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From the start of the state legislative session in January, we have been advancing Western’s legislative priorities, as always, through coordinated efforts involving our Government Relations team, the Associated Students (see more about ASWWU Lobby Day 2021 here), and faculty legislative representatives. Also deeply engaged are…
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Dear Western Students,
The first days of the new year have provided no respite from one of the most challenging years in living memory, as the nation deals with astounding post-holiday COVID spikes, with some areas, including the northern part of Whatcom County, seeing a tripling of infection rates in just the past week. But I see…
Read more about Toward a Better and Brighter Year in 2021: A message to WWU students
Dear Western Community,
No words can do justice to the profoundly disturbing political violence that unfolded yesterday in the heart of our nation’s capital. The appalling images of extremists defacing the inner sanctum of our democracy, and of lawmakers being rushed by Capitol police to safe rooms have shocked the world. January 6,…
Dear Western Community,
We are nearing the end of a year unlike any other in our history. I imagine that you are looking forward to saying goodbye to 2020, and welcoming a healthier, safer, and brighter 2021, as much as I am.
I am deeply grateful to our faculty, staff and students for their flexibility, adaptability,…
Dear Western Community,
As we anxiously await the outcome of the 2020 election on Tuesday, I am reaching out to ask that over the next few days you take extra care of yourself and those around you, and if you haven’t already and are able to do so, please vote.
This has been a long and difficult election season for many…