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March 2021 Issue
11 UW certificates later, ’66 alum isn’t done learning
Ed Jones has since completed 11 UWPCE certificate programs, more than anyone else.
March 2021 Issue
The Kraken are coming! And UW has its tentacles all over them
Thanks in large part to David Bonderman, ’63, the Seattle Kraken is scheduled to make its debut as an NHL expansion team this coming fall.
March 2021 Issue
In quantum computing, UW scientists see the next technological leap
UW scientists work toward a revolution in computing power, and consider the side effects it would cause.
March 2021 Issue
Ron Chew’s memoir captures the soul of Seattle’s International District
With the city changing rapidly, Ron Chew set out to write about one of its beloved communities. It’s a story only he could tell.
March 2021 Issue
Dick’s Drive-Ins remain Seattle’s favorite burger joints, thanks to Jim Spady, ’83
Jim Spady never expected to preside over the family business of burgers and fries.
March 2021 Issue
UW certificate in private investigation inspires author Ingrid Thoft
Instead, Thoft uses the P.I. skills she learned to write her award-winning detective novels featuring hard-nosed private eye Fina Ludlow.
March 2021 Issue
Native storytellers share insights into sense of place
The UW Alumni Association recently invited a group of Native storytellers for a virtual event to discuss the meaning of sense of place.
March 2021 Issue
Digital transformation shifts into high gear at UW Libraries
UW Libraries has undertaken a massive effort to expand access to digital resources and develop programs that teach students and faculty skills for research in a digital age.
March 2021 Issue
UW-built floating robots will help solve the mysteries of our oceans
The UW will soon be deploying a fleet of floating robots in oceans around the world.
March 2021 Issue
For Jimmy Lake, coaching Husky football is a dream come true
Jimmy Lake took a long and winding road through colleges and the NFL before becoming head coach of Husky football.
March 2021 Issue
We sleep less when a full moon is near, research shows
In the days leading up to a full moon, people go to sleep later and sleep for shorter periods of time.
March 2021 Issue
How do we address the climate problem?
Scientists spent decades warning us about what would happen during the 2020s and 2030s. Now we see it.
March 2021 Issue
Architecture students envision a greater Gould Hall
Gould Hall’s original designers created a building that could be modified to serve new generations of students and faculty in the design disciplines.
March 2021 Issue
After basketball, Anthony Washington stands tall as a teacher
He went from the UW to professional basketball and back. But it’s in the special education classroom that Anthony Washington, ’16, ’19, is making a lasting difference.
March 2021 Issue
Husky sports adds to focus on diversity, equity
Sheridan Blanford, ’16, has the opportunity to make a big impact as she incorporates two of her passions—sports and inclusion.
March 2021 Issue
New COO Jason Butikofer works to promote Husky sports
"My goal was to help Jen further elevate our efforts on the external side of the house, and work closely with a few of our programs," he says.
March 2021 Issue
You can help prevent the spread of misinformation about COVID vaccines
Some advice about the kind of misinformation you may see in the coming months about COVID-19 vaccines and some tools to stop its spread.
March 2021 Issue
3 UW alumni lead King County agency supporting arts and culture
Their commitment to equity brought three UW alumni to 4Culture—and it has remained the agency’s North Star in its pandemic response.
March 2021 Issue
UW Alum is happy his effort is going down the toilet
Ryan Fritsch, ’12, is the co-founder of Cloudpaper, a Seattle company that sells toilet paper made from bamboo grass. The sustainable grass survives harvesting, regrows quickly and releases more oxygen than trees.
March 2021 Issue
In research, teaching and curation, scholar brings Native voices to the forefront
Native art is prominent in the life of Miranda Belarde-Lewis, an assistant professor in the University of Washington Information School.
