Pay it forward during #WesternCares at WWU

Western Today staff

May 29, 2015

Finals are approaching, and this is a busy -- and often quite difficult -- time for students.

That's why Western is continuing the #WesternCares campaign begun last spring, encouraging students, faculty and staff to relax and help others. We're all in this together, and we can get through these weeks with each other's help.

A preliminary list of #WesternCares events is below. Admission to all events listed is free. If you know of something that's missing, or if you want to create a new event, let us know! We're looking for any event that gives students, faculty and staff a chance to study, relax, de-stress, socialize or get work done.

When posting about something you've done or received to social media, don't forget to tag the post with #WesternCares to encourage and inspire others. Let's see how much help we can offer others as the quarter comes to a close.

Friday, May 29

  • Student Mitchell Hopkins will perform a senior guitar recital at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

Saturday, May 30

  • WWU music faculty member Milica Jelaca Jovanovic will perform a piano recital at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. This dance-themed performance will feature two world premiers: Sonata by Igor Karaca, and Jitterbug by WWU Music Faculty Roger Briggs. Also in the program: Valse by Scriabin, and Davidbundlertanze by Schumann.

Sunday, May 31

  • Student Kaitlin Webster will perform a senior voice recital at noon in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • Student Patrick Hunziker will perform a senior guitar recital at 4 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • Lawnstock, ASProductions' annual music festival, is back for a third year from 4 to 10 p.m. on the Communications Facility Lawn. This year, the Lawnstock stage will see performances from some of Seattle and Bellingham's best musicians, including: Beat Connection, Shaprece, Kithkin and Specters. The lineup also features an opening set from the winners of Sounds of the Underground, ASProductions Underground Coffeehouse first annual battle-of-the-bands competition.

Monday, June 1

  • Celebrate the closing of the 2014-2015 season at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall with the Western Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, and winners of the WWU Concerto Competition: Gabija Vaičekonis, Yuliya Varavina, and George Allison. These students are performing Concerto movements by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Séjourné. This concert will also feature For the Future, a world premiere for orchestra and choir by WWU faculty composer Roger Briggs, as well as the legendary Chichester Pslams by Leonard Bernstein.
  • Canines on Campus will be at the Wilson Library end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.

Tuesday, June 2

  • Enjoy crafting? The THRIVE program is holding crafting hours from noon to 3 p.m. in the Miller Hall Collaborative Space.
  • Canines on Campus will be at the Wilson Library end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.
  • The Ethnic Student Center will provide supplies, snacks, places to study and good vibes during free study sessions from 4 to 8 p.m. in the ESC (Viking Union Room 420).
  • Student Silas Stewart will perform a junior percussion recital in the PAC Choir Room at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

Thursday, June 4

  • Enjoy crafting? The THRIVE program is holding crafting hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Corner, Wilson Library Room 265.
  • Canines on Campus will be at the Wilson Library end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.
  • The Ethnic Student Center will provide supplies, snacks, places to study and good vibes during free study sessions from 4 to 8 p.m. in the ESC (Viking Union Room 420).
  • Student Jeanette Ojala will perform a junior piano recital at 5 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

Friday, June 5

  • Enjoy jazz from WWU's ensembles at 8 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • Canines on Campus will be at the Wilson Library end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.

Saturday, June 6

  • Student Kelsey Barnes will perform a senior piano recital at 8 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • Student Clara Johnson will perform a senior voice recital at 8 p.m. in the PAC Choir Room.
The THRIVE program in Prevention and Wellness Services is holding a special game night from 6 to 9 p.m. in Viking Union Room 464. Bring a friend and meet some new people. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite to share, too.