Tri-Cities Area UW Alumni Chapter

Welcome
Located at the convergence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima Rivers in southeastern Washington, the Tri-Cities is the second largest metropolitan area in the eastern part of the state.

• One of the fastest growing areas in the nation, the Tri-Cities area of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland plus outlying communities is also the sixth largest population area (just over 200,000) in the entire state.
• Blessed with 350 days of sunshine, light rainfall and very mild winters, the Tri-Cities is known for its agriculture, water activities, and an economy based in science and technology.
• While our area is known as a game sanctuary for those Washington State Cougars (Pullman is less than two hours away!), our Huskies dominate both academically and athletically in the southeastern corner of the state.

There are more than 300 dues-paying UWAA members in southeastern Washington. While many miles may separate us among Moses Lake, Tri-Cities, Prosser, Walla Walla, and Clarkston, our love for the purple and gold is strong. We stick together, for we are the minority in a desert of crimson and gray. Tri-Cities UWAA members work together to present a variety of events that will appeal to all Huskies and Huskies at Heart, Jock or Jill, Junior or JD. Please contact Karen (see below), our Southeastern Washington chapter leader, with any questions, suggestions, or events of interest.

Upcoming Events

Make sure you are on our list to get an invitation to our next event. Visit the address change page to update your email address.

Karen would like you to e-mail her at schweet4@charter.net with your addy so that you can receive her Husky E-mail Update newsletters!

Past Events

• August 2005 - Husky Summer Weekend '05. Wine Tour and Salmon Dinner.
• June 2005 - Husky Pride Celebration in the Tri-Cities: UW President Mark Emmert and new faculty met with incoming students, parents and Husky alumni.
• Fall 2004 - Football viewing parties for all away games, the Apple Cup, and bowl games at the Sportspage Tavern in downtown Kennewick.
• June 2002 - Welcome to Washington: incoming students meet with alumni and faculty.
• May 2001 - Coaches Tour: golf tournament and dinner at Canyon Lakes Golf Club in Kennewick, Wash.

Hear the Huskies
Tri-Cities alumni can listen to Husky football games on the Husky Sports Radio Network.

Contacts
Karen Sullivan-Schwebke, '78, is the Tri-Cities area chapter leader for University of Washington Huskies (and friends!). Karen can be contacted at 509-582-2732, 509-539-0078, or at schweet4@msn.com. For a biography of Karen, click here.

UWAA's Husky Career Network
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UWAA Membership
Anyone can become a member of the UW Alumni Association! Your membership supports our group, and you receive many benefits as well. Whether you're looking for a lifetime e-mail address, travel discounts, consumer services like insurance, career services, or online Endless Campus opportunities, UWAA member benefits are for you. Please join today! Call 1-800-AUW-ALUM or visit the membership page.

HuskyConnect
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Scholarships
UWAA Legacy Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate juniors and seniors, including transfer students, but not current degree holders, who are currently enrolled as full-time students. Students must have a parent or grandparent who holds a degree from the University of Washington and is a current member of the Alumni Association.
Visit the UWAA Scholarship page to download the application and view other student scholarships.