Rick Benner
As Spring Quarter begins, it’s a good time to remind students and staff about activities they may see around campus, and also remind them about cooperation we need as activities move outside onto our beautiful grounds. In the spirit of spring and things getting green, this month…
A couple of parking and transportation committees are active on campus to fulfill and enhance various aspects of the university's mission.
The Parking and Transportation Advisory Committee: This committee advises the vice president for Business and Financial Affairs on parking…
This month’s focus is on our upcoming winter season and what you can expect during snow and icy conditions. We explain what our process is and what we consider when making recommendations and decisions, but it’s important for everyone to remember that safety is a personal choice! We…
As summer winds to a close and campus construction starts to be displaced by students and faculty, it’s a good time to revive the Directors’ Desk Notes. We hope these notes provide information you find valuable, useful, and stimulate interest in what goes on behind the scenes as…
The University Relations division held a reception May 16 to honor those who worked to represent Western Washington University to the state legislature during the 2012 session.
Especially recognized was Sherry Burkey, associate vice president for University Relations and director of…
The AIA Washington Council has announced that Rick Benner, Western Washington University's director of Capital Planning and Development and the university's architect, has been appointed by Gov. Chris Gregoire to fill a vacancy on the Washington State Board for Architects. Benner is…
Now that Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed the state's 2011-2013 capital budget, it's time to gear up the 2013-2015 capital request and 2013-2023 10-year capital planning processes at Western Washington University.
After several months of discussion with Western's University…
Washington state Rep. Scott White, D-North Seattle, toured the WWU campus Wednesday with Sherry Burkey, associate vice president for University Relations, Tim Wynn, director of Facilities Management, and Rick Benner, executive director of capital planning.
Rep. White, here wearing a blue…