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Dec. 1999 issue
Charles Z. Smith, ’55, has had a trailblazing career in law
Charles Z. Smith was the first person of color in Washington to serve as a municipal judge, superior court judge and justice on the state Supreme Court.
Dec. 1999 issue
In 1899, a growing UW added its first dorms
Simply put, the UW's Y1.9K problem was that the campus was bursting at the seams.
Dec. 1999 issue
It wasn’t easy to narrow down the list of 100 alumni
When it came to putting together our last issue of the century, it seemed fitting to run a list of 100 famous, influential or fascinating people.
Dec. 1999 issue
UW sets record with $600 million in grants
The University of Washington received a record $600 million in grant and contract awards for 1998-99.
Dec. 1999 issue
Dyslexic kids’ brains work five times harder, UW research shows
UW researchers found that dyslexic children use nearly five times the brain area as normal children while performing a simple language task.
Dec. 1999 issue
Two foundations help high-tech programs recruit, retain faculty
A $3 million gift from the Gates Foundation will create two endowed chairs in Computer Science, the first in the department.
Dec. 1999 issue
Enrollment rises, but diversity down in aftermath of I-200
Officials reported a 32 percent drop in three underrepresented ethnic groups in the 1999-2000 freshman class.
Dec. 1999 issue
UW basketball moves to KeyArena for a season
Both the UW men's and women's basketball teams will play at the Seattle Center this season as Hec Edmundson Pavilion undergoes a $38 million renovation.
Dec. 1999 issue
UW president begins conversation of the century
President Richard L. McCormick challenged all members of the University of Washington community to participate in a yearlong conversation about the future of the UW.
Sept. 1999 issue
Waldo Semon, ’20, ’24, made key contribution to war effort
He wasn't a government leader, or someone who cured diseases, but Waldo L. Semon, '20, '24, had a profound effect on our lives that carries on to this very day.
Sept. 1999 issue
Chris Chandler, ’86, is finally having a super time in the NFL
Last season, the former UW quarterback led the Atlanta Falcons to their dream season, a 14-2 record and berth in the Super Bowl.
Sept. 1999 issue
Actor Pamela Reed, ’75, stars in UW visiting artists series
For the past three springs, Pamela Reed has come to campus to work with undergraduates and students in the Professional Actor Training Program
Sept. 1999 issue
Goal postmortem: UW tries to ensure 1989 melee won’t reoccur
Today the UW has a new set of stronger goal posts that cannot be torn down.
Sept. 1999 issue
One story of resilience among thousands of Holocaust survivors
As an editor constantly trying to judge the interests of his audience, my bet is that Columns readers will want to learn about Tom Lantos.
Sept. 1999 issue
Scientists grow rare blood cells that aid cancer patients
A team of UW scientists has found a way to grow stem cells from mice in the laboratory.
Sept. 1999 issue
Columns wins national award for magazine redesign
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education recognized Columns Magazine for its 1998 redesign.
Sept. 1999 issue
Brotman Awards honor departments’ team efforts
Three UW units have won a new award that recognizes collaboration across department lines to improve undergraduate education.
Sept. 1999 issue
Seahawks to play 2000 and 2001 seasons at Husky Stadium
The UW Board of Regents approved an agreement on the use of Husky Stadium for Seahawks home games during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Sept. 1999 issue
$211 million in private gifts breaks UW record
Private support for the University surged ahead during 1998-99 as gifts and private grants reached record levels.
Sept. 1999 issue
UW probes whether bacteria is a factor in heart disease
UW Professor Thomas Grayston is principal investigator of an $11 million grant to see if killing a form of bacteria reduces heart attacks.
