Campus news

06 03 13
Western Libraries to unveil improved search function June 18

Big changes are coming to the Western Libraries this summer—changes that will improve the ability of students, faculty, and staff to find just what they’re looking for when it comes to information and research materials at the library.

06 03 13
Seven need shared leave as of June 3, 2013

Human Resources at Western Washington University has updated the list of employees who are in need of and eligible to receive shared leave in accordance with the Requesting and Donating Shared Leave policy (POL-U5410.06).

The following employees are eligible to receive shared leave donations:

06 03 13
Shepard sends message to campus on provost hire

Western Washington University President Bruce Shepard sent a message to the Western campus community this morning regarding the appointment of Brent Carbajal to WWU provost:

Colleagues:

I am writing to provide an update on leadership for Western's Academic Affairs Division. First, I once again convey my deep appreciation, and that of our Western Community, for the leadership provided by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Riordan.

Thank you, Catherine!

06 03 13
Faculty/staff wellness program receives national award

Western Washington University’s Faculty and Staff Wellness Program received Platinum Achievement for the 2013 American Heart Association’s Fit Friendly Worksite program.

This is the second year that the program received this award.

06 03 13
Spots available for fall at campus Child Development Center

The Associated Students Child Development Center at Western Washington University currently has openings for the fall. The CDC accepts children between ages 2 and 5. The NAEYC-accredited program serves the children of Western students, faculty and staff.

For more information about the program and enrollment, visit the CDC's website.

06 03 13
Faculty, students to return to Kenya; info sessions are June 4 and 5

Western Washington University faculty members and students will conduct an international service-learning experience in Kenya during winter quarter 2014.

Through this faculty-led study abroad course students will:

06 03 13
Service-Learning newsletter includes update on faculty survey

The Center for Service-Learning at Western Washington University has released its latest newsletter, which includes stories about its faculty survey and the Backwards by Design faculty retreat.

The newsletter also includes highlights about course and community partners and a student reflection on Kenya Program.

Read the newsletter online here.

06 03 13
Nominations open for Outstanding Classified Staff Award

Nominations are being taken through June 27 for the Outstanding Classified Staff Award, which recognizes a single individual who exemplifies a positive and creative approach to problem solving and innovation that significantly advances departmental goals and/or university mission.

With the support of the president, the two classified staff unions on campus (WFSE and PSE) together select one of their members to receive this award, which is presented each year at opening convocation in the fall.

Nomination process:

06 03 13
News and Views from Facilities - June 2013

As spring quarter ends and much of campus starts thinking about their own summer plans, it’s a good time to let everyone know about what repair and construction work is planned for the summer. If you leave campus right after graduation and don’t return until fall, you might never even know some of this work happened!

05 31 13
Dedication of WWU Karen W. Morse Hall Set for June 13

Western Washington University will dedicate the Karen W. Morse Hall on Thursday, June 13.

On Dec. 14, Western’s Board of Trustees approved naming the university’s Chemistry Building after WWU President Emerita Karen W. Morse. A lecture hall in Western’s Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Building named after Joe Morse, a retired WWU chemistry professor and the first director of SMATE, also will be dedicated on June 13.