Allie Spikes (MFA, 2020) had her essay “Canned” accepted for publication by River Teeth.
MA, 2020: Jo Hurt
Jo Hurt (MA, 2020) is going to the University of Texas, Austin to pursue a PhD in Rhetorical Theory (and she’ll do some Ancient Greek).
BA, 2018: Megan Russel
Megan Russel (BA, 2018) had her story “The Halo Effect” published in Chaleur Magazine.
BA, 2006: Matt Roberts
Matt Roberts (BA, 2006) has just published his book of poetry, A River Once More. (For those wishing to catch up with Matt and his writing, here is a link: http://moonpathpress.com/MatthewCampbellRoberts.htm)
BA, 2019: Mitch Garrison
Mitch Garrison (BA, 2019) is the Artistic Director at the Encore Community Theatre and is earning his Master’s in Teaching from Western Governors University.
BA, 2006: Andrea Boyd
Andrea Boyd (BA, 2006) graduated with emphasis study in Accounting and English. She attended Seattle Antioch University MS Management & Leadership program in 2010-11. Andrea began working for non-profit organizations in Bellingham 25 years ago at Boys & Girls Club, Whatcom Volunteer Center, and Allied Arts of Whatcom County. She has volunteered as a board member of Old Town Business Association in downtown Bellingham, as well as volunteered at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Children of The Setting Sun Productions of Lummi, Pratt Fine Arts Center, and Chad’s Legacy. Andre has worked at non-profit organizations and governments, including the Tulalip Tribes Government, Nooksack Indian Tribal Government, 501 Commons, and Lavender Rights Project. Her non-profit work and volunteering entails doing these kinds things; 501(c)3 application, finance, accounting, budgeting, grant and program reporting per Federal OMB regulations, special events coordination, auction fundraising, and assist with grant writing.
BA, 2018: Mikayla Lawrence
Mikayla Lawrence (BA, 2018) graduated with a 4.0 from Emerson College, earning her Master’s in publishing and writing.
BA, 2019: Catherine Sebastian
Catherine Sebastian (BA, 2019) is currently in her third quarter at Woodring College of Education working on her Masters in Teaching degree. Recently, she was awarded the Technology Access Foundation’s Martinez Fellowship. The Martinez Fellowship supports teachers of color in professional and career development through a network of educators.
BA, 1989: David Eldred
David Eldred (BA, 1989) is the new Chief Experience Officer for Solarity Credit Union in Yakima, Washington where he provides leadership for marketing, business intelligence, project management, and customer experience teams.
MA, 2010: Chas Hoppe
Chas Hoppe (MA, 2010) has accepted a full-time position as a Manuscript Creative for Scribe Media in Austin, Texas.