Letters

September 1, 2001

Bragging rights

With four Nobel Prize winners on our faculty, the No. 1 ranking among public universities receiving federal research dollars, and one of the top 15 undergraduate programs among public universities, there is a lot to be proud of.

June 1, 2001

'Earthquake Guy'

Bill Steele's official title is coordinator of the UW’s Seismology Laboratory, but you’d know him as the “Earthquake Guy.”

March 1, 2001

Space force

Throughout the history of the space program, our alumni have pushed back the boundaries of the final frontier.

June 1, 2000

Here to stay

How certain is Richard McCormick that he is here for the long haul? "You can schedule the interview for my 10th anniversary right now as far as I'm concerned."

March 1, 2000

Bittersweet taste

Tom Stockley, '58, and his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Hodges Stockley, '59, died in the crash of Alaska Airlines Flight 261.

December 1, 1999

Down to 100

When it came to putting together our last issue of the century, it seemed fitting to run a list of 100 famous, influential or fascinating people.

September 1, 1999

Truth is finally told

As an editor constantly trying to judge the interests of his audience, my bet is that Columns readers will want to learn about Tom Lantos.

March 1, 1999

Trees show their age

While the aging trees in the Quad will put on a majestic display, the blossoms can't hide the fact that they won't be around much longer.

December 1, 1998

Artist’s eye

Art Wolfe's artistry is so powerful, it even captures the attention of a 4-year-old or a 15-year-old.

June 1, 1998

Past, present, future

Somehow, despite budget cuts, student riots, two world wars, the Great Depression and the Internet, this magazine has survived for 90 years.

March 1, 1998

Heated reactions

I expected some reaction from our readers. I was not prepared for an onslaught of letters, faxes, e-mails, phone calls and even personal visits as a result of running a piece on the firing of three UW professors during the Red Scare.

December 1, 1997

UW remembers

Some universities would be happy to forget that the infamous Canwell Committee hearings ever happened, but the University of Washington is not afraid to examine its past.

September 1, 1997

Tacoma transformed

You could write an epic catalog of the improvements in Tacoma's historic downtown: new brickwork, shining glass windows, atria to bring in daylight, and some new construction harmonious with the old.

June 1, 1997

Alumnus Chuck Close shows the art of determination

Chuck Close's life is a compelling tale of determination in the face of disability.

March 1, 1997

Henry renovation shows the benefits of partnership

A public/private partnership between the state, the UW and the Henry Gallery Association produced a $17.5 million renovation.

December 1, 1996

When Seattle’s grunge scene exploded, you had to be in the know

Many UW students were part of the grunge music scene from its beginning, and the campus radio station KCMU played a crucial role in its formation.

September 1, 1996

President McCormick reflects on his freshman year

Last June's splendid commencement ceremonies marked many kinds of ends and beginnings. For me, it was the end of my freshman year at the UW.

Mary-Claire King put the pieces together

The devastation of watching her best friend die of a kidney tumor triggered Mary-Claire King's unconscious decision to search for a cure.

June 1, 1996

1995 bombing highlighted a disturbing rise in anti-government fervor

But as the shock waves from the Oklahoma City bombing still echo, we can hope that reasonable discussion will turn down the fever.

March 1, 1996

To handle the coming wave of students, we need can-do spirit

Today, faced with the echo of that original baby boom, the attitude is all too gloomy.