About WWU University Communications

The Office of University Communications serves as the primary contact for journalists and community members needing information about the University.

We are a resource for both internal and external audiences. Information about services we provide to University departments and faculty is outlined in Telling Western's Story. To request a printed copy, call (360) 650-3350 or email news@wwu.edu.

Contact Information

The Office of University Communications is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each business day. We are located at 300 Old Main.

You may reach us by phone at (360) 650-3350, fax at (360) 650-6817 or e-mail at news@wwu.edu .

Our mailing address is:

Office of University Communications, MS-9011
WWU, 516 High St., Bellingham, WA 98225-9011

Driving directions:

When approaching Bellingham from the north or south on Interstate 5, take Exit No. 252, marked Samish Way and W.W.U. Turn west onto Samish Way and follow the signs to Bill McDonald Parkway and the University campus. For parking information, call (360) 650-2945 or stop at the Visitor Center on campus. Click here for a campus map.

Our Staff

Paul Cocke, Director
Paul.Cocke@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350

Contact for University administration, budgeting, student affairs, community relations, legislative relations, Huxley College of the Environment, Shannon Point Marine Center, Campus Community Coalition and health and safety and crisis communications.

John Thompson, Assistant Director
John.Thompson@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350

Contact for the College of Sciences and Technology, College of Business and Economics, Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies, Graduate School and Research and Sponsored Programs and University marketing programs.

Amy Cloud, Media Coordinator
Amy.Cloud@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350

Contact for the College of Humanities and Social Services, College of Fine and Performing Arts, Woodring College of Education, Wilson Libraries, Extended Education and Summer Programs, Commencement and the University's events calendar. Cloud is also the contact for community groups requesting a faculty speaker.

Mary Gallagher, Publications Editor
Mary.Gallagher@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3617

Contact for several University publications, including the President's Report, Soundings, Window on Western and the Community Guide to Speakers at Western Washington University.

Jane Fraser, Program Assistant
Jane.Fraser@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350

Contact for distribution of news releases and Office of University publications and information regarding office activities and budgetary and staffing administration.

Matthew Anderson, FAST Editor
Matthew.Anderson@wwu.edu
(360) 650-3350

Contact for the FAST newsletter and FAST Online as well as the University Communications photo center and the Excellence at Western Web site.

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