As a new decade, a new academic quarter, and a new session of the State Legislature begin, more difficult decisions await higher education in Washington state. In the latest edition of Office Hours, UW President Mark Emmert offers his perspective on the 2010 legislative session and what’s at stake for the UW. Watch the video »
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Office Hours: Fall 2009
UW President Mark Emmert discusses financial planning for the future, exciting news about research over the summer and the dedication of a new memorial to honor UW’s eight Medal of Honor recipients. Watch the video »
Office Hours: 2009 legislative session
UW President Mark Emmert talks about the 2009 Legislative session and challenges the state and higher education face in this time of economic turmoil. Watch the video »
Office Hours: Fall reflections
UW President Mark Emmert discusses the incoming freshman class, a historic Freshman Convocation with honorary degrees presented to Bill Gates and Bill Gates. Sr., and the upcoming legislative session. Watch the video »
Office Hours: The environment
In the final Office Hours of 2007-08 school year, UW President Mark Emmert talks about creating the new College of the Environment and the accomplishments of our faculty and students this year. Watch the video »
Office Hours: Update on current issues
In his first Office Hours video of the new year, UW President Mark Emmert talks about the 2008 legislative session, Campaign UW and moving into the UW Tower. He welcomes your thoughts and comments. Click on “Post a comment” or send an e-mail to pres@u.washington.edu. Watch the video »
Office Hours returns for fall quarter
In his first Office Hours video of the new academic year, President Mark Emmert celebrates the UW’s many achievements in 2007 and talks about the cycle of renewal that begins each fall. He elaborated on those themes and more in his recent annual address and welcomes your comments.
Office Hours: Preserving Our Environment
In the last Office Hours video of the quarter, UW President Mark Emmert discusses preserving the environment for future generations and some of the things the UW is doing to address the challenge. He welcomes your thoughts and comments. Watch the video »
Office Hours: Report on the 2007 Legislative Session
UW President Mark Emmert recaps the 2007 session of the state Legislature and talks about how it will impact the UW’s budget for the next biennium. He welcomes your thoughts and comments. Click on “Comments” above or send an e-mail to pres@u.washington.edu. Watch the video »
Office Hours: The Importance of Federal Funding
The University of Washington leads the nation’s public universities in federal funding for research and is No. 2 overall – second only to Johns Hopkins – among all universities. In this month’s Office Hours video, President Emmert discusses the importance of federal funding for the UW. He welcomes your thoughts and comments. Watch the video »