May 20, 2014
You are invited to a public hearing at 6 pm tonight at University Methodist Church (1415 NE 43rd St.) to comment on potential zoning changes in the University District to allow for greater height and density. The new plan would be accompanied by an affordable housing incentive program, incentives for open space and other neighborhood… Read More
May 19, 2014
Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to dialogue with students as they showcase their work and learning related to service and leadership experiences at the Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership on Tuesday, May 20, 3 – 6:30 p.m, Student Union Building (HUB).
May 15, 2014
Experience food from around the world, the best of local artisans, live music and a YMCA Kids Area at the 45th annual UDistrict Street Fair this Saturday from 10-7 & Sunday from 10-6 at 45th Avenue and University Way.
May 14, 2014
STart, Sound Transit’s art program, is looking for artists for temporary public art projects with themes such as community engagement, the urban form, and others, and who can work in large scale or oversized formats. Visit www.soundtransit.org/artopportunities for more details or contact Mylinda Sneed at mylinda.sneed@soundtransit.org. Deadline is June 2. .
May 13, 2014
This Friday, students, faculty, and the community are invited to Mary Gates Hall between 11 am and 6pm to discuss cutting edge research topics with UW undergraduates and to examine the connection between research and education. Includes poster and presentation sessions by students from all academic disciplines and all three UW campuses.
May 12, 2014
Beginning Wednesday, May 14, UW Transportation Services advises that there will be a change in the Burke-Gilman trail detour already in place for the Montlake Triangle project, which will eventually provide access for pedestrians and bicyclists from the light rail station at Husky Stadium to the foot of Rainier Vista.
May 8, 2014
On Saturday, May 17 from 10 – 11 a.m., Master Gardener Joan Helbacka will be at UW Botanic Gardens, Center for Urban Horticulture to discuss culinary herbs that are easy to grow year-around, both in the ground and in containers. FREE, but please RSVP online or call 206.685.8033.
May 7, 2014
The University of Washington City University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) will hold its May meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Items on the agenda include a brief presentation on the DEIS (Draft Environmental Impact Statement), which presents two community-based alternatives to future growth in the University District, and CUCAC‘s consideration of its comments on the… Read More
May 6, 2014
An artwalk covering 140 pieces of unique art will be held from 5:30 – 7 pm tonight, May 6, at Hall Health Center. The art was created by UW students, faculty, staff, and alumni and some pieces have been nationally recognized.
May 5, 2014
Founder of Seattle-based non-profit Code.org will be on campus at 7 pm this Thursday, May 8, where he will will talk about the impact of the “Hour of Code” for students of all ages, and what parents, educators and policymakers can do to prepare students for science, technology, math and engineering jobs.Registration for this free… Read More
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