Contributing to Education through Digital Access to Research

Western CEDAR, part of an innovative global movement promoting open access to scholarship and creative works, is a service of Western Libraries, in partnership with the Graduate School, Office of the Provost, and Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Funding for CEDAR has been provided by the Gordon H. and Alice C. Fraser Endowment Fund for Equipment for the Sciences. CEDAR advances Western Washington University’s commitment to enriching academic inquiry and strengthening communities by sharing the expertise and creativity of its students, faculty, and staff.

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Faculty Scholarship & Creative Works

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Graduate & Undergraduate Scholarship

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Institutes, Centers & Offices

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Conferences & Events

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Books, Journals, & Other Publications

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About CEDAR

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Adding Content to Western CEDAR

Please contact westerncedar@wwu.edu for assistance with submitting your research or adding content.

If you need additional information, please contact Jenny Oleen, Scholarly Communication Librarian - jenny.oleen@wwu.edu | 360-650-2613