Western Washington University assistant professor of chemistry John Gilbertson has been awarded a prestigious five-year, $470,000 Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation for his research into breaking down harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and transforming them into useful compounds.
The award was one of only a handful given out to master’...
Jim Sinegal, the co-founder, director and retired president and chief executive officer of Costco, was the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Western Washington University Business Forum on Friday, April 26, at the Seattle Sheraton.
So far, the event has raised almost $125,000 from event sponsorships, table sales and gifts. All proceeds go to WWU student scholarships.
Prior to co...
Title: Assistant professor in the Communication Department
What do you love most about your department?: “Everyone makes a big effort to respect each other. Everyone is open and transparent about decision-making processes, and I think that helps foster a sense of collegiality.”
Years at Western: This is her first year...
Director of Athletics for 26 years, women’s basketball coach for 19 seasons
After more than four decades as a ground-breaking director of athletics and women’s basketball coach at Western Washington University, Lynda Goodrich announced her retirement Mon., May 6.
“Under Lynda Goodrich’s guidance, WWU Athletics has enjoyed tremendous success on...
Environmentalist and activist David Suzuki will give a lecture titled “Time is Running Out: Ecology or Economics?” at noon on May 6 at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts Center Concert Hall, as part of Western’s annual Japan Week Celebration.
The event is co-sponsored by Japan Week, Western’s Office of Sustainability and Huxley College of the...
The Western Washington University Department of Art will host artist Yuken Teruya for a lecture on Thursday, May 2 at 4 p.m. in Room 120 of the Science, Math and Technology Education building on Western’s campus.
The lecture, titled “Art Watering the Seeds of Social Change,” is free and open to the public.
Born in Okinawa, Japan, New York-based Yuken Teruya...
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...
The Western Washington University men's and women's basketball teams, who both were NCAA Division II national semifinalists and had a combined record of 60-7, were at Safeco Field on Friday, Apr. 26, for a special tribute prior to the Seattle...
Western Washington University’s Department of Theatre and Dance will conclude its fifth season of Cabaret performances on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at 8 p.m. in Room 16 of the Performing Arts Center.
The series features new work in an experimental performance format presented by Western students and faculty three times a year. Full of unexpected pleasures, Cabaret showcases...
Western Washington University faculty and staff may now apply for 2013-2014 parking permits online.
Applications will be considered late after Friday, May 17 at 4:30 PM.
Applications available:
