Events
Spring Into Action: Top Spring Quarter Activities
April 29, 2013Lord of the Rings Trivia Night Do you know the award-winning film and book series like the back of your hand? If so, attend the Underground Coffeehouses “Lord of the Rings Trivia
Take Back The Night
April 29, 2013In response to the death of Susan Alexander Spleeth, a woman who was stabbed to death while walking home one night in Philadelphia during 1975, many college campuses around the country began to
Game of Thrones
April 29, 2013This week, the Viking Union Gallery will unveil a unique exhibit that puts a special emphasis on an everyday object. The gallery will display significant pieces from Western’s collection of
Aaron Carter to Perform On April 9
April 8, 2013On Tuesday, April 9, ‘90s teen pop-star-turned-Broadway-performer Aaron Carter will perform at Western as a part of his 60-day tour. Western students will be able to watch Carter perform old
Fifth Annual Yule Ball Jan. 26
January 21, 2013In the fourth book of the epic Harry Potter series, “The Goblet Of Fire,” the Yule Ball was an event that brought the different magic schools together for a night of dancing and
An inclusive event: Homocoming
December 3, 2012For many, recollecting high school memories includes many nights of dating, dressing up, and dancing the night away at Homecoming, Prom, or one of the many other high school dances. For others,
B'ham Jingle Jam
December 3, 2012Dead week has begun and finals week is just around the corner for Western’s hardworking students. As the study groups begin to meet, the projects begin and the pots of coffee begin to brew,
'Body Talk' back for round two
November 26, 2012“Body Talk: Sexual Triumphs, Trials, and Revelations” – a performance of true stories about sex, birth, mothering, menopause, mammograms, wax jobs, and what it means to be a
Reel Rock Film Festival
November 12, 2012“It’s terrifying,” said Heidi Rodenhizer, Associated Students Outdoor Center trip leader and avid climber. “My hands were sweating the whole time…that’s not the
Fall into dance
November 12, 2012During the first week of fall quarter, ten Western students in the dance program got together and held open auditions. The students selected the dancers they wanted and then began the whirlwind
50 Shades Of Feminism
November 5, 2012Some call it mommy porn and others call it the ultimate guilty pleasure, but regardless, E.L. James’ “50 Shades of Grey” trilogy has made its mark on pop culture. Released in June
Environmental Education
October 22, 2012This week, students will have the opportunity to participate in a series of events geared towards learning about what they can do to work towards a greener future. Several environmental groups at
Busted: A Student Guide To Their Rights
October 22, 2012Looking in your rear-view mirror or out the window at a friend’s party, you see the flashing red and blue lights of a police car. Shortly after, there is an assertive knocking at the front
Third annual costume ball
October 22, 2012The Associated Students Disability Outreach Center and the AS Social Issues Resource Center are teaming up to host the 3rd Annual Costume Ball.
Writings on the wall: Drawing Jam showcases unique student art
October 15, 2012Words, sketches and comic characters fill the walls of the Viking Union Gallery, and more will be drawn in the weeks to come. Drawing Jam, an Associated Students Productions event, allows students
The Head and the Heart: Selling Out... In A Good Way
October 8, 2012Originating in the Pacific Northwest, The Head and the Heart have been producing harmonic, yet danceable music since the summer of 2009. The band met during open-mic nights in a small downtown
Outdoor Center Offers Northwest Excursion Series
October 8, 2012Bellingham is known for its bustling college campus, its friendly residents and, perhaps most of all, its access to some of the world’s best sea kayaking, rock climbing and hiking. Every year
Info. Fair
September 24, 2012As an incoming student the amount of clubs, activities, sports and community volunteer options in Bellingham can be overwhelming. Luckily, the Associated Students hosts the annual Info Fair to help
VU Late Night
September 24, 2012The Associated Students Productions Special Events will host the fifth annual Viking Union Late Night in order to kick off the school year and offer an event for both new and returning students to
The great outdoor film festival
May 14, 2012The outdoor experiences accessible to Western students are rarely caught on film but the Associated Students Outdoor Center has found a way to encourage students to document their outdoor excursions
