I think he put it best when he told Business Pulse that building a prison on Sehome hill might have as much economic impact as a university. But the impact on the quality of life in Bellingham wouldn t be the same. Consider Western's athletics. On field, court and course, exciting intercollegiate and intramural athletic competitions take place throughout the academic year. Season ticket-holders for men's and women's basketball now sit in comfortable arena chairs.
Shuttle service is provided from remote parking to the door.
But most important to me, our students continue to focus on what comes first. I and II universities. I'm extraordinarily proud of our student athletes. As a member of the national President's Council of NCAA Division II, I will be able to share a few secrets of our success in the hope of positively affecting student achievement nationwide. Western is a major regional resource for fine and performing arts and lectures.