The magazine for Western Washington University

Stories in this issue

Artistic Gifts

A brainy timber heiress with a passion for sculpture, Virginia Wright brought some of the nation’s best contemporary artists to Western’s Outdoor Sculpture Collection

Down to Earth

Former astronaut George ‘Pinky’ Nelson is devoted to improving science education

Haiti: Home of her Heart

Helping Haiti consumes Analiesse Isherwood ('11)

Back from the Brink

Overcoming failure is just a part of success for entrepreneur Chase Franklin

Road to Oscar

Director and alum TJ Martin returned to Western just days after the Academy Awards to share his film and thank his mentors

Website maps a picture of avalanche risks

A century of Western’s student newspapers go online

Men’s basketball brings home a historic title

Softball fields renovated thanks to private donors

2012 Alumni Award Winners

Get to know a few Viking alumni who are making a difference in their communities

What’s in there?

Memory Walk's mystery endures

Western’s newest degree: the honorary doctorate

WWU alumni excel at earning national teaching certification

Women’s basketball makes it to NCAA regional semifinals

A fascination with tax law and social justice

A fellowship builds Fairhaven alumna’s dream of helping immigrant entrepreneurs

A mammoth surprise