Janine Parry, B.A., political science, who has been at the University of Arkansas since 1998, was named a University Professor in the Department of Political Science in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Janine is also the director of the annual Arkansas Poll. Vanessa Bloy, B.A., journalism, recently became director of Marketing Strategy for StayPineapple boutique hotels.
Spring 2022
Climate change, drought and horrifying wildfires have destroyed millions of forested acres and threaten millions more. Kea Woodruff nurtures the seedlings to replace the trees of the West.
Isamu Noguchi exploded the boundaries of contemporary art and lived an amazing 20th-century life. One of his best works is at the center of Western’s campus.
Western’s Outback Farm celebrates 50 years as a hub of food production and friendship on campus
Tag along on a tour of the new Interdisciplinary Science Building
The alum who wrote ‘So You Want to Talk About Race’ cherishes Western like an old friend—a friend you can be honest with.
A murderous night at sea reveals a somber tale of colonial America in Jared Hardesty’s latest book.
Geologist Paul Rady has a talent for finding oil and gas beneath the surface. He got his start with a crucial mentorship at Western.
We welcomed friends back to campus for several events last month.
Caitlin Bannister works on computational neuroscience research on Huntington's Disease
The cyber range allows students to practice protecting computer networks from digital attack
WWU's CJ Seitz made the case that small, rural businesses needed more help to recover
Vélez helped develop an ethnic studies curriculum
The free public aquarium is home to saltwater denizens of the Salish Sea
As we struggle with the harmful effects of social isolation, it seems that we could benefit by spending a little more time looking up.
Class Notes
Janine Parry - 1992
Class Notes (General)
Herbert Langeman - 1961
Obituaries
Herbert Langeman, 85, a retired teacher and coach at Sehome High School, on Nov. 4, 2021.
Greg Kosanke - 1974
Obituaries
Greg Kosanke, 69, a longtime attorney in Whatcom County, on Jan. 23, 2022, in Bellingham.