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Office of External Affairs: Government Relations

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Capitol Update Blog:
Check out State Relations Director Randy Hodgins' blog for information and updates from Olympia and the state Legislature. Go >>

UW Tower:
A Planning Advisory Committee appointed by the provost has begun the task of deciding how to best use the newly acquired UW Tower properties to improve efficiency and set the stage for future development. Details >>

North of 45th Committee:
The committee assigned to examine issues in the neighborhoods north of campus has issued its report and recommendations.
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Global Challenge
The offices of Federal Relations, State Relations and Regional Affairs make up the Governmental Relations unit of the Office of External Affairs at the University of Washington.

Federal Relations

Associate Vice President Barbara F. Perry directs the Office of Federal Relations. She is the university's chief representative in the nation's capitol to both the executive and legislative branches. She is also a key member of the administrative team, advising the university president on legislative strategy and communicating to the university community about higher education issues in Washington, D.C.
E-mail | 202-624-1420 | Web site

State Relations

Randy Hodgins directs the Office of State Relations. He is the university's chief representative in Olympia to both the executive and legislative branches. He is also a key member of the administrative team, advising the university president on legislative strategy and communicating to the university community about higher education issues in Olympia.
E-mail | 206-543-7604 | Web site

Regional Affairs

Acting Assistant Vice President Aaron Hoard directs the Office of Regional Affairs. His office serves as a link between the university, surrounding neighborhoods, civic groups and local government. Its mission is to build relationships, share information and seek new opportunities that match the university's academic capital with needs in the community. E-mail |206-221-7684 | Web site