UW in the Community
The University is engaged in a variety of projects in the surrounding community designed to improve the quality of life and foster economic vitality.
May
24
The U District Livability Partnership is a three-year strategic initiative to encourage investment for a vibrant, walkable University District neighborhood. The Steering Committee will hold a kick-off meeting on May 30th at University Heights. For more information or to get involved, please contact community@udistrictchamber.org
May
22
A capstone Bachelor of Fine Arts show displaying the work of students graduating in painting and drawing, fibers and 3D4M will be on view at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery until May 30. The Jacob Lawrence Gallery is located in the north corner of the Art building on the first floor and admission is always free.
May
21
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences will hold its 25th annual Student Research Day on Thursday afternoon, May 24, in South Campus Center. Free and open to the public.
May
15
The University of Washington Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) met on Tuesday, May 8. Among the items presented to the group were
An update on the Maple and Terry student residence halls pre-design: CUCAC_-_Maple_and_Terry_Halls_-_05_08_12.pdf
A presentation about the University Greenways Project and the growth of greenways in some Seattle neighborhoods.
May
14
In 1962, UW Professor of Architecture Richard Haag recast an industrial waste site at the north end of Lake Union into popular Gas Works Park. Today, an exhibit at the American Institute of Architecture created by landscape architecture design students and Associate Professor Thaisa Way explores Gas Works and 11 subsequent parks and public spaces and explains why this was such a radical move at the time. (To read more stories like this, see UW in Seattle Neighborhoods.)
May
7
Women of all ages are invited to hear five UW Medicine cancer specialists discuss women’s cancers and how women can stay healthy at a free public forum from 5:15 to 8 pm at UW Tower, 4333 Brooklyn Ave. Please register beforehand by calling 206.598.1490 or sign up online.
May
3
Do you worry about the effects of air pollution when you bike, walk, or inhale second hand smoke? Public Health Cafe, sponsored by the UW Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health, will consider this question on Tuesday, May 15, 5:30-7pm, when two environmental health researchers will participate in a casual community gathering at Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe in the University District on . Everyone is welcome.
Apr
26
A new paper by Associate Professor of History Margaret O’Mara explores how the University District and the University of Washington are working together to create Seattle’s “next-generation University District” with attention to the physical landscape, economic potential, and the historic relationship they share.
Community, creativity, and innovation: The University District and the University of Washington
Apr
26
From April 27-29, UW students from across disciplines will come together for a global health conference about issues they feel are critical but largely ignored in global health.
Apr
19
Two popular annual events will coincide with Husky Fest this year.
On Friday, the annual campus observation of Earth Day will share the spotlight in Red Square with music, breakdancing, exhibits, speakers (including President Young) and the announcement of this year’s recipients of the Husky Green Award.
On Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, the College of Engineering will open its doors for the 2012 Engineering Discovery Days. (Tips for a Successful Visit will help you and your student enjoy the hands-on fun and learning even more!)
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