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It's a great weekend to reconnect with your student and see what Western has to offer. Fall 2012
Plus: Looking for some family-friendly tips for exploring Bellingham with your student? Click here for advice from some WWU students.
Caryn Regimbal, director of the Student Employment Center, and Brianne Kumar, personnel director for the Associated Students, offer tips to students looking for work. Fall 2010
Anna Ellermeier,
A.S. President
You get what you put in, Ellermeier says. Getting the most out of your education means getting involved in activities outside the classroom and taking classroom learning beyond the course's minimum requirements. Summer 2011
Plus: A sampling of volunteer opportunities on campus. Fall 2010
You can't blame us for being proud of students who win national and regional competitions for excellence in athletics, journalism, improvisational comedy and more. Summer 2011
Elva Giddings, director of Prevention and Wellness Services, and Lyndie Case, coordinator of the Campus Community Coalition, discuss what students can expect and offer tips for a positive off-campus living experience. Winter 2010
A recent graduate learned that getting off campus -- and around the region -- without a car was easier than she thought.Summer 2011
Does your student know where to find free cold packs? Or how to ask a doctor a (non-emergency) question in the middle of the night? Winter 2010
Students who work with Admissions, orientation programs, academic advising, Residence Life and other important student services gain crucial leadership experience -- and often get paid. Fall 2010
“The Young and the Digital: What the Migration to Social Network Sites, Games, and Anytime, Anywhere Media Means for Our Future” is the Western Reads book for the 2010-2011 academic year.
The book will be the centerpiece of a variety of Western Reads activities , including discussions, faculty presentations and keynote lectures by author S. Craig Watkins. Spring 2010
If you didn't hear her speak during Summerstart, see what Associate Dean of Students Sherry Mallory says about what families can expect during students' transition to college life and how parents can support them. Summer 2010
Online only: "When the going gets tough, the tough call home," Mallory says. Get ready for the call.
No matter what their passion or interest, students can find -- or create -- a place at WWU to become a leader. Fall 2009
Whether you want to help celebrate your student's birthday, wish them good luck on finals, or just to tell them you miss them, University Catering offers many themed gift packages. Fall 2010
Families shouldn’t be surprised if they hear more complaints about roommates this time of year, particularly amid the stress of midterms. Learning to live together in a small space is bound to create friction, but can families help? Should they? Fall 2009
Associated Students Vice President for Diversity Bernard Ikegwuoha depends on his mother, who lives in Africa, for moral support. Summer 2009
With: Ikegwuoha's advice for families who want to support their students, no matter how far away they are.
WWU students showed fifth-graders
the
ropes during Compass 2 Campus.
Hundreds of Western Washington University students have become mentors to fifth-graders this fall in a proactive effort to get more youngsters to see themselves as college-bound. Fall 2009
WWU isn’t experiencing as much flu as other campuses because students seem to be taking flu prevention seriously. Fall 2009
A record 2,725 freshmen are expected to enroll this fall, though it was one of the most selective classes in 15 years. Summer 2009
“For them to actually pull it off is pretty amazing,” said Western coach John Fuchs. “And they did it against other crews that had nearly all upperclassmen. They’re just an amazing group.” Summer 2009
Be sure to pack some supplies to help students suffer through their first cold away from home, including a good digital thermometer, some fever-reducing medication such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, tissues and hand sanitizer. Summer 2009
Learn more at housing.wwu.edu/dining. Summer 2009
Graduates in Spanish, Accounting, Finance and Sociology get ready to launch their careers. Spring 2009
Munch Money can be used to get a discount on food and other items at all University Dining Services locations. Spring 2009
Randy Stegmeier, Western's top cop, said families can "coach" their kids with common-sense crime prevention tips. Spring 2008
Here’s how a few Western parents fill those boxes. Summer 2008
Here are some tips to help families far away – and maybe not so far – stay in touch with their students. Summer 2008
University Residences has reduced the number of beds available to returning students this fall in order to make sure there will be enough room for incoming freshmen. Spring 2009
The 2,700 freshmen and 900 transfer students expected to come to Western are an ethnically diverse, globally minded, community-service-oriented group. Summer 2008
Theatre students wrote 'cheat.' beginning with an honest talk about dishonesty
What is cheating? Who gets hurt when someone cheats? Does everyone do it? Winter 2009
Abby Vincent’s old shoes are a big part of her emergency preparedness plan. Fall 2008
Related:
Emergency kits are available at Western’s AS bookstore
Now beginning his term as Associated Students president, Lowe, 22, is passionate about politics and civic engagement. He hopes to go to law school after he graduates. Summer 2008
Serving on the University’s governing body is a way to give back, Higgins wrote in her application. Summer 2008
Some of the best leaders on campus may not yet know their own leadership potential. Winter 2009
Western enjoyed the best fall sports season in school history, with accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom. Winter 2009
Study trips, internships and research excursions took Western Washington University students all over the world this summer. Fall 2008
Western's outreach program for parents includes monthly e-newsletters and volunteer opportunities.
Check the online job board frequently, because even now, new jobs become available every day. Winter 2009
Does it make sense to bring a car to campus when parking is expensive and student fees include a bus pass? Winter 2009
Moving In: Maddy Mixter, a freshman from Pullman, was among approximately 4,120 students settling into University Residences last month. Fall 2008
More Western students than expected have signed up to live in University Residences, which means a few students are getting a crash course in close living this fall. Fall 2008
The Office of Admissions knows that our current students and graduates are powerful recruiters, especially when the future students are their own brothers or sisters. Spring 2008
From golf tournaments and bird watching cruises to low-rider shows and music festivals, Showtime Family Weekend May 15 to 17 offers an opportunity for families to reconnect with their Western students and explore what the WWU campus and Bellingham have to offer. Spring 2009
Last year’s relay, sponsored by Western Students Against Cancer, raised more than $68,000 for the American Cancer Society and drew about 800 participants. Spring 2009
The event draws hundreds of prospective students and their families to campus to discover why Western is an exceptional place to learn and grow. Fall 2008
They make it look easy, but their blisters and their sacrifices say otherwise. Summer 2008
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