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The school became Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961, and, finally, Central Washington University in 1977. It continues to be one of the fastest growing universities in the State of Washington. University officers include Dr. James L. Gaudino, president; Dr. Marilyn Levine, provost; George Clark, chief financial officer; Sherer Holter, Chief of Staff.
The school became Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961, and, finally, Central Washington University in 1977. It continues to be one of the fastest growing universities in the State of Washington. University officers include Dr. James L. Gaudino, president; Dr. Marilyn Levine, provost; George Clark, chief financial officer; Sherer Holter, Chief of Staff.

==University centers==
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Today CWU is a comprehensive university that provides higher education to more than 11,000 people at nine locations. In addition to the residential campus in Ellensburg, CWU University Centers are co-located with community colleges in Des Moines, Edmonds, Everett, Kent, Moses Lake, Steilacoom/Puyallup, Wenatchee, and Yakima.

[[Edmonds Community College]] and Central Washington University-Lynnwood have worked together since 1975 to meet the higher education needs of Snohomish County. After earning a transfer degree online or on campus from [[Edmonds Community College]], students can continue their studies for a bachelor's degree from CWU-Lynnwood in Snoqualmie Hall, a shared facility on the Edmonds CC campus. Snoqualmie Hall has two computer labs for the students to use, as well as a variety of classrooms.

In Des Moines, WA, students can attend [[Highline Community College]], and then continue their education from CWU through the newly-built Higher Education Center. This facility replaces the site in Sea-Tac.

In Yakima, CWU shares a facility with [[Yakima Valley Community College]] and [[Washington State University]]. The Wenatchee and Moses Lake branches also share facilities with [[Wenatchee Valley College]] and [[Big Bend Community College]], respectively.

Moses Lake, WA and Ellensburg, WA students can enroll in the Aviation Program which prepares students for careers in the aviation community.


==Research==
==Research==

Revision as of 00:49, 22 March 2013

Central Washington University
File:CentralWashingtonUniversitySeal.png
Former names
Washington State Normal School
Central Washington College of Education
Central Washington State College
MottoDocendo Discimus
Motto in English
By teaching we learn
TypePublic
Established1891
EndowmentUS $13.3 million[1]
PresidentDr. James L. Gaudino
ProvostDr. Marilyn Levine
Students11,000
Undergraduates10,300[2]
Postgraduates498
Location
Ellensburg
,
WA
,
U.S.

47°00′07″N 120°32′24″W / 47.002°N 120.540°W / 47.002; -120.540
CampusRural College Town
380 acres (150 ha)
ColorsCrimson & Black   
NicknameWildcats
MascotWellington P. Wildcat
Websitecwu.edu
File:Wordmark-of-Central-Washington-University.png
Barge Hall, Central Washington University

Central Washington University, or CWU, is a publicly assisted university in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States. The university's three chief divisions include the Office of the President, Business and Financial Affairs, and Academic and Student Life (ASL). Within ASL are four colleges: the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Business, the College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of the Sciences.

Another key division within ASL is the Department of Student Success, which provides programs, events, services and activities that promote academic, personal and professional growth within and beyond the classroom. The Dean of Student Success is committed to developing and enhancing the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness; creating connections between in- and out-of-classroom experiences; facilitating scholarly, creative, and professional-development opportunities; providing resources and services to help students navigate the CWU Community; and promoting student rights and responsibilities.

CWU is located about 110 miles (180 km) east of Seattle, Washington on Interstate 90 in Kittitas Valley. To the north the Stuart Mountain range towers over the valley. The Yakima River Canyon lies to the south and the Columbia River to the east. Snoqualmie Pass and Mission Ridge are close by and offer winter sporting opportunities. The historic town of Ellensburg is just 3 blocks from the university campus.

History

In 1890, the state Legislature established the Washington State Normal School (WSNS) in Ellensburg for “the training and education of teachers in the art of instructing and governing in the public schools of this state.” [3] WSNS originally opened on September 6, 1891, with classes held at the Washington Public School in Ellensburg.[4] In 1893, the school's first building was constructed and named Barge Hall, in honor of the first WSNS principal, Benjamin Franklin Barge. Barge Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

The school became Central Washington College of Education in 1937, Central Washington State College in 1961, and, finally, Central Washington University in 1977. It continues to be one of the fastest growing universities in the State of Washington. University officers include Dr. James L. Gaudino, president; Dr. Marilyn Levine, provost; George Clark, chief financial officer; Sherer Holter, Chief of Staff.

Research

  • The Summer Institute for Theatre Arts, formerly the Drama Teacher's Summer Institute, was established in 1996. More than 500 teachers, representing 28 states and six nations, have attended the Institute for over ten years.
  • The Science Honors Research Program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct high level research on projects that they design, develop, and implement. The Science Honors Research experience provides CWU undergraduate students an unparalleled opportunity to prepare for graduate school and successful scientific careers

Athletics

CWU students, alumni, and varsity athletes are known as the "Wildcats" and their colors are crimson and black.[5] CWU is part of NCAA Division II and is part of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference.[5]

Seasonal order of Wildcats sports
Fall Winter Spring
Men's Football, Cross Country, Soccer Basketball Baseball, Track & Field
Women's Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball Basketball Softball, Track & Field

The Wildcats won the Division 2 NAIA Football National Championship in 1995.

In 2008, Wildcat softball players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace helped carry injured opponent Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University around the bases after she hit her first-ever career home run and injured herself running around the bases. CWU lost the game, ending the Wildcats' season. The story received national attention and the trio appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CBS, CNN, and ESPN. They also won an ESPY award for Best Moment in Sports in 2008, were featured in Sports Illustrated, and are part of a national billboard campaign promoting sportsmanship by the Foundation for A Better Life.

Football

Football garnered much attention as being one of the most successful NCAA Division II teams in the northwest. In 2006, they moved to the North Central Conference, because the Great Northwest Athletic Conference announced it would discontinue its participation in football following the 2005 season. The football team shares an intense rivalry with Western Washington University (who will also be joining the NCC in 2006). Recently they've been competing in a game called the Battle in Seattle taking place at Seattle's CenturyLink Field before the even more traditional Cascade Cup game, although because of conference scheduling the two games were combined starting 2006. In 2008, The Great Northwest Athletic Conference reinstated football, and Central Washington along with Western Washington rejoined the conference, so the previous format of the Battle in Seattle being played at CenturyLink Field and the Cascade Cup was contested in Ellensburg. In 2009, Western Washington University disbanded its football team. In 2009, Central Washington University posted a perfect 11-0 record, the only Division II team to post a clean slate in 2009.

Club Sports: Rugby

Of the variety of club sports offered by Central, the men's rugby team has been particularly successful. CWU established the men's rugby team in 1972.[6] The rugby team plays and regularly defeats far larger universities, such as, the University of Washington, Washington State University, University of Oregon, and Oregon State University. Rugby at Central has been quite successful against these and other larger schools. The Wildcats play in the College Premier Division against the top college rugby programs in the country.[7]

Rugby has gained the Wildcats national recognition due to its high level of success in the national playoffs. Their most impressive accomplishments include making the Sweet 16 in 1998 and 2001. In 2001, Central defeated North Carolina 52-17 in their Sweet 16 match, before losing to Penn State 14-12 in the Elite 8 (Penn State went on to play in the championship match). In 2007, the men's rugby team was ranked as high as 10th in the nation.

The Wildcats have also been successful in rugby sevens. The Wildcats won the 2011 Las Vegas Invitational to qualify for the 2011 Collegiate Rugby Championship.[6] The Wildcats gained national attention for their rugby program when, led by Tim Stanfill, they finished fourth at the 2011 Collegiate Rugby Championship, a tournament broadcast live on NBC. That same year CWU Rugby finished 2nd (losing in overtime) at the USA Rugby Sevens Collegiate National Championships. Tim Stanfill was voted MVP of the 2012 Tournament and a member of the All-Tournament Team along with Forward Patrick Blair.[8] Central Washington won the 2012 Northwest 7s tournament to qualify for the 2012 USA Rugby Sevens Collegiate National Championships.[9]

In 2012 CWU Rugby's Head 7's Coach and 15's Head Attack Coach Tony Pacheco was named as the Head Coach for the Collegiate All-Americans 7's program. Pacheco, a product of CWU Rugby (Class of '03), selected two CWU Rugby players, Tim Stanfill and Patrick Blair, as Collegiate All-Americans, joining Scott Anderson (Class of '99) in obtaining All American status as members of CWU Rugby.

Notable alumni

The following are some notable former Wildcats:

360° panorama of a portion of the Central Washington University campus as seen on an August afternoon. Taken at the southwest corner of campus, buildings, from left to right: Mitchell Hall, current location of most of the school's registrar and general admissions staff; McConnell Hall and auditorium, home of the Theatre Arts department; Barge Hall, financial and administrative center of campus; and Shaw-Smyser Hall, the primary building for the College of Business.

Student Union and Recreation Center

On April 26, 2006, the school opened a $58-million Student Union and Recreation Center. The Student Union and Recreation Center is home to a full-sized rock-climbing wall, fully equipped gymnasium, and an outdoor recreation office, which rents everything from rafts, to snowshoes and ice axes.

References

  1. ^ "Best Colleges 2010 - Central Washington University". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved April 11, 2010.
  2. ^ "State-Funded Student Enrollments by Site". Central Washington University. October 19, 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  3. ^ Samuel R. Mohler. The First 75 Years, a history of Central Washington State College. Published by Central Washington State College, 1967. p. 5-6]
  4. ^ [Mohler. p 12]
  5. ^ a b "Central Washington University". NCAA. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Recreation". Cwu.edu. 2012-06-05. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  7. ^ "The Official Site of USA Rugby: Conferences". USA Rugby. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  8. ^ "RUGBYMag CRC MVP and All-Tournament Team". Rugbymag.com. 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  9. ^ "CWU Dominates NCRC 7s Qualifier". Rugbymag.com. 2012-10-21. Retrieved 2012-10-28.
  10. ^ "Player Bio: Keith Gilbertson". Gohuskies.cstv.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  11. ^ "TV.com - Craig T. Nelson Biography". Tvguide.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  12. ^ "Astronaut Bio: Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger (06/2010)". Jsc.nasa.gov. 1975-05-02. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  13. ^ "LCDR Craig R. "Merlin" Olson - #5 Lead Solo". Retrieved 12 October 2012.
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