alumni
June 1, 1994
Being black at UW
To preserve the memories of other African-American students, we interviewed black alumni who went here during the '30s, '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s.
Calling the shots
William Foege, a 1961 graduate of the UW School of Medicine, has been named the 1994 UW Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus.
In charge at BPA
Randall W. Hardy, '72, is working to meet the power needs in the rapidly growing Pacific Northwest.
Lasting impression
Dr. William Foege, took his first steps on the path to global eradication of smallpox when he attended the UW medical school in the late 1950s.
March 1, 1994
Theater maven
Linda Hartzell is now the artistic director of the Seattle Children's Theatre and an internationally recognized voice in the field.
December 1, 1993
Animals’ best friend
UW alumnus Michael Hutchins administers the captive breeding program for the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums.
September 1, 1993
Bringing words to life
The experience of Seattle's children—and that of children everywhere—is warmer and wiser because of Beverly Cleary's work.
June 1, 1993
Tales of ‘Solidarity’
UW alumnus and retired UW lecturer Richard (Dick) Carbray, '44, '51, has written a new book titled "Prophets of Human Solidarity."
Chihuly’s world of glass
For his distinguished career in the arts, Dale Chihuly, '65, is the 1993 UW Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus.
Guest at Commencement
Astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, '71, '75, will be the guest speaker at the University of Washington's 118th Commencement ceremonies.
March 1, 1993
Insights on race
"The challenge for America is how to live in peace with its different people. If that's not solved, the country is really in trouble."
December 1, 1992
‘Father’ of the 747
Joseph Sutter, who received a degree in aeronautical engineering from the UW in 1943, holds the unofficial title of "father" of the Boeing 747.
March 1, 1992
Song for the roses
Jack Gladstone, '82 includes "Pasadena Free For All" among 15 songs in his second album entitled "In the Shadow of Mt. Lassen."
December 1, 1991
Movie memories
Fritz Apking retired after 30 years in Hollywood, most of it spent as a stunt double.
September 1, 1991
Ann Rule, ’53
A former policewoman, Ann Rule began writing true-detective crime in 1968, after a divorce left her with four children to support.
June 1, 1991
Resourceful art
Ed Rossbach's work has not only earned him worldwide acclaim but redefined conventional notions about what materials are potentially precious.
Champion of education
The 1991 Alumna Summa Laude Dignata has been fighting for higher education since she graduated. Her latest mission: Hold together a college torn by strife.
March 1, 1991
‘Torchy’ Torrance, 1899-1990
Roscoe "Torchy" Torrance was one of the UW's most prominent sports boosters and confidant of generations of Husky coaches and athletes.
Leading researcher
UW graduate Douglas E. Olesen is president and chief executive officer of the world's largest research and development institute
