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Upcoming Events

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Upcoming Events

Alumni Awards Nominations Open

Alumni Awards 2026 Nomination
Online (General)
Mon, Oct 20 2025 - Sat, Jan 31 2026, All day

Woodland Park Zoo WildLanterns

Woodland Park Zoo features vibrant illuminated animal and floral lanterns at night.
In Person
Wed, Dec 17 2025, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Inuit Rising

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Zoom
Wed, Jan 14 2026, 4 - 5pm

Moving Toward Solutions

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Zoom, In Person
Thu, Jan 15 2026, 4:30 - 5:20pm

WWU Day at the Kraken

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In Person
Sun, Jan 25 2026, 1 - 5pm

Belief and Doubt in Roch Carrier's The Hockey Sweater

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Zoom
Wed, Jan 28 2026, 4 - 5pm

WWU Under the Big Top at ECHO

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In Person
Sat, Jan 31 2026, 12 - 2pm

Back in Band: WWU Alumni Reunion

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In Person
Sat, Jan 31 2026, 4 - 8pm

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Featured News

WWU alumnus leaves the University a legacy of sustainability in the Methow 

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Student Ambassador Spotlight: Alexia Rosas

Alexia Rosas
Meet Alexia, A Student Ambassador for WWU! Alexia is a Senior studying Chemistry here at Western who loves the community and connections with friends…

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A House of Healing

The vision for a Coast Salish longhouse at Western originated from Western’s Native American Student Union and is the result of decades of discussion among students, faculty, and campus administrators.

Architectural drawing by Jones & Jones Architects of the Longhouse