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

Marinda Peugh - 2007

Class Notes (General)
Marinda Peugh (Journalism – Public Relations) became development director for Cygnet Theatre in San Diego. 

Lori Thornton - 1982

Class Notes (General)
Lori Thornton (English), depository coordinator and public services bureau chief for the New Mexico State Library’s Department of Cultural Affairs, was recently appointed to the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Depository Library Council.

Schuyler Telleen - 2004

Class Notes (General)
Schuyler Telleen (Humanities) is the art director for “Portlandia” and won a 2015 Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for Variety, Nonfiction, Reality or Reality-Competition Programming.