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June 1999 issue
Deena Umbarger, ’90, killed during relief mission in Africa
Deena Umbarger, '90, an international relief worker in Africa, was shot and killed March 20 in a remote area near the border between Kenya and Somalia. She was 35.
June 1999 issue
Ex-Mariner Jim Beattie, ’89, isn’t ‘just an ex-jock’
After receiving his M.B.A. from the UW in 1989, Jim Beattie worked in the Mariners' front office and now is challenged with making the Montreal Expos a winner.
June 1999 issue
Alex Ekwueme, ’55, ’56, ’57, among leading voices in Nigeria
As Africa's most populous nation is trying to change its legacy by making the transition to democracy, one of its guiding forces is Alex Ekwueme.
June 1999 issue
When students stood up for the beauty of bricks in the Quad
A student protest in the 1960s prevented the UW administration from tearing up the Quad's brick pathways and replacing them with blacktop.
June 1999 issue
Technique may fool bodies into accepting artificial implants
UW researchers are one step closer to creating artificial bones, tissue and organs that the human body will recognize as its own.
June 1999 issue
Three generations donate $3 million to honor two UW physicians
Three generations of the Alvord family are donating $3 million to create two new endowed chairs at the UW School of Medicine
June 1999 issue
1999 Commencement features Julian Bond, scoreboard video
Julian Bond, a participant in movements for civil rights, economic justice and peace for nearly 40 years, will be the speaker at the University of Washington's 124th Commencement ceremonies.
June 1999 issue
Football coaches penalized for recruiting violations
The UW penalized Football Coach Rick Neuheisel and five assistant coaches March 4 following an investigation of recruiting violations that occurred in January.
June 1999 issue
Public affairs school named for Gov. Dan Evans
Daniel J. Evans, '48, '49, became the second alumnus to have a UW school named after him.
June 1999 issue
Hec Edmundson Pavilion closes for renovations
Fans and players said good-bye to the original interior of Hec Edmundson Pavilion, as the UW closed its fieldhouse for an 18-month, $39 million renovation.
June 1999 issue
Freshman applications drop; some blame I-200
An overall drop in freshmen applications has surprised UW officials.
June 1999 issue
UW ‘turns corner’ on faculty salaries; enrollments, tuition to rise
The University of Washington may find fewer professors leaving for higher paid positions elsewhere as a result of a new state budget passed April 25.
June 1999 issue
UW recognizes the top teachers of 1999
The University of Washington is honoring its best teachers, staff members and volunteers in an expanded awards program for 1999.
June 1999 issue
Jim Ellis’s loss inspired him to make a difference
A personal loss drove Jim Ellis toward a life of civic activism that made our lakes clean, our buses keen and our landscape more pristine.
June 1999 issue
UW center steps in to help with international adoptions
Adoptive parents need to know the health of their overseas child. Now a new UW center helps them get a head start.
June 1999 issue
‘My favorite teacher’: 9 writers’ memories of UW faculty
Nine writers recall how their classroom experiences helped mold their careers.
