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Gratitude - WINDOW - The magazine for WWU
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Photo by Matthew Anderson (‘06)<br />
WWU News 6<br />
WWU Geologists find evidence of a giant prehistoric bird that called Washington state home, Viking<br />
athletes have their best year yet, Western’s Outdoor Sculpture Garden celebrates 50 years and a WWU<br />
student goes to the other Washington to help “Green the Capitol.”<br />
Gratitude at 29,000 feet 10<br />
Leif Whittaker (‘07) followed in his father’s footsteps to the top of the world.<br />
Speak up 12<br />
Dana Jack’s global research shows those who won’t rock the boat in relationships may sink themselves.<br />
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Total Dedication 14<br />
Vehicle Research Institute students just wouldn’t give up on their 100-mpg car – or each other.<br />
Teaching Green 18<br />
Mike Town (‘84 and ‘85) inspires his students to take on the challenges of global climate change. The Huxley<br />
grad also helped persuade Congress to establish the state’s first new wilderness area in 24 years.<br />
First Step 24<br />
Lt. Col. Kerrie Golden (‘89), an Army leader in physical therapy, helps wounded soldiers return to their lives.<br />
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Photo by Jason Rothkowitz/NEA Foundation<br />
Message from the President 4<br />
Reader Feedback 5<br />
WWU News 6<br />
A Look Back 29<br />
Class Notes 31<br />
Student Lens 36<br />
On the cover: Leif Whittaker (‘07) climbs the last few feet of the Southeast Ridge toward the true summit of Mount Everest. Behind him,<br />
climbers wait on the South Summit for their turns at the top of the world. Photo by Eddie Bauer First Ascent/Michael Brown.<br />
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