The University of Washington is an extraordinary, first-rank global teaching and research university—and a drop-dead gorgeous one, to boot. Surely it can be forgiven for strutting its stuff once a year. Washington Weekend returns to all three UW campuses April 26–28, with dozens of open houses, tours, lectures, presentations and parties—and some events that defy categorization. It’s the kind of weekend that’s worth waiting an entire year for. Here’s a tiny sampling of what’s being offered. For all the details, visit http://www.washington.edu/alumni/weekend/.

Open Houses
50 Years of Communication, April 28
The Department of Communication will celebrate its semi-centennial with the unveiling of a time capsule buried on campus in 1957, and the planting of a new one. Tim Egan, ’81, who received the National Book Award in November, will give the keynote address.

College of Forest Resources Centennial, April 28
Now in its 100th year, the UW’s esteemed College of Forest Resources is indisputably “old growth.” Come join faculty and alumni as they discuss the past and future of the college, and of the world’s forests.

Explore the Living Oceans, April 27–28
Swing by the College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences open house on south campus for a look at what’s new in the big blue. The research vessel Thomas G. Thompson will be docked and available for tours.

School of Art Open House, April 27
Get a window into the creative process as the School of Art opens its studios and classrooms to the public. Student and alumni art will be on display and on sale. Rumor has it that visitors will be able to support the Parnassus student scholarship by purchasing “the best latte on campus.”

Tours
Suzzallo Library Tour, April 27
Learn all about this historical (and earthquake-proof) library, from the stunning façade to the legendary reading room to the ultra-modern Allen Library addition.

Botany Greenhouse Tours, April 26-28
Graduate student docents from the department of biology will highlight the fascinating flora in the UW’s one-of-a-kind greenhouse.

Sports
The 3rd Annual UWAA/Big W Pancake Breakfast, April 28
Huddle up in Husky Stadium and fuel up on pancakes before the spring football game. And don’t forget to look closely at the chefs—that might be a Husky student-athlete or a Big W Club legend flipping your flapjacks.

Spring Football Game, April 28
Get your first glimpse of the ’07 Huskies in this annual purple-and-gold scrimmage. A UW victory is guaranteed.

Traditions
Class of ’57 50-Year Reunion, April 28
The evening will begin with a social hour on the patio at the Center for Urban Horticulture, followed by dinner in the Northwest Horticultural Society Hall. President Mark Emmert, ’75, will be on hand to address the Golden Grads and accept the class gift.

UWAA Generations Photo Booth, April 26–28
How purple is your blood? If you’ve got two or more generations of Huskies in your family, stop by the UWAA Generations Photo Booth for a free portrait.

A Word to the Wise Washington Weekender:
This is by no means a comprehensive calendar—it’s only the tiniest taste of what Washington Weekend has to offer. Make http://www.washington.edu/alumni/weekend/ your resource for the most complete and up-to-date information.