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Purple & Gold Society

The Purple & Gold Society is a University of Washington Alumni Association club for alumni who graduated from the UW 50 years ago or more. If your class has celebrated its 50-year reunion or is going to this fall, please join us for our annual luncheon, campus tours and spring field trips. If you are interested in learning more about these events, please contact Courtney Acitelli at acitelli@u.washington.edu or 206-685-2088.

Upcoming Events

2008 Purple & Gold Society Luncheon
October 19, 2008
If your class has celebrated its 50-year reunion or is going to this fall, please join us for our luncheon featuring a talk by the University of Washington's own Stephen E. Hanson, Boeing International Professor at the Department of Political Science. More...

Class of 1959 50-Year Reunion - Save the date! The Class of 1959 will hold its 50-year reunion during Homecoming Weekend 2009. Join us for this extraordinary celebration that promises to be an unforgettable event.

Past Events

2007 Purple and Gold Society Luncheon - This year's edition featured a talk by the University of Washington's own Dr. Ed Taylor, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

2006 Purple and Gold Society Luncheon - The annual tradition featured retired NASA astronaut Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar, '71, '75, as guest speaker.

2006 Purple & Gold Society Tulip Tour - This year's Tulip Tour saw glorious weather and fields in full bloom, ending with a delicious salmon lunch.

2005 Purple and Gold Society Luncheon - New UW provost Phyllis Wise was the guest speaker during this annual tradition.

2004 Purple and Gold Society Luncheon - The 2004 Purple & Gold Society luncheon was once again a fabulous afternoon at the Seattle Yacht Club. Our speaker, Husky athletic director Todd Turner, reminded us of the many reasons it's great to be a Husky.

2003 Purple and Gold Society Luncheon - The 2003 edition of this annual event featured Dr. Jule K. Stein giving a talk about the Archeological Traces of Lewis and Clark. Held each year during Homecoming weekend, this event is a popular get-together for Purple & Gold Huskies.

2003 Tulip Tour - The Purple & Gold Society visited the tulip fields in the Skagit County.

Husky Marching Band

MAP promotes diversity within UWAA and the University community and supports a multicultural group of students through scholarships each year. MAP hosts the popular Bridging the Gap scholarship breakfast at Homecoming and awards alumni who have made significant contributions in diversity. More...