WIN Events
Theology and Pizza
Come join us for FREE pizza, fellowship, and theological discussion at Round Table Pizza at Sunset Square.
We have a different speaker and topic each time. It's a great time!
Contact us if you need a ride.
For questions or accommodations, please contact Trish Prenosil at trish.prenosil@vikingcatholic.org.
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From Friday, May 10, 2024 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT at Round Table Pizza at Sunset Square.
Through Our Lens Gallery Exhibition
The Counseling and Wellness Center is proud to announce the opening of "Through Our Lens," a gallery exhibit featuring film photography and storytelling from Western students. Showcasing a diverse array of images, this exhibition offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant experiences and perspectives of Western students' reflections of well-being, inclusivity, and finding joy amidst difficulty.
Funded by the Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund, the “Through Our Lens” project spanned over two quarters, and is based on Photovoice, a community-based participatory research methodology. The project connected science and practice, inspiring community engagement and student participation in the development, planning, and implementation of a well-being intervention that gave students a space to reflect individually and communally about belonging and connection at WWU through the medium of photography.
The "Through Our Lens" gallery exhibit will be open to the public from May 7 to May 17 at the B Gallery, located on the campus of Western Washington University. Admission is free, offering an opportunity for the community to engage with the work of these talented student photographers. Please join us for light refreshments and community celebration at our opening reception Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
For disability accommodation, please email cwc@wwu.edu.
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From Thursday, May 9, 2024 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM PDT at B Gallery.
Board Game Night!
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 Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Miller Hall 239.
RHA Craft Fair
- Mother's Day Gifts! This is the perfect occasion to get a lovingly handmade item for someone special in your life!
- Networking: As a vendor, you will have the chance to showcase your work to other creative people and the general public alike! This is a chance to learn how to table at an event and learn how to price your creations. You can plug your social medias, storefronts, online shops, and reach new audiences on campus. This event will be a great way to put your name out there and expand!
- Community building: This is a chance to meet other local artists and support their work! Reach out to other artists on Social Media and show support for each other!
- Cute stuff!: Shop local and support your fellow students by shopping at this event!
- Vendors are responsible for transporting any items and displays they need for their table. Only tables and chairs are guaranteed be provided to Vendors for this event. Additional supplies may be available depending on the venue and weather which will be communicated closer to the date of the event.
- Vendors are expected to be fully set up by the time they have stated they are able to table for. There will be 30min before the start of the event for Vendors to set up, and 30min after the event ends for Vendors to clean up.
- Vendors are required to check in with RHA when they arrive at the venue. There will be a table at the front of the MPR where RHA will hand out maps to shoppers.
- Vendors are expected to be kind and considerate to RHA, Customers, and other Vendors.
- If a Vendor needs to leave their table for an extended period of time (more than 30min), they are required to find someone to look after their table OR completely pack up their space while they are away. Please communicate with RHA if you plan to be away from your table at any point during this event.
- If you have questions, concerns, or issues during the event, please talk to any of RHA and they will help you resolve any issues. RHA or Natalie will be doing a walk around roughly every hour to check in with Vendors and make sure everything is running smoothly.
- If you are interested in helping set up tables and chairs before the event starts or tearing down after the event, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator Bryce Vining at rha.president@wwu.edu for more information.
- No! This event is free to both vendors and attendees.
- No! We will provide tables and chairs, but you will need to provide materials to display your items. You will be responsible for transporting all the items you need for this event.
- You are responsible for bringing any items you plan to sell and anything you need to display those items. You are allowed to have your friends help you bring everything over, please do not leave anything unattended at any point while you are at this event.
- You are not allowed to sell food or drinks at this event. While you may have handmade cooked or baked goods, we unfortunately cannot let you sell these items at our event. We thank you for understanding!
- All transactions will happen solely through the vendor and the buyer. The University will not be affiliated with any transaction made. Any disputes between vendors and buyers are to be settled by the involved parties only. The University can not provide change for cash purchases, the vendor will be responsible for providing change. Each table will be required to have a sign saying that each transaction is the responsibility of the vendor and not the University.
- Yes! You can still table for a portion of the time, but at 5:00pm we will begin clean up and will need to take down chairs and tables by 5:30pm.
- RHA Advisor: Richard Henderson
- RHA President: Bryce Vining - rha.president@wwu.edu
- RHA VP of Community Engagement: Joshua Hall - rha.vp.comm-engagement@wwu.edu
- RHA VP of Public Relations: Storm Rehnquist - rha.vp.public-relations@wwu.edu
- RHA VP of Finance: William Bogar - rha.vp.outreach-records@wwu.edu
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RHA Presents
Craft Fair!
Thursday May 9th 12-5pm
From Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at WWU Red Square.
RHA Craft Fair (Cancelled)
- Mother's Day Gifts! This is the perfect occasion to get a lovingly handmade item for someone special in your life!
- Networking: As a vendor, you will have the chance to showcase your work to other creative people and the general public alike! This is a chance to learn how to table at an event and learn how to price your creations. You can plug your social medias, storefronts, online shops, and reach new audiences on campus. This event will be a great way to put your name out there and expand!
- Community building: This is a chance to meet other local artists and support their work! Reach out to other artists on Social Media and show support for each other!
- Cute stuff!: Shop local and support your fellow students by shopping at this event!
- Vendors are responsible for transporting any items and displays they need for their table. Only tables and chairs are guaranteed be provided to Vendors for this event. Additional supplies may be available depending on the venue and weather which will be communicated closer to the date of the event.
- Vendors are expected to be fully set up by the time they have stated they are able to table for. There will be 30min before the start of the event for Vendors to set up, and 30min after the event ends for Vendors to clean up.
- Vendors are required to check in with RHA when they arrive at the venue. There will be a table at the front of the MPR where RHA will hand out maps to shoppers.
- Vendors are expected to be kind and considerate to RHA, Customers, and other Vendors.
- If a Vendor needs to leave their table for an extended period of time (more than 30min), they are required to find someone to look after their table OR completely pack up their space while they are away. Please communicate with RHA if you plan to be away from your table at any point during this event.
- If you have questions, concerns, or issues during the event, please talk to any of RHA and they will help you resolve any issues. RHA or Natalie will be doing a walk around roughly every hour to check in with Vendors and make sure everything is running smoothly.
- If you are interested in helping set up tables and chairs before the event starts or tearing down after the event, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator Bryce Vining at rha.president@wwu.edu for more information.
- No! This event is free to both vendors and attendees.
- No! We will provide tables and chairs, but you will need to provide materials to display your items. You will be responsible for transporting all the items you need for this event.
- You are responsible for bringing any items you plan to sell and anything you need to display those items. You are allowed to have your friends help you bring everything over, please do not leave anything unattended at any point while you are at this event.
- You are not allowed to sell food or drinks at this event. While you may have handmade cooked or baked goods, we unfortunately cannot let you sell these items at our event. We thank you for understanding!
- All transactions will happen solely through the vendor and the buyer. The University will not be affiliated with any transaction made. Any disputes between vendors and buyers are to be settled by the involved parties only. The University can not provide change for cash purchases, the vendor will be responsible for providing change. Each table will be required to have a sign saying that each transaction is the responsibility of the vendor and not the University.
- Yes! You can still table for a portion of the time, but at 5:00pm we will begin clean up and will need to take down chairs and tables by 5:30pm.
- RHA Advisor: Richard Henderson
- RHA President: Bryce Vining - rha.president@wwu.edu
- RHA VP of Community Engagement: Joshua Hall - rha.vp.comm-engagement@wwu.edu
- RHA VP of Public Relations: Storm Rehnquist - rha.vp.public-relations@wwu.edu
- RHA VP of Finance: William Bogar - rha.vp.outreach-records@wwu.edu
From Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM PDT at WWU Red Square.
Local Action Week 2024: Campus to Community Panel
Campus to Community: A Conversation with Local Leaders
Join the Office of Civic Engagement for the finale of Local Action Week, a panel and mixer with officials from the city of Bellingham and Whatcom County! Panelists include Mayor Kim Lund, County Executive Satpal Sidhu, and members of the Bellingham City Council and Whatcom County Council. Learn more about what it's like to serve in local government, engage with issues unique to our region, and meet your elected representatives. Come for the yummy snacks, stay for the community building.
Free food provided! RSVP to let us know you'll be there!
For disability accommodations, please contact as.oce.localliaison@wwu.edu.
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From Thursday, May 9, 2024 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PDT at Viking Union Multipurpose Room.
Creative Writing Workshops
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 Thursday, May 9, 2024 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT at Western Libraries, Hacherl Research & Writing Studio, Haggard 210.
Comedy Workshop
If you're thinking about doing standup comedy but want to get feedback on your material first or just meet others in the club, then this is the place for you! This is a safe space to both get and give feedback on jokes or simply meet and get more comfortable with everybody in the club. It's a great time!
From Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PDT at Bond Hall 104.
PALS Poetry Club
PALS, WWU's Poetry Club is back!
Every other Thursday at 7pm the Underground Coffeehouse will be filled with great vibes, people, and poetry.
Get on stage and show your stuff, or sit back and enjoy!
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 Thursday, May 9, 2024 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Underground CoffeeHouse.
Western Scream Queens Club Meeting
The Western Scream Queens in a club wherein we watch a horror movie and then discuss queer representation and symbolism while taking a deep dive into queer influence.
Come join us Thursdays at 6pm in Bond Hall 109
This club is intended to create a space where queers who love horror can gather and discuss their interests without judgment. The Western Scream Queens believe in the inherent value and queerness of horror in that it has the ability to tackle the issues other genres cannot and represent the Other like, well, none other. Queerness finds a safe place in that Other and many people like us have found a safe place within horror fandom. The Western Scream Queens meet every Thursday of the academic quarter and watch a queer horror film, which is a horror film with a queer creator and/or queer themes, followed by a discussion of the history and queerness of the film. This is an excellent opportunity to uplift queer horror creators and films that may have slipped through the cracks of cultural consciousness as well as to educate queer folks about our rich history within the genre.
*for accommodations, please contact Colter Lemons: lemonsc@wwu.edu
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From Thursday, May 9, 2024 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Bond Hall 109.
You are a strong Candidate
It's common to wonder if you're "qualified enough" when applying for jobs. Together, let's identify all the great skills and accomplishments tucked away in your experiences, from coursework to clubs to campus employment!
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 Thursday, May 9, 2024 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM PDT at Old Main 280.
Sex Toy 101 (Hosted by WinkWink Boutique!)
Are you curious about incorporating sex toys into your life but not sure where to start? Join us for Sex Toys 101, a special event hosted by Planned Parenthood Generation Action at WinkWink Boutique on May 8th, designed to provide college students with a comfortable and informative introduction to the world of pleasure products.
Knowledgeable volunteers will guide you through the basics of sex toys, including how to choose the right toy for you and how to use them safely, as well as toy maintenance. You'll have the opportunity to see and learn about a variety of toys in a private and judgment-free setting.
This event is open to students of all genders and sexual orientations. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned toy enthusiast, come join us for an evening of fun, learning, and exploration!
Find us at WinkWink Boutique (1302 Commercial St, Bellingham, WA 98225)
From 6:00-7:30 PM this Wednesday (May 8th!)
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 Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM PDT at WinkWink Boutique.
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Coming to Consciousness for Transracial Adoptees
Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm
MCC Lunch & Learn, VU735
Transracial adoptees have unique experiences related to race and adoption that shape their identity development. Dr. Kim will talk about the ways transracial adoptees develop their individual and community racial and adoptee identities
JaeRan Kim, Ph.D., MSW, (she/hers) is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Washington at Tacoma, located on the traditional territories of the Puyallup peoples. Prior to completing her doctoral degree, she worked with foster and adopted children and families and with adults with disabilities in residential care. JaeRan’s research is focused on the wellbeing of adoptees, exploring disability, race, and transnational experiences for adoptees. As a public scholar, JaeRan is passionate about engaging in community-based projects; her blog Harlow’s Monkey, which focuses on the transracial/transnational adoptee experience, is one of the longest-running transracial adoption blogs in the United States.
From Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT at VU 735 Multicultural Center .
WWU APIDA Heritage Month Events vibrant purple lotus flowers over colored circles JaeRan Kim in a gray blazer and floral blouse, in front of a brick building and green foliage Featured Speaker: JaeRan Kim
Coming to Consciousness for Transracial Adoptees
Wednesday, May 8th at 12pm
MCC Lunch & Learn, VU735
Transracial adoptees have unique experiences related to race and adoption that shape their identity development. Dr. Kim will talk about the ways transracial adoptees develop their individual and community racial and adoptee identities
JaeRan Kim, Ph.D., MSW, (she/hers) is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Washington at Tacoma, located on the traditional territories of the Puyallup peoples. Prior to completing her doctoral degree, she worked with foster and adopted children and families and with adults with disabilities in residential care. JaeRan’s research is focused on the wellbeing of adoptees, exploring disability, race, and transnational experiences for adoptees. As a public scholar, JaeRan is passionate about engaging in community-based projects; her blog Harlow’s Monkey, which focuses on the transracial/transnational adoptee experience, is one of the longest-running transracial adoption blogs in the United States.
From Wednesday, May 8, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM PDT at VU 735 Multicultural Center .
Summer Session Drop-In Q&A
From Wednesday, May 8, 2024 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM PDT at Online.
Intro to Video Editing w/ Davinci Resolve
Intro and learning basics to open source and free Davinci Resolve video editing software.
From Tuesday, May 7, 2024 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT at Haggard Hall - HH 245.
College Democrats of WWU Weekly Meeting
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 7, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM PDT at Academic West 205.
Free LinkedIn Photos
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 7, 2024 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PDT at Career Services Center, Old Main 280.
Open Mic Night
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 7, 2024 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM PDT at Underground CoffeeHouse.
Job & Internship Search Strategies
Come learn about key strategies and resources that can help you move from a passive to an active job and internship 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 Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM PDT at Hybrid: Old Main 280 and Zoom.