Blue Resource Center

Join WWU Blue Group and the WWU Blue Resource Center for a month-long celebration and recognition of undocu- joy, success and community!
About this event
Undocumonth is a month-long series of events through Western Washington University's Blue Resource Center and Blue Group. Our theme this year is Celebrating Joy in Community.
For accommodations, please email as.brc@wwu.edu.
Event schedule:
4/18: Keynote Speaker: Victoria Matey
Undocumonth kicks off with a presentation by our very own Blue Group alumni and Shot of Truth podcast host, Victoria Matey who will talk about the joys and struggles of finding an undocumented community at Western Washington University and how her experiences have led her to where she is now.
Location: Viking Union 7th Floor
Online Option Available
4/15: Day of Action: Conversations for Change
Join Dr. Lourdes Gutierrez Najera and professor Pedro Cameselle-Pesce to discuss how faculty and staff at Western Washington University can create safe environments for undocumented students in their classrooms, offices and through the services they provide.
Location: VU 565 A
Time: 4 - 6 PM
Online Option Available
4/23: Community Lunch
Join us in the Blue Resource Center for snacks and community time!
Time: 11 AM - 3 PM
Location: BRC Office VU 720
4/30: Day of Action: This is what UndocuJoy looks like
Blue Group members and alumni are invited to participate in a photoshoot coordinated by current Blue Group member Favio Guzman. Share your stories of undocujoy, mingle with current members and alumni and be part of the sequel to the first Blue Group book. Refreshments will be provided.
Time: 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Undocumented students and alumni please email blueresourcecenter.advocacy@wwu.edu to register
About the BRC
The AS Blue Resource Center (BRC) is a student-funded, student-centered office that works to support and empower undocumented and mixed-status students at Western Washington University. The BRC provides peer support, a safe(r) space, educational/community-building events, direct advocacy, and connections to campus and community resources.
On-Campus Resources
- Blue Group: Spring Quarter Meeting Times: Wednesdays @ 6 PM in Miller 193
- Providing support & advocacy to undocumented students, by undocumented students, at Western Washington University since 2013.
- 2016 Blue Group Demands: Protect Undocumented Students at Western Washington University
- Follow Blue Group on Instagram: @wwubluegroup
- Western's We Welcome Undocumented Students Landing Page
- WWU-specific information about financial aid, news and a useful FAQ
- WWU-specific information about financial aid, news and a useful FAQ
- Scholarships for Undocumented Students
- 2022-2023 Creating Hope Scholarship
- 2022-2023 Learning Without Borders
- This $2,000 scholarship recognizes the achievements of students who are undocumented immigrants.
- Must be an undocumented student.
- Deadline: 04/29/2022
- Contact Information: Application (PDF)
- 2022-2023 Creating Hope Scholarship
Please contact the Scholarship Center at 360-650-3471 or scholarshipcenter@wwu.edu for questions about this scholarship.
Connect With Us!
Follow us Instagram: @wwu.brc
2022 Spring Office Hours
If you want to stop by and chat, need resources, or have any questions or concerns, join us during our office hours!
Silvia Leija or email: Blueresourcecenter.advocacy@wwu.edu
Monday 9 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 2 PM
Thursday 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Friday 9 AM - 2 PM
Evelyn Quintero or email: blueresourcecenter.educationalprograms@wwu.edu
Monday 10 AM - 2 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 2 PM
Friday 12 AM - 2 PM