Retirement Association
Connect with CWU's Retirement Association
Enjoy a vibrant group of retirees and explore gatherings, educational excursions, and more while continuing to participate in the CWU community.
At CWU, you hold a special place in the Retirement Association, as someone who has completed not only your educational journey but also your professional one. Embrace an opportunity to rekindle relationships and passions alongside other retired individuals, exploring new opportunities, hobbies, and service projects.
As you come together, you will experience the warmth and camaraderie of shared stories, chuckles over past triumphs, and understanding nods to the common challenges of retirees. This association is not just about looking back, but a dynamic and vibrant community that provides ongoing support, inspiration, and friendship as you embark on a new chapter of life. The spirit of our alma mater lives on, and within this space, you will feel embraced by a network that transcends generations, careers, and retirement itself.
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Ongoing Events
Wildcat Walkers
Wildcat Walkers are an Ellensburg walking group for CWU retirees and friends. Walks are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Mondays at the Irene Rinehart Park bridge parking lot at 10:00 a.m. during fall and winter. For more information or to get on their mailing list, contact Virginia Mack at vmackred@gmail.com or 509-899-1345.
CWURA Interest Groups.
What to form a targeted interest group for retirees? Contact the CWURA about forming a group, arranging for email notices and meeting spaces on campus.
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2022-2023 CWURA Board of Directors
Robert Rittenhouse, President
Steve Schepman, Past President
(unfilled), President-Elect
Mary Bottcher, Secretary
John Ebenal, acting Treasurer
Julia Stringfellow, Member at Large
Lisa Stowe, Member at Large
James H. Thompson, Member at Large
Karen Martinis, Member at Large -
Additional Resources and Links
CWURA Constitution and Bylaws (PDF)
CWURA Distinguished Retiree Award
CWU Living History Project/Oral Histories interviews with retirees. Maintained by the CWU Brooks Library Archives and Special Collections, the collection contains transcripts of interviews conducted with former faculty, staff, and alumni of Central Washington University. Follow the Central Washington University Archives & Special Collections on Facebook.
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In Memoriam
Remembering those who passed in 2021
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