A Cappella
As the a cappella genre grows in the popular society, more and more a cappella groups have been popping up around the country and on out campus. The a cappella club is a place for people who love to sing, where they can be part of a group that has a lot of fun and sings some great music. The group directly associated with the a cappella club, Nada Cantata, is this university’s first a cappella group, and preforms in competitions and guest performances’ around the state throughout the year.
Accounting and Finance Club
The Purpose of this organization is to provide student of accounting and finance an opportunity to: 1) gain a better understanding of the problems and potentialities of the business world,2) to facilitate an opportunity for membership to external professional societies, and 3) to provide a service to the community, so that they may be better prepared to carry out their responsibilities as future business leaders and professionals.
Actuarial Science Club
The Actuarial Science Club is chiefly for those who are pursuing a degree in actuarial science, however anyone that is interested in our activities or a career in the actuarial field is welcome to join. The club will meet about five times a quarter. The purpose of the club is to generate knowledge about the actuarial career field, and prepare students for the business world.Our Business events throughout the year will consist of inviting and hosting companies that give presentations about actuarial work and look to recruit prospective students. We also participate in resume workshops and encourage students to take advantage of practice interviews. We intend on having a few social events such as BBQ’s and volleyball to encourage networking amongst members. The club is a tool through which we organize study groups or study times to help with homework or prepare for exams. It is also a way to bring students together who have common interest.
ACFE CWU Student Chapter
The purpose of the CWU AFCE Student Chapter is to provide students with an educational and social organization that promotes anti-fraud knowledge and provides students with opportunities to develop education, research, leadership, and networking skills in the field of fraud examination.
ACM
ACM, The world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, delivers resources that advance computing as a science and a profession. ACM provides the computing field’s premier Digital Library and serves its members and the computing profession with leading – edge publications, conferences, and career resources. The CWU ACM chapter provides weekly meetings to members of the ACM and non-members alike. We hold discussions on current technical events, plan and organize tips to both on-campus and off campus events, and organize ACM-hosted campus events such as local gaming competitions. We hold guest talks from recent graduates, experts in field, and provide work groups by Career Services. We try to make quarterly tutoring available through knowledgeable members of the ACM Club. We conduct fund raising to finance projects and activities that help build and develop beneficial technical skills. Anyone who enjoys computers & Technology, current events, programming, problem solving, or just has a general interest in anything computational is encouraged to join ACM.
Active Minds at CWU
Active Minds at CWU is the newest chapters among over 400 currently at college campuses across the country. In association with the national organization, Active Minds, we strive to promote mental health awareness and education though campaigns, fundraising, and informational meetings. Awareness Week, and more. Mental health disorders are an ever-growing problem in college. Unfortunately most students suffer silently for fear of what other may think, or they simply don’t know where to start getting help. It can be horribly isolating. Our goal is to provide a place where students can come to learn about mental illness and know that they are not alone in their struggle. We hope to provide information about resource both on and off campus for students seek help, if they need it. We will also relay the latest findings of mental health information as it pertains to college students. We currently only have chapters at UW and EWU here in Washington. Mental health affects everyone in one way or another, which is why we need to bring this to CWU as well. All students are welcome and encouraged to join. Keep in mind that this is NOT a support group and we do not provide any mental health counseling of any kind, and you do not have to be suffering from any disorder to join. If you are interesting in helping the fight to end mental health stigma on our campus, please join us Thursday at 7.pm. We hope to see you soon!
Ada Lovelace Club
Our goal is to provide a supportive educational and social environment in which women in Computer Science will feel more confident about being in this department and in the field. We meet weekly to discuss current technical events and organize trips to on-campus events, such as: ice-cream socials, Pizza Luncheons, and STEM event for women. We also go on field trips to Microsoft, Boeing and other companies. Anyone who wishes to support women in computers and technology, programming, problem solving, or has general interest in computers is encourages to join Ada Lovelace Club.
AGC
AGC(Associated General Contractors of America) is a way to network, learn and apply construction related skills while a student. We provide opportunities to learn prominent construction methods, to meet construction professionals and to obtain leaderships skills in the construction industry. Our goals as a club is to attend site walks of different scopes, to be involved in our community by providing some construction services and for each member to acquire the skills to network and present themselves in a professional manner. We will meet once a month in Hogue RM 227, date and time TBD.
Alpha Eta Rho
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Alpha Kappa Psi
Our Organization’s purpose is to teach our members professional competencies that will help them to obtain employment in the field of their choice after graduation. We will also work on strengthening and learning new skills to further help our future professional pursuits. The purpose of the chapter shall be as follows: To acquaint students with Business and Business communications ideas and issues, to create opportunities for our members to develop event planning, team work, collaboration, time-management, and professional communication skills, to develop a nucleus of professional individuals who have a concern for Business principals and ethics, and to encourage member to associate with professionals in the business community. AKPsi meets every Wednesday at 8pm in Shaw-Smyser. At each meeting, Executive members will update the membership on new projects and opportunities as well as the progress of current endeavors. Although all students are invited and encouraged to attend club sponsored event, official meetings are for membership only.
American Coral Directors Association
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American Water Resource Association
The purpose of the Central Washington University Student Chapter of the American Water Association (AWRA-CWU) is to provide resources for student interested in water-related issues at Central Washington University. By bringing people from all areas of water resources together for social and professional exchange, this organization encourages a multidisciplinary understanding of water resources. Club members will once a month at CWU and be invited to monthly dinner meetings with water resource professionals from around the state of Washington. These meetings will facilitate networking within the field of water resources management. Club meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 5pm in Lind 103. Anyone interested in learning more can contact Dan Pittenger, AWRA President at or visit the AWRA website at wwaawra.org/GetInvolvedMembership for more information.
Anthropology Student Association
The purpose of the Anthropology Student Association is to educate people about opportunities in the department and in the field of anthropology. To encourage communication between students and faculty and to involve non-anthropology majors who may have an interest in the field.
Arnold Air Society
Arnold Air Society is a club comprised of mostly Air Force ROTC Cadets dedicated to develop leadership skills through community service and increase awareness of air power. We host several community events including our annual Halloween can food drive, fundraising for those with disabilities, and volunteering at local nursing homes. We meet biweekly on Sunday in Peterson Hall at 5:00pm
ASL
The purposes of the CWU ASL Club are to improve and maintain signing skills for members and improve deaf awareness. Due to the lack of the deaf community here in Ellensburg, the ASL Club will be visiting nearby deaf communities to establish a connection between our members and deaf social events, deaf evens here at CWU as well as other cities and fundraisers to support our club.
ASME
The purpose of AMSE shall be the advancement and dissemination of the theory and practice of mechanical engineering, the presentation of proper perspective of engineering work and the opportunity to become acquainted with the personnel and activities of the society as well as to promote professional consciousness.
ASSE Student Chapter
The purpose of this club is to promote the advancement of the safety profession and safety education and to foster the professional wellbeing and development of its member within its campus community. Our goals: To further the professional preparation of our members by sponsoring programs for the advancement of safety and acquisition of technical knowledge. To improve scholarship and the general quality of work in the safety profession by fostering a concern for progress in all facets of safety educator and practitioners. We generally hold meetings once a month on a Wednesday at 5:30pm in Hogue Hall room # 229.
CWU Astronomy club
The Central Washington University Astronomy Club has been formed to give students and community members the opportunity to view astronomical bodies and learn more about our universe. We want to provide facilities and equipment, along with an enhanced learning environment, to anyone interested in Astronomy.
AUAP Friends Club
The club fosters friendship and cross-cultural understanding between CWU students and participants in the Asia University America Program (AUAP) – a five month study abroad program at CWU for students from Asia University in Tokyo Japan. Events in the past have included intercultural game nights, softball games, pumpkin-carving parties, pizza parties, volunteer activities and so on. CWU and AUAP students may become “Campus Friends”- matched by interests and dedicated to meet each other on a weekly basis- or only to group gatherings. Club members may also be invited to AUAP Night. Campus Friends partners have become lifelong friends and often visit each other in their respective countries!
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Alpha Psi is an international honorary and service organization for accounting, finance and information system majors. Its stated purpose includes recognizing scholastic and professional excellence in the fields of accounting, finance, or information systems with the provisions of opportunities for self-development and association among members and practicing business professionals; and encouragement of a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibilities. In addition to the above, the objectives of the central Washington University chapter are to: Purse the spirit of collegiate life with fun, Firsthand experience of different career options, Be informed of current events in the accounting field, and set up network with accounting professionals.
Biology Club
We are the Biology and what we do is engage students that have interest in the biology field by taking them field trips or showing them real research labs and examples of biology research that’s happening today. Also being mentors to younger studentsto help get them excited about biology or Science is a major part of our life and our goal is get people aware of what’s going on and why it’s happing and why it’s important. These past years there has been trips planned to attend elementary and middle school around the county to display some of the thing CWU biology club members do or, in some events have been very successful because after these events many parent and students appreciated that biology club came in to the school to engage and interest the students about science.
Boots and Cats
Boots ‘n’ Cats is a mixes a’cappella group formed out of the desire to be involved in a high quality performing group and to compete in various competitions around the Northwest. It is our purpose to promote a positive and collaborative rehearsal process and maintain a small number of members with 7-8 people to promote participation and a close group bond.
Break Central
The Purpose and goals of Break Central are one in the same. That is to spread and teach the culture of hip-hop, through breakdance, Classes will be held twice a week where participants may come in and learn how to dance at their own pace. We will also be investing in hosting battles, where anyone may compete. This would be a way for the learning students to gain more experience and for audiences to get a taste of the real hip-hop world.
Catholic Campus Ministry
This club was formed to provide a spiritual home for the students, staff, and faculty of Central Washington University and specifically provide the catholic students with an opportunity at attend weekly Mass on Campus. We are committed to the vision of Cardinal John Henry Newman who believed in the education of the whole person and in that tradition seek to supplement the quality education the students receive at CWU with opportunities to learn about and grow in their faith.
Center Campus Ambassadors
Central Campus Ambassadors is a local chapter of the National Campus Ambassador Organization. We Sponsor activities such as Bible Studies, Potluck dinners on Friday evenings, Philosophical Discussions( The Cave) and One –on –one weekly Discipleship meetings. Every year for spring break we go to Mexico to build houses for families in need. And 2-3 times a year we get away for weekend retreats to fellowship and worship together. We welcome any students interested in studying the Bible and finding out who Jesus is.
Central Environmental Club
The purpose of the Central Environmental Club is to work towards making Central Washington University’s campus more sustainable. Central Environmental Club provide a place for like-minded, environmentally conscious students to work together and make positives impacts on campus and within the Ellensburg community. Our past efforts include: cleaning up the river that runs through campus, picking up trash across campus, participate in the Green Challenge in the fall, and raise awareness of the community garden located near the Wahle apartments. We are open and willing to participate in other sustainability projects and discussions. Students who want to volunteer at events, suggest their own projects, or simply learn more about sustainability and opportunities on campus are encouraged to join. Our club meetings take place in the 3rdfllor lobby of Dean hall. Please contact a member or officer, or join our Facebook group to find out when meetings are held. We have club t-shirts available for member in a range of sizes.
Central gaming initiative
The purpose of CGI is promote enjoyment of video games in a group environment. The Club also puts on monthly LANs where anyone can come and bring gaming devices to gather and play together.
Central Marketing Association
The mission of Central Marketing Association (CMA) is to promote a greater understanding of the career paths, opportunities, developments, and current issues in the marketing field. We hope to fulfill these goals by engaging faculty relations, providing industry professional speakers to share insight, touring companies, and doing other club related activities and event. CMA seeks to leverage these activities in other to assist students with jobs and internship placements. CMA is open to any students who is interested in the field of marketing, regardless of major.
Central Theater Outreach
Central Theater Outreach, CTO, works as an outreach program to connect the external arts community with the Central Theatre Ensemble, the Theatre Arts Department and Central Washington University as a whole. One of the main functions of these club is to use allocated funds to bring artists, professionals and teacher in the field of Theatre Arts to CWU to teach master classes and seminars. Anyone can join CTO if they are interested in Theatre Arts and most of the classes as a first come, first serve basis for signing up. If classes are full members of CTO are still always welcome to attend and observe the classes that are taking place. Hopefully CTO can inspire other and grow as artist with the artistic resources that can be bought to Central Washington University wit in the discipline of theater arts.