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Scientists study shrinking Washington state glacier

Mauri Pelto digs his crampons into the steep icy slope on Mount Baker in Washington state and watches as streams of water cascade off the thick mass of bare, bluish ice. Every 20 yards, the water carves vertical channels in the face of the glacier as it rushes downstream.

What little snow…

2015-08-28
Western responds to Chemistry Building fire 2015-08-26
Getting to know: Andy Klein 2015-08-24
WWU exhibits show minerals, fossils of Washington state

Washington state has a complex and fascinating geological history, going back more than 1 billion years, when some of the oldest rocks in the region were formed, according to Burke Museum publication “Northwest Origins.”

Northwest Washington remains one of the most dynamic areas of the…

2015-08-24
WWU students develop ‘smart’ solar window

A team of eight students — seven from Western Washington University and one from the University of Washington — are at the helm of a project that could revolutionize the future of windows.

In a crucial step toward carbon-neutral buildings and communities, the team built a prototype of a “…

2015-08-20
Birch Bay algae blooms focus of July 30 talk

People can learn about the algae blooms that blanket Birch Bay each summer, causing concern among residents and visitors, during a presentation Thursday, July 30, at Birch Bay Bible Community Church.

The free event runs 7 to 8 p.m. at 4460 Bay Road.

Robin Kodner, assistant…

2015-07-28
New cybersecurity program coming to Poulsbo 2015-07-24
WWU biologist to give lecture on algae in Birch Bay

Birch Bay residents concerned about the algal blooms in the bay can attend a free public seminar on Thursday, July 30.

Dr. Robin Kodner, assistant professor of biology at Western Washington University, will give a speech at Birch Bay Bible Community Church from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 30.…

2015-07-23
Quilcene graduate named WWU 'Outstanding Graduate' for work in physics, astronomy

Kodiak Murphy of Quilcene was honored by Western Washington University as an Outstanding Graduate for the 2014-15 academic year at spring commencement, Saturday, June 13.
Faculty members from dozens of academic departments and programs select one graduate to honor as the Outstanding…

2015-07-22
Governor appoints Seth W. R. Brickey as new WWU student trustee 2015-07-21
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