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March 1995 issue
Faculty give half-million to support UW students
Over the last three years, faculty members at the University have contributed more than half a million dollars to support graduate and professional students.
March 1995 issue
Communications, Slavic languages among units considered for closure
The UW must consider closing the School of Communications and the applied math, Slavic languages and literature, and speech communication departments, President Gerberding announced.
June 1995 issue
Gerberding made a lasting mark on the UW
William P. Gerberding has put his imprint on the University of Washington as few presidents have.
Dec. 1994 issue
Researchers enter fraught debate over dams and salmon runs
Researchers have come up with numbers that disturb long-held conclusions about what's needed to help speed young fish down river.
Dec. 1994 issue
What if they sold the ‘U’? Imagine what the state would lose
Imagine the state without its flagship university. Like a bad dream, it's a scenario with symbolic value.
Dec. 1994 issue
Columns comes to your computer through Internet connections
Starting Dec. 1, 1994, the text of Columns magazine are available through the Internet.
Dec. 1994 issue
High-tech network may ease traffic woes
Several hundred Puget Sound commuters will use an existing FM wireless messaging network to plan their trips.
Dec. 1994 issue
Counseling reduces risk of binge drinking, researchers report
UW psychologists reduced the dangers of binge drinking in college students through specialized counseling.
Dec. 1994 issue
UW researchers develop new test for chlamydia
UW researchers have demonstrated new tests that can accurately detect the presence of chlamydia in a simple urine sample.
Dec. 1994 issue
UW branch campuses plan for permanent homes
Permanent homes for the UW's two branch campuses came closer to reality, as plans for UW Tacoma cleared an important landmarks panel.
Dec. 1994 issue
UW sees $19 million cut; environmental institute may close
UW deans, vice presidents, vice provosts and the director of libraries submitted plans in November for $19 million in budget reductions at the Seattle campus.
Dec. 1994 issue
Martin Rodbell, ’54, receives Nobel Prize in medicine
Martin Rodbell was honored for research on G proteins, a key component of the communication system that regulates cellular activity.
Dec. 1994 issue
Lots of impressive numbers, and one that spells trouble
There are plenty of numbers in this issue of Columns—maybe too many.
Dec. 1994 issue
Regal statue of Washington once was stuck in the mud
For 18 years of humiliation at the University of Washington, the Father of Our Country had his feet in the mud.
Dec. 1994 issue
John Bonica devoted his life to easing people’s pain
John J. Bonica was the UW anesthesiology professor considered by many to be the founding father of the field of pain relief.
Dec. 1994 issue
Robert Osborne, ’54, became an authority on Hollywood
Osborne is a longtime columnist for the Hollywood Reporter, host of a movie classic series on the Turner Channel, and author of eight books chronicling the Academy Awards.
Dec. 1994 issue
For grad students, the reward is worth the hardship
Despite the financial hardship, incredibly long days and stiff competition for funding, graduate school has never been more popular.
Dec. 1994 issue
UW computer scientists work to make computers smarter
Software engineers are creating programs that will turn computers into the ultimate in personal assistants.
Sept. 1994 issue
UW psychologists show sportsmanship is a winning strategy
Two UW psychologists are teaching players and coaches how to play the game, no matter who wins or loses.
Sept. 1994 issue
Record number graduate; demand for access remains high
Records were broken in June when 9,019 students graduated from the UW. At the same time pressure to get into the UW remains steady.
