Alumni
March 1, 2002
Athlete and actor
Herman Brix’s storybook account of growing up in the lumber camps of Washington to become an Olympic athlete and major movie star is the subject of Mike Chapman’s 2001 book "Please Don’t Call Me Tarzan."
Teacher of the year
In October, the Aberdeen High School English teacher was named the 2001 Teacher of the Year in Washington state.
December 1, 2001
Architect of the Towers
A native of Seattle, Minoru Yamasaki, ’34, was born on Dec. 1, 1912, in a cold-water tenement in the Yesler Hill district of Seattle. His most famous work was the World Trade Center.
September 1, 2001
The magic realist
After childhood abandonment and heartbreak, Alfredo Arreguin became one of the foremost Mexican-American painters of his generation.
Tops in toys
Since his arrival at Toys “R” Us in January 2000, after serving as chairman and CEO of upscale toy retailer FAO Schwarz, John Eyler has made sweeping changes.
Inspiration on a whim
On a whim, Lester J. Wilson, who enrolled at the University of Washington in 1909, wrote "Bow Down to Washington."
Brotman Awards
Two UW units were recognized for their contributions to education and to diversity as the Office of Minority Affairs Instructional Center and the Interdisciplinary Writing Program collectively won three 2001 Brotman Awards.
Greek thoughts
As a companion to our tour of Greek Row, two alumni debate the value of fraternities and sororities.
June 1, 2001
Then and now
The heart of the UW campus may look like it did in 1970, but inside the classroom, a transformation is taking place.
She has answers
Taking the “if you want something done, do it yourself” mentality her parents instilled in her, Carol Bolt, ’94, a Seattle artist, wrote The Book of Answers.
Philanthropist honored
For his unwavering commitment and service to the University and to the community, Neal Dempsey will receive the 2001 University of Washington Recognition Award.
March 1, 2001
30 years in athletics
After joining the UW athletic department in the early 1970s, Tony Softli became a trusted adviser to many of the University’s African-American athletes.
Space force
Throughout the history of the space program, our alumni have pushed back the boundaries of the final frontier.
Largest alumni gift
A $10 million gift by Neal Dempsey, ’64, and his wife, Janet, to support academics and athletics is the largest alumni gift ever to the university.
December 1, 2000
A civil action
Almost a century after snubbing Takuji Yamashita, the state's legal establishment is taking steps to honor the first Japanese graduate of the UW Law School.
Tift retrospective
Mary Dreher Tift's vision of taking family objects—cut glass bowls, cigar boxes, carafes—and turning them into works of art will be on display in an exhibit.
September 1, 2000
Father of an island
Richard Evanson dedicated himself to revitalizing an island, turning it into an ecological paradise with the help of Fijian natives.
June 1, 2000
No stopping her
Enthralled by science, Rita Colwell broke through a decades-old glass ceiling to become the first woman to lead the National Science Foundation.
Top teacher
Wendy L. Hill, who is on the faculty of Lafayette College, was named Pennsylvania's 1999 Professor of the Year.