Hundreds enjoy Back 2 Bellingham weekend on WWU campus

The inaugural Back 2 Bellingham events took place this past weekend, with hundreds of Western Washington University alumni and their families, parents and the community enjoying 100-plus events on campus May 13 to 16.

Outdoor adventure, student performances, planetarium shows, a music festival, athletic events, food and talks by distinguished speakers were just some of the activities planned.

Chris Roselli, assistant director of Alumni Relations at Western Washington University, and Victor the Viking carry a set of balloons during registration at Back 2 Bellingham on May 15, 2010, on the WWU campus. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Kimberly D. Titus, left, and Lorrie Hodge, both of the class of 1987-1992, get information from Yana Wilson at Back 2 Bellingham registration on May 15, 2010, in the south campus area of WWU. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Troy D. Abel, left, and Huxley College of the Environment graduate students Brian Gouran and Chris Robertson discuss a masters project by Robertson at the Association of Washington Geographers Spring Meeting du
Western freshmen Jenna Dohman, right, and Emily Humphrey-Krigbaum set up their tent during Relay For Life at Western Washington University on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Participants file into the Haggard Hall portion of Wilson Library during a tour of Western's campus at Back 2 Bellingham on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Visitors tour Western's campus at Back 2 Bellingham on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Western's Multicultural Outreach Touring project performs in front of the Performing Arts Center during Back 2 Bellingham on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Western's Multicultural Outreach Touring project performs in front of the Performing Arts Center during Back 2 Bellingham on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies Professor Dana C . Jack talks about her recently published book "Silencing the Self Across Cultures" during Back 2 Bellingham on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
WWU freshman Prestin Mo serves up cotton candy during End Fair on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Participants check out the music in Fairhaven during End Fair on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Congressman Jay Inslee speaks at the Back 2 Bellingham Campus Headlining Address at the Performing Arts Center's Concert Hall on May 15, 2010. Seated to his right is Tim Egan. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Congressman Jay Inslee speaks at the Back 2 Bellingham Campus Headlining Address at the Performing Arts Center's Concert Hall on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Author Timothy Egan speaks at the Back 2 Bellingham Campus Headlining Address at the Performing Arts Center's Concert Hall on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
The Prawns Jazz Trio, from left, Lou Lippman, Warren Palken and John Flancher, play at the All Alumni Celebration in Wilson Library on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
WWU alumni Nick Lipsky ('02), Kristen Proctor ('04) and Briana L. Armstrong ('05) enjoy drinks and stories during the All Alumni Celebration in Wilson Library on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Freshman Kaitlyn Witt, right, performs with members of Western's Hawaiian Student Club in the 14th Annual Hui 'O Hawai'i Student Luau in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Back 2 Bellingham participants enjoy the All Alumni Celebration in Wilson Library on May 15, 2010. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU
Walkers taking part in Relay For Life head around the track at Western Washington University on May 15, 2010, in Bellingham. Photo by Mark Malijan | For WWU