Campus safety tips to remember throughout spring quarter

Join WWU in the Memorial Day Parade

<p>WWU is proud to participate in Whatcom County’s Memorial Day Parade each year which recognizes those who have died serving in the Armed Forces. The parade is the oldest in Whatcom County and one of the largest. WWU is one of more than 100 entries each year which includes car clubs, marching bands, local businesses, and more while thousands of community members line the street to watch. Each year, departments, student clubs and organizations, and sports teams are all invited to participate in the parade as a part of WWU.  </p>

New 'local vendors' page available from Business Services

<p>Western Washington University (WWU) is committed to doing business within our community by maintaining and promoting practices that expand contracting opportunities for our local small businesses. WWU will actively engage with small businesses, women-owned businesses, persons with disabilities-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses to create opportunities to support the local economy. We strive to increase local sourcing whenever possible to better engage with our community and promote sustainability.</p>

Fortepiano Workshop: Daniel Adam Maltz

Job & Internship Search Strategies

Come learn about key strategies and resources that can help you move from a passive to an active job and internship search.

 

For more information and to register for this free workshop, please view the event in Handshake.

 

Free LinkedIn Photos

Drop-in for a Free LinkedIn Photo Session on Tuesdays between 1-3:00 p.m.* (first come, first serve).

*Please note that some dates have alternative times (see below), so be sure to check the webpage for the most up to date information.

April 16: 11am-1pm

May 21: 10:30am - 2:30pm

Local Action Week 2024: Bellingham Trivia Night

The OCE and AS Productions are teaming up to host a Bellingham Trivia Night in the Underground Coffeehouse! Put your knowledge of local lore and fun facts to the test, and you could win a prize from a local business!

For disability accommodations, please contact as.oce.localliaison@wwu.edu.

Bike Month Confident City Cycling Class

If you want to gain more confidence riding your bike around town, this class is for you! As part of Bike Month, we at Transportation Services want to get everyone biking. This class is aimed at improving your biking skills on city streets.

 

This event will start at the Outdoor Center at Viking Union 150. Bikes and Helmets will be provided to participants for free, or you can bring your own. Please register for the event if you plan on coming so that we know how many bikes we will need.

 

LinkedIn Part 1: Building Your Profile

Have you heard of LinkedIn or would you like to learn more?

 

Join Mindy Pelton, Career Services Center Director, for this 3-part series and she will teach you how to master this platform to maximize connections and find your next job or internship. Attend one, two or all three!

 

Part 1: Building Your Profile | Part 2: Networking | Part 3: Job Search

 

For more information and to register for this free workshop, please view the event in Handshake.

 

Creative Writing Workshops

Are you interested in creative writing? Do you have ideas for creative writing projects you want to start or notes for something you are already working on? Drop by one of the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio’s Creative Writing Workshops, held twice a week throughout spring quarter beginning Monday, April 8 through Finals Week at the end of the quarter.

 

On Mondays the workshops will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Kitto Graduate Student Hub, and on Thursdays they are scheduled from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Haggard Hall 210.

 

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