Western Alumni Association
Western Wednesday-Get Your Blue On
How did you get involved?
I wanted a job on campus while enrolled in the Human Service Program and to also be more involved with campus program. I originally interviewed for the Brick Program for the Alumni Association, but received an email explaining that they felt that I was the right person for another program they were in the process of developing. They offered and I accepted the Western Wednesday/Get Your Blue On and Membership Intern. Since accepting this position, I have establish a Western Pride program that is continuously expanding. My collaborated efforts with the Alumni Association professional staff and student staff have been recognized during the Campus Christmas Party hosted by President Bruce Shepard. I take a lot of pride in my work and how I have influenced the Western community to show their Viking pride. I have developed a student internship manual for future Western Wednesday/Get Your Blue Student Leaders and anticipate this program developing beyond my imagination.
Mission Statement for Western Washington University Alumni Association
"Our mission is to strengthen Western by building strong and caring relationships that make
a difference among our students, alumni, friends and the greater University community" {for more info}
Mission Statement for Western Wednesday Program
Building pride in the Western Community
Goals
Increase Western pride on campus and off campus – with the support of staff, faculty, students, and community
Target Audience
*Staff and Faculty: The hope is that if we get them on the “train” of showing their Western Pride they will in return in courage/influence their students and coworkers to show their Western pride.
*Students: The hope is that the students will catch the “Blue fever” and show their Western pride on campus and off campus when they graduate.
*Community/Family/Friends: The hope is that they will show their support by showing their community pride of being associated with the Western community by partnering with the Alumni Association. We anticipate them wearing and showing their Western pride wherever they may be, especially on Western Wednesdays. We anticipate corporate and/or local business to increase their Western pride by providing special discounts to those showing their Western pride on Western Wednesdays.
"Our mission is to strengthen Western by building strong and caring relationships that make
a difference among our students, alumni, friends and the greater University community" {for more info}
Mission Statement for Western Wednesday Program
Building pride in the Western Community
Goals
Increase Western pride on campus and off campus – with the support of staff, faculty, students, and community
Target Audience
*Staff and Faculty: The hope is that if we get them on the “train” of showing their Western Pride they will in return in courage/influence their students and coworkers to show their Western pride.
*Students: The hope is that the students will catch the “Blue fever” and show their Western pride on campus and off campus when they graduate.
*Community/Family/Friends: The hope is that they will show their support by showing their community pride of being associated with the Western community by partnering with the Alumni Association. We anticipate them wearing and showing their Western pride wherever they may be, especially on Western Wednesdays. We anticipate corporate and/or local business to increase their Western pride by providing special discounts to those showing their Western pride on Western Wednesdays.
Get Your Blue On! Programs
*Why Get Your Blue On! Video Scholarship sponsored by The Woods Coffee {for more info}
*Western Pride (Community Outreach)
Program Vision: Increase Western pride off campus through the support of our community partnerships.
NOTE: This program is still in the process of being developed. Here is a glimpse of the Power Point presentation explaining the program vision and informational handout about the program.
NOTE: This program is still in the process of being developed. Here is a glimpse of the Power Point presentation explaining the program vision and informational handout about the program.
*Western Wednesday Wine Raffle Drawing {for more info}
*Western Wednesday Booth {for more info}
Program Vision: Increase Western pride on campus by providing complementary The Woods Coffee (donated) and rewarding those wearing Western gear with a chance to win a Western novelty item via the prize wheel.
NOTE: Photo taken by Laurie Rossman, Marketing/Communications Coordinator for Western Alumni Association
NOTE: Photo taken by Laurie Rossman, Marketing/Communications Coordinator for Western Alumni Association
*Western Wednesday Traveling Goodies Basket (WWU-Bellingham on-campus) {for more info}