About WWU University Communications
The Office of University Communications serves as the primary contact for journalists and community members needing information about the University.
We are a resource for internal and external audiences. Information about services we provide to University departments and faculty is outlined in Telling Western's Story. To request a printed copy, call (360) 650-3350 or send an e-mail message to news@wwu.edu.
Contact Information
The Office of University Communications is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each business day. We are located in Old Main Room 300.
You may reach us by phone at (360) 650-3350, fax at (360) 650-6817 or e-mail at news@wwu.edu.
Our mailing address is:
Office of University Communications, MS-9011
WWU, 516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225-9011
Driving directions:
When approaching Bellingham from the north or south on Interstate 5, take Exit No. 252, marked Samish Way and WWU. Turn west onto Samish Way and follow the signs to Bill McDonald Parkway and the University campus. For parking information, call (360) 650-2945 or stop at the Visitor Center on campus. Click here for a campus map.
Our Staff
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 Paul Cocke, Director
paul.cocke@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350
Contact for University administration, budgeting, student affairs, community relations, legislative relations, Woodring College of Education, Shannon Point Marine Center, Canadian-American Studies and the Border Policy Research Institute, Campus Community Coalition and health, safety and crisis communications.
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 John Thompson, Assistant Director
john.thompson@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350
Contact for the College of Sciences and Technology, College of Fine and Performing Arts, College of Business and Economics, Huxley College of the Environment, Western Libraries, International Center, Graduate School, Research and Sponsored Programs, Extended Education and Summer Programs and University marketing. Editor for Western Today and Western Weekly.
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 Matthew Anderson, New Media Coordinator
matthew.anderson@wwu.edu
(360) 650-7434
Contact and editor for the FAST newsletter and FAST Online. Contact for the University's online calendar, University Communications photo center, the Excellence at Western Web site and a range of multimedia and social networking efforts at WWU. Contact for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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 Mary Gallagher, Publications Editor
mary.gallagher@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3617
Contact and editor for several university publications, including the annual President's Report, Window magazine, Soundings newsletter for families and the Welcome to Western guide. Contact for Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
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 Pam Smith, Program Assistant
pam.smith@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350
Contact for Western's Speakers Bureau, distribution of news releases and publications; information regarding office activities and budgetary and staffing administration; clipping services, media management and tracking, scheduling and archiving.
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 Chris Baker, Graphic Designer
chris.baker@wwu.edu
(360) 650-2253
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Shona Fahland, Graphic Designer
shona.fahland@wwu.edu
(360) 650-2159
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