The community event during Ski to Sea Weekend had been without a significant presence from WWU for many years.
One father was forever changed by Nazi indoctrination. Another father almost died in the Holocaust. Today, their sons are co-workers.
As Western’s first tribal liaison, alumna Laural Ballew is an advocate for Native students.
Renowned artist Sarah Sze came to Western in May for the unveiling of the university’s newest sculpture, Sze’s “Split Stone (Northwest).”
Two students have been awarded a pair of scholarships putting WWU in extremely rarefied company
As the new incoming WWU Alumni Association board president, I have a personal mission to help other alumni reconnect to Western.
Class Notes
Donna Chieppo - 1983
Class Note
Donna Chieppo, B.S. environmental education, was recently recognized as the 2018-19 Employee of the Year at Northwest Indian College, where she has worked as a human re-sources specialist since 2014. She previously worked at Western for more than 25 years.
Mari Leavitt - 1990
Class Note
Mari Leavitt, B.A., political sci-ence, and ’95, M.Ed., student personnel administration, represents the 28th district in the Washington State House of Representatives and is vice chair of the College & Work Force Development Committee. She was recently named a distinguished alumna of Tacoma Community College.
Raymond Joseph Schultz - 1986
Obituary
Raymond Joseph Schultz, 62, who worked in computer science and built boats, furniture and musical instruments, on May 27, 2019.