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					<title>From Tim Wynn: 'Desk Notes, Vol. 6' regarding summer construction </title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:26:32 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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<category domain="alt">On-campus events</category>
<category domain="alt">Construction</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1354@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>This is the sixth edition of my &#8220;Desk Notes.&#8221; For those of you who have not been here this summer, the original concept of the &#8220;Desk Notes&#8221; was to give a little more insight to staff and faculty on the ongoing construction during the summer. I am uncertain whether I should continue through the academic year as I am acutely aware of the competition for the time and attention of the staff and faculty. On the other hand, I guess you can just hit &#8220;delete.&#8221; Let me know your thoughts.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the sixth edition of my &#8220;Desk Notes.&#8221; For those of you who have not been here this summer, the original concept of the &#8220;Desk Notes&#8221; was to give a little more insight to staff and faculty on the ongoing construction during the summer. I am uncertain whether I should continue through the academic year as I am acutely aware of the competition for the time and attention of the staff and faculty. On the other hand, I guess you can just hit &#8220;delete.&#8221; Let me know your thoughts.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1354&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1354">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Business and Financial Affairs launches new internal controls Web site</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:01:32 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The Business and Financial Affairs division at WWU has launched its Internal Controls Office Web site, which can be accessed at http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fs/InternalControls/index.shtml.

The site spotlights information about internal controls, internal control red flags (unrelated to identity theft red flags), the internal control officer, recommendations for safeguarding confidential information, and helpful links.

A featured item of merit is the Internal Control Vulnerability Risk Assessment. This tool can help offices improve operational efficiencies. It can be completed at office staff members' convenience; they would simply need to call the Internal Control Office and ask about taking the assessment.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Business and Financial Affairs division at WWU has launched its Internal Controls Office Web site, which can be accessed at <a href="http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fs/InternalControls/index.shtml" title="http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fs/InternalControls/index.shtml">http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fs/InternalControls/index.shtml</a>.</p>

<p>The site spotlights information about internal controls, internal control red flags (unrelated to identity theft red flags), the internal control officer, recommendations for safeguarding confidential information, and helpful links.</p>

<p>A featured item of merit is the Internal Control Vulnerability Risk Assessment. This tool can help offices improve operational efficiencies. It can be completed at office staff members' convenience; they would simply need to call the Internal Control Office and ask about taking the assessment.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Parking lots to be reserved for upcoming events</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Thirty spaces will be reserved in Parking Lot 12A at 10 a.m. Sept. 22 for the Old Main Society lunch.

Parking Lot 14G will be reserved at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 22 for the president's convocation reception.

The parking office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20, for move-in weekend.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thirty spaces will be reserved in Parking Lot 12A at 10 a.m. Sept. 22 for the Old Main Society lunch.</p>

<p>Parking Lot 14G will be reserved at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 22 for the president's convocation reception.</p>

<p>The parking office will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20, for move-in weekend.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>From Tim Wynn: 'Desk Notes, Vol. 5' regarding summer construction</title>
					<link>http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;title=from_tim_wynn_desk_notes_vol_5_regarding&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1</link>
					<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>This is the fifth edition of my &#34;Desk Notes.&#34; One of the best parts of doing this bi-weekly memo is the feedback that I am getting from all over campus. Sometimes the feedback is not necessarily something that I like to hear, but it definitely is something that I need to hear. I try to make sure that each question gets answered by either me or my staff. If I have missed replying, please try again, as I may have missed some because of the amount of message traffic or a random spam filter that seems to be functioning in my computer with the sole purpose of driving me nuts.We are working very hard to complete all the summer projects prior to start of class. We are prioritizing the residence hall work and the classroom work. The annual steam shutdown was completed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and we are fully operational as of today. The plumbers, steam engineers, insulators and electricians have done a fantastic job during this period to take maximum opportunity of the system downtime to perform critical maintenance and repair.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the fifth edition of my &quot;Desk Notes.&quot; One of the best parts of doing this bi-weekly memo is the feedback that I am getting from all over campus. Sometimes the feedback is not necessarily something that I like to hear, but it definitely is something that I need to hear. I try to make sure that each question gets answered by either me or my staff. If I have missed replying, please try again, as I may have missed some because of the amount of message traffic or a random spam filter that seems to be functioning in my computer with the sole purpose of driving me nuts.</p><p>We are working very hard to complete all the summer projects prior to start of class. We are prioritizing the residence hall work and the classroom work. The annual steam shutdown was completed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and we are fully operational as of today. The plumbers, steam engineers, insulators and electricians have done a fantastic job during this period to take maximum opportunity of the system downtime to perform critical maintenance and repair.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1347&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1347">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Faculty and staff breakfast and convocation is Sept. 16</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>RSVP deadline is Sept. 11All WWU faculty and staff are welcome to join President Bruce Shepard for breakfast and opening convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 16.Breakfast will be served in the Viking Commons from 7:30 to 8:25 a.m., and the president's address on the Performing Arts Center Mainstage will take palce from 8:40 to 9:30 a.m.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>RSVP deadline is Sept. 11</em></p><p>All WWU faculty and staff are welcome to join President Bruce Shepard for breakfast and opening convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 16.</p><p>Breakfast will be served in the Viking Commons from 7:30 to 8:25 a.m., and the president's address on the Performing Arts Center Mainstage will take palce from 8:40 to 9:30 a.m.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1346&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1346">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Changes made to equipment tagging policy: 'Small and attractive' items must be tagged</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
					<category domain="main">Announcements</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1344@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>The following items are considered &#34;small and attractive&#34; costing between $300.00 and $4,999.99 must be tagged:Firearms and accessories (1005)Chemical weapons &#38; equipment (1040)Weapons, Misc. signal guns, etc. (1095) Cameras, Motion picture (6710) Cameras, still pictures (6720)Photographic projection equipment (6730)Portable Microcomputer systems, laptops, notebooks, and mini note books (7013)[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following items are considered &quot;small and attractive&quot; costing between $300.00 and $4,999.99 must be tagged:</p><ul><li>Firearms and accessories (1005)</li><li>Chemical weapons &amp; equipment (1040)</li><li>Weapons, Misc. signal guns, etc. (1095) </li><li>Cameras, Motion picture (6710) </li><li>Cameras, still pictures (6720)</li><li>Photographic projection equipment (6730)</li><li>Portable Microcomputer systems, laptops, notebooks, and mini note books (7013)</li></ul><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1344&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1344">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>From Tim Wynn: 'Desk Notes, Vol. 4' regarding summer construction</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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<category domain="alt">On-campus events</category>
<category domain="alt">Construction</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1340@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>This is the fourth edition of my &#8220;Desk Notes.&#8221; Again, thanks to all for your questions and comments. Your input helps Facilities Management do a better job serving the university. I would particularly like to thank everyone who responded to the proposed reductions in the custodial service. These budget-driven reductions were not welcomed by anyone. Your comments were, for the most part, extremely thoughtful and provided a basis to reduce the impact of the reductions.Right after commencement on Aug. 22, we will begin the annual steam shutdown. This is an annual event that allows us to provide critical maintenance to the utility systems on campus. These systems, with the exception of this annual shutdown, run 24/7 all year long. That being the case, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to perform maintenance on these systems during the regular year without causing severe disruption in campus facilities. The annual shutdown allows us to operate the steam and electrical systems at a very high level of reliability. Thanks for your continued understanding and accommodation for this very necessary annual event.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the fourth edition of my &#8220;Desk Notes.&#8221; Again, thanks to all for your questions and comments. Your input helps Facilities Management do a better job serving the university. I would particularly like to thank everyone who responded to the proposed reductions in the custodial service. These budget-driven reductions were not welcomed by anyone. Your comments were, for the most part, extremely thoughtful and provided a basis to reduce the impact of the reductions.</p><p>Right after commencement on Aug. 22, we will begin the annual steam shutdown. This is an annual event that allows us to provide critical maintenance to the utility systems on campus. These systems, with the exception of this annual shutdown, run 24/7 all year long. That being the case, it is very difficult, if not impossible, to perform maintenance on these systems during the regular year without causing severe disruption in campus facilities. The annual shutdown allows us to operate the steam and electrical systems at a very high level of reliability. Thanks for your continued understanding and accommodation for this very necessary annual event.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1340&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1340">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Work continues on bicycle and pedestrian paths in south campus</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:34:37 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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<category domain="alt">Construction</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1339@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWU intern

Work is continuing on the new pedestrian and bicycle walkways in the southern portion of campus.
The project is scheduled for completion in early September.
For more information, check out &#34;The Shape of Things to Come&#34; from Western's Facilities Management.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image_block"><img src="http://onlinefast.org/v4/media/blogs/pubs/717V8473.png" alt="" width="450" height="254" /><div class="image_legend" align="right"><strong>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWU intern</strong></div></div><p></p>

<p>Work is continuing on the new pedestrian and bicycle walkways in the southern portion of campus.</p>
<p>The project is scheduled for completion in early September.</p>
<p>For more information, check out &quot;<a href="http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fm/Services/FDCA/Publications/pdf/SOT-Spring09.pdf" target="_blank">The Shape of Things to Come</a>&quot; from Western's Facilities Management.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Special parking rules in place for summer break</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:48:14 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
					<category domain="main">Announcements</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1338@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>During break (Aug. 23 to Sept. 20), vehicles displaying a valid summer or annual WWU permit or WWU bus pass may be parked in any lot, with the exception of 6V, 8G, 10G, 11G, 23V, 24G, 25G, 29G, AIC, CBS and ET. Permits/passes are not valid in metered spaces.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During break (Aug. 23 to Sept. 20), vehicles displaying a valid summer or annual WWU permit or WWU bus pass may be parked in any lot, with the exception of 6V, 8G, 10G, 11G, 23V, 24G, 25G, 29G, AIC, CBS and ET. Permits/passes are not valid in metered spaces.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1338&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1338">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Parking lot reservations, Aug. 22</title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:45:51 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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<category domain="alt">Commencement</category>
<category domain="alt">On-campus events</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1337@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>The following parking lots will be reserved for commencement beginning at 7 a.m. Aug. 22: 8G for president's platform party; 10G for elderly, disabled and media; 14G for staff and faculty.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following parking lots will be reserved for commencement beginning at 7 a.m. Aug. 22: 8G for president's platform party; 10G for elderly, disabled and media; 14G for staff and faculty.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Miller Market will be only dining venue open during steam shutdown</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The annual steam shutdown will occur on campus Sunday, Aug. 30 to Thursday, Sept. 10. The Whatcom County Health Department requires accessibility to hot running water in restrooms for our customers in order for us to prepare and serve made-to-order food and beverages. During the steam shutdown, all hot running water on campus is turned off.Miller Market, located on Red Square in its temporary location, will be the only University Dining venue open during this time:[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The annual steam shutdown will occur on campus Sunday, Aug. 30 to Thursday, Sept. 10. The Whatcom County Health Department requires accessibility to hot running water in restrooms for our customers in order for us to prepare and serve made-to-order food and beverages. During the steam shutdown, all hot running water on campus is turned off.</p><p>Miller Market, located on Red Square in its temporary location, will be the only University Dining venue open during this time:</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1336&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1336">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Board to verify eligibility of family members of WWU employees to receive health benefits</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The Public Employees Benefits Board program provides health benefits to WWU employees and their eligible dependents. Under PEBB rules, officials also must ensure that people who do not qualify for PEBB benefits are not receiving them.This fall, PEBB will verify eligibility for all family members (except extended dependents and dependents with disabilities) enrolled on an employee&#8217;s account. PEBB will mail a letter to subscribers in September providing information on PEBB eligibility rules and including directions for subscribers to either:Remove their ineligible dependents, or[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Public Employees Benefits Board program provides health benefits to WWU employees and their eligible dependents. Under PEBB rules, officials also must ensure that people who do not qualify for PEBB benefits are not receiving them.</p><p>This fall, PEBB will verify eligibility for all family members (except extended dependents and dependents with disabilities) enrolled on an employee&#8217;s account. PEBB will mail a letter to subscribers in September providing information on PEBB eligibility rules and including directions for subscribers to either:</p><ol><li>Remove their ineligible dependents, or</li><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1335&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1335">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Intensive English Program looking for homestay placements</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The Intensive English Program is looking for a few homestay placements for international students arriving for fall quarter. If interested, contact Maddie Mallahan at ext. 3755 or IEP@wwu.edu.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Intensive English Program is looking for a few homestay placements for international students arriving for fall quarter. If interested, contact Maddie Mallahan at ext. 3755 or <a href="http://onlinefast.orgmailto:IEP@wwu.edu">IEP@wwu.edu</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>From Tim Wynn: Info regarding reductions in custodial services</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:29:20 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
					<category domain="main">Announcements</category>
<category domain="alt">On-campus events</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1333@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>To the campus community:

As you know, everyone on campus is facing budget reductions. Academic Custodial Services also has been affected and must reduce annual custodial expenses by 8 percent, or $165,000, for the 2009-10 fiscal year. 

Because of that, starting Sept. 1, Academic Custodial Services will be reducing state-funded custodial services within academic buildings on campus. These reductions are intended to maximize available resources and also to align with university sustainability goals.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these changes, which include:

[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To the campus community:</p>

<p>As you know, everyone on campus is facing budget reductions. Academic Custodial Services also has been affected and must reduce annual custodial expenses by 8 percent, or $165,000, for the 2009-10 fiscal year.</p> 

<p>Because of that, starting Sept. 1, Academic Custodial Services will be reducing state-funded custodial services within academic buildings on campus. These reductions are intended to maximize available resources and also to align with university sustainability goals.</p>

<p>We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these changes, which include:</p>

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					<title>Faculty attending summer commencement</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The following faculty members should have received a memo from Jana Schueler of the Registrar's Office confirming their attendance at summer commencement: Elizabeth Boland, Bob Keiper, Don Larsen, Sherry Mallory, Louis Lap Nguyen, Christine Schaefer, Daniel Warner, and Peggy Watt.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following faculty members should have received a memo from Jana Schueler of the Registrar's Office confirming their attendance at summer commencement: Elizabeth Boland, Bob Keiper, Don Larsen, Sherry Mallory, Louis Lap Nguyen, Christine Schaefer, Daniel Warner, and Peggy Watt.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1329&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1329">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Avoid traffic and noise during summer commencement</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Commencement activities begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Carver Gym, Red Square and the SMATE Building.The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and is followed by the Memory Walk to Old Main, which concludes at approximately noon.All academic and administrative units are asked to avoid activity that would conflict with commencement.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Commencement activities begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in Carver Gym, Red Square and the SMATE Building.</p><p>The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and is followed by the Memory Walk to Old Main, which concludes at approximately noon.</p><p>All academic and administrative units are asked to avoid activity that would conflict with commencement.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>From Tim Wynn: 'Desk Notes, Vol. 3' regarding summer construction</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>This is the third edition of my &#34;Desk Notes.&#34; I would, again, like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my second message. I would even like to thank the many individuals who responded to the 'thongs' typo. The comments were all in good humor and were much enjoyed by me and my staff.

We managed to make it through the heat wave, although many of the building air-handling systems struggled, and a few even failed. The good news is that we are back to a more typical summer weather pattern. Thanks to everyone for your patience and perseverance during that period.

Many of you may have noticed some intense activity in and around the entrance of Carver Gymnasium starting at the beginning of last week (Aug. 3). We have found that the sewer line leading from the bathrooms in the PEHR wing has failed and, apparently, has been in that condition for some time. We have had to cut a hole through the structural slab and will be pumping and excavating a large amount of material from under Carver in order to assess the extent of repair/replacement necessary for the sewer line. This work will, unfortunately, take an extended period of time. We will do everything we can to mitigate the impact of the work to the remaining occupants of Carver. I will keep you updated as we figure out how to deal with this breathtaking mess. By the way, if you see any of our great plumbers, please thank them profusely. They have earned that and more for their professionalism and good humor during the work on this job (No, I will not repeat their more interesting 'non sequiturs').

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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the third edition of my &quot;Desk Notes.&quot; I would, again, like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my second message. I would even like to thank the many individuals who responded to the 'thongs' typo. The comments were all in good humor and were much enjoyed by me and my staff.</p>

<p>We managed to make it through the heat wave, although many of the building air-handling systems struggled, and a few even failed. The good news is that we are back to a more typical summer weather pattern. Thanks to everyone for your patience and perseverance during that period.</p>

<p>Many of you may have noticed some intense activity in and around the entrance of Carver Gymnasium starting at the beginning of last week (Aug. 3). We have found that the sewer line leading from the bathrooms in the PEHR wing has failed and, apparently, has been in that condition for some time. We have had to cut a hole through the structural slab and will be pumping and excavating a large amount of material from under Carver in order to assess the extent of repair/replacement necessary for the sewer line. This work will, unfortunately, take an extended period of time. We will do everything we can to mitigate the impact of the work to the remaining occupants of Carver. I will keep you updated as we figure out how to deal with this breathtaking mess. By the way, if you see any of our great plumbers, please thank them profusely. They have earned that and more for their professionalism and good humor during the work on this job (No, I will not repeat their more interesting 'non sequiturs').</p>

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					<title>Have extra fruit or vegetables? Small Potatoes Gleaning Project will harvest it for you</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Plant too much this year? Donate your excess to food banks Visits to Whatcom County food banks have increased by close to 40 percent in the past two years. The Small Potatoes Gleaning Project is helping to meet the growing need by rescuing or gleaning vegetables and fruit from local farms and home owners' fruit trees.Small Potatoes, now in its ninth season, works with local farmers and homeowners to harvest produce that would otherwise rot or be plowed back into the ground. Small Potatoes delivers the harvested food to more than two dozen food banks or feeding programs around Whatcom County.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Plant too much this year? Donate your excess to food banks</em> </p><p>Visits to Whatcom County food banks have increased by close to 40 percent in the past two years. The Small Potatoes Gleaning Project is helping to meet the growing need by rescuing or gleaning vegetables and fruit from local farms and home owners' fruit trees.</p><p>Small Potatoes, now in its ninth season, works with local farmers and homeowners to harvest produce that would otherwise rot or be plowed back into the ground. Small Potatoes delivers the harvested food to more than two dozen food banks or feeding programs around Whatcom County.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1325&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1325">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Construction update: South campus circulation project schedule</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Construction is continuing on the circulation project in the south campus area. Concrete trucks will be on campus every day through Aug. 14. Work to be done this week (through July 31)Note: Work starts at 6 a.m. due to higher temperatures. Excavating and grading sites.Installing light bases at paths adjacent to Academic Instructional Center.Installing underground electrical conduits.Forming curved concrete seat wall at Wade King Student Recreation Center.Ongoing relocation of irrigation.Placing concrete gutters and bands.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Construction is continuing on the circulation project in the south campus area. Concrete trucks will be on campus every day through Aug. 14. </p><p><strong>Work to be done this week (through July 31)</strong></p><p>Note: Work starts at 6 a.m. due to higher temperatures. </p><ul><li>Excavating and grading sites.</li><li>Installing light bases at paths adjacent to Academic Instructional Center.</li><li>Installing underground electrical conduits.</li><li>Forming curved concrete seat wall at Wade King Student Recreation Center.</li><li>Ongoing relocation of irrigation.</li><li>Placing concrete gutters and bands.</li></ul><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1324&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1324">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>From Tim Wynn: 'Desk Notes, Vol. 2' regarding summer construction</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:53:25 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWUWork is being done on the pathway in front of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.

This is the second edition of my &#8220;Desk Notes.&#8221; I would like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my first message. Those responses provided me some very valuable feedback and suggestions, which I will incorporate into this message.It&#8217;s going to be very hot this next week. If the forecast is correct, we could see temperatures in the 90s. This is going to make it difficult to keep a good teaching/learning environment in the classrooms, but we will do our best. I have directed that those buildings without air conditioning undergo a &#8216;flushing&#8217; each night so that we draw in the cool night air and lower the temperature of the building mass. By lowering the temperature of the building mass, we hope to take the edge off the peak temperatures experienced by the occupants. Other than that, I would encourage everyone to dress appropriately for the temperature.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image_block" style="width: 408px"><img src="http://onlinefast.org/v4/media/blogs/pubs/717V7896.png" alt="" width="400" /><div class="image_legend"><div align="right"><strong>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWU</strong><br /></div>Work is being done on the pathway in front of the Wade King Student Recreation Center.</div></div><p></p>

<p>This is the second edition of my &#8220;Desk Notes.&#8221; I would like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to my first message. Those responses provided me some very valuable feedback and suggestions, which I will incorporate into this message.</p><p>It&#8217;s going to be very hot this next week. If the forecast is correct, we could see temperatures in the 90s. This is going to make it difficult to keep a good teaching/learning environment in the classrooms, but we will do our best. I have directed that those buildings without air conditioning undergo a &#8216;flushing&#8217; each night so that we draw in the cool night air and lower the temperature of the building mass. By lowering the temperature of the building mass, we hope to take the edge off the peak temperatures experienced by the occupants. Other than that, I would encourage everyone to dress appropriately for the temperature.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1322&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1322">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Construction update: South campus circulation and safety project</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The south campus circulation and safety project is designed to guide bike and pedestrian traffic away from the heavy construction traffic on East College Way.The project is scheduled to be completed prior to the start of the demolition of the 1960s wing of Miller Hall in mid-August.The crosswalks at Bill McDonald Parkway and the Wade King Student Recreational Center are open. The path between Academic Instructional Center and the Fairhaven tunnel is closed until construction of new pathway is complete.

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					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The south campus circulation and safety project is designed to guide bike and pedestrian traffic away from the heavy construction traffic on East College Way.</p><p>The project is scheduled to be completed prior to the start of the demolition of the 1960s wing of Miller Hall in mid-August.</p><p>The crosswalks at Bill McDonald Parkway and the Wade King Student Recreational Center are open. The path between Academic Instructional Center and the Fairhaven tunnel is closed until construction of new pathway is complete.</p>

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					<title>Construction update: Parking to be removed near Miller Hall beginning Tuesday</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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<category domain="alt">Construction</category>					<guid isPermaLink="false">1319@http://onlinefast.org/v4/</guid>
					<description>Image courtesy of Facilities Management

Beginning Tuesday, July 21, no parking will be allowed east and south of Miller Hall.The contractor for the Miller Hall renovation project, Dawson Construction, will be installing the construction fence starting Tuesday. The fenced area is represented by the dotted line in the image to the right.Construction signage is starting to be put in place today along East College Way. Commuters and pedestrians should give themselves a little extra time over the next few days to become familiar with the new pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle routes in and around this area of campus.A trailer has been set up in Red Square for use as a temporary Miller Market; that store opens on Aug. 24. For more information on the Miller Hall construction project, read the special edition of &#34;The Shape of Things to Come&#34; from Facilities Management.</description>
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<p>Beginning Tuesday, July 21, no parking will be allowed east and south of Miller Hall.</p><p>The contractor for the Miller Hall renovation project, Dawson Construction, will be installing the construction fence starting Tuesday. The fenced area is represented by the dotted line in the image to the right.</p><p>Construction signage is starting to be put in place today along East College Way. Commuters and pedestrians should give themselves a little extra time over the next few days to become familiar with the new pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle routes in and around this area of campus.</p><p>A trailer has been set up in Red Square for use as a temporary Miller Market; that store opens on Aug. 24. </p><p>For more information on the Miller Hall construction project, read the special edition of &quot;<a href="http://www.wwu.edu/depts/fm/Services/FDCA/Publications/pdf/Final%20STTC_Volume30.pdf" target="_blank">The Shape of Things to Come</a>&quot; from Facilities Management.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Reminder: Western Card office opens in new location Friday</title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:49:58 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The Western Card Office has a new temporary location. From Friday, July 17, until Sept. 25, the Card Office will be in Wilson Library Room 165 (on High Street across from the bookstore).Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.For more information, call ext. 7414 or visit http://housing.wwu.edu/wcard/.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Western Card Office has a new temporary location. From Friday, July 17, until Sept. 25, the Card Office will be in Wilson Library Room 165 (on High Street across from the bookstore).</p><p>Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.</p><p>For more information, call ext. 7414 or visit <a href="http://housing.wwu.edu/wcard/">http://housing.wwu.edu/wcard/</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Construction update: Schedule of Miller Hall work announced</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Rendering courtesy of Facilities ManagementArtist's rendering of the planned renovations to Miller Hall.

After much behind-the-scenes work, visible evidence of the Miller Hall renovation project is appearing in and around the building. The construction fencing is being installed, walking/bicycling or driving routes are beginning to be impacted.Schedule:Early July: ATM removed.Mid July: 1960&#8217;s wing occupants (including Woodring College of Education and all WCE departments and programs) move into temporary spaces in the 1940&#8217;s wing. Construction fencing installed.Late July: Bid opening for abatement and demotion work.Early August: Parking kiosk installed.Mid August: Begin demolition in 1960&#8217;s wing.Late August: Relocated Miller Market opens in temporary trailer in Red Square.Late October: Demolition complete.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image_block" style="width: 408px"><img src="http://onlinefast.org/v4/media/blogs/pubs/Miller-Hall-renovation.jpg" alt="" width="400" /><div class="image_legend"><div align="right"><strong>Rendering courtesy of Facilities Management</strong><br /></div>Artist's rendering of the planned renovations to Miller Hall.</div></div><p></p>

<p>After much behind-the-scenes work, visible evidence of the Miller Hall renovation project is appearing in and around the building. The construction fencing is being installed, walking/bicycling or driving routes are beginning to be impacted.</p><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>Early July: ATM removed.</li><li>Mid July: 1960&#8217;s wing occupants (including Woodring College of Education and all WCE departments and programs) move into temporary spaces in the 1940&#8217;s wing. Construction fencing installed.</li><li>Late July: Bid opening for abatement and demotion work.</li><li>Early August: Parking kiosk installed.</li><li>Mid August: Begin demolition in 1960&#8217;s wing.</li><li>Late August: Relocated Miller Market opens in temporary trailer in Red Square.</li><li>Late October: Demolition complete.</li></ul><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1316&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1316">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>From Tim Wynn: 'Desk Notes' regarding summer 2009 construction</title>
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					<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:37:12 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>This is the first of an ongoing series of messages intended to provide information to the campus on current and anticipated construction.&#160; In this communication, I will not attempt to cover every project that we have ongoing (more than 40 projects are being executed by either our own Western personnel or contractor personnel) but will look at the next two weeks and highlight those projects that have significant impact or interest to campus.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is the first of an ongoing series of messages intended to provide information to the campus on current and anticipated construction.&#160; In this communication, I will not attempt to cover every project that we have ongoing (more than 40 projects are being executed by either our own Western personnel or contractor personnel) but will look at the next two weeks and highlight those projects that have significant impact or interest to campus.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1313&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1313">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Due dates are approaching for ordering fall quarter coursepacks</title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:03:07 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Faculty members ordering a coursepack (student class manual) for fall quarter 2009 should submit a Coursepack Request Form and originals to the Copyright Office by July 20 for coursepacks requiring copyright clearance. For coursepacks not requiring copyright clearance, the due date is August 24.Coursepack request forms, guidelines and contact information are posted on the Copyright Office's new Web site at http://west.wwu.edu/atus/copyright. The Copyright Office is located in Wilson Library Room 562. For more information, contact the office at ext. 7435 or wwu.copyright@wwu.edu.</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Faculty members ordering a coursepack (student class manual) for fall quarter 2009 should submit a Coursepack Request Form and originals to the Copyright Office by July 20 for coursepacks requiring copyright clearance. For coursepacks not requiring copyright clearance, the due date is August 24.</p><p>Coursepack request forms, guidelines and contact information are posted on the Copyright Office's new Web site at <a href="http://west.wwu.edu/atus/copyright">http://west.wwu.edu/atus/copyright</a>. The Copyright Office is located in Wilson Library Room 562. For more information, contact the office at ext. 7435 or <a href="http://onlinefast.orgmailto:wwu.copyright@wwu.edu">wwu.copyright@wwu.edu</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Construction update: Fire and domestic pump system to be replaced in Environmental Studies building</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>An existing deteriorated combination fire/domestic water booster pump system located in the basement of the Environmental Studies building will be replaced with a dedicated fire pump and separate domestic water booster pump system from mid-July to late September.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An existing deteriorated combination fire/domestic water booster pump system located in the basement of the Environmental Studies building will be replaced with a dedicated fire pump and separate domestic water booster pump system from mid-July to late September.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1307&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1307">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Construction update: Modifications continue on south campus bike, pedestrian paths</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWU intern

This summer, the folks in Facilities Management are revising bike and pedestrian circulation in the south campus area. The project includes revision to the bicycle route from Bill McDonald Parkway through Fairhaven College and out to College Way. The other portion is pedestrian and bicycle routing around the Academic Instructional Center and the Wade King Student Recreation Center. Officials anticipate that the project will be complete by the start of school in the fall.Week of July 6 - 10:Tiger Construction has installed construction fencing near Fairhaven College, the Academic Instructional Center and the Wade King Student Recreation Center.Tiger Construction has provided a temporary gravel pedestrian route to access Wade King Student Recreation Center from the south.An access road was partially opened to allow ADA access to Wade King Student Recreation Center from the north.[...] Read more!</description>
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<p>This summer, the folks in Facilities Management are revising bike and pedestrian circulation in the south campus area. The project includes revision to the bicycle route from Bill McDonald Parkway through Fairhaven College and out to College Way. The other portion is pedestrian and bicycle routing around the Academic Instructional Center and the Wade King Student Recreation Center. Officials anticipate that the project will be complete by the start of school in the fall.</p><p>Week of July 6 - 10:</p><ul><li>Tiger Construction has installed construction fencing near Fairhaven College, the Academic Instructional Center and the Wade King Student Recreation Center.</li><li>Tiger Construction has provided a temporary gravel pedestrian route to access Wade King Student Recreation Center from the south.</li><li>An access road was partially opened to allow ADA access to Wade King Student Recreation Center from the north.</li><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1306&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1306">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Construction update: Work continues on Chemistry Building addition</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:47:35 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWU intern

The first major remodel to the Chemistry Building (originally built in 1993) are now under way.A 4,300-square-foot addition will provide additional chemistry and biology research and instructional space is being added to the west side of the building. These new adjacent labs recognize the collaborative nature of chemistry and biology research. The Chemistry Department administrative offices will be relocated to the new addition.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="image_block"><img src="http://onlinefast.org/v4/media/blogs/pubs/Chemistry-construction.jpg" alt="" width="400" /><div class="image_legend" align="right"><strong>Photo by Adam Cochran | WWU intern</strong></div></div><p></p>

<p>The first major remodel to the Chemistry Building (originally built in 1993) are now under way.</p><p>A 4,300-square-foot addition will provide additional chemistry and biology research and instructional space is being added to the west side of the building. These new adjacent labs recognize the collaborative nature of chemistry and biology research. The Chemistry Department administrative offices will be relocated to the new addition.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1305&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1305">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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					<title>Internal Auditor posts new 'Audit Insights' newsletter</title>
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					<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
					<dc:creator>Matthew Anderson</dc:creator>
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					<description>The Office of the Internal Auditor has posted a campus newsletter called 'Audit Insights' on its Web site under Audit Resources.The newsletter provides information on a variety of topics, including compliance, ethics, best practices and controls.[...] Read more!</description>
					<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Office of the Internal Auditor has posted a campus newsletter called 'Audit Insights' on its <a href="http://www.wwu.edu/depts/internalaudit/" target="_blank">Web site</a> under Audit Resources.</p><p>The newsletter provides information on a variety of topics, including compliance, ethics, best practices and controls.</p><p class="bMore"><a href="http://onlinefast.org/v4/index.php?blog=18&amp;p=1302&amp;more=1&amp;c=1&amp;tb=1&amp;pb=1#more1302">=> Read more!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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