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Dec. 2011 issue
Albert Rosellini, 1910-2011
Without the help of politician Albert Rosellini, ’32, ’33, who died Oct. 10 at the age of 101, the University of Washington School of Medicine might not exist today.
Dec. 2011 issue
In retirement, Rodger Schlickeisen, ’63, is still defending wildlife
Rodger Schlickeisen, ’63, made his mark leading one of the nation’s largest—and most effective—environmental organizations.
Dec. 2011 issue
In endurance training, organ transplant recipients find their inner strength
Team Transplant is made up of dozens of transplant recipients, their spouses, parents, children and friends. They represent the importance of organ donation, and what it means to truly be alive.
Dec. 2011 issue
What makes the UW America’s ‘greenest’ college
The Sierra Club honors the UW as the most environmentally minded college in the nation.
Dec. 2011 issue
College of Arts & Sciences celebrates 150 years of excellence
The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, providing an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of faculty, staff, and students—past and present.
Dec. 2011 issue
UW researchers seek to understand role of Himalayan glaciers
Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Earth and Space Sciences Professors Bernard Hallet and Howard Conway are trying to determine whether glaciers speed up or slow erosion in the Himalaya.
Dec. 2011 issue
How is the economy doing? The market knows
The next time you hear the federal government announce that the gross domestic product has dropped, say, 3 percent, don’t believe it. Instead, look to the stock market.
Dec. 2011 issue
One short talk can reduce marijuana use among teens, researchers find
A study shows that a brief, voluntary chat with an adult led to a 20 percent decrease in marijuana use for teens who are frequent users.
Dec. 2011 issue
Ombuds … what? Director works to help kids
Catching up with Adie Simmons, ’88, Founding Director, Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman.
Dec. 2011 issue
Soldier’s story: How my UW education made me a leader
As I reflect on the road that led me from the UW to the Udari Desert, it is easy for me to identify ways that my time at the UW earning a B.S. in Construction Management prepared me to lead troops.
Dec. 2011 issue
Fans say goodbye as Husky Stadium closes for renovation
The Nov. 5 Washington-Oregon football game was the final game in Husky Stadium before it closed its doors for more than a year.
Dec. 2011 issue
UW may be purple and gold, but green is in our DNA
In August, the Sierra Club named the UW as the nation’s most environmentally friendly university in its ranking of the nation’s “Cool Schools.”
Dec. 2011 issue
Researchers work to turn poplar wood into biofuel
The U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded the University of Washington a $40 million grant to turn woody biomass—mainly poplar trees—into biogasoline and renewable aviation fuel.
Dec. 2011 issue
By volunteering, Husky hoops players learn life lessons
Lorenzo Romar doesn’t like to advertise it, but the 52-year-old coach and father of three grown daughters fills his players’ preseasons with a real-world education that transcends basketball.
Dec. 2011 issue
Parents create foundation to fight pediatric cancer
Carin Towne, ’95, ’02, and her husband Jeff, ’95, have turned a personal tragedy into a ray of hope for parents of children with cancer.
Dec. 2011 issue
Licensing office trades on Husky passion
As anyone worth their purple and gold will tell you, the beloved “W” can be found everywhere. The UW Trademarks and Licensing Office oversees it all.
Dec. 2011 issue
UW Tacoma is at the heart of city’s renewal
Over the past decade and a half, UW Tacoma has been at the core of the revitalization of downtown Tacoma. Today, with 3,600 students, it still holds the key to the city’s continued economic development.
Dec. 2011 issue
‘Genius grant’ winner focuses on the future of computing
Shwetak Patel, a UW assistant professor in computer science & engineering and electrical engineering for the past three years, has been honored as one of this year’s MacArthur Fellows.
Dec. 2011 issue
Scott B. White, 1970-2011
State Sen. Scott White, ’01 who died suddenly Oct. 21 of an undiagnosed heart problem, was a rare individual who never met a person with whom he couldn’t find common ground.
Dec. 2011 issue
UW’s right stuff: 4 alumni who helped launch space shuttle program
June’s flight of the Atlantis brought to a close NASA’s Space Shuttle program after 30 years. The University of Washington played a huge role in this scientific and engineering marvel.
