WWU Lunch & Learn Series

Join attorneys Erin Glass and Matt Hammatt on November 12th for Estate Planning 101. You will learn the basics, including the use of Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Community Property Agreements, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Directives (also known as Living Wills or Advanced Directives). Erin and Matt will also discuss the importance of the beneficiary designations you have in place for your retirement accounts and any life insurance you may have. They will also touch on charitable giving through your estate. You will leave this session with a clearer understanding of the basic documents we should all have in place.

Estate Planning 101 Presentation  _{For an accessible version, contact LunchandLearn@wwu.edu}

Join us for a Lunch and Learn session on Western Washington University's Employee Resource Groups. Learn about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Advocacy Council (LGBTAC), which advocates for LGBTQ+ inclusion and support at WWU. The Faculty and Staff of Color Council (FSOCC) works to advance diversity and social engagement for faculty and staff of color. The Caregivers and Parents Group (CaP) focuses on enhancing the recruitment and retention of diverse staff and faculty by addressing the unique needs of parents and caregivers. This session is an opportunity to explore how these Employee Resource Groups create community across the University and how you can get involved.

In today’s workplace, challenges often require thoughtful, collaborative problem-solving. Join Dr. Travis Tennessen, Director of the Center for Community Learning, for a Lunch & Learn session on Sustainable Problem Solving in the Workplace. We’ll explore how to approach challenges in ways that encourage innovation, empathy, and shared purpose. Participants will learn practical tools to tackle complex issues from diverse perspectives.

Join attorneys Erin Glass and Matt Hammatt for Estate Planning 102, a deeper dive into the tools and strategies that can help you strengthen your estate plan. After the positive responses to Estate Planning 101, we’re excited to offer this follow-up session where Erin and Matt will explore more advanced topics, including the use of irrevocable trusts and tax considerations. They’ll also cover the role of charitable giving in your estate. With a focus on practical considerations, this session will help you enhance the planning tools discussed in Estate Planning 101, providing you with a clearer understanding of how to address more complex aspects of your estate plan.

Estate Planning 102 Presentation      _{For an accessible version, contact LunchandLearn@wwu.edu}

Join Beth Albertson, Director of Information Security, for a Lunch & Learn session on Data Protection. In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, safeguarding University systems and sensitive data is more important than ever. This session will provide practical tips on how to recognize phishing scams and other common cybersecurity threats. We’ll also dive into best practices for password management, secure data handling, and the critical role staff and faculty play in maintaining the security of university systems.

Join Nora Selander, Director of Government Relations, to hear about the outcomes of the 2025 Washington legislative session. Nora will discuss how the latest legislative decisions directly impact Western's priorities, programs, and future initiatives.