News

June 1, 2000

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.

Bequest for Classics

As editor of the Washington Post's editorial page, Meg Greenfield helped shape public and private opinion. Few people knew about her private passion—classical languages and literature.

Gene expert departs

Leroy Hood, chair of the Department of Molecular Biotechnology, announced he is leaving the UW to form the Institute for Systems Biology.

K-12 institute leader

Rudy Crew, former chancellor of New York public schools, became executive director of the University of Washington's new Institute for K-12 Leadership.

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.

December 1, 1999

Record funding

The University of Washington received a record $600 million in grant and contract awards for 1998-99.

Gifts for computer science

A $3 million gift from the Gates Foundation will create two endowed chairs in Computer Science, the first in the department.

Diversity drops

Officials reported a 32 percent drop in three underrepresented ethnic groups in the 1999-2000 freshman class.

Talking the future

President Richard L. McCormick challenged all members of the University of Washington community to participate in a yearlong conversation about the future of the UW.

September 1, 1999

Columns honored

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized Columns Magazine for its 1998 redesign.

New UW awards

Three UW units have won a new award that recognizes collaboration across department lines to improve undergraduate education.

Seahawks to play at UW

The UW Board of Regents approved an agreement on the use of Husky Stadium for Seahawks home games during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.

Gifts break record

Private support for the University surged ahead during 1998-99 as gifts and private grants reached record levels.