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Western Today staff

Finals are approaching, and this is a busy -- and often quite difficult -- time for students.

That's why Western is continuing the  campaign , encouraging students, faculty and staff to relax and help others. We're all in this together, and we can get through these weeks with each other's help.

A preliminary list of  events is below. Admission to all events listed is free. If you know of something that's missing, or if you want to create a new event, ! We're looking for any event that gives students, faculty and staff a chance to study, relax, de-stress, socialize or get work done.

When posting about something you've done or received to social media, don't forget to tag the post with #WesternCares to encourage and inspire others. Let's see how much help we can offer others as the quarter comes to a close.

Friday, May 29

  • Student Mitchell Hopkins will perform a senior guitar recital at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

Saturday, May 30

  • music faculty member at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall. This dance-themed performance will feature two world premiers: Sonata by Igor Karaca, and Jitterbug by Music Faculty Roger Briggs. Also in the program: Valse by Scriabin, and Davidbundlertanze by Schumann.

Sunday, May 31

  • Student Kaitlin Webster will perform a senior voice recital at noon in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • Student Patrick Hunziker will perform a senior guitar recital at 4 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • for a third year from 4 to 10 p.m. on the Communications Facility Lawn. This year, the Lawnstock stage will see performances from some of Seattle and Bellingham's best musicians, including: Beat Connection, Shaprece, Kithkin and Specters. The lineup also features an opening set from the winners of Sounds of the Underground, ASProductions Underground Coffeehouse first annual battle-of-the-bands competition.

Monday, June 1

  • at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall with the Western Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, and winners of the Concerto Competition: Gabija ղčDzԾ, Yuliya Varavina, and George Allison. These students are performing Concerto movements by Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Séjourné. This concert will also feature For the Future, a world premiere for orchestra and choir by faculty composer Roger Briggs, as well as the legendary Chichester Pslams by Leonard Bernstein.
  • end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.

Tuesday, June 2

  • Enjoy crafting? from noon to 3 p.m. in the Miller Hall Collaborative Space.
  •  end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.
  • , places to study and good vibes during free study sessions from 4 to 8 p.m. in the ESC (Viking Union Room 420).
  • Student Silas Stewart will perform a junior percussion recital in the PAC Choir Room at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

  • from 6 to 9 p.m. in Viking Union Room 464. Bring a friend and meet some new people. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite to share, too.
  • , places to study and good vibes during free study sessions from 4 to 8 p.m. in the ESC (Viking Union Room 420).
  • Western's Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  •  end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.

Thursday, June 4

  • Enjoy crafting? from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Corner, Wilson Library Room 265.
  •  end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.
  • , places to study and good vibes during free study sessions from 4 to 8 p.m. in the ESC (Viking Union Room 420).
  • Student Jeanette Ojala will perform a junior piano recital at 5 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Concert Hall.

Friday, June 5

  • Enjoy jazz from 's ensembles at 8 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  •  end of the skybridge off and on between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.; for a complete schedule, check out the sign posted at the event. Anyone who wants to may stop by the library to say hi and de-stress when in need of a break from studying for finals, working on projects, or writing those last few papers.

Saturday, June 6

  • Student Kelsey Barnes will perform a senior piano recital at 8 p.m. in the PAC Concert Hall.
  • Student Clara Johnson will perform a senior voice recital at 8 p.m. in the PAC Choir Room.
The THRIVE program in Prevention and Wellness Services is holding a special game night from 6 to 9 p.m. in Viking Union Room 464. Bring a friend and meet some new people. Games will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite to share, too.