Spring 2016

Thousands of kids get an early glimpse of higher ed — and get their own college student mentors — through Compass 2 Campus
Did volcanic activity help proto-humans cook food before they had mastered fire?
The art of Western’s Sebastian Mendes honors his grandfather, whose courage saved 30,000 people from the Nazis.
Why just drive to Bellingham when you can paddle, pedal and remember the trip forever?
Instructional assistants become teachers for bilingual classrooms through Woodring’s Pathways to Teaching program
'As a first-generation student, I owe my career to education.'
The Spratlens’ legacy at Western brings more voices and perspectives to campus
The Bellingham City Council renames Indian Street in honor of treaty rights activist
Alums are in Thailand, Taiwan, Spain and Germany
We'll feel the effects of the Western Stands for Washington campaign for years to come
How do you handle fear?
Think there’s a U.S. demand for short-rental e-bikes?
What was your best worst day?
How did you realize that diapers were your way to make the most difference in your community?

Class Notes

Nina Olivier - 2014

Class Notes (General)
Nina Olivier (Biology) is with the Peace Corps in the Philippines, serving as a Coastal Resource Management volunteer and helping to establish a marine turtle sanctuary. 

Joanne "Joedy" Fisher - 1951

Obituaries
Joanne “Joedy” Fisher, 86, a homemaker and community vol-unteer, on March 28, 2016.

Tyson Mavar - 2010

Class Notes (General)
Tyson Mavar (Financial Economics), an adviser with The Retirement Group LLC, became a Retirement Income Certified Professional.