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Building a legacy of support

In 2015, the UWAA celebrated 125 years of alumni community. Visit the anniversary homepage to learn about significant UWAA milestones, from the founding through the 1936 quest to send the UW crew team to compete for Olympic gold in Berlin to spearheading efforts to keep college affordable.

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1889: UW Alumni Association is founded

What began as a small network of pioneers has blossomed into a global community.

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1975: Public lectures bring alumni to campus

Giovanni Costigan's lectures were so popular, he came back every year for the next 15 years.

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1966: Community begins The Alumni Fund

Most radical was the decision to engage in a systematic and continuing program of fundraising.

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