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June 1990 issue
1-on-1 with UW president Gerberding at the dawn of the 1990s
William Gerberding discussed the past decade, what's ahead for the University, the future of higher education and some personal topics.
June 1990 issue
UW plans 40 construction projects through 2001
The University of Washington plans 40 new facilities, involving an increase of about 2.2 million gross square feet to campus.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Legendary history professor Giovanni Costigan dies
Giovanni Costigan was a popular, outspoken member of the faculty for 41 years.
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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.
