News
March 1, 2001
Tough budget
Lawmakers are writing a 2001-03 budget that could severely impact enrollment, tuition, faculty salaries and other issues crucial to the University of Washington.
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.
Autism center funded
In what UW officials believe is the largest private gift ever made to the University for a specific disorder, Richard and Susan Fade have donated $5 million to endow a new center for the treatment of autism.
Budget crossroads
Since the core funding for the UW comes from the state, decisions made in Olympia will have a long-lasting impact.
President's challenge
President Richard L. McCormick is challenging the members of the UW community to create a "culture of possibilities" that would help build a better university—and a better world.
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
4,935 freshmen
The University of Washington is preparing for its largest incoming class ever as 4,935 new freshmen are expected to attend when Fall Quarter starts Sept. 25.
Fatal choices
A UW freshman, medical resident and pathology professor died in two separate shooting incidents in spring 2000.
2 programs honored
The Department of Technical Communication and the Comparative History of Ideas Program won 2000 Brotman Instructional Excellence Awards.
Parody panned
An article published in a May 19 supplement to the Daily offended students, faculty, regents, alumni and the public, causing the supplement editor to resign.
Gift aids nursing
Bob and Jean Reid of Bellingham made a $5 million deferred gift to the University of Washington School of Nursing—the largest gift in the school's history.
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.
King for a day
Martin Luther King Jr.'s lunchtime speech at the old Meany Hall on Nov. 9, 1961, came during the legendary civil rights leader's only visit to the Pacific Northwest.
Top teachers of '00
The UW is honoring its best teachers, staff members and volunteers in an expanded awards program for 2000.
Magnets fight malaria
The power of magnets may defeat malaria, a disease that affects half a billion people a year, according to UW Bioengineering Professor Henry Lai.
Poet picked to speak
U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky will be the main speaker at the 125th University of Washington Commencement ceremonies.
Real estate launch
The Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies is being launched with the help of a $1 million gift from former Regent H. Jon Runstad, '65, and his wife, Judy, '74.
March 1, 2000
So long, Sand Point
Starting this summer, the "temporary" housing left over from World War II will see the wrecking crew.