Western Today for Wednesday, July 22

Blood drive taking place now on campus

Liane Whitman, left, of Puget Sound Blood Center, prepares Katie Rothenberg, the assistant marketing director for the WWU Athletics Department, for her blood donation at the Viking Union Multipurpose Room, on April 22, 2009. This summer, the blood donation van in Red Square is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and tomorrow.

Photo by Mark Malijan | WWU intern

Office of Admissions to host Achievers Scholarship candidates today

Western Washington University’s Office of Admissions will host candidates of the Washington State Achievers Program Scholarship on Wednesday, July 22, as part of its efforts to increase multi-cultural student enrollment.

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Event of the day: Barnum Jack in the Summer Noon Concert Series

Acoustic music duo Matt Novak & Allegra Ziffle offer family-style fiddle and guitar tunes in a free concert at noon today in the PAC Plaza. Click here to view information on the WWU Events Calendar.

Construction updates

Stay informed on campus construction projects on FAST Online.

The Bellingham Herald

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: All-comers track meets have an event for everyone
For years, now, Whatcom County has shown its ability to produce some of the top track and field athletes in the state.
All you have to do is take a quick look at the Class 2A team track titles won by the Blaine girls' and the Lynden boys' and the 17 individual and relay state championships Whatcom County athletes won in May.
And by the looks of things at the Bellingham Parks and Recreation's summer all-comers track and field meets on Mondays at Civic Stadium, the future is looking just as bright. ...
Dick Henrie, recreation manager for the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department, helps run the meets along with Lance Romo. Henrie takes special joy in hanging out at the pole vault area, since he's an assistant coach in the event at Western Washington University.
"We really appreciate what Dick has done with these all-comers meets, and with his pole vault club," Len Van Ryswyk said. "He deserves a lot of credit."
Bellingham shoreline rules face public hearing Monday
Shoreline development regulations that could affect waterfront revitalization plans will be the subject of a public hearing before City Council at 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, in City Council chambers at City Hall, 210 Lottie St.

Our Sports Central

Four Slam players named IBL All-Stars
Four players from the Bellingham Slam were named as International Basketball League all-stars this season, league officials announced. Forward Tyler Amaya and guards Ryan Diggs, Ira Graham and Jacob Stevenson all earned the honor this season.
All four players were standouts at Western Washington. Amaya, Diggs and Graham were members of the Viking squad that made consecutive West Regional Tournament appearances in 2005 and 2006, while Stevenson helped lead WWU to an NCAA-II Elite Eight appearance in 2001.

WWU News Releases

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