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.
Meet fellow alumni who are making a difference
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.
King spoke to a packed house in Carver Gym

Class Notes

Mandie Lusk - 1999

Class Notes (General)

Mandie Lusk, BAE, special education and elementary education, recently moved to Idaho with her family and became a kindergarten teacher at Kamiah Elementary School.

Maren Haavig - 1989

Class Notes (General)

Maren Haavig, B.A., Fairhaven interdisciplinary concentration, was named provost and dean of Research and Sponsored Programs at University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. Previously, she was associate dean for the School of Arts and Sciences, dean of Graduate Studies and an associate professor of accounting.

Andrew Maratas - 2002

Class Notes (General)

Andrew Maratas, B.A., business administration – marketing, recently launched Gotcha Covered of the Greater East Side, a custom window treatment business.