Recent announcements

Starbucks, Zoe's trying extended hours

Western Today staff

On a trial basis, University Dining Services is extending hours at a couple of on-campus dining establishments.

During the trial period of at least two weeks, Atrium Starbucks and POD Market will be open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Additionally, Zoe's Bookside Bagels is now open earlier at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

The trial will run for at least one more week, with the potential of being extended through the end of the quarter.


Dance program to present its BFA Capstone Concert June 1 and 2

Western Washington University's Theatre and Dance Department will present its annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Capstone Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, in room 16 of the Performing Arts Center.

The Capstone Concert showcases the dance program's BFA candidates in their culminating projects of performance and choreography. The candidates spend their final year working with a guest choreographer and creating a solo that artistically concludes their career at Western.


Student Business Office to claim new space in Old Main May 29

Workers put the finishing touches on the Old Main 110 suite, soon to house the Student Business Office, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Sarah Richardson | University Communications intern

Workers put the finishing touches on the Old Main 110 suite, soon to house the Student Business Office, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Sarah Richardson | University Communications intern

Western Today staff

Workers are nearly finished with the renovation of the Old Main 110 suite, and the recently reorganized Student Business Office will move into the space on Tuesday, May 29. The work began in early March.


Author Stacey Levine to read from her work May 24

Levine

Western Today staff

Award-winning fiction author Stacey Levine will read from her work at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, in room 110 of the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (SMATE) building at Western Washington University.

The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Western’s Department of English and the Cold Beverages Fund.


Experience Western like never before at Back 2 Bellingham weekend

Western Today staff

Faculty and staff undoubtedly spend a lot of time on the Western Washington University campus. But did you know that Sehome Hill is a sanctuary for rare birds? Have you experienced the Arboretum or listened to Pinky Nelson relive his adventures in space? When was the last time you saw a show at the Performing Arts Center or the Planetarium?


Abstract of May 14, 2012, Faculty Senate meeting

Western Today staff

Karen Stout, Faculty Senate president, called the meeting of the 2011-2012 Faculty Senate to order at 4:06 p.m. after orientation for new senators. Senators accepted the senate minutes of April 30, 2012, and the standing committee minutes. Senators also accepted the Graduate Council minutes, which included approval of a self-sustaining CCE program that plans to enroll students this year.

President Stout announced:


Back2Bellingham, free for faculty and staff, starts May 18

Western Today staff

Back2Bellingham, which is set to take place this weekend, is free for Western Washington University faculty and staff. Register today for your access to these events:


Viking Supported Agriculture shares now available

Western Today staff

You've heard of Community Supported Agriculture, right? Well, Viking Supported Agriculture is the Western Washington University version, and shares are now available. Students, faculty and staff are invited to sign up to partake in this year’s program.


Faculty, staff may present diplomas to family

Western Today staff

Western Washington University faculty and staff with an immediate family member graduating at spring commencement are invited to present the student's diploma at the June 9 commencement ceremony.

This opportunity is open to current Western faculty and staff and is restricted to immediate family members only. Immediate family includes spouse, partner, child, mother, father, sister, brother, mother and father-in-law, brother and sister-in-law, grandparent and grandparent-in-law.


Service and Activities Fee Committee to hold open hearing May 17

Western Today staff

The Services and Activities Fee Committee at Western Washington University will hold an open hearing May 17 to discuss the proposed Services and Activities Fee level and distribution for 2012-2013.

The hearing will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in Viking Union Room 567.

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