Upper County groundwater committee appointed Jul 17, 2008
Members appointed Tuesday were: Ecology Department hydrogeologist and engineering geologist Tom Mackie; Holly Myers, county director of the Environmental Health Division; Winston Norrish, adjunct professor at Central Washington University; CWU professor Carey Gazis; Steve Balew of Tumwater Drilling & Pump, Leavenworth; Anna Lael, manager of the Kittitas County Conservation District; U.S. Bureau of Reclamation hydrogeologist Kayti Didricksen; and Urban Eberhart, chairman of the Kittitas... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
No reason to keep Jul 16, 2008
Robert Jacobs, her father, is a retired political scientist at Central Washington University. MORE EDITORIALS. (NJ.com -- Times)
Division II ADA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors to Two-Year Terms Jul 13, 2008
The following directors of athletics were elected to serve on the Board of Directors - Jack Bishop, Central Washington University; Andy Carter, Newberry College; Theresa Check, Central State University; Rick Cole, Dowling College; Mark Corino, Caldwell College; Howard Gauthier, California State University Monterey Bay; Gary Hall, Barton College; Jim Harris, University of Alabama Huntsville; Ralph Hill, Davis s College; Dexter Irvin, Dixie State College of Utah; Jim Jackson, Cameron University;... (Nacda.com)
Is Kittitas Valley getting windier? Jul 8, 2008
Central Washington University College of Sciences Dean M. Meghan Miller braces herself against the wind while walking the Walnut Mall on campus in this February 2006 photo ... Kaatz, 84, a geography professor emeritus of Central Washington University, said the flashing rattles when wind speeds get up to about 35 miles per hour. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg: Where have all the cowboys gone? Jul 6, 2008
Credit these changes to Central Washington University, originally Washington State Normal School, which brings in a large percentage of students from the West Side. CWU students make up about half the town's population. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Hallead living life after baseball Jul 2, 2008
Hallead came back to Ellensburg to play football for Central Washington University, to get his degree in social studies and to come back to the town with the people who loved him for who he was. Now, with a job in Chehalis, he hopes to, at last, to pursue a new dream and help his son and daughter realize theirs. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Greenway Days draw fans to Upper Kittitas County Jul 2, 2008
Saturday saw Liz Rees, a student at Central Washington University who works for the Forest Service, win the Ms. Northwest Passage Contest. Rees, who was born and raised in Roslyn, was representing the Roslyn Natural Market. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Kittitas County labor growth slows Jul 1, 2008
State government and related agencies, which includes Central Washington University student, staff and faculty employment, added 90 jobs between May 2007 and May 2008. In all of 2007, this category saw a 220-job increase. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Central Washington University appoints two new deans Jun 27, 2008
ELLENSBURG Central Washington University has named Roger Fouts as interim dean of Graduate Studies and Research, and Kirk Johnson as interim dean of the College of the Sciences. Fouts is the former co-director at CWU s Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI) as well as former director of University Research. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Mike Burns joins men's basketball staff Jun 27, 2008
Burns has deep roots in the state of Washington, having graduated from Tyee High School and Central Washington University. He held coaching stints at both of his alma maters, as well as Highline Community College in Des Moines, Wash. (Usdtoreros.com)
City goes to the dogs Jun 21, 2008
Dachshunds on Parade started humbly as a public relations project for Central Washington University alum Brian McKean in 2003. That first year, Brian knew there would be six family-owned dogs showing up for sure. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Discovery: Scent of a feline makes male mice more sexy Jun 20, 2008
In an interview with Xinhua on Thursday, Zhang said he worked with Sun Lixing from Central Washington University and Kevin Bruceand Milos Novotny, both from Indiana University, to research predator-prey interaction between cats and mice. Zhang, who lives in Beijing, and the three U.S.-based scientists studied changes in the male mouse urine that had been affected by cat urine. (Xinhuanet, China)
Strombach graduates from CWU Jun 19, 2008
Allisha Strombach, daughter of Mike and Sara Strombach of Electric City, graduated from Central Washington University on June 7. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology with a minor in organizational communications. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Lewis gets more charges dismissed Jun 19, 2008
Lewis, 28, a former Central Washington University football star, was arrested in March for residential burglary and malicious mischief second degree. Those felony charges were dismissed due to witness difficulties. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Bikinied baristas serve-up Ellensburg Jun 18, 2008
Amy Johnson, a sophomore paramedic student at Central Washington University, works at Java Jigglers as a second job. She also works at Rodeo City Barbeque. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Courson does not collapse as planned, Muzzall may go better Jun 17, 2008
Joe Whiteside/Daily Record ELLENSBURG Saturday s controlled collapse of Courson Hall, a nine-story dorm on the Central Washington University campus, didn t fall as expected because cables that were supposed to hold the wings to the center were missing. As a result the building didn t collapse when workers cut the top cables. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Development threatens haven for primates Jun 15, 2008
Being constantly exposed to loud noise can also cause reproductive problems in female gibbons, causing them to abort, said Lori Sheeran, a primatologist at Central Washington University. At least one gibbon has aborted at the Saugus center in past years, Mootnick said. (Boston Globe)
CWU residence hall demolition hits snag Jun 15, 2008
The section fell on a power transformer knocking out power to parts of the Central Washington University campus for about 45 minutes. Joe Whiteside/Daily Record ELLENSBURG Saturday's controlled collapse of Courson Hall, a nine-story dorm on the Central Washington University campus, was temporarily halted at about 8:10 a.m. after one wing of the structured peeled away from the center of the building and toppled in a heap to the southeast instead of collapsing vertically as engineers planned. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Cle Elum PD adds up for new officer Jun 15, 2008
Mary Swift / Daily Record CLE ELUM -- He went to Central Washington University planning on becoming a math teacher. For Kirk Bland, a Cle Elum-Roslyn High grad, it was a career choice that just didn't add up. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Health officials warns of high dust levels Jun 14, 2008
Demolition of Central Washington University s Courson Hall, located between Anderson and Walnut on University Avenue, will be postponed if weather requires. There may be high levels of dust and particulate matter in the air surrounding the demolition. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Courson Hall collapse set Saturday Jun 12, 2008
We ll know by 6:30 a.m. if it is too windy to do, said Becky Watson, Central Washington University director of public relations and marketing ... The halls were built in 1966 when Central Washington University was undergoing a growth spurt. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Pastor praises hope for tomorrow, love of God Jun 11, 2008
The strength of the music and the church s adult choir comes in part from the involvement in the congregation of members of Central Washington University s Music Department ... Hickman said Baker City is about the size of Ellensburg when the Central Washington University students are gone, and that it is far more isolated and conservative. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Central Washington University documentary wins regional Emmy Jun 11, 2008
Central Washington University producer Chris Smart works on a project within the school's editing bay. Contributed photo ELLENSBURG Students from around the world will be able to see a series of award-winning mini-documentaries produced by Central Washington University producer Chris Smart. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Record graduation for CWU Jun 10, 2008
A graduating senior of Central Washington University holds on to her hat during Saturday's morning ceremony. Amanda Umberger/for the Daily Record ELLENSBURG A record number of people graduated from Central Washington University in two ceremonies in Ellensburg and one on the West Side. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Central grad a mother first Jun 8, 2008
CharRe Burnum is a wife, mother and, at age 33, an honors graduate from Central Washington University ... When she started classes at Central Washington University, her youngest child, Maximus, was 4 months old. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Holtman, Wallace receive recognition at AT&T National Sportsmanship Awards Jun 7, 2008
The list of awards and recognition on the national level continued for Central Washington University softball players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace with their involvement at the 10th Annual AT&T National Sportsmanship Awards at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis on Thursday night. Holtman and Wallace, who have been recognized and honored by numerous media outlets and have appeared at numerous nationwide events since their act of sportsmanship in an April 26 softball game against Western... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Thorp Class of 2008 small in numbers, big in dreams Jun 5, 2008
In the fall she intends to enter Central Washington University as an English major where she hopes to find something I am really interested in. Class salutatorian Gibson has participated in the Running Start program throughout most of her senior year and has managed to accumulate 18 credits and most of her freshmen requirements. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Standout Grad: Britt Land is open about challenges of being a teen mother Jun 4, 2008
Future plans: Complete associate s degree at Lower Columbia College, then study psychology or dental hygienics at either Eastern Washington University or Central Washington University. Favorite musical artist/group/band: I don t have one, I like everything. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Extra weekend patrols target underage drinkers May 31, 2008
Joe Whiteside/Daily Record ELLENSBURG If history is any indication, this weekend will be the biggest party days of the year for Central Washington University students. But it s not taking county police agencies by surprise. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Morgan Middle School Teacher named Ellensburg Teacher of the year. May 30, 2008
After receiving her degree from Central Washington University in 1975, she went to work teaching in Puyallup High School for five years, then came to Ellensburg, where she remained. She says she enjoys traveling and since her husband works for an airline, she has been able to travel quite a bit. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Pros could learn lesson from these college softball players May 28, 2008
The women of Central Washington University s softball team earlier this month literally carried a player from the opposing team around the bases so that player could complete the first homerun she d ever hit ... What a classy thing for the girls from Central Washington University s team to do for their opponent, and what a terrific display of good sportsmanship. (New Iberia, LA)
Letters to the Editor (Published May 26) May 26, 2008
Roses to the members of Central Washington University softball team in Ellensburg. On May 1, the Gazette-Times ran an article in the Sports section telling of Sara Tucholsky from Western Oregon belting her first home run. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Neigh, this is coitus preventus May 24, 2008
A recent example came during an important divisional softball game between Western Oregon University and Central Washington University. At the "bottom of the fifth" - gee, I love that kind of talk - WOU's Sara Tucholsky made like Babe Ruth and smacked her first career home run over the center-field fence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Monday events remember military deaths May 24, 2008
Ward, the senior military instructor in Central Washington University s Army ROTC program, served in Iraq and remembers quite a few fellow soldiers who didn t come home. They will be upmost in my mind as I make them part of my presentation, Ward said Thursday. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ellensburg makin' money May 24, 2008
Ellensburg is bucking a slow construction market trend thanks in part to Central Washington University. Residential construction numbers have fallen overall, but projects at the university are picking up the slack and have increased sales tax revenue for construction by 114 percent over last year. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
'They were the perfect team' May 22, 2008
Krueger made the visit to the Clymers in Wyoming in the late 1980s in connection with the Western Art Show and to further the development of the future Clymer Museum of Art with art association board member and former Central Washington University professor Darwin Goodey and his late wife, Marilyn. advertisement Doris and John were very much a team, and she was very much a historian with a meticulous eye for detail, Krueger said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: Let them run May 21, 2008
In a game against Central Washington University, Tucholsky hit the ball over the fence. At first base, she tore a ligament in her knee. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Families stick together May 21, 2008
Rosalyn O'Donnell dreamed of becoming a teacher in the fifth grade, then had second thoughts in high school and after a couple of different majors at Central Washington University she decided on education ... With her father as a middle school principal, her mother was a business education teacher and her brother, who s nine years older than her, graduated from Central Washington University with a degree in teaching, O Donnell s life was centered on education ... They supported her as an English... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
The Monday Inside Scoop May 20, 2008
Sirmon, the new linebackers coach for the Central Washington University football team, definitely brings credibility to the program, but he also brings humility and humanity. Big time, meet small town. (Oregon Sports -- Rivals.com)
The Cougar Lounge - The Call Of The Wild May 18, 2008
Or they could take a lesson from the gals who play softball for Central Washington University, more specifically, Mallory Holtman. In a game with a potential NCAA playoff bid on the line, it was Holtman who initiated the idea last month to carry her Western Oregon opponent, Sara Tucholsky, around the basepath after Tucholsky had hit a home run but then suffered a knee injury near first base and was physically unable to complete the circuit. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Calling all walkers, bicyclists May 18, 2008
A second "Town to Gown" trail along Sprague Street would connect Central Washington University to the downtown commercial district. The committee has proposed alternative features that would make Fifth Avenue and Sprague Street recognizable as trails to assist visitors in finding their way from one set of trails to the other along an attractive route. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Mariners honor inspirational softball trio May 17, 2008
on April 26 in the second game of a women's softball doubleheader between Western Oregon and Central Washington University, with the winner of the game going on to the Division II NCAA softball tournament for the first time in its school's history. In the second inning, with two runners on base, Tucholsky, a seldom-used senior outfielder for Western Oregon -- who had never hit a home run in her college career -- connected on a shot over the center-field wall. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Kittitas County water rescuers take new tactics into summer May 17, 2008
Local guide shops are good resources as well as Central Washington University s Outdoor Pursuits & Rentals at 963-3537. Calendar. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Puget Sound schools in spotlight at NYC's Ellington fest May 17, 2008
After high school, the Harshmans went on to Central Washington University, where they met John Moawad. Moawad (pronounced Mau-id) had started the jazz program at Nathan Hale High School before heading to CWU. A charismatic figure who trained Paul Harshman and several other students who'd go on to run area jazz programs, Moawad is in the same league as King. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Dorms coming down, residence halls going up May 15, 2008
The residence halls are located on the south side of campus and were built in 1966, when Central Washington University was undergoing a growth spurt. The university was growing and needed to quickly construct an economic building to house about 500, said Bill Vertrees, CWU s assistant vice president for facilities. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Ferestein: Using entertainment news to teach our children May 14, 2008
During a game against Western Oregon University last weekend, two softball players from Central Washington University assisted an injured player from the opposing Western Oregon team to help the injured player run the bases on their shoulders when her knee buckled at first base, making her unable to run the remaining bases after hitting her first-ever home run. I asked my daughter, Would Sharpay, London or Britney have done a random act of kindness for the opposition. (Needham Tab, MA)
Sirmon brings credibility and charisma to CWU May 14, 2008
Central Washington University linebackers coach Peter Sirmon breaks a huddle during a break in the Spring Game Saturday afternoon at Tomlinson Field ... Sirmon, the new linebackers coach for Central Washington University football, definitely brings credibility to the program, but he also brings humility and humanity. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Nespelem selects new superintendent May 9, 2008
Olson gained his bachelor's degree from Central Washington University, and his master's degree from Washington State University, and has done some additional graduate studies there. Olson told the crowd that he felt like he knew the district rather well since he had to sell the district to a number of superintendent candidates when he was on the administrative search team. (Grand Coulee Star, WA)
Readying for Iraq May 9, 2008
Timothy Dittmer, a Central Washington University economics professor, also is preparing to leave this summer for Iraq with his state Army National Guard unit. This will be Dittmer s second deployment to Iraq: as a sergeant he was with an infantry platoon in southeast Baghdad for 11 months of a 16-month deployment in 2004-2005. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Council approves alcohol at adult center May 8, 2008
Hurn graduated from Central Washington University and is set to make 37,259 a year. Calendar. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Burning at both ends May 8, 2008
In this region, DNR hires about 60 percent of its seasonal employees from Central Washington University in an attempt to save money. Local firefighters are familiar with the area, which is valuable while fighting fires, and they have places to live. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Softball players epitomize sportsmanship - Tuesday, May 6, 2008 May 6, 2008
Western Oregon University was up against Central Washington University, both Division II softball teams competing for their first spot in the NCAA tournament ... Two members of the Central Washington University team shortstop Liz Wallace and first baseman Mallory Holtman asked if they could carry her the rest of the way home. (Missoulian, MT)
Central Washington University advised to change internal audit procedure May 6, 2008
Daily Record - Local news serving Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Roslyn, Thorp, Kittitas, Vantage, South Cle Elum, Easton, Snoqualmie and Suncadia. Daily Record: Seriously Local Since 1909. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Rawlinson family of singers May 4, 2008
She will enroll at Central Washington University and hopes to graduate and continue at a fine arts school like Juilliard. Rawlinson predicts her schooling will take 10 years. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Good sports draw national attention May 3, 2008
Blake Wolf/Central Washington University Western Oregon's Sara Tucholsky is carried around the bases by Central Washington's Liz Wallace, left, and Mallory Holtman after injuring her knee ... When Central Washington University softball players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace helped an injured opponent around the softball field during an April 26 home game, they never dreamed such a simple gesture would become national news ... This story was provided by Central Washington University. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Opponents carry injured home run hitter around the bases May 2, 2008
Then, members of the Central Washington University softball team stunned spectators by carrying Tucholsky around the bases Saturday so the three-run homer would count an act that contributed to their own elimination from the playoffs. Central Washington first baseman Mallory Holtman, the career home run leader in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference, asked the umpire if she and her teammates could help Tucholsky. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Losing Team Scores With Display Of Sportsmanship May 2, 2008
Central Washington University was on the field when senior Sara Tucholsky stood at the plate for Western Oregon. "You know when you hit a ball really good you don't really feel it. It hits the sweet spot and just goes," said Tucholsky. (NBC4.tv, CA)
First Lutheran Church celebrates centennial May 2, 2008
A song was composed for the occasion by Vijay Singh, an associate professor of music at Central Washington University. Music is an important part of First Lutheran Church. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Friday Finishers May 2, 2008 May 2, 2008
It s easy to forget that there are good, inspiring stories out there in our world and the one that stuck with us this week was the tale of an NCAA Division II women s softball game playoff between Central Washington University and Western Oregon last weekend in Ellensburg, Washington. As reported in the Daily Oregonian, Central Washington had lost one game and needed a win to pull even. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Western's Iverson places third in decathlon at GNAC Championships Apr 23, 2008
Wenatchee) placed fifth in the heptathlon at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Multi-Events Championships which ended Tuesday at Tomlinson Stadium on the Central Washington University campus. Western Oregon's Zeb Udell successfully defended his title in the decathlon (6,181) as did the Wolves' Jacque Postlewait in the heptathlon (4,615). (Wwuvikings.com)
Pastor See and Say Apr 23, 2008
When Sandalow started looking to move from Battle Creek, an ad for the Ellensburg church caught his eye thanks to the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute at Central Washington University. One of my daughters had done a school report on chimpanzee communication and had come across the chimpanzee institute, Sandalow said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Vikings' Howe fourth in heptathlon after first day at GNAC Championships Apr 22, 2008
Lakewood) is fourth in the heptathlon after first-day action Monday at the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Multi-Events Championships being held at Tomlinson Stadium on the Central Washington University campus. Howe had 2,451 points after the first four events. (Wwuvikings.com)
Bouldering competition attracts region's best Apr 22, 2008
This test was part of an intercollegiate bouldering competition hosted by Central Washington University. Bouldering is un-roped climbing at a low height, Central outdoor coordinator Ryan Hopkins said. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Viking men second, women third at CWU Spike Arlt Invitational Apr 20, 2008
Boise, ID/Bishop Kelly) was a double-event winner as the Vikings placed second in the men's division and third in the women's division at the Central Washington University Spike Arlt Invitational Track and Field Meet on Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium. The Viking men accumulated 143-1/2 points in the six-team meet, with the host Wildcats having a winning total of 272. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western extends victory string to three with 9-1 win over Northwest Nazarene Apr 20, 2008
Western completes a nine-game home stand Sunday (11 a.m.), meeting arch-rival Central Washington University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference doubleheader. It will be senior day with the Vikings' (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
