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5/10/2013-TEDx event at WWU to focus on "Building Our Future"

Western Today: TEDxWWU is an independently organized TEDx event coming to Western Washington on University June 1. Held at the Performing Arts Center, TEDxWWU will be centered around the idea of "Renovations: Building Our Future." Hosted by Student Outreach Services, TEDxWWU hopes to inspire, inform and encourage PELL eligible, first-generation and underrepresented students to take action and ownership over their education. This year’s event will feature... Read more.


5/10/2013-Students, faculty to share about research and service learning abroad

Western Today: During Scholars Week 2013 at Western Washington University, the Center for International Studies will play host to Western faculty and students from a variety of disciplines as they share their field research, global experiences and service learning objectives gained while participating on faculty-led programs in Greece and South Africa... Read more.


5/8/2013-Panel discussion to help students learn more about Americorps

Western Today: The Career Services Center at Western Washington University is putting on a panel discussion for students and graduates interested in exploring opportunities with AmeriCorps. The panel, “AmeriCorps: the insider’s guide to everything you need to know,” will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Viking Union Room 552. Panelists include... Read more.


5/3/2013-Whatcom Creek restoration to happen during Back2Bellingham

Western Today: Western Washington University students, faculty, staff, alumni and family members will be helping to restore Whatcom Creek from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 19, during Back2Bellingham weekend. Learn about salmon habitat and the Bellingham Parks and Recreation’s efforts to restore this area of Whatcom County since the 1999 Pipeline Explosion. Park staff will... Read more.


5/2/2013-School supply donations to be collected during Back2Bellingham

Western Today: Western Washington University is working with the Whatcom County Opportunity Council to collect school supplies for Whatcom County schoolchildren from families who are homeless or have very low incomes. Western students are collecting supplies to help children get ready and excited for school. Donations will be distributed by the Readiness to Learn programs throughout schools in Whatcom County. Folks who'd like to donate may purchase school supplies at a discounted rate at the Associated Students Bookstore during Back2Bellingham weekend May 17 to 19... Read more.


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