Join the University of Washington Alumni Association for Dawg Days in the Desert, a beloved UW tradition taking place March 18-20, 2013.

Enjoy the popular Desert Dawgs Golf Tournament or hear from notable UW faculty at the annual Desert Scholarship Luncheon. University of Washington President Michael K. Young will highlight the 24th annual Chow Down to Washington banquet. Eat, drink and celebrate the UW with fellow alumni and friends!

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8th Annual Desert Scholarship Luncheon

When: Monday, March 18, 2013 (10:00 a.m. vendor boutique shopping, 11:30 a.m. luncheon, 12:30 p.m. program)
Where: La Quinta Country Club, 77-750 Ave. 50, La Quinta, Calif. (map)
Join the Desert Scholarship Patrons for boutique shopping and lunch at the beautiful La Quinta Country Club. Dr. Robert Stacey, the newly appointed dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, will discuss innovative programs the College is developing that will significantly change the way we think about higher education. This event is in direct support of UW student scholarships.
Cost: $65 UWAA Members; $75 Non-members

Online registration for the SDesert Scholarship Luncheon has closed. Walk-up registrations are welcome.  If you have any questions, please contact the UW Alumni Association at 800-289-2586, 206-543-0540 or uwalumni@uw.edu.

21st Annual Desert Dawgs Golf Tournament

When: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 (7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start)
Where: Indian Wells Golf Resort, 44-500 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, Calif. (map)
Grab your clubs and head out for some world-class golf with your fellow Huskies. The Celebrity Course at Indian Wells Golf Resort offers top-level links action amidst unique desert beauty. Price includes continental breakfast and lunch. A no-host bar is available.
Cost: $210 UWAA Members; $255 Non-members

Online registration for the Desert Dawgs golf tournament has closed. Walk-up registrations are welcome.  If you have any questions, please contact the UW Alumni Association at 800-289-2586, 206-543-0540 or uwalumni@uw.edu.

24th Annual Chow Down to Washington

When: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 (5:30 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. dinner and program)
Where: Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, 44-600 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells, Calif. (map)
Come for an evening of camaraderie, featuring the latest campus news from UW President Michael K. Young. It’s the perfect cap to three days of Husky fun. Price includes dinner and wine. A no-host bar will be available.
Cost: $85 UWAA Members; $100 Non-members

Online registration for Chow Down to Washington has closed. Walk-up registrations are welcome.  If you have any questions, please contact the UW Alumni Association at 800-289-2586, 206-543-0540 or uwalumni@uw.edu.

Lunch and Learn in the Desert with UW College of the Environment

When: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 (11:30 a.m. luncheon)
Where: Thunderbird Country Club, 70-737 Country Club Drive, Rancho Mirage, Calif. (map)
Join fellow Huskies to take a fascinating look into the shaky future of the West Coast. Large earthquakes are forecast for California and the Pacific Northwest in the not-too-distant future. Precisely when these earthquakes will occur remains uncertain, but a new system under development at Cal Tech, UC Berkeley and the University of Washington can provide warning seconds to minutes before strong shaking reaches you. Bill Steele, director of information services of the Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network at the University of Washington, will discuss these predictions and the new technology he is helping develop. Presented by the UW College of the Environment and the UW Alumni Association.
Cost: $10

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