WWU's Eric Leonhardt to go "Beyond Petroleum"

Eric Leonhardt, WWU associate professor of Engineering Technology

Nov. 18th, 7-8:30p.m Location: CH 131

Leonhardt, the director of WWU's Vehicle Research Institute and an associate professor of Engineering Technology, said the transportation sector in the United States is 97 percent dependent upon fossil fuels; and growing global demand, limited production capacity, emissions, global warming and oil supply chain security are a few of the continuing challenges facing the global use of oil for transportation. At the lecture, he will discuss three of the VRI's projects focused on alternative fuels and increased fuel efficiency

Beyond Fences and Fear-mongering: What’s Ahead for North America in the Post-Bush Era?”

Dr. Stephen Blank is G. Robert Ross Distinguished Professor of Canada-US Business and Economic Relations at Western Washington University.

Nov. 18th, 3:00p.m Location: CH 131

The impact of 9-11 and the emphasis on border security weakened momentum toward a post- NAFTA vision for an economically strengthened and more socially integrated North America. Dr. Blank will discuss how political change coming from the U.S. election can and should boost a badly needed continental vision to address economic development, climate change, migration and other pressing issues facing the three North American countries.

International Education Week: Study Abroad

"Here to There and Back Again"

Wednesday Nov. 19th, Time: 3-4pm Location: CH 131

Sponsored by the Int. Education Week, this even will include a number of Western study abroad students who will reflect on their experiences outside the U.S. and open up a panel for discussion regarding their stays in their respective abroad programs.

AUAP Japan Night

Thursday Nov. 20th, Time: 7-9pm
Location: VU MPR

Enjoy Japanese cultural demonstrations and food. Admission is free.

International Education Week: Cultural Celebration

Friday Nov. 21st, Time: 4-5pm
Location: CH 131

Sponsored by the Int. Education Week, Global Gatherings—WWU International Students share stories about their countries and cultures.

International Education Week: Campus Community

Thursday Nov. 20th, Time: 3-4pm
Location: CH 131

Celebration of International Education Week Remarks by President Bruce Shepard Presentation of First Annual International Education Award

International Education Week: Cultural Celebration

Friday Nov. 21st, Time: 4-5pm
Location: CH 131

Sponsored by the Int. Education Week, Global Gatherings—WWU International Students share stories about their countries and cultures.

Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

Riki Ott, PhD marine biologist and independent environmental researcher and writer in Alaska.

Dec. 3rd, 12:00 p.m - 1:30 p.m Location: Fairhaven College Auditorium

Spanning nearly 40 years, Dr. Ott in her recent book, Not One Drop, describes an extraordinary tale of ordinary people who take on the world’s richest oil companies and most powerful politicians to protect Prince William Sound from oil accidents. Author Riki Ott, a rare combination of commercial salmon "fisherma'am" and PhD marine biologist, describes the firsthand impact of this broken promise when the Exxon Valdez oil spill decimated Cordova, Alaska.