Associated Students • Western Washington University

Powerful and Potent spoken word artists Andrea Gibson and Ishle Yi Park will be busting open hearts and minds with their beautiful performances. This event is the kick-off to VWEEK: Honoring Women's Stories & Experiences.

Written and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, "The 11th Hour", is a documentary concerned with the current state of affairs on our planet. Filled with urgency about the dire state of our global ecosystems and a number of various academics and experts, this film will make you take an honest reassessment of the actions undertaken to minimize human harm.

Ever wanted to steer your way down a river? The Outdoor Center can help. Come and learn the basics of whitewater kayaking in a warm, safe setting in the Carver Gymnasium Pool. They'll teach you paddling, maneuvering, and most importantly, how to roll your boat.

Written and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, "The 11th Hour", is a documentary concerned with the current state of affairs on our planet. Filled with urgency about the dire state of our global ecosystems and a number of various academics and experts, this film will make you take an honest reassessment of the actions undertaken to minimize human harm.

Club Canada will provide trivia, for people to test their knowledge of all things Canadian, and will be giving away prizes to participants to celebrate Canada Week. They will have their Mountie board there, for people to take pictures, and of course, they will provide information about Canada Week events, the Vancouver Olympics and the Canadian-American Studies program.

Slideshow and presentation on how to grow more food
in backyards as a way to address food security, sustainability,
and climate change.

Join Club Canada in their celebration of Canada Week as they make and enjoy such Canadian delicacies as Poutine and crepes. No need to bring anything as all ingredients are provided. Just bring yourself and a hearty appetite.

The Current Events Forum has invited Aaron Straight, Creative Director for Seattle-based Tri-Film Productions, to talk about his experiences working with both local and international organizations – from BEARTREK to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - that are committed to making a difference in our world.
The night features some of Aaron's short films produced on issues ranging from local conservation & homelessness to food security & water issues all around the world. Aaron will talk about the challenges and rewards of working with non-profits. He will also explore how early adventures and experience trained him unknowingly to gain the trust of some of the world's most admired organizations.
Along the way, he will be sharing information about lesser-known public service organizations headquartered in the Northwest as well as lesser-known projects funded by internationally recognized philanthropies.
The conversation will also touch on Aaron's own journey from creative writing major to agent for African musicians to film director – the tough times and the satisfaction that comes from carving one's own path.

Get ready to hit the mountain! Winter is here and the slopes are covered in powder. Tighten your bindings, wax your surfaces and you're ready to shred. The Outdoor Center will teach you how to do basic maintenance tasks and wax.

This event is sponsored by the AS Women's Center and the AS Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alliance.

Club Canada will provide trivia, for people to test their knowledge of all things Canadian, and will be giving away prizes to participants to celebrate Canada Week. They will have their Mountie board there, for people to take pictures, and of course, they will provide information about Canada Week events, the Vancouver Olympics and the Canadian-American Studies program.

HomeAlive, a women-run, feminist, inclusive organization that promotes safety for all people will host this workshop that is open to students and community members.

Can't get to Vancouver to watch the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games? Join Club Canada as they watch the opening ceremonies in VU 565 on CTV, the official Canadian broadcaster of the 2010 Olympic Games, on wide screen TV. Food and beverages are provided.

Bring your special someone for this fun Valentine's Day snowshoe trip. Expect great views and great company. Snowshoes and poles will be provided by the AS Outdoor Center, you just need to bring warm clothes, water, a lunch and maybe a thermos of Cocoa.

From the eccentric mind of director Oliver Stone (Platoon, Natural Born Killers, Any Given Sunday), comes a profile on one of the most infamous presidents in history. Starting in the late 1960s at Yale University, this biography of George W. Bush covers his military service, marriage to First Lady Laura Bush, and eventual election wins in 2000 and 2004. Controversial and reverent, W. is an engaging portrait on one of the most enigmatic and secretive political figures of this decade.

Like W., Ron Howard's Frost/Nixon depicts the story behind one of the most famous interviews in American history. Following his resignation and fall from political grace caused by the Watergate scandal, former President Richard M. Nixon agreed to an exclusive interview with British pop-sensation David Frost. Despite both mens' habit of cross witticisms and showmanship, what resulted was one of the most candid firsthand accounts of a dark era in American political history. Frost/Nixon features many actors from the original Broadway production.

Using a social justice framework, they will explore LGBT-specific media & marketing and how it influences health disparities within the LGBTQ communities. A guest speaker from Gay City Health in Seattle will be leading the discussion. This event is sponsored by the AS ROP LGBTA and the Drug Information Center.

Ever wanted to steer your way down a river? The Outdoor Center can help. Come and learn the basics of whitewater kayaking in a warm, safe setting in the Carver Gymnasium Pool. They'll teach you paddling, maneuvering, and most importantly, how to roll your boat.

This "Wallet Crunch" meeting is an opportunity for you to voice your opinions and ask questions about tuition and other out-of-state student issues. Our comments/concerns will be viewed by the student outreach representatives and used to help you and future out-of-state students. Free pizza will be provided!

Loosely based more on the graphic novel by Frank Miller than actual historical accounts, "300" is a highly sensationalized story about 300 Spartan soldiers who found themselves defending against over 100,000 invading troops at the Battle of Thermopylae. Director Zak Snyder (Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead) uses his already iconic slow-motion style in full force, playing off the over the top dialogue. After the film, WMAV and ASP Films will be holding a discussion of the traditional masculine themes in the movie, as well as filmmaking in general and how those understandings are brought to the surface in "300."

An event hosted by the AS Board of Directors to discuss what the AS Board positions entail and what leadership opportunities are available throughout the AS. Refreshments will be provided.

The beautiful, riveting, honest, and powerful memoirs of Western students. Come to this free performance to hear potent and neccessary truths be told about all those issues in our lives that are so deeply silenced, from our families, relationships, bodies, to our sexualities and identities.

The beautiful, riveting, honest, and powerful memoirs of Western students. Come to this free performance to hear potent and neccessary truths be told about all those issues in our lives that are so deeply silenced, from our families, relationships, bodies, to our sexualities and identities.

The Legal Information Center will be hosting a free practice LSAT for interested students. Students must register online and contact the LIC.

The beautiful, riveting, honest, and powerful memoirs of Western students. Come to this free performance to hear potent and neccessary truths be told about all those issues in our lives that are so deeply silenced, from our families, relationships, bodies, to our sexualities and identities.

Pajama Party in the VU 552. Check out the Sendak book for inspiration.
Constructed from a nine sentence children's story by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are, takes us to the land of the Wild Things with Max, a young boy that is sent to bed, by his mother without supper, for misbehaving. Using his imagination, Max is able to travel by sea to become the king of his newfound companions. Soon, however, he begins to wonder if life as a newly appointed king in a strange land is all it's cracked up to be.

Leave the driving to the AS Outdoor Center. The OC Baker Bus will be giving rides up the Mt. Baker ski area. They'll even pick you up and drop you off at your dorm. Sign up in advance in the Outdoor Center.

The beautiful, riveting, honest, and powerful memoirs of Western students. Come to this free performance to hear potent and neccessary truths be told about all those issues in our lives that are so deeply silenced, from our families, relationships, bodies, to our sexualities and identities.

Pajama Party in the VU 552. Check out the Sendak book for inspiration.
Constructed from a nine sentence children's story by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are, takes us to the land of the Wild Things with Max, a young boy that is sent to bed, by his mother without supper, for misbehaving. Using his imagination, Max is able to travel by sea to become the king of his newfound companions. Soon, however, he begins to wonder if life as a newly appointed king in a strange land is all it's cracked up to be.

An exhibition feautring the work of recent Brown graduate Galen Broderick.
Reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb, 25 in the VU Gallery.

The final film in our series on Sofia Coppola is "Marie Antoinette", a re-envisioning of one of history's most iconic figures. Brought to life with bright colors, song and dance, and even pink Converse shoes, Coppola takes a post-modern view on the often referenced moment, packing it with modern language and symbols. In her own way, Coppola blends two distinctly different cultures into one historically revisionist extravaganza.

Discuss the effect that ethnic and racial differences have on relationships, and how queer identity and racial identity interact. This event is co-sponsored by the AS ROP LGBTA and the AS club Queer People of Color.

Ever wanted to steer your way down a river? The Outdoor Center can help. Come and learn the basics of whitewater kayaking in a warm, safe setting in the Carver Gymnasium Pool. They'll teach you paddling, maneuvering, and most importantly, how to roll your boat.

Do you know why abortions are legal in the United States? Did you know that a woman's right to an abortion is only secured by one decision from one case argued in front of the Supreme Court 37 years ago? Regardless of your personal position on abortion, it is important to understand the constitutional and interpretive reasoning behind the Justices' 7-2 decision in favor of Jane Roe in one of the Supreme Court's most famous cases. Come witness a lively, accurate reenactment of the Roe V. Wade court case (not in its entirety) and the decision that has dominated politics for the last several decades and promises to be a divisive issue for generations to come. There will also be intermittent abortion speakouts from various community members and a discussion to follow.

The final film in our series on Sofia Coppola is "Marie Antoinette", a re-envisioning of one of history's most iconic figures. Brought to life with bright colors, song and dance, and even pink Converse shoes, Coppola takes a post-modern view on the often referenced moment, packing it with modern language and symbols. In her own way, Coppola blends two distinctly different cultures into one historically revisionist extravaganza.

Western's STAND is a branch of STAND International, the student branch of Genocide Intervention Network.This is their third annual benefit concert to help a small organization build schools in southern Sudan, which features Jason Webley.

Steve vs. the Night is a horror/comedy television series developed by KVIK. This event is co-sponsored by ASP Films.

Sponsored by Jeapordy Magazine, this event will feature readings from several professors and featured students, as well as an open mic.

The Climbers' Guide to West Coast Ice describes Lillooet as being "the epicenter of the finest, and certainly the most reliable, concentration of winter ice routes in southwestern BC." Lillooet is host to more than 100 climbs, from quick roadside hits to towering epics. The historic gold-mining town of Lillooet is located deep within the Coast Mountain Range. If you are looking to experience ice climbing at its best, this is the trip for you.

AS Club New Music New Dance presents its 10th Annual Concert on at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center. The performance includes original works by WWU students, featuring choreography by Andy Noble and Gabriel Lukeris. Tickets will be sold at the PAC Box Office, Village Books, and the Food Co-op. Questions please contact Ella Mahler at mahlere@students.wwu.edu.

Explore the great city of Seattle by boat and by underground tunnels. This exciting day tour combines a 2.5 hour boat ride and 1.5 hour tour of the old Seattle underground, home to establishments of ill-repute and mystery. Join the AS Outdoor Center and spend a few hours beforehand touring the world-famous Pike Place Market, home of the fish toss, great food, and all sorts of fun.

Ever wanted to steer your way down a river? The Outdoor Center can help. Come and learn the basics of whitewater kayaking in a warm, safe setting in the Carver Gymnasium Pool. They'll teach you paddling, maneuvering, and most importantly, how to roll your boat.

Soldiers' Stories: Experiences from Iraq & Afghanistan

Sponsored by:
Veteran's Outreach Center (VOC)
Social Issues Resource Center (SIRC)
Whatcom Peace & Justice Center (WPJC)

Meet on campus to adventure off to a local bowling alley for a night of balls and pins with fellow queers and allies!

The second episode of You Would! is an eclectic mix of skits about what happens when technology goes very, very wrong.

Join the AS Outdoor Center in taking a break from the world of humans and venture to the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle for a day of animal adventures! Pack a lunch, grab some friends, pile in their vans, and head to the zoo at a discounted price. See Hippos, Lions, Jaguars, and more exotic creatures like Tamarin and Tree Kangaroo.

Leave the driving to the AS Outdoor Center. The OC Baker Bus will be giving rides up the Mt. Baker ski area. They'll even pick you up and drop you off at your dorm. Sign up in advance in the Outdoor Center.

The Viking Union Gallery is now accepting submissions for the 14th Annual Beyond Borders International Art Competition. Beyond Borders is an exhibition presented by the Viking Union Gallery that is designed to showcase outstanding artwork created by Fine Art students in the western United States and Canada in order to stimulate dialogue among new artists, their peers, and the established art community. The title, "Beyond Borders," exemplifies our dedication to encourage communication across community, national, international and social borders. The title also serves to remind viewers and participants that art has the power to transcend all boundaries.

All currently enrolled undergraduate students in California, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, Washington, British Columbia are eligible.