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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

intained, functional facilities. These services, programs, and facilities are available to Whatcom Community College and Northwest Indian College students, as well as the greater community. Visit us online at vu.wwu.edu for detailed hours, services, and more.

08/20/2026

⛺️ SAVE THE DATE ⛺️Are you a new student who wants to meet your college friend group?! Or a returning student trying to get back in the swing of things? Fear not! Camp VU is back this year!!! 🌲🌲🏔️

Explore the VU and find all the free activities that our wonderful staff and club leaders are putting on, and collect as many merit badges (buttons) as you can. We’ll even have a photo booth 😽😽😽

We can’t wait to see you there ^^

Slide 1: Camp VU as a header written in a wood texture. Event dates are September 18th and 19th at the Viking Union. Medium sized platypus image, under it says “Creative Encounters. Activities, games, events, workshops and performances. Small platypuses all around the image.

Slide 2: Activity list of events, listed is Tie Dye a Shirt, Free Sweet Treats, Community Meetups, Arts and Crafts, Photobooth, Mario Kart Competition, Workshops and Open Mic Performances. Small platypuses all around the image.

Slide 3: Header that says “Collect Merit Badges”. Two badges are shown, one of a Mario Kart blue shell and one of two fingers making a k-pop heart. Small platypuses all around the image.

Slide 4: Final finisher slide. Edited version of the Camp VU wooden texture with the dates September 18th and 19th. Western Washington University logo. Small platypuses all around the image.

07/07/2026

It's summertime & WWU Lakewood Boathouse is open 12pm to 7:30pm, 7 days-a-week! Students, sign up for Sailing Basics at Lakewood! (Link in Bio) ⛵️ Summer Sailing Lessons cater to students from Bellingham’s colleges and universities.
Schedule:
Wednesdays July 15 – Aug 5 (Lessons occur Wednesdays for 4 weeks. 4:00p-7:00p )
or
Sat/Sun August 8-9 & 15-16 (Lessons occur every Sat/Sun for two weekends. 11:30a-2:30p.
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This series of four lessons will take you through the basics of sailing smallboats. Participants must be an active student @ WWU, WCC, NWIC, BTC. For disability accommodations, fee waiver requests, or general questions, please contact [email protected]
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Not a Student? Sailing Basics lessons for Staff / Faculty are LIVE. Friends of Lakewood & Alumni can sign up for Summer Sailing Basics & Intro to Keelboats Lessons, please check our website. Questions? Please reach out to us.

06/22/2026

Welcome BACK to Western for summer quarter! ⚽️ Get entered to WIN a $100 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods just for hanging out!! (must be a WWU Student to win). Everyone in the WWU campus community is invited to a special Soccer Watch Party on the FIRST DAY of summer session, June 23! Join us in the Viking Union Multipurpose Room for FREE Drinks, FREE Popcorn, and a broadcast of the big tourney.
These special perks are available 12:00pm - 3:00pm, but the room is open for viewing from 10:00am - 5:00pm.
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We are celebrating the Western Watches Futball for the entire duration of the tournament. Every game will be broadcast in the MPR when the building is open (until 5pm and only on weekdays). Learn more about “Western Watches Futball” at the link in bio.
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Games on June 23:
Portugal versus Uzbekistan at 10:00am
England versus Ghana at 1:00pm

06/17/2026

Congratulations, Grads!! 🌊🌊🌊

06/04/2026

Western Watches Futball! Kickoff on 6/11 at 12pm in the Underground Coffeehouse 🌊 On campus and want to watch with Friends and Colleagues? Viking Union will be broadcasting the global soccer extravaganza from 8:00a-5:00p through 7/15. Join the WWU futball prediction competition, link in bio.

05/29/2026

VU has been a venue for more than a few rad concerts this year. WoW! Shoutout to the VU Set Crew, Tech Crew & our neighborhood pals, ! 🎶 Look at this photograph 🎶 of the hard working VU student employees posed with rockers 🌊 thank you for spending time with us in the at 🌊 Things are happenin’ at the Viking Union. Bellingham, WA was lucky to have you 🎶

05/26/2026

Bring your creative vision to the Viking Union! Apply now for our student Marketing assistant position. Design & edit graphics, illustrations, and videos that document and promote the student experience at the VU and Lakewood. Link in bio for application. Application closes on 5/28. Questions? Email: [email protected]

05/08/2026

May is exciting! VU marketing team got to interview WWU’s Native American Student Union at the showcase earlier in the year. 🍓 2026 Spring Powwow is Friday 5/15 & Saturday 5/16 🍓 Check the NASU page for more information and details.
🌊 If you would like to be featured, reach out to the VU instagram page or email [email protected] 🌊

05/04/2026

May 7th enjoy FREE Mocktails in recognition of International Harm Reduction Day. Stop by the Viking Union between 11:30am and 3:30p to learn about harm reduction. Be Well & sip a free mocktail. See you this Thursday, May 7th on the 6th floor of the VU. This is event is put on by The Office of Health Promotion and Resilience.
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04/24/2026

Live, Laugh, VU! Shout-out to The Foundation for WWU & Alumni for digging up this gem! What's a Viking Union memory that y'all have?

Address

516 High Street
Bellingham, WA
98225

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13606503450

Website

https://linktr.ee/vumarketing

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