COVID and its lasting effects on CWU programs – The Observer
Oct 31, 2024 · The quarantine set in place for the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t even a full 5 years ago. During this time, there were many people attending high school and college whose experiences were interrupted due to this pandemic. After about 6 months students were able to continue their schooling and go to college, but some changes had...
Wildcats win big – The Observer
Oct 25, 2024 · The Wildcats spoiled Texas A&M University Kingsville’s (TAMUK) homecoming celebration this past Saturday, beating the Javelinas on their home field 31-0, their second shutout win of the season. Following the win, sophomore quarterback Kennedy McGill and sophomore defensive lineman Daniel Matagi both won Lone Star Conference (LSC) Offensive Player of the Week and Defensive Player...
Behind the Budgets: Chief financial officer Joel Klucking offers a …
Oct 17, 2024 · In an interview with The Observer, Joel Klucking, CWU’s Chief Financial Officer, discussed plans for the university’s monetary future as well as how they are dealing with its complicated past. From the relatively new “Values-Based Budgeting” model of funding, to the school’s ongoing struggles with waning enrollment, Klucking laid …
The Observer – By the students, for the students of Central …
Budget cuts at CWU have led to reduced staff and increased workloads across campus. For the 2024-2025 school year, there have been budget cuts due to low enrollment rates and retention of students.
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Budget cuts at CWU have led to reduced staff and increased workloads across campus. For the 2024-2025 school year, there have been budget cuts due to low enrollment rates and retention of students.
The State of your University: Wohlpart says $26 million lost due to …
Oct 9, 2024 · President Jim Wohlpart revealed that CWU has lost $26 million in tuition money due to enrollment decline at his annual State of the University Address (STU) on Oct. 4 in the SURC Ballroom. Wohlpart elaborated on CWU’s low enrollment numbers, and how they have affected the budget of the university. “For the last 20 years,”...
What is an Honors Student? – The Observer
Feb 1, 2024 · CWU has been home to the William O. Douglas Honors College (DHC) since 1977. According to its page on the CWU website, the Douglas Honors College “supports and encourages all students to find individual success through academic excellence and a commitment to intellectual exploration and community engagement.” The DHC promotes an interdisciplinary field of study...
Breaking News: Ellensburg School District experiences lockdown …
May 10, 2023 · Ellensburg High School (EHS) Principal Beau Snow made an email announcement to students and parents that there was a lockdown in process on May 10 at 1:03 p.m. This was announced after KitCom, a civilian staffed 911 center, sent a report of an imminent threat at 12:28 p.m. A statement was later sent out by...
The Working Wildcats: CWU’s student employees union ... - The …
Jan 20, 2024 · The Working Wildcats have already made their mark on CWU as they continue to receive impressive support from students and faculty alike. Since its inception in Sept. 2023, the union has garnered hundreds of members according to Anna Ward, a member of the union’s organizing committee. The Working Wildcats intend to improve wages, working conditions...
Racial profiling incident triggers staff response – The Observer
Apr 25, 2024 · CWU has been facing backlash as staff and students of color have been sharing their stories of incidents with police on campus. Most notably, esteemed English professor Dr. Bobby Cummings was recently questioned by police on campus, sparking over 30 faculty and staff to create a group in response to these incidents occurring at CWU.