In the Media
"Western Washington University won four events at the Cal State L.A. Twilight Open on Friday at Jesse Owens Track in Los Angeles.
Placing first for the Vikings were Michael Hoffman in the men's discus (162-4, 49.49), Joana Houplin in the women's 100 meters (12.36), Emily Warman in the women's long jump (17-7 1/4, 5.37) and Megan Zukowski in the women's 200 (25.92)."
"Western Washington University's Alex Harrison reached the NCAA Division II provisional national qualifying standard in the decathlon as he placed second among 18 competitors in his division with the second-best point total in school history at the California Invitational Multi-Events meet which ended Thursday, April 15, at Azusa Pacific University."
"Elliott Snyder is a young man with artistic talent and vision. A 17-year-old high school senior and Running Start student at Highline Community College in Des Moines, Snyder has started his own business. Called "Overcast Clothing Co.," the company designs and sells Northwest specific t-shirts, hoodies and more."
"Mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day this year by turning in old appliances, running a few miles, helping salmon or cleaning a park.
Earth Day, April 22, falls on a Thursday this year. But there are plenty of events before and after that date to celebrate."
The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County will focus its Saturday, April 17, meeting on local and global water issues. ... Shirley Osterhaus, an instructor at Western Washington University's Fairhaven College, will present the talk, titled "Take Back the Tap - The World Water Crisis."
"Ryan, the leading tax services firm in North America, with the largest transaction tax practice in the United States and Canada, today announced that Rachel Le Mieux has joined the Firm as a Principal based in their Seattle, Washington office. Ms. Le Mieux will provide in-depth sales and use tax, as well as gross receipts tax expertise to support Ryan's rapidly expanding portfolio of premier Fortune 1000 clients operating in the Northwest region of the United States."
"When Jean Piette first arrived at Western Washington University as a freshman, she was just looking to remain active and involved in athletics.
She was given an opportunity to try a new sport — and a few months later was a national champion."
"David Nelson, professor of Economics at Western Washington University and president of Study Groups (FRMC Inc.), offered encouraging news, declaring that the financial system has stabilized and that the economy is growing again."
"A decision on who will be the next principal at West Homer Elementary School could be made as early as today, according to Steve Atwater, superintendent for the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.
Four applicants interested in the job were interviewed Monday afternoon before an audience of parents, teachers and members of the public that filled the WHES library:"
"A Western Washington University instructor will have two of his films featured in the three-day NW Projections Film Festival, opening Friday, April 16.
The first short from associate professor of industrial design Jason Morris, called "Form Function," features Western's industrial design class of 2010. It shows the creative process of industrial design, starting with an abstract sculpture and ending with a functional object."