Dear WWU Community,
Following a nationwide search, I am pleased to announce that Kim O’Neill will join Western Washington University as our new Vice President for University Advancement and CEO of the WWU Foundation effective July 1. Kim currently serves as Associate Vice President of Advancement at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, a position she has held since September 2019. The start date provides considerable overlap for transition with Stephanie Bowers, who will be retiring after 20 years of exemplary service to Western at the end of summer.
In her current capacity, Kim leads a team of fundraisers who share an annual goal of raising $100 million in each of the last two fiscal years at Texas Tech. In addition to leading the team, she has also been personally responsible for facilitating more than $44 million that includes public-private partnerships, naming of a school, and a challenge grant to address racial equity during her time at Texas Tech. Kim has also been ins
Lubbock s Harmony Science Academy hosting event for 4Legged Friends
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Harmony Science Academy - Lubbock will be hosting a yard sale to support the 4Legged Friends rescue on Saturday at the academy s new campus location.
Harmony Science Academy will be relocating to the old Convergys building on 3701 W Loop 289. While construction is taking place on the inside of the building, Harmony Science Academy will be utilizing their parking lot to host monthly outdoor events, partnering with local organizations.
This is only one of several events planned.
The first event Saturday will feature the 4Legged Friends yard sale, two food trucks: Cliff s Food Wagon and Chilly Lily s, along with top country radio station KLLL, who will be broadcasting live from the event.