This collection features interviews with former Central Washington University (CWU) students, faculty members, and Board of Trustees members. These interviews were conducted by the Central Washington University Retirement Association (CWURA), which was founded in 1990 “to facilitate the mission and goals of the University and provide for continuing professional, educational and social activities of retired University personnel.” Interviewing began in 1995 and continues into the present. Each CWURA interviewee answered questions about personal background, education and experiences at CWU.
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Don Woodcock Video Interview
Don B. Woodcock
Don Woodcock discusses working for the Ethnic Studies department at Central, then working on his doctorate at Portland State. He then returned to Central in 1995 and worked in the college of education until his retirement.
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Sharleen Woods Video Interview
Sharleen Woods
Sharleen Woods talks about her work in the payroll office at Central Washington University. She worked for over 19 years in the payroll office. Sharleen was born and raised in Ellensburg.
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Rex Worth Video Interview
Rex Worth
Rex Worth talks about getting his PHD from the University of Tennessee in Political Science in 1977, before coming to work at Central in 1983. He also discusses significant accomplishments while at Central Washington University, He discusses changes on campus over time and some controversies.
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Noella Wyatt Video Interview
Noella Wyatt
Noella Wyatt talks about her early working life and coming to central including impressions of the town
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Alice Yee Video Interview
Alice Yee
Alice Yee discusses family, her career background, being Dean of Women, teaching in the Psychology department, student quality in the 1960s, and the Women's Center.