Campus news

06 12 13
What university do Western freshmen say was their first choice?

In its 2012 survey of incoming freshmen, the Office of Survey Research at Western Washington University asked students to step back to when they were completing their college applications and recall what college was their first choice to attend.

More than half of Western’s freshmen considered Western to be their first choice of schools. Second was the University of Washington.

This list shows the 19 most frequently cited “first choice” schools by Western freshmen.

06 12 13
Deadline to register for fall Info Fair in Red Square is June 14

The annual Associated Students info fair in Red Square is scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24 at Western Washington University. The event introduces incoming or returning students to the resources, programs and activities on campus and in the community.

To register to inform students about your club or organization at this event, fill out this online form by Friday, June 14.

06 12 13
Wellness Program continues offerings throughout summer quarter

Registration is now open for the summer quarter faculty and staff Wellness Program exercise classes.

Summer exercise classes: 

06 11 13
Submissions needed for Diversity Handbook update

The Equal Opportunity Office at Western Washington University is in the process of compiling an update of Western's Diversity Handbook. To date, the office has received responses from just 25 percent of previous submitters.

The latest edition of the handbook, along with contact people and the submission form for new entries, is available on the EOO website.

06 11 13
Plan for delays through Burlington, Mount Vernon due to I-5 Skagit River Bridge collapse

As family members travel to Western Washington University’s spring commencement on Saturday, June 15, and as WWU students depart for the summer, drivers can expect delays of 30 to 45 minutes along detours through Burlington and Mount Vernon around the Interstate 5 Skagit River Bridge collapse.

State transportation officials say the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River is expected to reopen sometime next week, after workers finish installing a temporary span to replace the portion of the bridge that collapsed May 23.

06 11 13
Traveling Goodie Basket up for grabs Wednesday

“Get Your Blue On” and earn a treat with the Western Washington University Alumni Association's Traveling Goodie Basket brimming with goodness from local businesses.

Just email a photo to alumni@wwu.edu of your coworkers or colleagues together wearing your Western gear (or something branded with your WWU college or department) by 10 a.m., and you could win the Traveling Goodie Basket.

06 11 13
Steve Hollenhorst to serve as interim director of Western’s Shannon Point Marine Center

Steve Hollenhorst, dean of Western’s Huxley College of the Environment, will also serve as interim director of Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes. Steve Sulkin, SPMC director for the past 28 years, is retiring during the summer.

06 10 13
WCC and WWU partner to offer new bachelor’s degree in computer and information systems security

The rise of cyber-attacks coupled with a shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals is creating serious consequences for individuals, corporations and government agencies seeking to protect sensitive information. In response to the emerging demand, Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University’s College of Sciences and Technology are working together in one of the nation’s few community college-to-university cybersecurity collaborations.

06 10 13
WWU’s Professional Editing Program begins this fall; info session set for June 26

This fall, Western Washington University’s Extended Education will offer “Professional Editing: For Print and Online,” a nine-month program that gives participants a broad knowledge of techniques used in a variety of editing positions.

The program will benefit those who want to work as freelance editors, publication staff members or authors of their own print and online projects.

06 10 13
WWU student, alumna awarded 'Best Cleantech Idea' in UW Business Plan Challenge

Western Washington University student Joe Meyer (Economics and Environmental Studies, Seattle) was a member of a team that won “Best Cleantech Idea” and $2,500 in the University of Washington’s Business Plan Challenge.

“The project is a lot of what Huxley [College of the Environment] has been teaching in classes on making environmental and social benefits,” Meyer said. “It shows promise that business leaders are taking time out of their day to review and judge these plans as potential business models.”