Western Window episode 31

WESTERN WINDOW TELEVISION SHOW
Episode 31

This month’s show is hosted by Chris Roselli of the WWU Alumni Association and Teague Parker, a student at Western. Following is the story lineup for this episode:

1. Campus Equity and Inclusion Forum – Western’s Nick Sanchez is leading an effort to shed light on the work being done on campus surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion – making sure everyone gets invited the table to participate in campus life and raise the university’s critical cultural consciousness and create an atmosphere that welcomes and includes all. (1:00)
2. Wildland Firefighting – These Western students and alumni spend their summers fighting the increasingly destructive cycle of wildfires while at the same time learning how these incidents are a naturally occurring part of the mountain/forest ecosystem. (6:50)
3. Down the Drain – At the end of the summer of 2015, 85% of the state was classified as being in severe drought conditions, making water conservation even more critical. What can each of us be doing to help? (11:15)
4. Restoring Habitat, Restoring Health – Salmon are critically important to the ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest; organizations like the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association and faculty like Western’s Jim Helfield are working to bring back healthy populations of native salmon. (14:58)
5. WWU Ideas on Stage – TedX WWU showcases the work of Western changemakers to the community, the region, and the world. (20:43)