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March 2004 issue
Once controversial, Burke-Gilman Trail is a treasure
Every day for the past 25 years, thousands of people stroll along the Burke-Gilman trail on their bicycles, running shoes, or inline skates. Merely one generation ago, the trail conveyed coal-carrying trains instead of bikers and pedestrians.
March 2004 issue
Verne Ray, 1905-2003
Verne Frederick Ray, ’31, ’33, a UW anthropology professor who helped dozens of Northwest tribes win tribal land-claim settlements, died Sept. 28. He was 98.
March 2004 issue
UW football’s Andre Hayes, ’87, shares life lessons as an author
“Why don’t you write a book?” UW Football Coach Don James asked former Husky football player Andre Hayes, ’87, a decade ago.
March 2004 issue
Kathryn Barnard, ’72, recognized as a pioneer in infant health
Kathryn Barnard, the Spence Endowed Professor in the UW School of Nursing, was recognized for her groundbreaking research when she was presented with the 2003 Episteme Award at the Sigma Theta Tau International Convention.
March 2004 issue
UW program offers rare chance to dance the classics
The UW has one of the only dance programs that re-create modern dance classics — despite roadblocks from choreographers and problems documenting each step.
March 2004 issue
Rhodes Scholars show what the UW does best
With luck and perseverance, I was able to interview 11 of the living UW Rhodes Scholars.
March 2004 issue
Rhodes Scholar has always been one for the books
In second grade they told her that she read too much, but today Allyssa Lamb is one of only 32 U.S. students to win a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford.
March 2004 issue
UW Bothell brings wetlands back to life
The early settlers used it for log flume and then turned it into a dairy farm. Now UW Bothell is tackling the biggest wetlands restoration project in our region.
March 2004 issue
Koon family’s tradition of giving spans UW history
Recent gifts from a distinguished alumnus will create an endowed chair in the Department of Construction Management and continue a family history of dedication to a range of University programs.
March 2004 issue
Research aims to better understand weight-loss surgery
Stomach bypass surgery for the “super obese” Is more than a fad. The UW has a $1.5 million grant to better understand bariatric surgery and spinoffs that might lead to the ultimate diet pill.
March 2004 issue
President’s contract extended; search continues for next UW leader
At its Nov. 21 meeting, the UW Board of Regents changed the status of UW President Lee Huntsman, dropping “interim” from his title and extending his contract until fall 2005.
March 2004 issue
UW community honors Graduate School dean who died in avalanche
The death of Graduate School Dean Marsha Landolt in an avalanche Jan. 2 was a tragic loss for the University of Washington in many ways.
March 2004 issue
Low-income people more likely to be overweight, research shows
Healthy foods that aid in weight loss and provide a feeling of fullness cost more than energy-dense foods such as French fries, soft drinks, candy and cookies. The result: poor people are more likely to be overweight.
March 2004 issue
Lawmakers debate higher-ed enrollments, performance contracts
To the surprise of many longtime Olympia observers, higher education has been a hot topic during the 2004 legislative session. As lawmakers work toward a March 11 adjournment, they are debating bills on new enrollments, performance contracts and other issues.
March 2004 issue
Barbara Hedges takes surprise retirement as UW athletic director
After 12 years, 7 months and 27 days of running the UW sports program, Intercollegiate Athletics Director Barbara Hedges retired Jan. 16, following months of controversy over a gambling football coach and a drug-dispensing team doctor.
