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March 2012 issue
School of Music’s invention solves the saxophone’s tuning troubles
The Broctave Key—the first U.S. patented invention from one of the UW Arts divisions—is now on its way to being manufactured.
March 2012 issue
Canadian imports lead UW women’s golf squad
The UW women's golf team has a bit of an exotic flair this season. Of the team’s nine golfers, one hails from Hawaii and three call Canada home.
March 2012 issue
Gift to encourage others to follow in pioneers’ footsteps
Thaddeus Spratlen and Lois Price Sratlen, ’76, UW emeritus professors who broke barriers and raised the bar for women and people of color in higher education, have presented the UW with a $1 million lifetime gift.
March 2012 issue
UW among 5 universities with more than one 2012 Rhodes Scholar
Two UW seniors were selected in November to receive Rhodes Scholarships, making the UW the only American public university with more than one Rhodes Scholar for 2012.
March 2012 issue
Steven Holl, ’71, receives architecture’s highest honor
Architect Steven Holl, ’71, was awarded the highest honor in his field—the American Institute of Architects 2012 Gold Medal.
Dec. 2011 issue
Albert Rosellini, 1910-2011
Without the help of politician Albert Rosellini, ’32, ’33, who died Oct. 10 at the age of 101, the University of Washington School of Medicine might not exist today.
Dec. 2011 issue
In retirement, Rodger Schlickeisen, ’63, is still defending wildlife
Rodger Schlickeisen, ’63, made his mark leading one of the nation’s largest—and most effective—environmental organizations.
Dec. 2011 issue
In endurance training, organ transplant recipients find their inner strength
Team Transplant is made up of dozens of transplant recipients, their spouses, parents, children and friends. They represent the importance of organ donation, and what it means to truly be alive.
Dec. 2011 issue
What makes the UW America’s ‘greenest’ college
The Sierra Club honors the UW as the most environmentally minded college in the nation.
Dec. 2011 issue
College of Arts & Sciences celebrates 150 years of excellence
The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of faculty, staff, and students—past and present.
Dec. 2011 issue
UW researchers seek to understand role of Himalayan glaciers
Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Earth and Space Sciences Professors Bernard Hallet and Howard Conway are trying to determine whether glaciers speed up or slow erosion in the Himalaya.
Dec. 2011 issue
How is the economy doing? The market knows
The next time you hear the federal government announce that the gross domestic product has dropped, say, 3 percent, don’t believe it. Instead, look to the stock market.
Dec. 2011 issue
One short talk can reduce marijuana use among teens, researchers find
A study shows that a brief, voluntary chat with an adult led to a 20 percent decrease in marijuana use for teens who are frequent users.
Dec. 2011 issue
Ombuds … what? Director works to help kids
Catching up with Adie Simmons, ’88, Founding Director, Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman.
Dec. 2011 issue
Soldier’s story: How my UW education made me a leader
As I reflect on the road that led me from the UW to the Udari Desert, it is easy for me to identify ways that my time at the UW earning a B.S. in Construction Management prepared me to lead troops.
Dec. 2011 issue
Fans say goodbye as Husky Stadium closes for renovation
The Nov. 5 Washington-Oregon football game was the final game in Husky Stadium before it closed its doors for more than a year.
Dec. 2011 issue
UW may be purple and gold, but green is in our DNA
In August, the Sierra Club named the UW as the nation’s most environmentally friendly university in its ranking of the nation’s “Cool Schools.”
Dec. 2011 issue
Researchers work to turn poplar wood into biofuel
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the University of Washington a $40 million grant to turn woody biomass—mainly poplar trees—into biogasoline and renewable aviation fuel.
Dec. 2011 issue
By volunteering, Husky hoops players learn life lessons
Lorenzo Romar doesn’t like to advertise it, but the 52-year-old coach and father of three grown daughters fills his players’ preseasons with a real-world education that transcends basketball.
Dec. 2011 issue
Parents create foundation to fight pediatric cancer
Carin Towne, ’95, ’02, and her husband Jeff, ’95, have turned a personal tragedy into a ray of hope for parents of children with cancer.
