People

December 1, 1990

Gardner flexes

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

Master of his fate

At the UW School of Law, Wallace Loh became the first Asian American to head a law school in the United States.

September 1, 1990

Down to business

Robert S. Leventhal takes over as dean of the UW business school, with his sights set on making it among the nation's best.

Maestro from the majors

A respected European conductor says goodbye to the concert hall to join the UW School of Music.

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

Black and white photo of former UW president Gerberding wearing robes and speaking into a microphone

1-on-1 with the Gerb

William Gerberding discussed the past decade, what's ahead for the University, the future of higher education and some personal topics.

Headshot of Giovanni Costigan from the neck up wearing a suit and tie

Giovanni Costigan dies at 85

Giovanni Costigan was a popular, outspoken member of the faculty for 41 years.

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.

Black and white film headshot of Bonnie Dunbar in astronaut uniform

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.

Headshot of Tracy King, a white-haired man in a grey suit with his arms crossed

The King years

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

A large crowd stands near and on top of the Berlin wall

Revolution on film

“Communism in Crisis: The Second Revolution” is the brainchild of UW International Studies Professor Herbert Ellison.

December 1, 1989

Gorbachev as reformer

A UW expert assesses the historic changes Mikhail Gorbachev has brought to the Soviet Union.