Winter 2009

	Western’s commitment to a quality education remains strong, even in difficult budget times By Bruce Shepard, WWU President. No matter what the immediate future brings, Western will remain true to its core mission of academic excellence.
WWU offers help to weather the economy Paying for college will be a tighter squeeze this year for both the state and families.
Loans, jobs and cost-cutting all add up Campus jobs are available to students regardless of their financial aid eligibility – about 80 percent of campus jobs are open to students who aren’t receiving Work Study.
Keeping in touch with Western's Scholarship Center pays off. Every little bit helps. And Western's Scholarship Center can help students find every little -- and big -- bit they can.
Students get help with job search Check the online job board frequently, because even now, new jobs become available every day.
Money-saving tips can stretch tuition dollars Does it make sense to bring a car to campus when parking is expensive and student fees include a bus pass?
Parents answer the call by generously supporting student programs The Parent Annual Fund provides opportunities for students to achieve their goals by funding programs and services not covered by tuition.
	Campus on Ice The December snow storm blanketed Western Washington University and closed the campus for two days.
Think about next year's housing now Winter quarter is the time for students living in University Residences to think about whether to renew their housing contracts for the 2009-2010 academic year.
WWU offers fun for kids this winter Here's a peek at upcoming youth programs.
	Theatre students wrote 'cheat.' beginning with an honest talk about dishonesty What is cheating? Who gets hurt when someone cheats? Does everyone do it?
Students can explore their leadership skills Some of the best leaders on campus may not yet know their own leadership potential.
	Fall sports were the best yet Western enjoyed the best fall sports season in school history, with accomplishments both on the field and in the classroom.
State budget holds painful cuts for Western The final budget won't be known for months, but the Governor's proposed spending plan included a 5-percent net reduction in the university's operating revenue.
Budget woes end a century of WWU football After carefully evaluating how best to ensure the future of intercollegiate sports at Western, President Bruce Shepard came to a gut-wrenching decision.
Stay in touch through Parent Connection Western's outreach program for parents includes monthly e-newsletters and volunteer opportunities.
Families can get text messages during campus emergencies Find out how to register your cell phone number.
	Keep up with Western in the news Western Weekly provides free links to news stories about Western from newspapers, magazines and blogs around the world.
	Get free WWU license plates Thanks to a generous donor, the Western Alumni Association is able to give plates away to the first 250 takers.
Outfit new WWU grads in style Grad Packs may include WWU shirts, blankets, business card cases, diploma frames and much more.

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