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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

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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"

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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• 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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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.

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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

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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

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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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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

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AND WE'LL WIN THAT OL'CONFERENCE NOW!

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