|
The Bellingham Herald
- Higher tuition at WWU; bitter but necessary
Raising tuition 14 percent in each of the next two years is a drastic step for Western Washington University students and their families. But we believe the higher tuition increase is the best way to tackle the tough situation created by a need to cut more than $6 billion in state spending this year.
- Bellingham City Council considers fee exemption to entice NOAA to waterfront
City Council members on Monday will be asked to create a local exemption from park and school impact fees in order to entice NOAA to Bellingham's waterfront. Under the proposal, council members would be allowed to approve an exemption from those fees, which help offset the costs of new transportation infrastructure due to growth, for projects with "broad public purposes."
- Audit: WWU lacks tight tracking of assets
Western Washington University needs to improve its tracking of furniture, equipment and other small physical assets, according to a recent review by the Washington State Auditor's Office. During the audit, officials examined how the university tracks and monitors payroll, inventory, cash receipts, contracts, public records and other areas with a high risk of misappropriation. The audit covered the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
- WWU to host Disability Awareness Week
Western Washington University will host Disability Awareness Week from Monday, April 13, to Saturday, April 18. The event, put on by Students for Disability Awareness, aims to provide education and resources for people with disabilities. Activities include help with scholarships, Americans with Disabilities Act training, speakers, and documentaries.
- WWU track and field: Warman a fresham sensation at WWU
Emily Warman still can't quite believe her good fortune as a freshman at Western Washington University, but then neither can Kaylee Gardner in her first year of track and field coaching. Warman, who recently became Western's first national indoor champion, set personal outdoor records of 38 feet, 9 inches in the triple jump and 18-41/4 in the long jump to help Western's women claim their fourth consecutive Ralph Vernacchia Invitational title on Friday, April 10, at Civic Stadium.
- WWU softball: Vikings take two from Northwest Nazarene
Three Western Washington University pitchers did not allow an earned run and outfielder Michelle Wrigley was 4 for 5 with four runs batted in and two runs as the Vikings completed a four-game series sweep of Northwest Nazarene University by sweeping a doubleheader 6-0 and 7-3 in Great Northwest Athletic Conference softball action at Viking Field on Saturday, April 11.
- WWU rowing: Late sprint lifts Vikings
With four freshmen sitting among its varsity eight and just two returners taking up the remaining four spots in their boat it's pretty clear that things are going to be a little different for the Western Washington University women's rowing team this season. But the more things change for the four-time defending national champion Vikings, the more things stay the same. And the common denominator for the Vikings - as usual - is winning.
- WWU softball: McEnroe pitches perfect game
Sarah McEnroe tossed a five-inning perfect game in the nightcap and Jessica Rosencrants allowed just one run in the opener as Western Washington University swept Northwest Nazarene University, 2-1 and 10-0, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference softball doubleheader Friday at Viking Field on the WWU campus.
The Seattle Times
- Rochelle Rasmussen-Sandeen helped Native Americans honor their cultures
It was her desire to bring Native Americans together to celebrate their cultures and beliefs. Although she died unexpectedly, her family and friends believe she fulfilled her mission and that others will carry it forward. Rochelle Rasmussen-Sandeen, 57, of Bellingham, died Thursday, April 9, of liver cancer. More than a dozen family and friends surrounded her in the hospital, drumming and singing ancient chants and songs.
Ms. Rasmussen-Sandeen was just a couple of courses shy of receiving her bachelor's degree in communications from Western Washington University, where she worked for several years in the administrative offices. She was also involved in Native-American activities, powwows and community work.
- Bellevue Community College changes name, to award bachelor's degrees
Bellevue Community College has changed its name to Bellevue College, effective Monday. Bellevue College President Jean Floten says people associate community college with associate degrees only. The college will award its first bachelor's degrees this spring.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.com
- WWU alumnus ready to step up for Sounders
Given the entire population of his hometown of Monroe lists at about 17,000, you couldn't blame Ben Dragavon for being just a tad nervous Saturday night. But this was Dragavon's dream and being thrust into goal for Sounders FC in front of 28,746 screaming supporters at Qwest Field was something he won't soon forget. Dragavon, who led Monroe to a 2001 Class 3A state high school championship and then went on to play at Western Washington University, was kicking himself in the wake of Saturday night's 1-0 loss.
The (Everett) Herald
- Debate whiz kid plans to attend Western
Emily Harrell has gained several distinctions for her eloquence in debate competitions. For the second straight year, she has qualified for national high school debate championships. She most enjoys oratory contests, and will participate with debate partner and friend Stephanie Hare in a duo interpretation category in Birmingham, Ala., in June. "We really work well together. She is just like my other half in debate."
Her college plans are to attend Western Washington University next year with a goal of becoming a middle or high school English teacher.
|
printer friendly