Melvin G. Oltman, 62, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, on Feb. 25, 2017.
Spring/Summer 2017
Western’s relationship with Mount Baker is intense, educational and sometimes risky
John All won’t stop studying mountain environments— even though he nearly died on one
Breezy Johnson’s goals include winning an Olympic medal—and deciding on a major at Western
WWU scientists ski, trek and climb to learn more about the volcano next door
Western's Sustainable Communities Partnership works with one community each year
For Ganesh Himal’s owners, livable wages and community development are part of the bottom line
Climbing Mount Baker has been rite of passage for mountain-minded Western students for more than a century
Alumni and others who are making a difference at Western and the world
They used an award to kick off a crowd-funder
They've spent more than a decade in the top 20 nationwide
Western’s women’s soccer team is still celebrating after winning the NCAA Division II National Championships last fall
Two-day symposium includes groups who were 'left behind' in first treaty
Western’s very identity is intimately connected to its sense of place
Class Notes
Melvin G. Oltman - 1977
Obituaries
Cathy Lucero - 1997
Class Notes (General)
Cathy Lucero (B.S., environmental policy and assessment) is the Clallam County Noxious Weed Control coordinator and recently presented “Weedy Gastronomy – What to Eat, What to Avoid” in Port Angeles.
Ray Matlock Smythe - 1971
Class Notes (General)
Ray Matlock Smythe (BAE, history – secondary) is retired after 39 years teaching in Washington, Oregon and California. His two books, “Tips to Improve your Retirement Experience” and “Creative Teaching: A Guide to Success in the Classroom,” are available on amazon. com.