Upcoming Events

Drawing of Frederick Douglass for Douglass Day
Feb 13 2026
MCC Kitchen, 516 High Street

Join us for a birthday party for Frederick Douglass: A Day of Love and Collective Action for Black History! There will be a birthday cake decorating station, stations for the transcribe – a- thon, and lunch from Calypso Kitchen! This year’s Transcribe-a-thon features the Colored Conventions Project

Ralph Johnson, Assistant Director of Education and Development Programs in Michigan State University’s Office of Inclusive Excellence and Impact
Feb 17 2026
VU MPR, Wilson Library Reading Room, VU565, Hybrid

The Office of Equity is hosting a three-day series of discussions, presentations, and skill-building workshops focused on cross-cultural communication. Sessions are offered throughout each day Feb.17 - 19. Whether you can attend one session or all seven, you’re welcome to join as your schedule allows.

Whatcom Reads logo with title text and star in background.
Feb 18 2026
Reading Room Wilson 4th Floor Central - 11:30AM - 1:00PM

Western Libraries will host a special panel presentation Wednesday, Feb. 18 featuring student research exploring different aspects of this year’s Whatcom READS book, "Solito," by Javier Zamora. 

Environmental Trivia banner of half of a pizza combined with half of the earth.
Feb 19 2026
Miller Hall Collaborative Space

Join College of the Environment Senators Emma and Caleb for an Environmental Trivia & Pizza Night!

Students attending a career fair
Feb 19 2026
Wade King Recreation Center, MAC Gym

The Environmental, Energy & Sustainability Career Fair connects students with employers focused on environmental, clean energy, and sustainability related roles. Many organizations will be recruiting for internships and entry-level positions. 

Aerial view of a busy port with cranes, boats, and warehouses along the water.
Feb 19 2026
Zoom, AW204

What is the Port of Bellingham and how is it working towards climate resiliency and sustainability over time? Adrienne will speak about her current work to ensure long term energy needs are forecasted and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.

Drew Aposhyan, WWU student sits in a small cafe on the steet.
Feb 25 2026
Fairhaven Auditorium - 12:00PM-1:20PM

Presenters: Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies Students and ALG Recipients Drew Aposhyan, Hadley Hudson, Colleen Ryan

 

Learn about the experiences of ALG recipients at Western Washington University traveling across the world!

Go Abroad Fair poster with information.
Feb 26 2026
Miller Hall Collaborative Space - 11am - 3pm

Join us at WWU’s 2026 Go Abroad Fair to learn about affordable opportunities to study or intern abroad! You can study abroad this summer or during the academic year. There is a program that fits your budget, academic requirements, and interests. 

Aerial view of a coastal landscape with islands, blue water, and sandy shores.
Feb 26 2026
Zoom, AW204

This panel discussion will provide a brief overview of Samish DNR activities and how we link our work to Samish culture and Indigenous scientific knowledge. We will then take a deeper dive into the formation of our Scientific Dive Team and emerging Cultural Burning activities by way of in depth examples.

Blurred collage of black icons in the background with gold text reading "Black History Month 2026
Feb 28 2026
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Black History Month began in 1926, founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, as a week dedicated to acknowledging the contributions of African Americans throughout U.S. history.

Silhouette of a person made of leaves walking past wind turbines and oil rigs.
Mar 05 2026
Zoom, AW204

Washington State’s Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)—one of the most ambitious pieces of climate legislation in the country—passed in 2019 and set the trajectory to decarbonize the state’s electricity supply by 2045. As Washington’s oldest and largest utility, PSE is now working to implement this transformation through acquisition of renewable energy at an unprecedented scale and pace.

A hand holding a round stone next to an aerial view of turquoise ocean waves.
Mar 12 2026
Zoom, AW204

In this collaborative presentation, Josiah Feld and Erin Corra share how Indigenous history, language, and community stewardship come together on STOLȻEȽ (San Juan Island). Josiah tells the living story of his Coast Salish and Paiute ancestors — families who carried law, ceremony, and reef-net teachings through centuries of erasure.