Alumni
June 1, 1991
Resourceful art
Ed Rossbach's work has not only earned him worldwide acclaim but redefined conventional notions about what materials are potentially precious.
Trusted voice
UW alumnus Fouad Ajami became a familiar face to millions as the CBS News Middle Eastern expert during the Persian Gulf crisis.
Champion of education
The 1991 Alumna Summa Laude Dignata has been fighting for higher education since she graduated. Her latest mission: Hold together a college torn by strife.
Alumni give generously
Students and other University representatives have been telephoning alumni nationwide to ask for campaign pledges payable over up to five years and many alumni are making generous gifts.
March 1, 1991
‘Torchy’ Torrance, 1899-1990
Roscoe "Torchy" Torrance was one of the UW's most prominent sports boosters and confidant of generations of Husky coaches and athletes.
Leading researcher
UW graduate Douglas E. Olesen is president and chief executive officer of the world's largest research and development institute
‘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
On the watch
Judith Patterson, ’74, recently joined the board of directors of Amnesty International.
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.
13 days in captivity
David Kent, ’79, was abducted and held prisoner by an ultra-left-wing group while working in Colombia.
Unlocking beauty
Renowned furniture artist and designer George Nakashima is the UW’s 1990 Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus.
March 1, 1990
Actor getting noticed
Harry Groener has been busy since his 1976 graduation from the UW’s Professional Actors Training Program.
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.