March 1999 Features


 

Blooms in Doom
As the quad cherries age and die, the UW faces the challenge of preserving a 'magic' space. By Tom Griffin
A Poem about "Blooms in Doom"

The Road Ahead
The passage of I-200 means the UW has to find other ways to attract--and maintain--a diverse student body. By Jon Marmor
Letters about "The Road Ahead"

Sudden Impact
Husky football sees a surprise turnover as Colorado Coach Rick Neuheisel replaces Jim Lambright. By Tom Griffin
Letters about "Sudden Impact"

 

Out of This World
UW jumps into the hunt for extraterrestrial life, but the quarry is not little green monsters or cute ETs. By Vince Stricherz
Star Search 1999
A piece of a comet may help solve the mysteries of life.

Briefings


 

News

  • It's a Wonderful Life Survey finds UW grads would do it all over again
  • Historic Match History profs endow fellowship with help from Microsoft
  • Research Brief: Brain chemical could be link to alcohol consumptions
  • Milestones New EE chair, 10 UW professors named to AAAS, UW gets Top Ten ranking for scholarly publications

Columns and Departments


 

Departments

 

Extras

  • Dr. Science Rita Colwell, '61, is the new head of the National Science Foundation
  • Good-bye Doc Legendary Fisheries Professor Lauren "Doc" Donaldson dies
  • On and Off the Ave: No Signs, Billy Taylor Arrives, How Sweet It Is, Hurray for Horsey

Association News


 

 

Class Notes
Basketball and Track Coach "Hec" Edmundson at a 1950s sports banquet.
  • Alumnotes: News of classmates from 1931 to 1998
  • Obituaries Alumni, faculty and friends of the University
  • Dr. Science Rita Colwell, '61, is the new head of the National Science Foundation
  • Good-bye Doc Legendary Fisheries Professor Lauren "Doc" Donaldson dies
  • Alumnotes Page Including how to submit a class note plus our Alumnotes Archive


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