Updates from Eastern Washington
PNWER Conference
July 24, 2018
The University of Washington was the premier sponsor of this year conference held in Spokane July 22-25. The mission of this conference is "To increase the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens of the region, while maintaining and enhancing our natural environment (http://www.pnwer.org/mission.html)."
Several college and university presidents from around the Pacific Northewest region including our vary own President Cauce, came together for a presidents round table discussion.
Also joining us here in Spokane was Dr. Nora Disis, Dr. John Scott and Dr, David Tauben who discussed advances in tele medicine and research.
Hoopfest 2018
July 1, 2018
It was another successful year at Hoopfest, the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the country. UW sponsored four courts and a team comprised of dental students that just completed their first year here in Spokane.
The Spokane Center was open for the weekend handing swag out and we welcomed current and former students to cool off in our space, along with several Husky fans, parents and Hoopfest players.
College Success Foundation visits campus
June 21, 2018
The College Success Foundation (https://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/wa/home) which provides a unique integrated system of supports and scholarships to inspire underserved, low-income students to finish high school, graduate from college and succeed in life. They brought just over 300 students from Spokane and Yakima to tour campus, hear about the admissions process and how to succeed in the process. This was the second year students from this organization visited campus and we had more students apply to UW last year (for Fall 2018 admission) than they ever have. Based on the feedback received from this trip we expect another record year of applications.
Spokane Center
Located on the edge of downtown, the UW Spokane Center is an information and engagement hub for Spokane-area alumni, students, prospective students, parents and supporters.
201 W. Main Ave. Spokane, WA 99201 / Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone: 509-838-4689 / Email: wspokane@uw.edu