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Music At Central Washington University With Emphasis On The Years 1891-2000, Norman D. Wallen

Music Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

This history deals primarily with the period before the year 2000. Only four professors on current faculty predate 2000. Most of those four are scheduled to retire by 2025. I trust one or more are willing to write a detailed history of their years at Central. Other than the bound and on-line books of concert programs there is very little available information after 1998. They must rely primarily on memory. It is very difficult to write anything about CWU Music in this century because so little written documentation is available. (See ”Sources”) Former Director of Bands Larry Gookin is retired …

Central Washington University Jazz Recording Archive The Analog Years In Digital: 1946-2000, Norman D. Wallen

Music Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The Central Washington University Jazz Recording Archive, The Analog Years in Digital: 1946-2000, is every known CWU analog jazz recording converted to digital audio.

• This annotation of analog recordings contains extensive history. It is not a full history of jazz. Consult Music at Central Washington University for complete history.

• More than 425 analog magnetic tape recordings of concerts and recording sessions were digitized exactly as performed, and stored as electronic files in industry-standard Full Lossless Audio Codex (FLAC) format.

• Each selection from every concert or recording session was converted to a separate m4a or mp3 compressed …

2019 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Ronald Frye Video Interview, Ronald M. Frye

Cat Tales

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Ronald Frye shares his story of coming to central before and after service in the military during the Korean War. Later he became Dean of Professional Studies. He also discusses how he met his spouse at Central.

Dale Comstock Video Interview, Dale Comstock

Cat Tales

Dale Comstock discusses being a student and then later, a faculty member at Central Washington University.

Janet Werner Video Interview, Janet Werner

Cat Tales

Janet Werner discusses attending Central and living in Sue Lombard hall. She tells about life in the dorm and homecoming events.

Gregory Moore Video Interview, Gregory Moore

Cat Tales

Interview was conducted at an event for Central alumni from the 1950's, 1960's, and 1970's held at Bogies Golf House in Auburn Washington on June 29, 2017.

Sandra K. Carlson Video Interview, Sandra K. Carlson

Cat Tales

Sandra Carlson talks about attending Central and working in the library as a student. She also discusses her career as a school teacher and her work with the Central Parents group.

Darwin Nelson Video Interview, Darwin Nelson

Cat Tales

Darwin Nelson talks about attending central in the 1950's. He was in Air Force ROTC and graduated in 1957. He discusses work ethic and memorable subjects he studied.

Soren R. Sorenson Video Interview, Soren R. Sorenson

Cat Tales

Soren Sorenson discusses his experiences at central and becoming a conscintion objector during the Vietnam War and his career as a teacher in elementary schools.

2017 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Bob Johnson Video Interview, Bob Johnson

Cat Tales

Bob Johnson tells about his time at Central as attack and cross country athlete and an incident at the national track meet and suffering heat exhaustion during a marathon.

Larry Voland Video Interview, Larry Voland

Cat Tales

Larry Voland shares a memory of his time Central Washington University as a member of the track team.

2015 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2014 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2013 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

Central Washington University Commencement 2011, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2010 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2006 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2003 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2001 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

2000 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

A Central Washington University Recruitment Plan For Students From The Yakima Valley, Marilyn A. Thompson

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to develop a recruitment plan to increase Central Washington University's enrollment of students from the Yakima Valley region in the State of Washington. To develop this plan, current research and literature related to increasing enrollment at institutions of higher education was reviewed. A survey for graduating high school seniors was developed and mailed to high schools in the Yakima Valley region and the information used in the development of the recruitment plan. The plan will be offered to Central Washington University's Advancement and Marketing Division for use in planning future marketing campaigns

1999 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

1998 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

1997 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

1996 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

An Evaluation Of The Central Washington University "Merge" Teacher Preparation Program, Sara K. Black

All Graduate Projects

The purpose of this project was to assess pre-service teachers perceptions of their training in the Merge Program. Merge is a pilot teacher preparation program at Central Washington University characterized by enhanced early field experience, integration of coursework, and integration of special education and regular education. To accomplish the purpose stated above, participants in the Merge Program were surveyed and data was analyzed. Current research on field experience, integration of coursework, and integration of special and regular education was reviewed.

1994 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.

1993 Central Washington University Commencement, Central Washington University

Commencement Programs

A commencement program from graduation ceremonies at Central Washington University.