WWU Family Connection Newsletter
News for Families of Western Students
WWU Family Connection is a monthly e-newsletter sent to all families of current students and is produced by Western's Office of Communications and New Student Services/Family Outreach.
April's edition includes information on supporting neurodiverse students, helping students with career planning, and WWU's Back2Bellingham weekend.
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Helpful links for families this month
Events
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Important Academic Dates
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Recent Issues
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
- Supporting Neurodiverse Thinkers: Advice from the Counseling and Wellness Center's neurodiversity specialist.
- Help Your Student Launch Their Careers: Families play a vital role in helping their students make plans after graduation.
- Summer Session: A great option for students who want to catch up on credits or get ahead to graduate sooner.
- Back2Bellingham: Join our all-campus celebration.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
- Apartment Shopping Season Is On: Learn how Western's Off Campus Living Office can help your student with their plans!
- WWU Scholarship Fair: Students can get expert advice and insider knowledge about applying for scholarships for the 2023-24 school year.
- Growing Wellness: Monthly workshops focus on nature-based experiential strategies that support student wellbeing in the Outback Farm on campus!
- Mighty Women of Western: Window magazine celebrates 50 years of Title IX's seismic impacts on sports and academics.
- A Leader in Fulbrights: Western is one of the top producers of the prestigious international fellowship for travel and study abroad.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
- Getting Ready to Rent: Renter's Education Series in February and March helps students plan their moves.
- Unapologetically Black: Black History Month at Western
- Beat the Winter Blues: Fun ways for students to embrace the season, stay healthy and build community!
- WWU Scholarship Fair: Learn more about how the Scholarship Fair can help your student apply for scholarships
- Study Abroad 101: Get Organized with three steps from the Ed Abroad Office
- Fall Family Weekend: Save the Date for October 20-22, 2023