Fall #WesternCares events encourage students to relax, de-stress and help each other

Western Today staff

November 19, 2014

Finals are approaching, and this is a busy -- and often quite difficult -- time for students.

That's why Western is continuing the #WesternCares campaign begun this past spring, encouraging students, faculty and staff to relax and help others. We're all in this together, and we can get through these weeks with each other's help.

A preliminary list of #WesternCares events is below. Admission to all events listed is free. If you know of something that's missing, or if you want to create a new event, let us know! We're looking for any event that gives students, faculty and staff a chance to study, relax, de-stress, socialize or get work done.

When posting about something you've done or received to social media, don't forget to tag the post with #WesternCares to encourage and inspire others. Let's see how much help we can offer others in just two weeks.

Monday, Dec. 1:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 2 to 5 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: Relax and enjoy free food and giveaways while listening to a speech from Western alumnus Hoby Darling, CEO of Skullcandy.
  • 8 to 10 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: The Ritmo Latino Salsa Club will lead attendees in a fun night of salsa dancing. The free lesson goes from 8 to 9, and a social event takes place from 9 to 10.

Tuesday, Dec. 2:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: THRIVE tabling in the Viking Union 6th-floor lobby.
  • 1 to 2 p.m., Viking Union Room 565A: One hour of guided meditation, led by the WWU Meditation Club.
  • 4 p.m., Viking Union Room 420: Study with the Ethnic Student Center and enjoy free snacks to boot. Math tutoring will take place from 4 to 6.
  • 6 p.m., Fairhaven Lounge: Study better, write a letter. Enjoy cookies and cocoa while writing letters to your peers to support them through finals week.
  • 6:30 to 10 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: Grupo Gotan (Western Tango) meets at 6:30 for maté (traditional argentine tea) and social time. A beginner dance lesson starts at 7, an intermediate lesson starts at 8, and then there's open practica from 9 to 10.
  • 8 p.m., PAC Concert Hall: Relax to the sounds of student wind, brass and percussion ensembles.

Wednesday, Dec. 3:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Corner (Wilson Library 265): "Where The Wild Things Are ... Decompressing." Book some time for yourself. Join us in the library for snacks, children’s books, and a good old fashioned study break!
  • 4 p.m., Viking Union Room 420: Study with the Ethnic Student Center and enjoy free snacks to boot. Math tutoring will take place from 4 to 6.
  • 7 to 9:30 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: Join the WWU Swing Kids club for their weekly dance. Beginner lessons start at 7, and no partner or experience is required.
  • 8 p.m., PAC Concert Hall: WWU Symphonic Band concert.
  • 8 p.m., BAAY: WWU Jazz presents the Faculty Jazz Series at the Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth, at 1059 N. State St. in Bellingham. Tickets are $10 for general admission, but students get in free.
  • 9 p.m. to midnight: WWU will donate to the Whatcom Literacy Council for grad students who write 1,000 words or work for three hours at the LateNite MegaWrite event in Haggard Hall Room 222.

Thursday, Dec. 4:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: THRIVE tabling in the Viking Union 6th-floor lobby.
  • 3 to 4 p.m., Viking Union Room 565A: Zumba. Dance your worries away during this free Zumba class! Snacks available afterwards with some great info and resources about stress and anxiety.
  • 4 to 6 p.m., Fairhaven Game Room: The Western Billiards Club meets in Fairhaven to shoot some pool. Join them for drills, games, lessons and more. Anyone can jump on in!
  • 4 p.m., Viking Union Room 420: Study with the Ethnic Student Center and enjoy free snacks to boot. Math tutoring will take place from 4 to 6.
  • 5 p.m., PAC Concert Hall: Anjani Briggs junior recital.
  • 6 to 8 p.m., Wilson Library Room 232: Join the Library Maniacs for a pajama party reading night. This evening is a lovely opportunity to de-stress and catch up on that book you've been meaning to read all quarter. Bring pajamas a pillow and blanket, a good book and a treat to share.
  • 8 p.m., Fairhaven Lounge: Make a coaster and enjoy tea and conversation.
  • 8 p.m., PAC Concert Hall: Chamber II concert.

Friday, Dec. 5:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 5:30 p.m., Arntzen Hall Room 100: Sit back and listen to beautiful music at the A'capella Club's fall concert. Free and open to all ages.
  • 8 p.m., PAC Concert Hall: Jazz ensemble.
  • 9 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: The Q-Dance, hosted by the Queer Resource Center, is an opportunity to dance the night away in the wintry, candy-land-themed MPR. Free and open to all ages.

  • Sunday, Dec. 7:

    • 8 p.m., PAC Concert Hall: Ben Rosenblatt graduate recital.

Monday, Dec. 8:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 8 to 10 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: The Ritmo Latino Salsa Club will lead attendees in a fun night of salsa dancing. The free lesson goes from 8 to 9, and a social event takes place from 9 to 10.

Tuesday, Dec. 9:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 6:30 to 10 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: Grupo Gotan (Western Tango) meets at 6:30 for maté (traditional argentine tea) and social time. A beginner dance lesson starts at 7, an intermediate lesson starts at 8, and then there's open practica from 9 to 10.

Wednesday, Dec. 10:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.
  • 7 to 9:30 p.m., Viking Union Multipurpose Room: Join the WWU Swing Kids club for their weekly dance. Beginner lessons start at 7, and no partner or experience is required.

Thursday, Dec. 11:

  • 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (off and on), gallery space at the end of the skybridge in Wilson Library: Pet Partners will be on hand with dogs (and, on occasion, a cat) for students to pet and hang out with.