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June 2003 issue
The tipping point: Iraq War could have ripple effect in Middle East
Is it a new era for the Middle East, American politics and international relations? UW experts consider the war in Iraq and its global impact.
June 2003 issue
As snowpack declines, dry times ahead in the Northwest
With more people, global warming and thirsty farms, water use in the Pacific Northwest will change drastically, UW faculty members warn.
June 2003 issue
UW honors its top teachers of 2003
Since 1970, the University of Washington has honored its best teachers for striving to bring knowledge to the next generation. This year the UW has given its Distinguished Teaching Award to seven faculty on three campuses. In addition, the UW is honoring TAs, public servants and staff.
June 2003 issue
A gift from Gates, and grumblings from Olympia
When the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced that it was giving a record $70 million to the University of Washington to further genetic research, everyone on the campus was ecstatic. But on the second floor of Gerberding Hall there was one senior official who felt that his job just got a little harder.
June 2003 issue
Gates Foundation gives record $70 million for genomics research
The University of Washington announced April 24 the largest gift in its 142-year history — $70 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to ensure construction of research space for the Department of Genome Sciences and to strengthen programs in global health.
June 2003 issue
George I. Quimby, 1913-2003
George I. Quimby, longtime director of the Burke Museum of Natural History, died Feb. 17. He was 89.
June 2003 issue
From prodigy to legend, composer William Bolcom has always been a Husky
From ragtime ditties to grand opera, alumnus of the year William Bolcom has mixed pop tunes with classical music to become one of America's greatest living composers.
June 2003 issue
Journalist Carol Williams, ’77, covers war from the front lines
Carol Williams, ’77, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, is with U.S. ground troops covering the war inside Iraq.
June 2003 issue
Donald R. Ellegood, 1924-2003
Donald R. Ellegood, who turned the University of Washington Press into one of the nation’s top academic publishers during his 33 years as director, died Jan. 7. He was 78.
June 2003 issue
In 1970, students made their point by blocking I-5
On May 5, 1970 — the day after four students were killed by National Guardsmen at Kent State University in Ohio — a march from the UW employed a new tactic never tried before in the nation: blocking a freeway.
June 2003 issue
Presidential search enters final phase
About 200 people have been nominated to become the 29th president of the University of Washington, says the chair of an advisory panel that will pass the names of finalists to the Board of Regents later this month.
June 2003 issue
‘Hamlet’ could be the answer to air fare uncertainty
Researchers at the UW and the University of Southern California announced a new computer program called Hamlet that predicts the best time to buy an airline ticket.
June 2003 issue
Medical school, nursing again ranked No. 1 in U.S. News survey
The University of Washington is No. 1 among primary care medical schools, and No. 1 among nursing schools in the new U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of graduate programs and professional schools.
June 2003 issue
Environmental law gets stronger through new clinic
The natural habitats of the Pacific Northwest will receive more vigorous protection with the establishment of a new clinic in the UW School of Law.
June 2003 issue
Drama and young scholars units honored for teaching excellence
In recognition of their excellence in undergraduate education, the UW School of Drama and the UW Transition School/Early Entrance Program share the 2003 Brotman Awards for Instructional Excellence, the UW announced April 3.
June 2003 issue
Cuts are certain; amount waits for Olympia to decide
The UW can expect a cut in the amount of money coming from the state to support its teaching mission, but as Columns went to press in mid-May, the exact amount was still undecided.
