Associated Students • Western Washington University

---Climbing PoeTree is a queer-feminist soul-sister co-conspiracy of acrobatic poets who moonlight as street artists and infiltrate public schools and prisons with infectious ideas of how people can shape
their own destinies.
A tattoo artist from Colombia and a gymnast from the back roads of Massachusetts, their powers combined they are the Heart Beat Soul Sister Artist Warrior duo "Climbing PoeTree".----

This workshop will be facilitated by Alixa Garcia & Naima Penniman of Climbing Poetree.

Please RSVP in advance for this workshop, at as.rop.social.issues@wwu.edu
(limited space available)

Art as Activism Workshop

Shoegazer indie rock

"Melancholy cello and viola harmonies underscoring poetic meanderings about love and loneliness, God and Dostoyevsky make these guys worth keeping an eye on."
--Wilson Diehl, Seattle Metropolitan

Army Corps of Architects hits the stage for the second time in the UGCH this year. Be sure not to miss this act who placed second in EMPs Sound off last year.

http://www.myspace.com/heymarseilles
http://www.myspace.com/thearmycorps

Get an introduction to ski/snowboard mountaineering on one of the most majestic peaks of the North Cascades. Learn some basic glacier travel and climbing skills before we attempt the summit then strap on your winter travel gear and shred down to the base! Ski/snowboarding skills are required.

Scheduled right around Mother's Day, this is a great opportunity to share the gorgeous local sights with a family member while capturing beautiful scenery through your camera. Whether you're looking for some new places to practice your photography or want to learn about nearby hiking trails, this is the perfect excuse to head outside and enjoy spring.

A year after their father’s death, three brothers come together for a journey by train through India to bond as brothers and grow as individuals. Starring Owen Wilson, Adam Brody and Jason Schwartzman, this melancholic comedy comes from Wes Anderson, the director of Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums.

Spend a day learning the basics of climbing with other Western ladies. Mt. Eerie is close by and a very approachable for the novice climber. We'll go over the basics but we're mostly just there to have fun!

A year after their father’s death, three brothers come together for a journey by train through India to bond as brothers and grow as individuals. Starring Owen Wilson, Adam Brody and Jason Schwartzman, this melancholic comedy comes from Wes Anderson, the director of Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7:00 pm.

The UGCH is located on the third floor of the VU.
For disability accommodations, please call 650.3263

Learn valuable whitewater kayak techniques in the comfort of Western's Carver Gym pool! This clinic is designed for all ability levels and covers seveal roll techniques and other vital kayak skills from beginning to expert. We supply all the necessary gear and instructors to get you rolling like a pro and ready for our spring trips. Sign up at the OC or stop by the night of the event.

Catch Grand Archives, a recently signed Sub Pop band, before they play at Sasquatch this year for free. From a band that has gone from playing in the middle of the week to now headlinging their own tour in the course of merely a year is quite impressive. Here's what other people have to say:

"...dark times do not necessarily call for dark music. And, while singer/guitarist Mat Brooke’s previous ensembles – Band of Horses, Carissa’s Wierd – often shied away from light, he has changed direction with this band...Brooke started Grand Archives with a trio of friends in September, 2006. Drummer Curtis Hall (the Jeunes), bassist Jeff Montano (the New Mexicans), and guitarist/keyboard player Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories) shared his desire to make great pop, rather than curse the darkness; guitarist Thomas Wright signed on soon after. At their first show, Grand Archives were bottom band on a mid-week bill. They played five songs. Next time they performed, it was supporting Modest Mouse at Seattle’s historic Paramount Theater." - Kurt B. Reighley

http://www.myspace.com/grandarchives

LOUIS E. PEREGO MORENO is coming to Western to show his documentary, Latina Confessions.
Latina Confessions features Latinas 21-73 years of age exploring it all in passionate, inspiring, and bound-to-be controversial interviews. Born in the U.S. and Latin America, participants are primarily educated and professionals who have successfully overcome notions of gender roles in a male-dominated culture. After that, it’s a free for all. Differences of race, country of origin, class, Spanish fluency, age, spirituality and U.S. geographical location emerge freely in candid discussions that ultimately result in a celebration of Latina identity.

Classes will cover the principals behind and practice fixing flat tires, keeping a chain and drive train in good condition, adjusting the brake and deraileurs, and trueing wheels. Other topics can be covered on request, and these topics can be skipped if the students already feel comfortable with the skills behind them. Sign up at the Outdoor Center. Spaces will fill fast!

For those of us with busy weekend schedules, an afternoon on the water sounds like a heavenly break from the stress filled week. A relaxing way to make it over the midweek hump, we'll explore beautiful Chuckanut Bay while learning basic sea kayaking and navigation skills. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset on this classic Bellingham pastime.

An origninal collaborative theatre piece.

May 15, 8 p.m.
May 16, 7:30 p.m.
May 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Featuring:
Barber Shop Quartet
Dead Parrot Society
DJ Labowski
Live and taped sketches
Free Vitamin Energy drinks

Come spend an evening of entertainment with host Rafik Fouad and you won’t regret it! You Would is KVIK’s own sketch comedy show featuring live and filmed sketches, stand up comedy, a sweet DJ, and a musical guest.

Derrick Jensen, the author of Endgame, The Culture of Make Believe and A Language Older than Words is bringing his captivating lecture to Western. Endgame has been called the most important book of the decade. In Derrick’s words, “We are members of the most destructive culture ever to exist. Our assault on the natural world, on indigenous and other cultures, on women, on children, on all of us through the possibility of nuclear suicide and other means--all these are unprecedented in their magnitude and ferocity.” Don't miss this chance to hear from this revolutionary speaker and be a part of the discussion.

An origninal collaborative theatre piece.

May 15, 8 p.m.
May 16, 7:30 p.m.
May 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

If you haven't made it across the pond to the San Juans yet, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know one of the gems of the Pacific Northwest. We'll cycle the circumference of Orcas Island and spend the night at the campgrounds next to a roaring fire.

Come and enjoy live music by reggae band Born and Rayzed. Tickets will be sold at the door or free with purchase of ticket for Hui 'O Hawaii's spring luau happening earlier that evening.

We are proud to invite you to our 12th annual spring luau: Mo'olelo 'O Hawaii: Legends of a People. Come join in the fun and attend a cultural event not to be missed. Enjoy traditional Hawaiian food, island music and beautiful hula performances. After the luau, come to a reggae concert featuring Born and Rayzed. Concert is free with luau ticket, $3 without. Tickets available at PAC Box Office or online at www.tickets.wwu.edu

Spring is the time to climb! There's nothing like standing at the peak of 10,877 feet and knowing that you just scaled it. This excursion includes one day of basic mountaineering instruction along with the climb itself. No mountaineering experience is required but good physical fitness and prior backpacking experience is a must.

An origninal collaborative theatre piece.

May 15, 8 p.m.
May 16, 7:30 p.m.
May 17, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

A transsexual punk rock girl from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her rock band as she tells her tumultuous life story and follows the ex-boyfriend/band mate who stole her songs.

A transsexual punk rock girl from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her rock band as she tells her tumultuous life story and follows the ex-boyfriend/band mate who stole her songs.

The Center For Educational Pluralism will be showing the films, "It's Elementary" and "It's Still Elementary", followed by a discussion.

Jeopardy Magazine, the annually-published literary arts magazine of Western Washington University, is sponsoring an exhibit of select fine art published in the magazine and webzine this year. The artists are university students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This free event will be held in The B-Gallery in the Fine Arts Department on WWU's campus.

Reena is a young Indian American Lesbian who lives and works in New York. Her sister Sarita, who is happily married, discovers that she is infertile. Reena offers to be a surrogate mother for her sister's baby.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7:00 pm.

The UGCH is located on the third floor of the VU.
For disability accommodations, please call 650.3263

ACLU WWU is hosting a panel discussion with students, faculty, city council members and community members to discuss the issues surrounding the "3 unrelated law" currently being considered for enforcement by the Bellingham City Council. This event will give individuals a chance to voice their varying perspectives on the issue and discuss alternatives to community management issues and conflict resolution.

Learn valuable whitewater kayak techniques in the comfort of Western's Carver Gym pool! This clinic is designed for all ability levels and covers seveal roll techniques and other vital kayak skills from beginning to expert. We supply all the necessary gear and instructors to get you rolling like a pro and ready for our spring trips. Sign up at the OC or stop by the night of the event.

One of hip-hop's most prolific voices, E-40 has worked in relative obscurity for much of his career. Yet, he's worked with 2Pac, T-Pain, Lil Jon, Bun B, Fabolous, Master P, Scarface, The Game, Slim Thug, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Hurricane Chris, Jadakiss, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Twista, Ja Rule, Clipse, Young Jeezy, Plies, Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Gorilla Zoe, Birdman, and LL Cool J.

There are no Seattle or Vancouver shows, this is his only date along I-5. Get your tickets early!!! You don't want to miss this!

Tickets available at the PAC Box Office and 360.650.6146 and tickets.wwu.edu.

The new edition of Jeopardy Magazine, Western Washington University's annual literary arts publication, will be released on May 21st in Viking Union 565 A, B, and C. The party will feature readings by writers published in the magazine and the webzine, including faculty Carlos Martinez, Timothy Pilgrim, and Kami Westhoff; students Rose Slaton, Jory Mickelson, and alumnus Aylen Paul Rounds. All who attend will receive a copy of Jeopardy Magazine. Refreshments are provided and the event is free and open to the public.

As the marriage debate rages on, this new film by Drew Emery goes beyond the rhetoric to explore just what it means to be married. There will be a question and answer session with the director after the show.

The Center for Educational Pluralism and the LGBTA will be facilitating this workshop which is designed for K-12 classroom instructors. This workshop examines various approaches to designing and integrating lessons and activities into the classroom that raise awareness of bias and empower students o advocate for change, especially around LGBT related bias.

Interested in KVIK? This is a great time to stop by and hear all about our current projects and events.

Spend Memorial Day weekend meandering through gorgeous alpine meadows, glaciated peaks and dense evergreen forests of British Columbia. Along the way we'll show you the ropes on how to be a rockin' backpacker. No prior skills necessary, but be sure you have the necessary paperwork to enter Canada.

From bouldering to sport and trad, Squamish has it all. This three day trip covers the basics of belaying and climbing for those new to the climbing world and offers multipitch, top rope set-up and more for the seasoned vets. No prior climbing skills necessary!

Sheakespeare at sunset: dress warmly!

Some of the best waves around are in the Northwest! This unique excursion takes us to Tofino on Vancouver Island for a weekend of hanging ten. No prior surfing skills necessary! Please expect to pay for separately for wetsuits and surfboards which are rented from a local surf shop. Don't miss this one!

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7:00 pm.

The UGCH is located on the third floor of the VU.
For disability accommodations, please call 650.3263

For those of us with busy weekend schedules, an afternoon on the water sounds like a heavenly break from the stress filled week. A relaxing way to make it over the midweek hump, we'll explore beautiful Chuckanut Bay while learning basic sea kayaking and navigation skills. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset on this classic Bellingham pastime.

Learn valuable whitewater kayak techniques in the comfort of Western's Carver Gym pool! This clinic is designed for all ability levels and covers seveal roll techniques and other vital kayak skills from beginning to expert. We supply all the necessary gear and instructors to get you rolling like a pro and ready for our spring trips. Sign up at the OC or stop by the night of the event.

Classes will cover the principals behind and practice fixing flat tires, keeping a chain and drive train in good condition, adjusting the brake and deraileurs, and trueing wheels. Other topics can be covered on request, and these topics can be skipped if the students already feel comfortable with the skills behind them. Sign up at the Outdoor Center. Spaces will fill fast!

Lots of music, open mic, and an art show. Non stop fun in Fairhaven that you should be sure to check out.

Some musical acts include: Madrid, The Alligators, Go Slowpoke, 10 Killing Hands, The Love Lights, Get Set Go and No-Fi Soul.

Co-sponsored by ASP Pop Music and RHA.

For information, contact Aundrea Leslie at lesliea@cc.wwu.edu.

Cultural cakewalk, raffle giveaways, live performance by Tyco drummers, and culture booths.

You've been checking out that looming mountain for the past few of years, scoping the possibility of towering over Bellingham on its summit. It's time to climb! Our volcanic neighbor is the perfect classroom to learn the fundamentals of mountaineering while proving to yourself that you can scale 10,877 feet. This excursion includes one day of basic mountaineering instruction along with the climb. Good physical fitness and previous backpacking is experience required.

If you're a glutton for mountain biking but have yet to explore the amazing trails in your own backyard, this is the trip for you! Galbraith Mountain in the Chuckanuts will introduce you to what mountain biking in the Northwest is all about. The trail systems have something for everyone so there's no excuse not to get out there! Bikes are not included but the OC provides bike rentals at 20% off for this trip!

Classes will cover the principals behind and practice fixing flat tires, keeping a chain and drive train in good condition, adjusting the brake and deraileurs, and trueing wheels. Other topics can be covered on request, and these topics can be skipped if the students already feel comfortable with the skills behind them. Sign up at the Outdoor Center. Spaces will fill fast!