Photos from Back2Bellingham 2013

Western Washington University held its fourth annual Back 2 Bellingham reunion weekend for alumni, families, students, faculty, staff and community, Friday to Sunday, May 17 to 19.

“I’ve always believed it’s not higher education unless it’s for a higher purpose and this year’s Back 2 Bellingham showcases that by including LivFest, EndFair, Relay for Life and an environmental cleanup project,” Western President Bruce Shepard said before the event. “We are proud to showcase the best of what our students, faculty and the entire Western community have to offer.”

Back 2 Bellingham offers an opportunity for all Western colleges, departments, clubs and organizations to bring potential and current students, parents and staff together to network with alumni and former faculty.

Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than previous years. This year also was highlighted by the first reunion for Golden Vikings, Western Washington University alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago.

The $12 registration fee included a barbecue lunch on the Old Main Lawn with live music from the PrimeTime band, the Red Square Carnival, Party in the Library, Science in Red Square, Classes Without Quizzes, Junior Viking Blast Pass and kids athletic camps, the Downtown Bellingham Bash at Boundary Bay Brewery and campus tours. Some theatrical events and reunions require additional tickets, which can be purchased at www.back2bellingham.com and at Western’s Box Office throughout the weekend.

Each year Back 2 Bellingham highlights a different college. This year the Woodring College of Education was featured, with special events including the Spirit of Woodring Reunion Pep Rally, open tours of the department and Classes Without Quizzes presented by some of the most beloved and well-known Woodring College of Education faculty members.

Back 2 Bellingham brings approximately 7,000 alumni, students, staff and community members to campus each year to reunite, network and celebrate being a part of Western.

For more information about the event, visit www.back2bellingham.com.

Western Today staff
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than
Growing bigger and better each year, Back 2 Bellingham’s fourth year featured more than 100 reunions, tours, educational discussions, athletic events, recreational and entertainment opportunities, and parties with live music on five stages, two more than