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UW professor to share ways global lit can help illuminate the world May 21

Published: Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:50

Taranath

Western Today staff

In a presentation titled "Global Literature: How Learning About 'Over There' Helps Us Understand 'Over Here'," award-winning University of Washington professor Anu Taranath will use examples from global literature to showcase this extraordinary body of talented writing and to suggest ways of reading that invite conversation on often difficult topics of power, privilege, voice and agency.

Taranath will speak from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 21, in Fairhaven College Room 340.


Summer bus passes now on sale for faculty and staff

Published: Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:41

Western Today staff

Faculty and staff bus passes for summer quarter are now on sale. The $40 passes will be valid for use beginning June 18.

There are several ways that eligible employees can purchase a bus pass:


UW Libraries dean to speak at WWU May 23

Published: Mon, 05/21/2012 - 11:32

Western Today staff

Betsy Wilson, dean of the University of Washington Libraries, will speaking on the Western Washington University campus at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, in Wilson Library Room 164. Wilson's talk is part of the Western Libraries' month-long series "Redefining the Academic Library."


2012 Alumni Award recipients on campus all day Friday

Published: Fri, 05/18/2012 - 10:51

Western's 2012 Alumni Award recipients were honored Thursday and will be on campus today.

WWU President Bruce Shepard (left) with Dennis Murphy ('69 and '71), Dean Emeritus of the College of Business and Economics and the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Craig Chucka ('88), president and treasurer of the Alumni Association.

Mary Doherty
WWU Alumni Association

Western Washington University presented its alumni awards to 10 individuals and a legacy family at its 2012 Alumni Awards Ceremony last night. The award winners span a wide range of accomplished alumni, including leaders in business, education, public health, performing arts, the environment, and human services.

The distinguished alumni gathered for another breakfast this morning with university leadership and will spend the day on campus giving lectures and meeting with faculty and staff from their respective colleges.


Starbucks, Zoe's trying extended hours

Published: Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:33

Western Today staff

On a trial basis, University Dining Services is extending hours at a couple of on-campus dining establishments.

During the trial period of at least two weeks, Atrium Starbucks and POD Market will be open until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Additionally, Zoe's Bookside Bagels is now open earlier at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

The trial will run for at least one more week, with the potential of being extended through the end of the quarter.


Dance program to present its BFA Capstone Concert June 1 and 2

Published: Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:14

Western Washington University's Theatre and Dance Department will present its annual Bachelor of Fine Arts Capstone Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2, in room 16 of the Performing Arts Center.

The Capstone Concert showcases the dance program's BFA candidates in their culminating projects of performance and choreography. The candidates spend their final year working with a guest choreographer and creating a solo that artistically concludes their career at Western.


Student Business Office to claim new space in Old Main May 29

Published: Thu, 05/17/2012 - 10:10

Workers put the finishing touches on the Old Main 110 suite, soon to house the Student Business Office, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Sarah Richardson | University Communications intern

Workers put the finishing touches on the Old Main 110 suite, soon to house the Student Business Office, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Sarah Richardson | University Communications intern

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Western Today staff

Workers are nearly finished with the renovation of the Old Main 110 suite, and the recently reorganized Student Business Office will move into the space on Tuesday, May 29. The work began in early March.


Author Stacey Levine to read from her work May 24

Published: Thu, 05/17/2012 - 09:43

Levine

Western Today staff

Award-winning fiction author Stacey Levine will read from her work at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, in room 110 of the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (SMATE) building at Western Washington University.

The event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Western’s Department of English and the Cold Beverages Fund.


Experience Western like never before at Back 2 Bellingham weekend

Published: Thu, 05/17/2012 - 07:22

Western Today staff

Faculty and staff undoubtedly spend a lot of time on the Western Washington University campus. But did you know that Sehome Hill is a sanctuary for rare birds? Have you experienced the Arboretum or listened to Pinky Nelson relive his adventures in space? When was the last time you saw a show at the Performing Arts Center or the Planetarium?


Abstract of May 14, 2012, Faculty Senate meeting

Published: Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:14

Western Today staff

Karen Stout, Faculty Senate president, called the meeting of the 2011-2012 Faculty Senate to order at 4:06 p.m. after orientation for new senators. Senators accepted the senate minutes of April 30, 2012, and the standing committee minutes. Senators also accepted the Graduate Council minutes, which included approval of a self-sustaining CCE program that plans to enroll students this year.

President Stout announced: