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Message to Campus
Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:41 am

Last week, ProPublica published a report and database which included data from Western, covering the holdings of Native American ancestral remains in museums and universities across the country and the progress that they have made in repatriating their collections to their rightful Indigenous communities, under the Native American Graves…

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Message to Campus
Tue, 12/06/2022 - 1:14 pm

Dear WWU Community,

As the end of fall quarter and the holiday season rapidly approaches, managing school commitments, upholding job responsibilities, and finding time to engage in self-care and community well-being can be difficult. This has been made especially difficult recently with the…

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Speech
Wed, 09/28/2022 - 2:40 pm

Good morning!

Uzma and I welcome you to the new school year. It is a privilege to be with you to report on the state of the University. Thank you for joining us in person or tuning in virtually. 

I joined Western in fall 2016, drawn by its quality educational brand and programs and with aspirations to drive student success to…

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Message to Campus
Wed, 09/21/2022 - 8:20 am

Dear Western Students,

Welcome to a new school year!

We are pleased to welcome you, whether for the first time, or as you return for another academic year! There is so much to be excited about this year.

Western exists to make a positive impact on the state of Washington and the world--to make waves. And…

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Message to Campus
Mon, 09/12/2022 - 9:59 am

Dear WWU Faculty & Staff,

June 23, 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX, and throughout this academic year the Western community will be celebrating this important milestone and acting on our commitment to a safe, inclusive university community.  Since its enactment, Title IX has had an enduring impact on…

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