AND WE'LL WIN THAT OL'CONFERENCE NOW!
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