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WWU's Student Union since 1959. The VU is a place for all community members - a people place, a place to meet, get involved, and to relax.
A place for people to work together - to play together. It is a union of people, events, facilities, and services. Here is a chance to interact, to influence the course of University affairs, and generally get involved. The Associated Students government is here to serve you and to provide answers to your questions. The VU/AS will endeavor to meet your needs with exciting new programs, and well-ma
12/06/2023
It's finally here!!🍂 Join us for the Lost & Found Sale this Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 9:30am to 4:30pm in VU 464.
If you've lost something recently - don't worry! Only items that have been left unclaimed for over 60 days will be marked for sale. Please visit or call the 6th Floor Info Desk for any questions regarding lost items using the link in our bio.
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White graphic with illustrations of fall/winter clothes and small accessories. The text reads, "Lost & Found Fall Clothing Sale, Wednesday, Dec. 6th, 9:30am-4:30pm, Viking Union 464."
12/01/2023
Join us for the Lost & Found Sale this Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 9:30am to 4:30pm in VU 464! Doors open right at 9:30am, so make sure you get there before items sell out 🐿️🛍️
If you've lost something recently - don't worry! Only items that have been left unclaimed for over 60 days will be marked for sale. Please visit or call the 6th Floor Info Desk for any questions regarding lost items using the link in our bio.
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Bright green graphic with a squirrel holding a shopping bag being surrounded by sale items. The text reads, "Viking Union Lost & Found Fall Sale, Wednesday, Dec. 6th, 9:30am-4:30pm, Viking Union 464, Focus on winter clothing, electronics, accessories, and more."
10/30/2023
We hope you enjoyed last weeks events hosted by and !! The last of the Viking BOOnion events await👻
Did you know Western offers an anthropology class on Skeletons and the Occult? ☠️🦇
Visit ANTH 320's Halloween Bash event tomorrow from 2:30pm-5:30pm in the VU MPR! See student poster presentations, enjoy live music, and experience their interactive displays.
Also, don't forget to enter the costume contest!
Learn more with the link in our bio.
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Slide 1:
Vintage style design border with a skeleton in the bottom right corner.
Text reads "Tuesday 10/31, 2:30pm-5:30pm. Anthropology 320 presents Skeletons and the Occult. Viking Union, MPR 6th Floor."
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Text reads "AS Bookstore Costume Contest 10/23 - 10/31. Win a bookstore gift card!"
10/25/2023
Trick or Treating... or pumpkin carving? 🍫🎃 Come do both at the VU!
Trick or Treating is TODAY from 1:30pm-4:00pm. Grab your materials at the 6th floor Info Desk to begin. Complete the side quest to enter for a chance to win fun prizes from and .fm 👀.
Pumpkin Carving and Painting is tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 26.
Swipe, or click the link in our bio to see all events👉🏼
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5 illustrated frogs dressed up in Halloween costumes as a witch/wizard, mushroom, ghost, fairy, and ballet dancer, posing in a whimsical forest.
Text reads:
"Viking BOOnion.
Decorate the VU | Oct. 18 | 11am-4pm
Bookstore Costume Contest | Oct. 23-31 (all week)
Trick or Treat at the VU | Oct. 25 | 1:30pm-4pm
Pumpkin Carving and Painting | Oct. 26 | 12pm-5pm
ASP Horror Night: "Talk to Me" | Oct. 27 | 7pm
Halloween Drag Show | Oct. 28 | 6:30pm
⚠️CANCELED EVENT: Cancel the Apocalypse | Oct. 28 | 7pm-10pm⚠️
Halloween Bash: Skeletons and the Occult | Oct. 31 | 2:30pm-5:30pm"
10/13/2023
The best Friday the 13th news you'll see yet 🐈⬛️📰 Presenting: Viking BOOnion 2023!!!
Join us for free, festive activities to get into the Halloween spirit 👻. Taking place Oct. 18 - Oct. 31st.
Click the link in our bio to learn more.
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5 illustrated frogs dressed up in Halloween costumes as a witch, mushroom, ghost, fairy, and ballerina, posing in a whimsical forest.
Text reads:
"Viking BOONion.
Decorate the VU | Oct. 18 | 11am-4pm
Bookstore Costume Contest | Oct. 23-31 (all week)
Trick or Treat at the VU | Oct. 25 | 1:30pm-4pm
Pumpkin Carving and Painting | Oct. 26 | 12pm-5pm
ASP Horror Night: "Talk to Me" | Oct. 27 | 7pm
Halloween Drag Show | Oct. 28 | 6:30pm
Cancel the Apocalypse | Oct. 28 | 7pm-10pm
Halloween Bash: Skeletons and the Occult | Oct. 31 | 2:30pm-5:30pm"
Who went to AS Fall Info Fair last week?? 🙌 Rainy weather called for activities to take place inside, but we LOVED seeing everyone exploring the VU
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Video with time-lapsed footage shows students attending Fall Info Fair inside and outside the Viking Union.
07/28/2023
Want to work at fun campus events? Apply for the event set crew position! Learn more at https://ow.ly/KY5i50Po3t1
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Graphic with polaroids that show images of WWU events. Text reads, "The VU is hiring! Event Set Crew. Avg. 5-12 hours per week. $16.74/hour. Closes Tuesday, August 8 at 11:59pm."
07/19/2023
Free ice cream + games + music = Western Summer Celebration 😎☀️🎶 Take a well-deserved break and come to the Old Main Lawn this Thursday, July 20 from 4pm - 5:30pm.
This event is for everyone. Feel free to snag a Western pal, friend, or family member you haven't had enough time to chat with this summer and invite them to join you for some fun!
Form an impromptu trivia team and try to take home one of several WWU-branded swag items. Play our mixing and mingling game for a chance to win either a $50 or $100 gift card to the WWU Bookstore. Or use your recreational gaming skills with volleyball, bocce ball, spike ball, co****le, kan jam, frisbee, and more!
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Lawn with evergreen trees with a pink ice cream truck, and a volley ball net set up. Text reads, "Western Summer Celebration! Thurs. July 20. Old Main Lawn 4PM - 5:30PM. Free ice cream, trivia, music, games, and prizes." The AS WWU logo and the VU logo sit at the bottom right hand corner.
Meet Husenia, the VU Info Desk Supervisor! Featuring in our first Employee Spotlight series ✨
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Interview with our student employee, Husenia, in front of the VU Info Desk, Lost & Found, and inside the Underground Coffeehouse.
06/20/2023
Taking summer classes?📚 Staying in Bellingham for the summer?🌲 Find activities, study spots, and food options at the VU! We're open Monday from 8:00am - 5:00pm and closed on weekends and national holidays.
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Blue graphic with the VU building below and the VU logo at the top. The text reads, "Summer hours. Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Saturday-Sunday, closed. The VU will be closed Monday, June 19, Tuesday, July 4, and Monday, Sept. 4."
Summer's almost here! Spend the last few weeks of spring at the VU soaking up the sun and enjoying fun activities☀️
Video description:
Video of the entrance to the VU with the text "VU bucket list before summer!!" Video transitions to the bookstore with the text "Pick up last minute grad items." Then transitions to students playing ping pong outside with the text "play ping pong in the sun." Then transitions to video showing the view from the dining area windows and the PAC Plaza with the text "Enjoy the view from inside... or outside." Finally transitions to video the pool table at the Underground Coffeehouse with a student playing with the text "play pool in the underground coffeehouse." Video ends with the VU logo on a blue background.
05/30/2023
Celebrate the end of dead week with Lost & Found freebies!🐿️👒👝
Visit the VU Lobby this Thursday and Friday from 11am-2pm for a Lost & Found giveaway. All items have been marked lost for 60+ days and are now marked for donation.
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Blue graphic with the Lost & Found squirrel sporting a hat, tote bag, hair piece, and a tasseled necklace. The text reads, "Lost & Found End of Year Giveaway. VU Lobby. June 1st and 2nd, 11am-2pm. Jewelry, bags, and other things!"
05/22/2023
Find activities to add to your calendar this week📆 Ranging from yoga, shows, club meetings, and more!
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Green graphic with a list of events at the VU during the week of 5/22 - 5/26. Events include the following.
Monday:
MARIO KART CLUB MEETING | 4 pm - 6 pm | VU 462 A/B
OUTDOOR CENTER YOGA | 5 pm - 6 pm | VU 565
Tuesday:
Legal name and s*x workshop | 4 pm - 5:30 pm | VU 462 A/B
Meditation & ritual club gathering | 4 pm - 5 pm | VU 464
Fencing Club Practice | 6 pm - 8:30 pm | VU MPR
Open Mic Night | 6 pm - 10 pm | Underground Coffeehouse
Wednesday:
Condom Fashion Show | 6 pm - 8 pm | VU MPR
Circus Club Meeting | 3 pm - 5 pm | VU 464
WWU Tap Dance Club | 7 pm - 8:30 pm | VU 464
Thursday:
Fencing Club Practice | 6 pm - 8:30 pm | VU MPR
The Whale | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | VU 552
Friday:
American Sign Language Club | 4 pm - 5 pm | VU 464 A
Royal Gambit End of Year Drag Show | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | VU MPR
05/19/2023
Calling all designers📢 The VU is hiring! Find the job description and application at http://ow.ly/b6vx50OsnOl.
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Green graphic with text that reads: "The VU is hiring!, Content Manager and Media Designer, http://ow.ly/uuUk50OsnTa, closes Thursday, May 25 at 11:59 PM."
Introducing the newest space in the building✨ Visit LGBTQ+ Western's new LGBTQ+ Lounge in VU 722!
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LGBTQ+ Western employee, Gee, introduces the features of the new LGBTQ+ Lounge space in the building.
Race over to our really big word search🏎️🏁🏆 Find it in the dining area behind the VU Cafe.
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Video shows a public word search titled "A really big word search." Transitions to person filming their process in finding the word "Mario Kart."
05/02/2023
Psst... the VU is hiring for lots of positions 👀. Check them out using the link in our bio, or visit http://ow.ly/hJBY50OatgX.
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Blue graphic with two people smiling and sitting at a desk working. Text reads: "The VU is hiring!"
The open job positions are listed as followed:
"VU Info Desk Attendant, VU Admin Assistant, Lakewood Boathouse Attendant, Recycle Center Staff Manager, Recycle Center Operations Manager, Zero Waste Coordinator."
Bottom text reads: "For more information, visit: https://vu.wwu.edu/studentjobs/openings."
This Friday = free clothing day🧥👖✨
Visit the VU Lobby this Friday the 28th from 11am-2pm for the Lost & Found clothing giveaway. All items have been marked lost for 60+ days and are now marked for donation.
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Blue graphic with the Lost & Found squirrel chilling in front of a clothing rack. Text reads, "Lost & Found Clothing Giveaway. VU Lobby. April 28th, 11am-2pm. Shirts, hoodies, pants, and more!"
Join a fun and welcoming community by working with the and Associated Students of Western Washington University! Collaborate with various offices while building new skills and meeting new people. Find opening job positions using the link in our bios or the websites below 👇
VU Jobs
http://ow.ly/sJr950NPq8R
AS Jobs
http://ow.ly/lh3150NPq9A
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VU and AS supervisors and student employees enjoy a training day at Lakewood. Video shows employees riding a canoe, climbing a tree to complete the Lakewood Challenge Course, and going underneath a colorful play parachute to give runners high fives.
LAST DAY FOR A MISC. GIVEAWAY!🐿️🏖️ The VU Lost & Found will be in the VU Lobby today from 11 AM - 2 PM giving away free shoes, hats, and swimwear.
NOTE: All items have been unclaimed for over 60 days and are now marked for donation.
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Blue and green graphic with an illustration of the Lost & Found squirrel vibing out on the beach wearing a hat, swim goggles, and sneakers.
The text reads: "Lost & Found Misc. Clothing Giveaway, VU Lobby, April 13th & 14th, 11 am-2 pm, Shoes, hats, & swimwear, These items have been lost for over 60+ days and are now marked for donation."
Video shows various shoes, swim goggles, swimwear, and hats available.
04/06/2023
Need a new water bottle for your collection? We got you covered💧 Grab a free water bottle from Lost & Found in the VU lobby on April 7th from 11 am-2 pm.
NOTE: All items have been unclaimed for over 60 days and are now marked for donation.
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Blue and green graphic with an illustration of the Lost & Found squirrel standing near a pile of books.
The text reads: "Lost & Found Water Bottle Giveaway, VU Lobby, April 7th, 11 am-2 pm, Free water bottles! These items have been lost for over 60+ days and are now marked for donation."
The VU had a great kick-off to spring quarter this week! Check out the brand-new addition to the building 🎲
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Footage of the exterior of the Viking Union with the text "First week of spring quarter at the VU!" Video transitions to two people playing ping pong outside near the PAC courtyard with the text, "Bright and sunny ping pong games." Transitions to the new board game library in the VU lobby showing all the games inside the cabinet with the text "new board game library!" Transitions to a table filled with books with a person flipping the pages of a book outward with the text, "Free Lost & Found books."
03/30/2023
There have been LOTS of students enjoying the sunshine in front of the VU. How about we interest you in your next sunny day read? 😎📖
Grab a free book from Lost & Found in the VU lobby March 30th and 31st from 11 am-2 pm.
NOTE: All items have been unclaimed for over 60 days and are now marked for donation.
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Blue and green graphic with an illustration of the Lost & Found squirrel standing near a pile of books.
The text reads: "Lost & Found Book Giveaway, VU Lobby, March 30th and 31st, 11 am-2 pm, Need a book? These are free! These items have been lost for over 60+ days and are now marked for donation."
03/16/2023
Need a job once you're back from spring break? We got you😎
Visit the following links below to learn more and apply:
📖 Literacy Tutor Program Coordinator ⚠️CLOSES SOON⚠️
http://ow.ly/1Gxl50NkJ79
🚲 AS Outdoor Center Bike Tech
http://ow.ly/CQtx50NkJ7a
🧘♂️ AS Yoga Facilitator
http://ow.ly/CWc450NkJ76
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Blue, white, and green graphic with a cartoon student happily pumping their fist in the air.
[Slide 1] The text reads: "Looking for a job? WWU, the VU, and the AS have open positions for students! Literacy Tutor Program Coordinator, AS Outdoor Center Bike Tech, and AS Yoga Facilitator."
[Slide 2] The text reads: "Literacy Tutor Program Coordinator, $20.00/hour, 10-12 hours/week, Application Closes: March 17th, 2023 at 5:00 pm."
[Slide 3] The text reads: "AS Outdoor Center Bike Tech, $16.24/hour, 5-15 hours/week, Application Closes: March 22nd, 2023 at 11:55 pm."
[Slide 4] The text reads: "AS Yoga Facilitator, $15.84 - $18.90/hour, 2-6 hours/week, Application Closes: March 22nd, 2023 at 11:59 pm."
This Pi Day, we asked students in the VU what was only thing was getting them through finals. Here's a hint: 🧶🐢. What would you have answered?
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Shot of the exterior of the Viking Union with students walking around with playful audio. Text reads, "Students in the VU, what's the only thing getting you through finals?" Transitions into students sitting and answering the question along with "what's the first thing you're going to do for spring break?" Video ends with colorful transition of the VU logo.
03/14/2023
Day 1 of finals week: ✅📝💻
Find fun events to destress at: ✅🙌😎
For additional details about these events, visit http://ow.ly/IELY50NhpRS. Find WWU club webpages at http://ow.ly/BknI50NhpRT to contact, join, or keep up with future meetings and events.
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Green, white, and blue graphic listing the events at the VU this week. The events include the following.
Monday:
Salsa & Bachata Dance Club | 8:00pm-10:00pm | VU 565 | Teaching Salsa, Bachata, and other Latin dances. All skill levels welcome!
Tuesday:
This Is What Belonging Looks Like | 1:00pm-2:30pm | VU 565 | Sociology capstone presentation and discussion exploring students' sense of inclusion at WWU.
End of Quarter Pop Up Food Pantry | 2:00pm-4:00pm | VU Lobby | Food pantry table will be set up in the VU 6th Floor Lobby
WWU Fencing Club | 6:00pm-8:00pm | VU 565 | Fence all three weapons (foil, sabre, & epee). Members of all skill levels invited! Equipment available.
02/28/2023
Need some extra dough? 🍞🤑 The VU and AS have open student positions!
Visit the following links to learn more and apply:
AS Fall Info Fair Coordinator
http://ow.ly/Ga9I50N4fmk
VU Event Set Crew Position
http://ow.ly/38jP50N4fmo
VU Event Technical Crew Position
http://ow.ly/aSVx50N4fmr
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Blue, white, and green graphic with a cartoon student happily pumping their fist in the air.
[Slide 1] The text reads: "Looking for a job? The VU and AS have open positions for students! AS Fall Info Fair Coordinator, VU Event Set Crew Position, and VU Event Technical Position."
[Slide 2] The text reads: "AS Fall Info Fair Coordinator, $17.60/hour, Average 10 hours/week (up to 20-40 hours in the summer), Application Closes: March 12th, 2023 at 11:55 pm."
[Slide 3] The text reads: "VU Event Set Crew Position, $16.74/hour, Average 5-12 hours/week, Application Closes: March 3rd, 2023 at 11:59 pm."
[Slide 4] The text reads: "VU Event Technical Crew Position, $17.28/hour, Average of 5-12 hours/week, Application Closes: March 3rd, 2023 at 11:59 pm."
02/27/2023
Trying to escape the cold? Warm up at the VU and check out all the fun events this week!✨
For additional details about these events, visit http://ow.ly/rpPe50N3Txy or follow Associated Students of Western Washington University, ASProductions, WWU Escape Room Club, WWU Scholarship Center, Careers Services Center- WWU, and LQBTQ+ Western's website and Instagram page to keep up with future events.
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White, blue, and green graphics list the events at the VU this week. The events include the following.
Monday:
Feb 27 - Mar 9, In Orbit: Studio Art BFA winter exhibition, 11:00pm-5:00pm, VU Gallery
Feb 27, Jazz Jam Night, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Underground Coffee House
Tuesday:
Feb 28, Escape Room Club Presents: Escape The Haunted Farm & Alchemist's Shop, 4:00pm-10:00pm, VU 565
Feb 28, Open Mic Night, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Underground Coffee House
Wednesday:
Mar 1, Sounds of the Underground: Final Round, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Underground Coffee House
Thursday:
Mar 2, WWU Scholarship Fair, 1:30pm-3:30pm, VU MPR
Mar 2, ASP Winter Film Series: Bones and All, 7:00pm, VU 552
Friday:
Mar 3, Education and Health Career and Internship Fair, 10:00am-2:00pm, VU MPR
Mar 3-4, 31st Annual Drag Show Auditions, 3:00pm-5:00pm, VU 735
Well 'wood' you look at that. Blocks for block art coming in this Monday🧑🎨
Shout out to VU Operations for putting this together!
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Blocks are placed on a green background with cartoon hands drawing on them with pens.
The text reads: "Relax and block out with block art. Draw a picture, write down a quote, or doodle what you feel. Pick up a wood block from the VU lobby and draw away! Leave your creations behind to have them showcased around the building."
The event will be in the VU Lobby from February 27th to March 2nd.
Some ArtDrop you won't want to drop 💧
Stop by the VU Lobby and check out the ArtDrop Mini! Instead of rolling out gumballs, this machine gives out local art for just $1.
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Video of Art Drop being used with cheerful music. The Art Drop can be located in the VU lobby near the Info Desk.
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