As the new year begins, so does a plethora of events surrounding Western’s Centennial. Founders Celebration activities include an opening ceremony with a reenactment of the signing of the bill by Governor McGraw to establish the normal school, a formal dinner, concert and historical picture and video exhibit. Many academic departments will also be sponsoring activities to commemorate the centennial of the law.
The keynote speaker for this year’s Founders Celebration, Patricia Aburdene, will be speaking about collaborative relationships for business, institutions and within the community. Aburdene is co-author and collaborator of “Megatrends,” “Megatrends 2000,” and “Megatrends for Women.” She will speak from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Feb. 23 at the Performing Arts Center Mainstage. A reception will follow in the Viking Union Lounge. During previous Founders Day Celebrations, notable guest speakers have included Wayne Morse, a U.S. Senator from Oregon (1964), and Associate Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas (1965).
For more information on Founders Celebration events, call the Public Information Office at 650-3350.https://cedar.wwu.edu/klipsun_magazine/1138/thumbnail.jp
