Bailey Thompson | News Editor
As students return from Winter Break, the numerous events of Winter Term are just getting started. Although not all events for this term have released information yet, there are several that Western students can put on their calendars now to look forward to during the rainier months in Monmouth.
Western’s 163rd Birthday — Jan. 18
From 12-2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, Student Engagement is going to be hosting a celebration in the Werner University Center in honor of Western’s 163rd Birthday. To commemorate this occasion and all that has been accomplished since the school’s founding, students can enjoy free cake and a photo opportunity with Wolfie.
Anti-Hate Planning Committee and March — Jan. 26
In response to the hate speech found near campus Fall Term, several campus organizations and Monmouth PD are coming together to organize an anti-hate march that will take place on Jan. 26 from 10:30-12 p.m. To prepare for this, there will be a planning committee that meets Jan. 9, 16, and 23 from 3-5 p.m. in the Werner University Center’s Santiam Room that anyone is welcome to join.
Lots of Love for the WOU Food Pantry fundraiser — Feb. 1-28
For the whole month of February, the Student Veterans of America at Western Oregon University will be hosting a food drive competition that will benefit the WOU Food Pantry. Various clubs on campus will compete to raise the most non-perishable food items for the food pantry on campus.
Out and Proud — Feb. 5-8
The Multicultural Student Union is presenting a number of events from Feb. 5-8 in celebration and support of the LGBTQ+ community. Amongst these events, there will be a Queer People of Color Panel, a night of presentations and dinner with keynote speaker Mia Vargas, a movie screening and the Black and Red Ball.
Women of Culture Celebration — March 4-8
Aiming to honor diversity in women from a variety of different communities, the Multicultural Student Union is hosting its annual event that will feature presentations and activities throughout the week. For their 2019 event, Shelaswua Bushnell Crier will be the keynote speaker at the Women of Culture Celebration Dinner on March 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Columbia Room in the Werner University Center.
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