Western Washington University

COLD BEVERAGE CONTRACT

Contract Background

In 1998, the University formed a Cold Beverage Task Force to consider a long-term contract for cold beverages on campus that would increase revenues to the campus. The Task Force solicited bids and entered into a 10-year contract with Walton Beverage, securing a new source of funding targeted to one-time programs and projects such as:

• Student Facilities (e.g. Recreation Center Feasibility Study)
• Lectures or Other Academic Enrichment Programs
• Bicycle Parking / Transportation Enhancements
• Other Special Projects ( e.g. Outdoor Seating, Bookstore Consultant)
• Scholarships

Programs & Projects Funded

A Cold Beverage Contract Student Committee (with student, faculty and staff representation) carefully considers priorities and makes recommendations for one-time funding to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Over $200,000 has been allocated to date. Click here for a list of projects funded and in process.

Proposals Invited for Lectures

Members of WWU’s campus community are invited to submit proposals to bring speakers to campus who will stimulate interest and discussion across a broad range of disciplines. Funds have been made available from the Cold Beverage Contract. A Lecture Series Subcommittee will meet periodically to review proposals and make recommendations for funding. Please refer to the following guidelines, proposal instructions, and forms:

• How to Request Funding for Speakers
• Funding Proposal Form: Available as an online E-Sign form
• Funding Proposal Form - Available for download in MS Excel or PDF format (Adobe Reader required for PDF)

Proposal forms may also be obtained from the following location:

Associated Students Office, Viking Union 504; Tel. 650-3460; E-Mail: AS.Secretary@wwu.edu 

Applications (other than the online E-Sign forms) may be submitted to the chair of the Cold Beverage Contract Student Committee, the Associated Students President, Viking Union 504, MS-9106.

Questions may be directed to Ramiro Espinoza, AS President, at 650-3265 (AS.President@wwu.edu), or to Dr. Sherry L. Mallory, Special Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs, at 650-3839 (Sherry.Mallory@wwu.edu.)

NEXT LECTURE SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING: A meeting date will be set when new funding proposals are pending