Campus News
December 1, 2000
Fading star
In its heyday, the UW campus observatory was a magical place. Now the future of the cute little building, sitting just east of Memorial Way, is up in the air.
Record class
The entering class this fall is one for the record books, say UW officials, as 4,983 new freshmen broke previous enrollment levels and set academic highs as well.
September 1, 2000
Fatal choices
A UW freshman, medical resident and pathology professor died in two separate shooting incidents in spring 2000.
June 1, 2000
Light-rail pact
Sound Transit is planning stations at the Burke Museum and at the corner of 15th Avenue N.E. and N.E. Pacific St.
Saving Suzzallo
Fences are beginning to block access to the University's premier landmark, Suzzallo Library, as its older wings undergo a 20-month renovation and seismic upgrade.
High-tech hall
Inside the shell of a 1928 structure sits the University's first true 21st century building.
March 1, 2000
Busy road ahead
The region is going to be hit with three of the messiest, biggest-impact projects ever—and all at about the same time.
June 1, 1999
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.
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.
March 1, 1999
Bloom and gloom
As the cherries age and die, the UW faces the challenge of preserving a ‘magic’ space.
June 1, 1998
Bigger stage for grads
Breaking tradition and defying Seattle's reputation for wet weather, the University of Washington will hold its 123rd Commencement ceremonies outdoors in Husky Stadium.
December 1, 1996
UW opens doors to its biggest freshman class since 1965
There are more freshmen at the University of Washington this fall than there have been since 1965.
September 1, 1996
UW welcomes largest freshman class since 1965
UW officials anticipate the largest class of new freshmen in 31 years when about 4,090 start classes.
June 1, 1996
Faculty debate new ethnic studies requirement
Students who enter the UW in 1998 may have to meet a five-credit Cultural and Ethnic Diversity requirement.
September 1, 1995
Buildings to aid sciences, business, art, engineering
As the University of Washington celebrates 100 years at its present campus, its buildings and grounds continue to evolve through new construction.
June 1, 1995
Chimes ring again
The Bells of Washington are back, though in a digital format, thanks to a gift from the President's Fund for Excellence.
December 1, 1994
Branch plans
Permanent homes for the UW's two branch campuses came closer to reality, as plans for UW Tacoma cleared an important landmarks panel.
September 1, 1994
Southwest campus plan
The Seattle City Council voted to approve the University's master plan for its Southwest Campus—completing a five-year process.
Shrine for science
A landmark building ties high-tech science to traditional architecture, forging a link to the southwest campus.