Photo galleries

Tuxill studies Mayan farming systems in Mexico

John Tuxill, an assistant professor at Western Washington University's Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies, traveled in July to Yucatan, Mexico, for research.

Around campus: August 2011

An unexpected art installation. An interesting reflection in a rain puddle. The sight of a man hip-deep in weeds as he attempts to maintain Western Washington University's beautiful campus.

Campus tour: Chemistry Building

The Western Washington University Chemistry Building, completed in June 1993, houses, not surprisingly, the chemistry department. The department moved to the new building from Haggard Hall during the summer 1993 and began classes in the building that September. Prior to moving to Haggard Hall in 1960, the department had been located in Old Main.

Summerstart brings thousands of new students and their families to campus

Summerstart, Western Washington University’s advising, registration and orientation program for new freshman students, is being held now on campus through Aug. 18.

Participants register for one of eight two-day session blocks. More than 2,400 new students and 1,200 family members are registered to attend.

Youth to perform Friday, Sunday as part of Marrowstone Music Festival

The Marrowstone Music Festival concludes its 2011 orchestral season this week in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall on Western Washington University’s campus.

Campus tour: Communications Facility

At the time of its completion in the spring of 2004, the Communications Facility extended the academic core south of the Environmental Studies building. The plan then was for it eventually to form a quad with the Academic Instructional Center, then still on the drawing board.

The Prime Time Band thrills crowd at noon concert

The Prime Time Band, formed this past February at Western Washington University, performed Wednesday, July 20, in the Underground Coffeehouse as part of the WWU Associated Students' summer noon concert series. The 6- to 11-person ensemble plays originals influenced by the classic sounds of Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson’s “Off The Wall” album, Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones while incorporating their own unique modern flavor.

CBE wins July 13 Traveling Goodie Basket

The College of Business and Economics snagged the Western Alumni Association's traveling goodie basket in the latest round of competition, announced July 13.

The Alumni Association periodically awards a basket of treats to the campus department that can best document its school spirit on Western Wednesdays with a photo. The next date for the basket is set for Aug. 3.

Students honored at College Success Foundation luncheon

The College Success Foundation graduation luncheon on June 10 culminated in celebratory recognition of graduating Washington Achiever and Leadership 1000 scholarship recipients.

Grads, family revel in 2011 spring commencement June 11

Almost 1,700 undergraduate and 180 master’s students graduated from Western Washington University June 11.

Alumni Douglas Dreier (’96, Theatre), Keith Boyd (’95, Political Science) and Bill Kindler (’65, Chemistry) spoke to graduates and their guests at the commencement ceremonies.