Western Weekly for Oct. 6, 2011

DATE: October 6, 2011 3:52:21 PM PDT

On campus

Don Alper, the director of Center for Canadian-American Studies and Political Science professor at Western Washington University, gets prepped for his interview for the upcoming Canadian documentary film "Borderline" on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011. Photo by Rhys Logan | University Communications intern

Photos: Canadian film crew shoots footage on campus for "Borderline" documentary

A documentary film group from Canada shot footage for an upcoming documentary, "BorderLine," on the Western Washington University campus Wednesday. The group has been traveling across the Canada-U.S. border, from east to west.

Photos by Rhys Logan | University Communications intern

In the spotlight

CEV holds open office hours to help businesses thrive

by Christopher Wood | University Communications intern

The Center for Economic Vitality, formerly known as the Small Business Development Center, is a community outreach program of Western Washington University's College of Business and Economics. The center provides free services to local businesses to help them achieve success.

The center has been around for about 25 years, and its name was changed five years ago to better reflect the intended goal of the programs were, Center Director Tom Dorr said.

“This is about helping (entrepreneurs) actualize their dreams,” Dorr said.

Photos: Western defeats Portland State, 4-2, in fierce hockey contest

Photos: Women's soccer wins 1-0 over Simon Fraser

Photos: Black Student Union kicks off the year with dance

Video: Rich Brown to present Turning Points lecture Oct. 19 on art of 'devising'