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Dec. 2003 issue
Paul Allen’s ties to the UW run deep
Paul Allen looms over Seattle and the nation as one of America's legendary entrepreneurs, computer visionaries and philanthropists.
Dec. 2003 issue
Henry Villard, the donor who saved the ‘U’
The UW was facing a crisis. Without funds from the state Legislature, the school was forced to cut programs and faculty. The strapped president was left with nowhere to turn. His only hope was a donation from a charitable citizen.
Dec. 2003 issue
‘Jack’ Steiner, 1917-2003
John E. "Jack" Steiner, '40, was chief designer of the Boeing 727 and 737, the two best-selling commercial jets of all time.
Dec. 2003 issue
Theodor Jacobsen, 1901-2003
Theodor Jacobsen was for nearly 40 years was the sole member and "executive officer" of the UW astronomy department.
Dec. 2003 issue
Teenage sons inspired author Michele Torrey, ’88
Michele Torrey, '88, was having trouble finding books for her three teen-age sons. She decided to fix that problem by writing one herself.
Dec. 2003 issue
Sarkowskys honored for two decades of service to UW
Family and friends paid tribute to the contributions of two alumni at the UW's Second Annual Recognition Gala Sept. 5 at Suzzallo Library.
Dec. 2003 issue
Former UW team physician faces drug inquest
The UW is investigating charges that a former team physician may have distributed prescription drugs without following proper medical procedures, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Oct. 23.
Dec. 2003 issue
New rules for transfer students but UW’s doors remain open
Changes in transfer and financial aid rules will have a long term effect on how many students the UW admits—and how fast they graduate—but will not change the UW's commitment to keeping its doors open.
Dec. 2003 issue
Airplane seating requirements could mean more infant and toddler deaths
Injury prevention experts say requiring parents to buy a ticket and bring a safety seat for young children on airplanes could actually result in more deaths.
Dec. 2003 issue
Melee prompts UW to help improve security off campus
Interim President Lee Huntsman announced a set of initiatives to address issues of noise, disturbance and security in the neighborhood bordering the University north of N.E. 45th Street.
Dec. 2003 issue
Native languages make a comeback, with an assist from UW
The UW is helping to revive Native languages of the Pacific Northwest, thanks in part to a quirky professor's quest in the 1930s to preserve tribal legends and songs.
Dec. 2003 issue
Near-record enrollment for 2003-04 as minority percentages rise
The University of Washington reached near-record enrollment numbers fall quarter as it reported 39,136 students at its Seattle campus.
Dec. 2003 issue
As the voice of the Huskies, Bob Rondeau calls them as he sees them
In 20 years on air covering the Huskies, Bob Rondeau has seen the highs and lows of UW sports and is unafraid to tell it like it is.
Dec. 2003 issue
Search for new UW president delayed
The UW Board of Regents announced that its search for a new UW president is taking longer than previously expected.
