WIN Events

Returned Peace Corps Volunteers from Morocco, Niger, and Dominica will share their stories of serving in those countries, telling compelling tales about their personal experiences overseas. Get your questions answered about the Peace Corps while listening to some very interesting remembrances of what it's like to serve as a volunteer. Pizza will be served!

From Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at Miller Hall 138.

If you have ever wanted to make a difference in politics, we are the place for you! 

At the Young Democrats of Western, we bring together college voices from the entirety of the Democratic party to focus on real action and pushing our Democracy to the left. Our weekly meetings consist of education of Democratic issues and inside politics, training on how to get involved, events making a targeted difference, and guest speakers ranging from public officials, candidates and campaigns, to experts in their field. Our goal is to hold an open discussion on how best to make our world and party a better and more inclusive place.

Chartered with the Young Democrats of Washington, the College Democrats of Washington, and the College Democrats of America, and with a board position in the Whatcom County Democrats, we have connections to make a unique difference in local, statewide and national politics.

Join our discord! https://discord.gg/VJruVFd4

For disability accommodations, please contact Zach Cohen at cohenz6@wwu.edu

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From Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PDT at Academic West 205.

Drop-in for a Free LinkedIn Photo Session on Tuesdays between 1-3:00 p.m.* (first come, first serve).

*Please note that some dates have alternative times (see below), so be sure to check the webpage for the most up to date information.

April 16: 11am-1pm

May 21: 10:30am - 2:30pm

From Tuesday, May 14, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT at Career Services Center, Old Main 280.

Open Mic Nights are Tuesdays 7-9pm at the Underground Coffeehouse!

Get on stage and share or just sit in and enjoy!

Sign-ups day of at the Underground Coffeehouse, Open Mic is open to all talents, whether it be poetry, singing, playing an instrument, etc., we want to see you there!

This event is intended for all participants, including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities.  For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation, etc.) please contact as.coffeehouse@wwu.edu Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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From Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Underground CoffeeHouse.

Join us every second and fourth Tuesday at 4 PM in VU 740 for QTPOC Community Gatherings! This is a drop-in space for queer and trans students of color to find support through social connection, co-hosted by LGBTQ+ Western and the Counseling and Wellness Center.

For disability accommodation, please email satishs@wwu.edu.

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From Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at VU 740.

Kick back with us this week and test your knowledge with a game of Veterinary Jeopardy! This meeting is a great opportunity to mingle with more students interested in veterinary medicine and to test your knowledge of the application process, special programs, animal trivia, and more!

For accommodations, please email wwuprevet@gmail.com.

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From Monday, May 13, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at AW 408.

We've got chess on the brain next week!

Brush up on your skills and join us next Monday at 7pm for another amazing tournament!

Master or novice come out for whats sure to be a super fun night of chess!

This event is intended for all participants, including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities.  For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation, etc.) please contact as.coffeehouse@wwu.edu Advanced notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

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From Monday, May 13, 2024 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Underground CoffeeHouse.

From HBO, this 2019 documentary looks at the moving stories behind the largest county child protection agency in the U.S. Attend this film screening and discussion to understand challenges and barriers foster youth frequently face. Food will be provided.

Contact SuccessScholars@wwu.edu for questions or accommodations. 

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From Monday, May 13, 2024 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM PDT at VU 552.

Are you interested in creative writing? Do you have ideas for creative writing projects you want to start or notes for something you are already working on? Drop by one of the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio’s Creative Writing Workshops, held twice a week throughout spring quarter beginning Monday, April 8 through Finals Week at the end of the quarter.

On Mondays the workshops will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Kitto Graduate Student Hub, and on Thursdays they are scheduled from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Haggard Hall 210.

Participants will have space and time to work on creative projects (including poetry, fiction, screenplays, creative nonfiction, memoir, and other writing). There are also writing prompts provided for short, creative exercises, and some time set aside at the end of the workshop for optional sharing. The workshops are open to everyone, and advanced registration is not required. Feel free to join us for either one or both sessions! 

For more information or to request disability accommodation, please contact Dayna Patterson at patterd5@wwu.edu. 

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From Monday, May 13, 2024 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PDT at Western Libraries, Kitto Graduate Student Hub, Haggard 2.

"Have you heard of LinkedIn or would you like to learn more?

Join Mindy Pelton, Career Services Center Director, for this 3-part series and she will teach you how to master this platform to maximize connections and find your next job or internship. Attend one, two or all three!

Part 1: Building Your Profile | Part 2: Networking | Part 3: Job Search"

For more information and to register for this free workshop, please view the event in Handshake.

This event is intended for all participants, including those with visible or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation, etc.) please contact the Career Services Center, careers@wwu.edu. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

From Monday, May 13, 2024 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM PDT at Online.

Get ready for a night of creativity and fashion with our annual condom fashion show! This year, our theme is "Mother Nature," where designers will showcase their innovative and stylish creations made entirely from condoms.

Join us on May 12th in the Viking Union MPR for an evening of fun and awareness as we celebrate safe sex in a unique and exciting way. From glamorous gowns to avant-garde accessories, you'll be amazed by the creativity and talent on display.

The show will begin at 7:00 PM, but feel free to arrive early as doors are opening at 6:30. Don't miss this chance to support safe sex education and enjoy a night of unforgettable fashion!

Find us in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room at 7:00 PM on May 12th.

More information can be found on our Instagram @wwuppgenaction!

Contact Hailey with any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests (hhartford@mbpp.org)

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From Sunday, May 12, 2024 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT at Viking Union Multipurpose Room.

Heather Dudenbostel, Director | Mark Davies, Music Director | Emma Beha, Choreographer 

Join WWU Opera in Las Vegas (or the FireHouse Arts and Events Center in Fairhaven… wink, wink) for this hilarious, all-ages, 1980s-inspired adaptation of The Anonymous Lover by Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. 

The story centers around Léontine, a widow disenchanted with the idea of love, but nonetheless ardently pursued by a secret admirer. The events unfold at Léontine’s Chapel of Love in Las Vegas, where our cynical leading lady is hosting a wedding for her niece Jeannette. The news that her admirer may show up at the wedding in person turns up the excitement—and the fun! The production is presented as 90-minute chamber opera in with piano and a cast of ten singers. The music is sung in French with projected supertitles and dialogue in English.

Seating is limited, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Arrive early and chose a seat in one of the coveted wedding pews to be closer to the action!

Showtimes:

Thursday, May 9th at 7:30PM PDT (WWU Night! All are welcome! Faculty and Staff $12 and no cost for WWU Students - tickets still required) 

Friday, May 10th at 7:30PM PDT

Saturday, May 11th at 2:00PM PDT

Saturday, May 11th at 7:30PM PDT

Sunday, May 12th at 2:00PM PDT

For more information and tickets visit WWU opera presents: The Anonymous Lover | Western Washington University, and for any questions or accommodations contact program coordinator Kevin Harris at harri218@wwu.edu!

From Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:30 PM to Sunday, May 12, 2024 2:00 PM PDT at Off-Campus: FireHouse Arts & Events Center.

Join us on Sunday evening at 5:30pm for Mass. 

All are welcome. 

Confessions are available from 4:45-5:15pm. 

Donuts and fellowship after Mass.  

Contact trish.prenosil@vikingcatholic.org for questions or accommodations.

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From Sunday, May 12, 2024 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM PDT at Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

>>>>> CLICK HERE to sign up! <<<<<

Sailors who want to take their sailing further and faster will enjoy this three-lesson series focused on the physics of sailing while using some of Lakewood’s more advanced equipment. This course uses the single-handed Laser sailboat as it’s medium, but students will also utilize other boats for modules on advanced sail trim and spinnaker usage.

Participants should have successfully completed Lakewood 102 & 202 or an equivalent beginner course elsewhere. They should be comfortable sailing alone and going upwind and downwind in a variety of conditions.

For disability accommodations, questions, or requests, please contact lakewood@wwu.edu.

Transportation options: WTA Route 512 leaves from the downtown Bellingham station @ 1:40p and arrives at Lakewood by 2:05p

Cost: $30

Registration: Registration for all sessions opens April 2nd at 10am. Link above.

Schedule: Lessons occur on Sundays for three weekends

Start Date

End Date

Schedule

Start Time

End Time

4/28/2024

5/12/2024

Sun

2:15a

4:45p

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From Sunday, April 28, 2024 2:15 PM to Sunday, May 12, 2024 4:45 PM PDT at Lakewood Watersports Facility.

Join us for our first WWU Block Party! You'll enjoy live music from Baby Cakes, great local food trucks, Bellingham history tours with The Good Time Girls, lots of family-friendly activities including face painting and lawn games, and so much more! Bring your neighbors! Bring your friends!

Get more info and register here!

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From Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT at WWU Track Field.

Curious about all that Lakewood has to offer students both on and off the water? Attending this FREE Saturday afternoon info session is a great way to find out! A Boathouse Instructor will give students a tour of the facility, provide information on our lessons, and run an onshore safety orientation on how to use the paddling equipment. Based on boat availability and weather, the instructor will then run a supervised paddling excursion for any students that wish to participate.

No prior sailing or water experience required!

For disability accommodations, questions, or requests, please contact lakewood@wwu.edu.

Transportation info: WTA Route 512 leaves from the downtown Bellingham station @ 1:40p and arrives at Lakewood by 2:05p.

Cost: FREE

Schedule: Lesson occurs every Saturday during spring quarter (except April 6th, May 18th, May 25th, June 8th) from 2:15p to 3p with an optional one-hour supervised paddle ending at 4p

Registration: RSVPs encouraged through WIN

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From Saturday, May 11, 2024 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM PDT at Lakewood Watersports Facility.

Help serve our local organization, Skookum Kids, by spending time to make sock monkeys and other creatures that will be a treasured item for a youth in foster care. All materials will be provided, and no experience is required! Come for the snacks, company, and to serve. The event is coordinated by Western Success Scholars and with National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH).

Contact SuccessScholars@wwu.edu for questions or accommodations. 

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From Friday, May 10, 2024 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PDT at VU 735.

Come by and play some board games with fellow students at Western! Feel free to come/go as convenient. All skill levels and play styles are welcomed!!

Every Thursday and Friday 6-9pm MH 239.

Reach out to Sebastian Mayotte at Mayotts@wwu.edu if you have any questions or accommodation requests!

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From Friday, May 10, 2024 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Miller Hall 239.

Do you love biking and books? To celebrate May Bike Month, we encourage riders of all skill levels (as long as you can ride a bike) to join us on a ride to Village Books in Fairhaven! We'll leave from campus and head towards downtown, where we'll follow the beautiful Bay St Trail along the water to Fairhaven. The group will make frequent stops to make sure everyone is together and to enjoy the scenery. After we hang out at the bookstore for a while, we'll take the Bay St Trail back to campus, making sure to stop at Boulevard Park for a bit (weather permitting) and soak up one of the gorgeous parks Bellingham has to offer. 

We will meet at the Outdoor Center, where bikes and helmets are available to borrow free of charge for this ride. Please indicate if you need a bike or helmet when you register.

Participants will receive a rechargeable bike light for their bike!

For disability accommodations, questions, or requests please contact atc@wwu.edu at least one week before the class. For more information on transportation and biking at Western, visit our website.

From Friday, May 10, 2024 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at Outdoor Center at Viking Union 150.

Drop in every Friday for a safe place for Indigenous students to share and discuss life’s many challenges and joys. Our talking circle will be facilitated by Kelley Crane, Native American and Indigenous Student Support Specialist with the Counseling and Wellness Center. Snacks provided! Questions? Email Kelley.

Fridays, 4-5pm

Miller Hall 158 (CEED Social Space)

For disability accommodations, email cwc@wwu.edu.

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From Friday, May 10, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at Miller Hall 158 (CEED Social Space).