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Mandy Greer conducts crochet workshop at Western

Before giving a lecture in the Old Main Theater Tuesday, artist Mandy Greer conducted a crochet workshop based on her recent project, which focuses on exploring transformations of landscapes and the human body.

Informed by mythology, fairy tales, literature and the experiences of motherhood, Greer is a multi-disciplinary artist from Seattle. Her art spans a variety of forms as she employs site-integrated eco-installations, public participation, and acting using fiber, wearable art and theatrical media.

Vikings win, will play in semifinals tonight at 6:30

The Western Washington University women's basketball team has reached the national semifinals.

The Vikings, 29-3 overall and ranked No.5 in the USA Today NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, meet Ashland University at the Elite Eight of the NCAA II National Tournament on Wednesday, March 27 (6:30 p.m. PT) at Bill Greehey Arena in San Antonio, Texas (host St. Mary's University and San Antonio Sports), with a berth in Friday's national championship game at stake.

Photos: winter commencement 2013

Holocaust survivor Noémi Ban, an award-winning public speaker and teacher, received Western Washington University’s honorary doctorate degree at winter commencement March 23 in Carver Gymnasium.

Ban also gave the commencement address, and graduating senior Wesley Ball of Maple Valley gave the student address.

Approximately 531 undergraduates and 32 master’s candidates received degrees.

Employee art show runs through Friday

The 19th annual Western Washington University Employee Art Show is now open in Viking Union Room 565 on campus.

An opening reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. today.

Show hours:

  • Monday, March 11: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. / opening reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday to Thursday, March 12 to 14: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Friday, March 15: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

 

Migrant youth connect with roots, each other

The annual Migrant Youth Leadership Conference at Western Washington University was held on campus March 5.

Attending were roughly 150 middle and high school students from migrant backgrounds and their advocates. The conferemce's theme was "From Strong Roots Come Strong Leaders: Luchando Unidos para un Mejor Futuro (Fighting Together for a Better Future)."

Western celebrated at Peace Corps events Tuesday
Viking men, women grab wins Saturday

The Western Washington University men overcame a three-point deficit in the final seconds of regulation and went on to claim its 26th consecutive victory, an 83-76 triumph in overtime against Seattle Pacific University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball contest between two top five nationally ranked teams Saturday before a sellout crowd of 2490 at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the WWU campus.

Faculty art, design on display through March 9

Western Washington University’s Western Gallery will continue its 2012-2013 Season with the exhibition “Departments of Art and Design Biennial” through March 9.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Every two years the Western Gallery features the work of faculty from Western’s Art and Design departments, including invited temporary and past faculty and staff members. The show is an opportunity for the community to explore contemporary attitudes and individual areas of research with traditional and new media.

WWU beats Central in final seconds, 86-85

Forward Paul Jones (Sr., Kent/Kent-Meridian) hit a layup with 2.2 seconds to go, lifting nationally ranked Western Washington University to a dramatic 86-85 victory over archrival Central Washington University in a men's basketball contest Thursday at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the WWU campus.

The contest was played before a sellout crowd of 2,320 and was televised regionally on ROOT Sports.

Photos show 90 years of Western, community

Photos detailing 90 years of life at Western Washington University and in the surrounding community are now on display in the hallway leading to the Western Libraries administration offices in the Haggard Hall side of Wilson Library.

The photographs depict people participating in campus and community events as well as in the natural environment. The Libraries’ Heritage Resources unit and Art Exhibit team worked collaboratively to create this exhibit.