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2016 Western Libraries Undergraduate Research Award winners announced 2016-06-08
Western on the Peninsulas Student Wins Award at Western Scholars Week 2016-06-08
Study details local economic impacts of refineries

For every refinery worker who lives on Fidalgo Island, an additional job on the island is created, according to a recently released Western Washington University study.

The study, commissioned by the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce, reviews how the Shell Puget Sound Refinery and Tesoro…

2016-06-06
Poulsbo Marine Science Center gets a SEA change

Poulsbo's Marine Science Center became the SEA Discovery Center with the swipe of a pen and unveiling of a new sign Tuesday afternoon.

Western Washington University will take over the center's youth programs, floating lab, aquarium and museum while leasing the building from…

2016-05-25
New institute at WWU focuses on health of Salish Sea

As the new Salish Sea Studies Institute gets rolling at Western Washington, Wayne Landis is certain of one thing: It will not be creating studies that collect dust on a library shelf.

“We won’t be doing research just because it’s interesting,” says Landis, a professor of environmental…

2016-05-25
Bellis Fair’s ‘Canada discount’ works for Whatcom residents, too

It’s a sale to attract Canadian shoppers into Whatcom County for the holiday weekend, but local shoppers will be able to get in on the savings as well.

Participating stores at Bellis Fair are having an At Par Sale Friday, May 20, through Monday, May 23 for the Canadian Victoria Day…

2016-05-19
Western’s Greg O’Neil Publishes New Paper Focused on Greening the Chemical Industry 2016-05-13
Chandran, Corbin co-author article on caregiver experiences in palliative care 2016-05-12
Study Suggests Married Black Women Gain More Weight than Singles

A new study says single living may be better for your waistline. That’s right, marriage could mean more pesky pounds, says sociologist Joe Teachman at Western Washington University.
If college students gain the infamous ‘freshmen 15’ in their first year of college, what do we call the…

2016-05-12
Don’t let injuries, health risks uproot the joy of gardening

Yards are green and fresh-cut grass scents the air. There’s no doubt spring is here.
Working outside can keep both the garden and gardener healthy. It can improve one’s balance, endurance, strength and flexibility.
“There are so many fun, productive things to do while gardening, and…

2016-05-09
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