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05 15 12
Music Library to hold book, music sale May 24

The Music Library at Western Washington University plans to hold a huge sale -- hundreds of boxes of books, CDs, scores and LPs, says Marian Ritter, head of the Music Library -- from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 24.

At least 18 tables will be set up in the lobby of the Performing Arts Center for the sale.

"Prices will be greatly reduced," Ritter says. "We don't want anything left."

 

05 15 12
Meeting May 22 to discuss campus water main replacement

Construction will begin in June on a project to replace the aging, cast-iron water main that runs through campus from Bond Hall to Oak Street.

A town hall presentation on the project, officially labeled Public Works Project 654, will be held at noon May 22 in the Wilson Library Presentation Room (WL164F).

05 11 12
Potential new learning management system to be discussed May 22 and 23

Recent developments throughout the state in the adoption of the learning management system Canvas suggest that the technology also may be beneficial to Western Washington University.

05 22 12
Spring ATUS newsletter now online

The Spring 2012 ATUS News newsletter about current and upcoming technology issues and opportunities at Western Washington University is now online.

Articles in this issue:

05 22 12
Western groups, programs may register for Red Square Info Fair by June 1

The annual Associated Students Red Square Information Fair is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25 on the Western Washington University campus. The event introduces incoming and returning students to the resources, programs and activities available to them on campus and in the local community.

05 22 12
Korsmo to share study on successes, failures of first-gen college students May 24

John Korsmo, an associate professor in the human services and rehabilitation department at Western Washington University, will present “Pathway to Success: Obstacles and Supports for First-Generation College Goers” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 24, in Communications Facility Room 105.

The presentation is part of a faculty research series from the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

05 22 12
Spring newsletter from Center for Service-Learning now online

The spring newsletter from the Center for Service-Learning at Western Washington University is now online.

Inside this issue:

05 22 12
Policies on using bookstore, ordering course material now available for review

The following policies from the Division of Enrollment and Student Services at Western Washington University are currently posted for 30-day campus review.

The review period ends June 19.

05 22 12
Coffee booth to be set up on Western Wednesday

The Western Wednesday coffee booth returns May 23; Alumni Association staffers will be handing out free coffee and cocoa from 9 to 11 a.m. in front of (or just inside, if it's raining) Carver Gymnasium.

Those who wear their Western gear may spin the prize wheel, and the first 40 faculty and/or staff wearing their Western gear will get a special treat.

05 21 12
UW professor to share ways global lit can help illuminate the world May 21

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.