Western Votes and the Associated Students of Western Washington University are planning a walk-out and rally from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, in the Performing Arts Center Plaza on campus.

”In this rally it is our goal to educate the public about what it would mean to have the state's budget for higher education cut and inspire the student body into taking action to inform their legislators that they do not agree with the governor's new budget and proposed cuts to higher education,” said Western Votes member Heather Siddiqui.

The Associated Students club Chinese Student Association will play host to “Lunar New Year’s Night” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room.

The event, which is free and open to the public, will include performances by students, traditional calligraphy and live ritual dance. There will also be free food, karaoke and face painting.

The Associated Students Outback Center will play host to David Sansone, who will talk about “Edible Forest Gardening” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Fraser Hall Room 4.

Sansone, director of Perennial Harvest, will present a digital slideshow about a cultivation method that mimics nature using a mix of fruit, nut trees and berry producing shrubs that can produce more than modern farms in a sustainable way.

Western Washington University students took a break from their studying Thursday to enjoy food, music, button making and massages. The event was sponsored by the Associated Students at WWU.

Associated Students Productions Viking Union (VU) Gallery will host the first show of the year with “Club Austin” from Oct. 19-Nov. 9 in the VU Gallery 507.

“Club Austin” will exhibit the artwork of Austin Stiegemeier, a Bachelor of Fine Arts student in the printmaking and painting departments.

The Associated Students Outdoor Center at Western Washington University will play host to “Birds of Whatcom County” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.

This event provides an opportunity for individuals to learn more about bird-watching in Whatcom County. Pile in the van with Outdoor Center experts to explore Bald Eagle convergences, rare Marbled Murrelet habitat and estuaries offering a rest stop for migrating birds.

Tickets are $20 for students with I.D. and $30 for guests.

The Associated Students Social Issues Resource Center at Western Washington University will play host to a “Social Issues Kickoff” at 7 p.m. Oct. 27 in Viking Union Room 565 A/B.

Individuals are encouraged to attend with a willingness to learn about social issues through respectful questions and comments.

Clubs and groups are encouraged to bring materials and informative posters, brochures, stickers and other materials that can be shared with others.

Snacks will be provided.

The Associated Students Outdoor Center is putting on a two-day excursion to the Olympic Peninsula Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.

This trip, which is open to the public, is designed for people who live an active lifestyle and are involved in at least some physical activities.