Western Wednesday / 'Get Your Blue On' 

Building Pride & Community at Western

Every Wednesday is Western Wednesday - so 'Get Your Blue On' and wear your Western gear! Show your Viking pride!
















Western Wednesday Wine Raffle Winner

Congratulations to November's wine raffle winner, Paul Schronen from Internal Auditors Office!

November's featured wine is a 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Diamond.


Congratulations to past winners!

  • Chantel McMahon
  • Kergie Garcia
  • Jana Schueler
  • Kristine Baldridge
  • Carrie Cooper
  • Tammerly Coe
  • Juliet Holzknecht
  • Karissa Mansfield
  • Kate Cabe
  • Sandy Brown
  • Troy Abel
  • Kim Ragsdale



Western Wednesday Coffee Booth

Be sure to meet us outside Carver Gym for your fill of The Woods Coffee's special Viking Blend and take a spin with the prize wheel if you are wearing your Western gear.  Staff and Faculty* can enter to win a bottle of wine.

During the cold, rainy and windy months we will be located right inside Carver Gym (near the ticket booth).


*Student staff are not eligible to enter.


Coffee Booth dates:

  • Wednesday, January 25, 2012
  • Wednesday, February 22
  • Wednesday, March 28
  • Wednesday, April 25
  • Wednesday, May 23
  • Wednesday, June 27


Western Wednesday Traveling Goodie Basket

Don't forget to Get Your Blue On, the Traveling Goodie Basket is coming to a WWU office near you.  Don't be left out of this heated competition, email your photos of your office wearing Western gear.  Each department that wins will be entered to win a catered lunch.*

Traveling Goodie Basket dates: 

  • Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  • Wednesday, February 8
  • Wednesday, March 7
  • Wednesday, April 11
  • Wednesday, May 9
  • Wednesday, June 13

*Drawings occur twice annually.

Congratulations to the winners of the Traveling Goodie Basket!

  • Biology Department - May 26, 2010
  • Residence Life - June 9, 2010
  • Cashier's Office - September 22, 2010
  • University Residences - July 14, 2010
  • Financial Aid - August 11, 2010
  • EESP - August 25, 2010
  • Registrar's Office - October 6, 2010
  • Human Resources - November 3, 2010
  • Office of the Provost - December 8, 2010
  • Sociology - January 5, 2011
  • University Dining Services - February 2, 2011
  • Admissions Office - March 9, 2011
  • University Residences - April 13, 2011
  • Student Accounts - May 4, 2011
  • AS Bookstore - June 8, 2011
  • Wilson Library - August 3, 2011
  • College of Business and Economics - July 13, 2011
  • Conference and Guest Housing Summer Staff - September 14, 2011
  • College of Business and Economics - October 12, 2011
  • Western Libraries Special Collections - November 2, 2011
  • Financial Aid - December 7, 2011
Congratulations to the winners of the catered lunch!
  • Residence Life - Fall 2010
  • Student Accounts - Spring 2011
  • Department of Economics-College of Business & Economics - Fall 2011

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Western Wednesday Partners

To celebrate Western Wednesday, the Western Alumni Association is proud to partner with several local businesses to offer free or discounted products and services. Simply 'Get Your Blue On' by wearing your Western apparel, and visit these establishments on Wednesday to receive the following discounts:

AS Bookstore -  Staff and faculty receive 10% off.  Alumni Association members receive an additional 20% off.

Boundary Bay Brewing Company - Enjoy 20% off lunch with your Alumni Association Membership. Not a member? Join today for as low as $20/year. 

Katie's Cupcakes - Buy one get one free when you wear your Western gear!

Rudy's Pizzeria - Enjoy half priced pizza every Wednesday!

Sirena Gelato Shop - Get a free waffle cone upgrade with any gelato purchase and/or free coffee flavoring with a purchase of any coffee drink. Show your Western ID or Alumni Association membership card from noon to 9 p.m. on Western Wednesdays!

The Woods Coffee - Promote a sustainable habit. For a limited time, wear your Western gear, PLUS bring in a reusable mug, and The Wood Coffee will fill up your cup with Viking Blend for free!


If you operate a business, and would like to be part of celebrating Western Wednesday, please contact Jeniene Bengtsson at (360) 650-6460.




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