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Sept. 2001 issue
First-ever TA strike hits UW campus
Citing a stalemate in contract negotiations, the teaching assistants union at the University of Washington went on strike June 1.
Sept. 2001 issue
State funding falls short; UW raises tuition, cuts budget
The University of Washington is facing a “significant budget deficit” of $25 million, says its chief budget officer, despite raising tuition to its maximum level for undergraduates.
Sept. 2001 issue
Scientists aim to turn off the genes behind tuberculosis
UW Pathobiology Professor David Sherman announced that he was able to interrupt the function of a TB gene that allows the bacterium to go dormant.
Sept. 2001 issue
Arsonists destroy Merrill Hall in $4.1 million blaze
Arsonists burned down Merrill Hall, part of the UW Center for Urban Horticulture, May 21, causing $4.1 million in damage and destroying offices, research facilities and the center’s library.
Sept. 2001 issue
Two proud Huskies, two sides of the Greek debate
As a companion to our tour of Greek Row, two alumni debate the value of fraternities and sororities.
Sept. 2001 issue
UW’s historic Greek Row has a character all its own
While most Huskies take them for granted, our Greek Row houses are architectural gems that some day might comprise a historic district.
Sept. 2001 issue
Science at a crossroads with Human Genome Project
Scientists may be solving the mystery of the human genome, but the debate is getting hotter over profit motives and the rights to the human blueprint.
June 2001 issue
Class acts: UW salutes great teaching and service
Awards recognize top faculty, staff and teaching assistants.
June 2001 issue
Then and now: UW has transformed in a generation
The heart of the UW campus may look like it did in 1970, but inside the classroom, a transformation is taking place.
June 2001 issue
From humble beginnings, Joseph Sutter became ‘the father of the 747’
An immigrant's son looked to the skies and became the father of the 747.
June 2001 issue
Nisqually quake stokes effort to learn what lies beneath
It terrified many, but the Nisqually earthquake boosted an effort to map the geology of Seattle, helping prepare the region for the "Big One."
June 2001 issue
Samuel J. Stroum, 1921-2001
Samuel J. Stroum was a self-made Seattle businessman and philanthropist who provided generous financial support for the University of Washington and served 13 years on the UW Board of Regents.
June 2001 issue
Author Carol Bolt wanted answers, so she wrote them
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.
June 2001 issue
U-PASS keeps moving forward
For its success, the U-PASS program—which despite a 10 percent increase in campus population has reduced morning peak-hour traffic in the “U” District by 17 percent—has won 11 local and national awards.
June 2001 issue
Nisqually put the ‘Earthquake Guy’ in the spotlight
Bill Steele's official title is coordinator of the UW’s Seismology Laboratory, but you’d know him as the “Earthquake Guy.”
June 2001 issue
Neal Dempsey, ’64, receives UW Recognition Award
For his unwavering commitment and service to the University and to the community, Neal Dempsey will receive the 2001 University of Washington Recognition Award.
June 2001 issue
Professor’s gift promotes languages, cultural competence
Howard Nostrand, professor emeritus of Romance Languages and Literature, and his wife, Frances, are giving the UW $500,000 for an endowed professorship in the Department of Linguistics.
June 2001 issue
Phone calls, email may stem depression relapse
A UW study found that several brief office visits along with continuing telephone calls or even e-mail can help prevent a relapse of depression.
June 2001 issue
Ranking puts 41 UW programs among top 10 in the nation
The University of Washington is No. 1 among primary-care medical schools and nursing schools in the U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of graduate programs and professional schools.
June 2001 issue
Law School to return to heart of campus in new William H. Gates Hall
Construction will start in August for the $75 million William H. Gates Hall, the new home of the UW School of Law, to be built on the site of a parking lot south of the Burke Museum.
