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March 2002 issue
Poll finds strong support for Washington colleges
A new public opinion survey found that there is surprisingly strong statewide support for higher education in general and the University of Washington in particular.
March 2002 issue
How far to the moon? UW researchers to find out precisely
Using laser beams, 30-year-old reflectors and 21st century computing power, UW scientists plan to make the most exact measurement of the distance to the moon in history—accurate to the width of a paper clip.
March 2002 issue
Regents could set tuition under governor’s plan
The University of Washington could face an $18 million cut in state funding for 2002-03, but part of the damage might be offset by rising tuition, especially if the Board of Regents is allowed to set rates for all students.
March 2002 issue
After paralyzing football injury, Curtis Williams is rolling forward
He was a top defender on the field, but now Curtis Williams is tackling his greatest challenge: life after a devastating football injury.
March 2002 issue
To drama professor Jon Jory, theater is about putting in the work
He transformed an obscure theater group into a legend; he nurtured three Pulitzer Prize-winning plays; he may even masquerade as a female playwright—but drama professor Jon Jory insists it's all in a day's work.
March 2002 issue
Bill Bissell, 1931-2001
Bill Bissell directed the University of Washington Husky Marching Band for 24 years and helped create the sporting event staple known as “The Wave.”
March 2002 issue
A place apart: 10 of the UW’s greatest settings
Ten places—some famous, some obscure—that make the University of Washington one of the most beautiful—and best-loved—campuses in the nation.
March 2002 issue
Herman Brix, ’28, made his name as an athlete, and another name as an actor
Herman Brix’s storybook account of growing up in the lumber camps of Washington to become an Olympic athlete and major movie star is the subject of Mike Chapman’s 2001 book "Please Don’t Call Me Tarzan."
March 2002 issue
David McKay, ’84, ’88, named state teacher of the year
In October, the Aberdeen High School English teacher was named the 2001 Teacher of the Year in Washington state.
March 2002 issue
Remembering the ’91 Husky football team’s dream season
Of the myriad highlights in the long history of the storied University of Washington football program, one of the sweetest just turned 10 years old.
Dec. 2001 issue
Researchers hope to find scientific secrets hidden on ocean floor
Exploring the ocean floor by remote control could yield breakthroughs in weather forecasting, salmon migration and even earthquake prediction.
Dec. 2001 issue
Huskies head to San Diego for Holiday Bowl
After a 26-14 victory over Washington State in the Apple Cup, the Huskies are headed for the Holiday Bowl.
Dec. 2001 issue
Genetics Professor Lee Hartwell wins Nobel Prize in medicine
UW Genetics Professor Lee Hartwell won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology for his basic research on cell division.
Dec. 2001 issue
9/12/2001: Remember the Huskies
On a trip that turned into a tragedy, a plane crash took the lives of 16 UW alumni and fans.
Dec. 2001 issue
To fight hearing loss, UW scientists find potential in dead cells
UW scientists, with the aid of some bird brains, may have found an answer to hearing loss: bringing dead cells back to life.
Dec. 2001 issue
9/11: What we saw, what we felt, what it means
From the December 2001 issue: Voices from the UW community on the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Dec. 2001 issue
Librarian Betty Wagner, ’51, has spent a career in service
For more than 50 years, Betty Wagner, ’51, has stayed a remarkable professional course-librarian and head of the UW’s Architecture-Urban Planning Library.
Dec. 2001 issue
Minoru Yamasaki, ’34, was the man who designed the Towers
A native of Seattle, Minoru Yamasaki, ’34, was born on Dec. 1, 1912, in a cold-water tenement in the Yesler Hill district of Seattle. His most famous work was the World Trade Center.
Dec. 2001 issue
Amid tragedy, a ribbon of hope
After tragedies, Columns traces the impact on the University of Washington.
Dec. 2001 issue
New dentistry chair honors mentors’ efforts
To honor his mentors, Lloyd Chapman and his wife, Kay, donated $1 million to endow the Lloyd and Kay Chapman Chair for Oral Health at the UW School of Dentistry.
