Alumni

March 1, 1991

‘From hell to Harvard’

Sherry Clark, '87, beat the odds in a big way. A welfare mother until a few years ago, Clark now practices law with a degree from the Harvard Law School.

December 1, 1990

Dash for the border

Lawrence Hess and 17 other embassy employees made what he described as a "mad dash for the border" and crossed to safety in Jordan.

Gardner flexes

Gov. Booth Gardner, '58, joined actor/athlete Arnold Schwarzenegger for a workout at the UW's Intramural Activities Building.

September 1, 1990

George Nakashima dies

George Nakashima created furnishings for homes, churches and public buildings around the world.

Jenneth Webster, ’65, helps New York celebrate the arts

Jenneth Webster's job is to bring puppet shows, clown acts, jazz, tap dancing and music from a host of cultures to New York's premier performing arts center.

MacLachlan home again

"Twin Peaks" represents both a physical and professional homecoming for actor Kyle MacLachlan.

June 1, 1990

Headshot of Judith Patterson from the shoulders up wearing a white blazer

On the watch

Judith Patterson, ’74, recently joined the board of directors of Amnesty International.

Headshot of Norm Rice from the chest up wearing a black suit and tie

Mayor a UW product

Seattle’s new mayor succeeded at the UW after initially being rejected for admission.

Best of 1990

Awards honor 10 people who have contributed greatly to the UW’'s teaching and public service missions.

Headshot of David Kent smiling, wearing aviator glasses and a full beard

13 days in captivity

David Kent, ’79, was abducted and held prisoner by an ultra-left-wing group while working in Colombia.

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Unlocking beauty

Renowned furniture artist and designer George Nakashima is the UW’s 1990 Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus.

March 1, 1990

Black and white film headshot of Harry Groener smiling, wearing horn rimmed glasses

Actor getting noticed

Harry Groener has been busy since his 1976 graduation from the UW’s Professional Actors Training Program.

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Pilot hailed as hero

William Records, who received a UW business degree in 1963, was among 184 passengers and crew who miraculously survived a crash.

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Dunbar at helm

UW alum Bonnie Dunbar, '71, '75, was the astronaut-in-charge Jan. 12 when the crew of the space shuttle Columbia successfully retrieved a satellite.

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The King years

Tracy King retires as alumni director after 10 years of remarkable growth.

September 1, 1989

Atronaut tackles tech at UW

George "Pinky" Nelson spent 11 years as a shuttle astronaut before joining the UW as assistant provost and professor.