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Weekend warriors: How 55-year-old sprinter Daphne Sluys became a world champion

Daphne Sluys is a math instructor at Western Washington University. She teaches undergrads about calculus and linear algebra, equations and applications, processes and results. She has a logical mind.

But it was leading her astray in her other life -- that of a…

2016-01-29
Nominations needed for faculty citizenship award 2016-01-27
Western student wins regional award for his play

What does a husband do when he’s discovered his wife of 18 years has committed a sexual act with another man?

The answer for Carmichael is to hire Diggery, a wannabe thug, to kill Carmichael in front of his supposedly cheating wife. However, when Diggery shows up an hour early to this low…

2016-01-20
Johnson, Tag win community 'Golden Apple' awards 2016-01-14
Whatcom County Library System Awards “Golden Apple” to Local Educators

Every year the Whatcom County Library System Youth Services department recognizes local community educators who have made a real and significant difference in the lives of the young people of Whatcom County with the Golden Apple Award. For 2015, WCLS recognizes two colleagues from Western…

2016-01-14
Creative Capital Awards Nearly $4.4 Million in Arts Grants

Artistic projects that aim to reflect broad cultural conversations about gender, gun violence and race are among those chosen for nearly $4.4 million worth of grants awarded by Creative Capital, the organization announced on Tuesday. The winning projects, 46 in all, each receive $50,000 in…

2016-01-13
WWU’s Jeffrey Parker named GNAC Player of the Week

Western Washington junior forward Jeffrey Parker has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Co-Player of the Week for January 4-10. Parker shared the award with Western Oregon’s Andy Avgi. Parker (Richmond, CA/Salesian) scored 60 points in a pair of road games at…

2016-01-12
Nominations needed for 2015-16 Innovative Teaching Showcase 2016-01-11
Funding announced for additional internal awards 2016-01-05
Pratt honored for dedication to Selective Service 2016-01-04
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