Campus News

The Western AS Bookstore completes migration to new point of sale system

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 12:36pm

The Western Associated Students Bookstore is excited to share we have completed migration of our Inventory Management and Point of Sale system.

Background: The Bookstore received an end-of-life notice from our current vendor that our system is going end of life as of July 2021. This system is the backbone of the operations of the Bookstore. The system includes our electronic point of sale (ePOS), website, registers, inventory management....everything! Through an official RFP (request for proposal) process, Prism|RBS was selected as our new vendor.

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WWU's Joseph Myers wins May WTA Smart Trips prize drawing

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 11:59am

WWU Facility Services Coordinator Joseph Myers was recently the winner of WTA's "Smart Trips" $250 prize drawing for May.

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Flag Lowering - 7/7/21

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - 8:51am

Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Stafford Creek Correctional Officer Gabriel Forrest, 42, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Officer Forrest died in the line of duty on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Flags will remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

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From Sabah: New Policy Approved Requiring Proof of COVID Vaccination Status

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 10:00am

Dear Western Community,

In May, we announced that starting with Fall 2021, Western will be requiring proof of COVID vaccinations for all students and employees. We believe that this vaccine requirement is an important part of helping our community come back together this fall in the safest way possible.

In support of this requirement, the University has adopted the following Policy:

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Two policies approved

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 9:02am

The following policies have been approved and are effective as of June 27, 2021:

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Five employees eligible for shared leave

Friday, July 2, 2021 - 8:33am

Human Resources at Western Washington University has updated the list of employees who are in need of and eligible to receive shared leave in accordance with the Requesting and Donating Shared Leave policy (POL-U5410.06).

The following employees are eligible to receive shared leave donations:

Mike Bisconer
Teena Burdette
Tony Heezen
Sarah Hutchinson
Branson Quint

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The AS is hiring! More than 20 jobs open for fall for Western students

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The Viking Union on a sunny spring day, image taken from the corner of Wilson Library across the street

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 10:16am

The Associated Students of Western Washington University is accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic year, with more than 20 positions open.

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Business Services' new Copy Paper Catalog features new 100% recycled option

Thursday, July 1, 2021 - 10:07am

Business Services is excited to announce the release of its new Copy Paper Catalog on Western Marketplace.

Available July 1, 2021 our Copy Paper Catalog will feature 20# Boise Aspen 100, a 100% recycled, multi-use copy paper. Its professional appearance makes it great for everyday use, and it has received an A+ rating by Ricoh, making it highly compatible with University copiers/printers.

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WACOM, the WWU system for tracking and getting approval for campus visits by employees, to shut down July 1

Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 11:52am

Supervisors and employees please note: WACOM, the WWU system for tracking and getting approval for campus visits by employees during the pandemic, will no longer being utilized to track visits to campus or to update staff’s schedules as of July 1. WWU will continue updating campus visitation procedures based on updated Washington state reopening guidance.

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Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room open as cooling station today

Monday, June 28, 2021 - 1:07pm

Looking for a place on campus to cool down?

The air-conditioned Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room is open to all WWU community members seeking a break from the heat during business hours.

Where: VU MPR
When: 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Make sure to follow the 3 Ws at the MPR: Wear your Mask, Wash your Hands, Watch your Distance. Symptom Attestations are required before arriving on campus. MPR maximum occupancy is 150.

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