BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Western Washington University will celebrate the rowing programs eighth national championship with an on-campus celebration held in the PAC Plaza starting on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 5 pm.
The Vikings won the 2017 NCAA Division II Women’s Rowing National Championship held May 26-28 on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, New Jersey. It was the eighth national championship in program history, adding to the seven consecutive national championships won from 2005-2011.
“This is another great opportunity to celebrate the great success of our 2017 rowing national championship, and recognize the amazing effort that these student-athletes put into achieving this success,” said Director of Athletics Steve Card. “This group of student-athletes train on Lake Samish before most of us are even out of bed, and are a very dedicated group of individuals. The team success and the national championship is a direct reflection of their hard work, teamwork and determination at the national event.”
The celebration will begin in the PAC Plaza on the WWU campus at 5 pm on Wednesday, just before the Paint B’Ham Blue event. The program is expected to last 30 minutes, and will feature food, cow bells and a visit from WWU President Sabah Randhawa. The community event is open to everyone, including WWU students, faculty, staff, alumni and anyone that wants to help celebrate WWU’s 11th team national championship. Parking will be free in lot 14G for the event from 4-6 pm.
After the celebration concludes, fans are encouraged to join the march to downtown Bellingham with President Randhawa for the Paint B’Ham Blue event.
Fans are encouraged to register for the event on the WWU Alumni Website so organizers can get an accurate count for food.