June 1, 1999
Tragedy in Africa
Deena Umbarger, '90, an international relief worker in Africa, was shot and killed March 20 in a remote area near the border between Kenya and Somalia. She was 35.
No ‘ex-jock’
After receiving his M.B.A. from the UW in 1989, Jim Beattie worked in the Mariners' front office and now is challenged with making the Montreal Expos a winner.
Alumnus and statesman
As Africa's most populous nation is trying to change its legacy by making the transition to democracy, one of its guiding forces is Alex Ekwueme.
Standing up for bricks
A student protest in the 1960s prevented the UW administration from tearing up the Quad's brick pathways and replacing them with blacktop.
Fooling the body
UW researchers are one step closer to creating artificial bones, tissue and organs that the human body will recognize as its own.
Generations of giving
Three generations of the Alvord family are donating $3 million to create two new endowed chairs at the UW School of Medicine
Commencement plans
Julian Bond, a participant in movements for civil rights, economic justice and peace for nearly 40 years, will be the speaker at the University of Washington's 124th Commencement ceremonies.
Coaches penalized
The UW penalized Football Coach Rick Neuheisel and five assistant coaches March 4 following an investigation of recruiting violations that occurred in January.
School named for Evans
Daniel J. Evans, '48, '49, became the second alumnus to have a UW school named after him.
Hec Ed closes
Fans and players said good-bye to the original interior of Hec Edmundson Pavilion, as the UW closed its fieldhouse for an 18-month, $39 million renovation.
Salary boost
The University of Washington may find fewer professors leaving for higher paid positions elsewhere as a result of a new state budget passed April 25.
Top teachers of ‘99
The University of Washington is honoring its best teachers, staff members and volunteers in an expanded awards program for 1999.
‘My favorite teacher’
Nine writers recall how their classroom experiences helped mold their careers.