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Sustainability Engagement Institute

Coming Together for Climate Action

 

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Bird's Eye View of Western's Campus

Western's Sustainability Engagement Institute (SEI) develops educational opportunities and systems-change for a more sustainable, just future. 

You are invited to explore our academic and co-curricular programming and subscribe to our newsletter.
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Fall 2026 Sustainability Course List now available!

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WWU Students grow thousands of pounds of veggies at City Sprouts Farm in the Birchwood neighborhood.

Earth Week kicks off April 20 with weeklong celebration on and around WWU

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Supporting Student Well-Being: Free Health Supplies and Grad Support Space Available

Western supporting our neighbors: SNAP program changes

RISE program in WWU’s College of the Environment gives undergrads valuable research opportunities

What's a Zipcar and how can I use it?

WWU alumnus leaves the University a legacy of sustainability in the Methow

In Salish Sea Institute’s most recent EI paper, Chloe Robinson writes about the insufficient protections afforded whales and their prey in the Salish Sea.

A Spectrum of Inclusion: Climate and Environmental Justice Teaching in a Technical Context

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Orca Action Month

Poster for Orca Action Month with artistic drawings of nature and wildlife including an orca.
Jun 09 2026
Zoom - 5:30PM-6:30PM

Make Waves.

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Location: 
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Email: 
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Phone: 
(360) 650-4242

 

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