Campus news

05 08 13
Motivational speaker Xerxes Whitney to speak at WWU May 20

A motivational speaker, Xerxes Whitney will present “Busting Through Your Challenges: Don’t Fight it. Embrace It” at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 20 in Miller Hall room 138 on Western Washington University’s campus.

The presentation is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by Western’s Physical Education, Health and Recreational Department; College of Humanities and Social Sciences; and Woodring College of Education.

05 08 13
Severson to discuss how time spent with nature affects child development

Rachel Severson, a developmental psychologist at Western Washington University, will present “Growing Up Green: What Does Time in Nature Do for Your Child?” as part of Western’s Department of Psychology Family Academy outreach lecture series at 6 p.m. on May 30 at Brandywine Kitchen at 1317 Commercial St. in downtown Bellingham.

This presentation is free and open to the public.

05 07 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. Wednesday, May 8, and you could win the basket.

05 07 13
Party in the Library during Back2Bellingham

Accio Brews! OK, just because it is known as the Harry Potter Room doesn’t necessarily mean the summoning charm will work there, but wouldn’t it be cool? What will be there though is Boundary Bay, loads of friends, a few of Western Washington University’s top scholars and, hopefully, you.

05 07 13
Diversity Achievement Award nominations due May 10

[ Editor's note: The nomination deadline has been extended to May 24. ]

Nominations are now being accepted for the Diversity Achievement Award at Western Washington University, which every year recognizes those who demonstrate outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion at Western.

Numerous initiatives are underway on campus to increase diversity and inclusion, and the annual award is part of that important movement, said Sue Guenter-Schlesinger, vice provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity at Western.

05 07 13
Trustee Karen Lee appointed to state Student Achievement Council

Karen Lee, a member of the Board of Trustees at Western Washington University, has been appointed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee to the Washington Student Achievement Council, according to a press release from the governor's office.

The cabinet-level agency was formed in 2012 to oversee the state’s higher education system, provide strategic planning and advocacy for increased student success and to align pre-K-12 and post-secondary education opportunities.

05 07 13
Voting now open for 2013 diversity poster

Voting for next year's diversity poster at Western Washington University is now open!

The Diversity Poster Contest has been a program supported by University Residences since 1997. The 2013 competition represents the 16th time students have participated in the creation of these posters. Previous designs have included "Breaking Boxes, Building Bridges," "Identities are Infinite" and "Peeling Back Identity Labels." 

05 06 13
Bellingham advisory board seeks university member

The City of Bellingham Community Development Advisory Board is seeking to fill the vacant Social Service - University position.

05 06 13
Faculty will teach 'Classes without Quizzes' at Back2Bellingham

Ever feel like continuing your love of education (who are we kidding, of course you do, you work at a university!) but don’t want to take any pesky tests or pay the tuition prices they require?

Well, your chance has arrived! During Back2Bellingham weekend, from May 17 to 19, there are more than 15 “Classes without Quizzes” happening on campus from some of Western’s most loved professors.

05 03 13
Whatcom Creek restoration to happen during Back2Bellingham

Western Washington University students, faculty, staff, alumni and family members will be helping to restore Whatcom Creek from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 19, during Back2Bellingham weekend.