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Dan Erickson’s ‘Severance’ goes into production for third season July 27
Which famous people went to WWU? See celebrity alumni

From an Oscar-winning actor to TV hosts, several celebrities have called Whatcom County home. Western Washington University has produced its share of high-profile alumni. Famous musicians, writers and more have WWU as an alma mater.

‘Severance’ creator recounts trajectory from Western to the writer’s room

“Severance” creator Dan Erickson was working as the office manager of a door factory in San Fernando Valley, California, when he thought to himself: “What if I could jump ahead to the end of the day?” That was his lightbulb moment and, at the cost of being yelled at by his boss, he wrote a…

During WWU visit, ‘Severance’ creator discusses how the school inspired his work

Western Washington University graduate Dan Erickson, the creator, writer and producer behind the Apple TV+ original show “Severance,” visited his alma mater Friday for a celebration of distinguished alumni. 

Erickson, who graduated from Western in 2007, was on campus…

‘Severance’ creator returns to Bellingham this spring

Can’t wait (at least) another year for more “Severance”? Ahead of the Emmy Award-winning show’s third season, Bellingham fans can learn about its creator and executive producer, Dan Erickson, at Western Washington University. The 2007 alum is returning to his old stomping grounds…

WWU to host alumnus and Emmy-winning creator of ‘Severance’ Dan Erickson May 15
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