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March 1990 issue
Corporate gifts spark opening of campaign’s public phase
The Campaign for Washington, the UW's first major fund drive, is off to a splendid start with more than $135 million raised in gifts and pledges.
March 1990 issue
Key players at UW recall the tense days of May 1970
The Kent State Killings left many college campuses in revolt. UW administrators look back at how they defused a time bomb.
March 1990 issue
Bonnie Dunbar, ’71, ’75, leads mission to space
UW alum Bonnie Dunbar, '71, '75, was the astronaut-in-charge Jan. 12 when the crew of the space shuttle Columbia successfully retrieved a satellite.
March 1990 issue
Pilot William Records, ’63, helps save dozens in plane crash
William Records, who received a UW business degree in 1963, was among 184 passengers and crew who miraculously survived a crash.
March 1990 issue
Actor Harry Groener, ’76, on a bigger stage in ‘Dear John’
Harry Groener has been busy since his 1976 graduation from the UW’s Professional Actors Training Program.
June 1990 issue
World comes to UW campus for 1990 Goodwill Games
Athletes from more than 50 countries come to Seattle, and the UW rolls out the red carpet.
June 1990 issue
Do self-help books offer a remedy or a delusion?
Self-help books should be subject to the same rigorous testing as a new drug, a UW expert says.
June 1990 issue
George Nakashima: Unlocking the beauty beneath the bark
Renowned furniture artist and designer George Nakashima is the UW’s 1990 Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus.
June 1990 issue
UW scientists probe link between genes and environmental health risks
The University of Washington is home to the nation’s first concentrated research effort in the budding field of ecogenetics.
June 1990 issue
UW alum recounts 13 days in the hands of Colombian guerrillas
David Kent, ’79, was abducted and held prisoner by an ultra-left-wing group while working in Colombia.
June 1990 issue
UW honors the best of 1990
Awards honor 10 people who have contributed greatly to the UW’'s teaching and public service missions.
June 1990 issue
Norm Rice, ’72, ’74, settles into Seattle mayor’s office
Seattle’s new mayor succeeded at the UW after initially being rejected for admission.
June 1990 issue
Judith Patterson, ’75, is on human-rights watch
Judith Patterson, ’74, recently joined the board of directors of Amnesty International.
June 1990 issue
Legendary history professor Giovanni Costigan dies
Giovanni Costigan was a popular, outspoken member of the faculty for 41 years.
June 1990 issue
10-year pins, blue ribbons and Oscars
On campus we have a different set of "Oscars." They honor the day-to-day achievements of teachers, public servants and distinguished alumni.
June 1990 issue
Lawmakers fund evening degree, matching programs
The Legislature agreed to fund a new evening degree program at the UW, but at a level set at half of what the UW requested.
June 1990 issue
Regents trim list of possible branch campus sites
The UW Board of Regents narrowed the possibilities to three each for campuses planned for the Tacoma and the Bothell/Woodinville areas.
June 1990 issue
After 22 years, impact of affirmative action shows in student body
The University's student affirmative action programs, which began in 1968, have helped bring about a substantial change in the character of the student body.
Sept. 1990 issue
Goal post panel urges better security at games
A committee delivered its recommendations to avoid a repeat of a 1989 melee at Husky Stadium.
June 1990 issue
Fundraising campaign reaches $144 million
A gift of $1 million for unrestricted support of the University helped keep the Campaign for Washington on target.
