Columns was started in 1908 as the Washington Alumnus. Twice in the years since then, the magazine ceased publication entirely—during World War I and in the mid-1930s—only to be revived each time. For most of these years it was published by the UW Alumni Association and sent only to UWAA members. In 1989 the magazine was redesigned, its circulation expanded and the name changed to Columns.

Columns is published four times a year: March 1st, June 1st, September 1st and December 1st. Due to its mail status, the print edition may arrive a few days before or after that date.

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4333 Brooklyn Ave. N.E.
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-543-0540
Fax: 206-685-0611
columns@u.washington.edu

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Masthead
Publisher: Paul Rucker
Executive Editor: Sue Brockmann
Interim Editor: Jon Marmor
Contributing Editor: Eric McHenry
Contributing Writers: Derek Belt, Sarah DeWeerdt, Sandra Hines, Catherine O'Donnell
Art Direction: Ken Shafer Design
Design: Ken Shafer, Michele Locatelli, Jenica Wilkie
Photography: Mary Levin, Kathy Sauber

Columns Advisory Committee
Gerald Baldasty, '72, '78, Vice Provost and Dean, UW Graduate School
Kerry J. Coughlin, Communications Director–Americas, Marine Stewardship Council
Mike Egan, '90, Director of Corporate Affairs, Microsoft
Jean Hayes, Senior Creative Manager, UW Marketing
Evelyn Iritani, '78, Principal, Saylor Company
Katherine Koberg, '75, '05, Editor, Seattle Metropolitan
Tina Mankowski, '78, Associate VP, UW Medicine/Health Sciences
Robert W. Merry, '68, President & Publisher, Congressional Quarterly
Greg Obata, '79, Partner, OWS LLC.
Shannon O'Leary, '89, Editor, Northwest Home
Robert Roseth, Director, UW Office of News and Information
Paul Rucker, '95, '02, Executive Director, UW Alumni Association