Campus news

12 08 10
Water restored to campus after broken city water main repaired

Water service has been restored to the Western Washington University campus after an early morning interruption that affected campus and much of south Bellingham.

A city water main broke this morning on 15th Street and between Larabbee and Donovan avenues, affecting water supply to campus in numerous buildings.

Students, faculty and staff may use water on campus, but anyone experiencing trouble with the water supply on campus should call Facilities Management at (360) 650-3420 to report the problem.

12 08 10
Provost's Office wins Western Wednesday's traveling goodie basket

The Office of the Provost at Western Washington University is the winner of the Alumni Association's traveling goodie basket for Western Wednesday, Dec. 8.

Because it's Western Wednesday, don't forget to wear your Viking blue to the campus holiday party (it's today from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room) and make this a Western Blue Christmas (sorry, Elvis!).

12 08 10
Delegation from Russian city Nakhodka on campus today

A delegation from Bellingham's sister city of Nakhodka, Russia, is visiting the Western Washington University campus today.

The delegation has been in Bellingham for several days as part of the Open World Program, managed by the Open World Leadership Center at the Library of Congress.

12 08 10
WWU's Saunders wins prestigious Public Anthropology award

Kathleen Saunders, a faculty advisor in the Western Washington University Department of Anthropology, has won Public Anthropology’s Eleanor Roosevelt Global Citizenship Award. Named to honor the 20th century's "First Lady of the World," this award recognizes Dr. Saunders' exceptionally effective participation in Public Anthropology’s Community Action Online Project as well her wider activities in the public sphere.

12 07 10
Recommendations accepted on Music Library and STS proposals

Provost Catherine Riordan has made recommendations to President Bruce Shepard, which the president has accepted, on the proposals considered by task forces and Deans involved with budget effects on: the Music Library; Scientific Technical Services (Immediate Needs); and STS (Chargebacks).

12 06 10
In memoriam: Karol Tomaszewski, 1952 - 2010

Karol P. Tomaszewski was born March 26, 1952, and died Dec. 6, 2010. After spending 30 years working as an engineer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, Tomaszewski started his second career with Western Washington University’s Steam Plant in November 2004.

While working at Western, he brought valuable experience to the facility, contributing to the positive work environment that employees continue to enjoy today.

12 06 10
Basket of goodies up for grabs on Western Wednesday Dec. 8

Just one opportunity remains in fall quarter to win the Alumni Association's Traveling Goodie Basket. The basket will be making the rounds on Wednesday, Dec. 8.

To be eligible to win the goodie basket, send photos of your office dressed in Western gear to alumni@wwu.edu by 10 a.m. on the goodie basket date. Creativity is encouraged, and all goodie basket winners are entered in a drawing for a catered lunch.

The winning department will be announced at the campus holiday party, which takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 8.

12 06 10
Psychology Dept. looking for volunteers to help with studies of family development

Members of the Department of Psychology at Western Washington University are looking for volunteers who are interested in participating in studies of family development.

Joining CLASP simply means that you may be contacted about participating in WWU studies. You choose which specific projects you would like to participate in. By joining CLASP, you will support education and knowledge development at WWU, as well as learning more about psychological research relevant to yourself and your family.

12 03 10
Valid permits needed to park on campus during winter break

During the winter break (Dec. 13 to Jan. 2), vehicles displaying a valid fall, academic or annual permit or a valid after-hours permit may be parked in the following lots: 5G, 7G, 11G, 12A/C, 14G, 17G, 19G, 22G, 24G, 30G, 32G, 33G and all R lots (permits are not valid in metered, reserved or disability spaces).

12 03 10
WWU employees save $3,880 during Wheel Options promotion

During the fall 2010 Wheel Options promotion, 277 WWU employees used an alternative to driving alone at least two days between Oct. 17 and 30. The results included 29,390 miles not driven and 23,854 pounds of carbon dioxide not emitted into the atmosphere.