Columns Magazine
December 2003 Features


 

Paul Allen UnpluggedPaul Allen Unplugged
The Microsoft Co-Founder Talks about His Teen-Age Hunt for Computer Time, the Reasons Behind His Many Gifts to The UW and His Vision for Biotech Research Center in Seattle
By Tom Griffin

Air ForceAir Force
The Voice of the Huskies for 20 Years, Bob Rondeau Has Seen the Highs and Lows of UW Sports—And Is Not Afraid to Tell It Like It Is.
By Derek Belt


 

Keeping Their WordsKeeping Their Words
The UW Is Helping Revive Pacific Northwest Indian Languages, Thanks in Part to a Quirky Professor's Quest in the 1930s to Preserve Tribal Legends and Songs.
By Brad Broberg

 

Briefings


 News
 
  • Search for New UW President Delayed. The Board of Regents announced that its search for a new UW president is taking longer than previously expected and voted to have the search committee report back by May 1, 2004.
  • Near-Record Enrollment for 2003-04 as Minority Percentages Rise. The UW reached near-record enrollment numbers fall quarter as it reported 39,136 students at its Seattle campus. Particularly gratifying is that the percentage of minority groups in the entering freshman class is rising.
  • Melee Prompts UW to Help Improve Security Off Campus. President Lee Huntsman announced a set of initiatives to address issues of noise and security in the neighborhood north of the University.
  • Airplane Seating Requirements Could Mean More Infant and Toddler Deaths. Injury prevention experts say requiring parents to buy a ticket and bring a safety seat for young children on airplanes could actually result in more deaths if parents drive instead of flying.
    • New Rules for Transfer Students But UW's Doors Remain Open. Changes in transfer and financial aid rules will have a long term effect, but the University will keep the same percentage of community college transfers it has in the past-30 percent of all new admissions.
    • Former UW Team Physician Faces Drug Inquest. The UW is investigating charges that a former team physician may have distributed prescription drugs without following proper medical procedures, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced Oct. 23.
    • Sarkowskys Honored for Two Decades of Service to UW. Herman Sarkowsky, '49, and Faye Sarkowsky, '55, were named recipients of the 2003 Gates Volunteer Service Award, presented annually in recognition of outstanding volunteers who have advanced the University through their dedication and personal involvement.
    • Milestones. Updates, Appointments, and Honors.

    Columns and Departments


      Departments

    Extras

    • Michele Torrey
      After having trouble finding good books for her teenage sons, Michele Torrey wrote one—a fictional account of Magellan's voyages around the world.
    • Theodor Jacobsen, 1901 - 2003
      The sole member and "executive officer" of the UW astrononomy department for over 40 years died July 17 at the age of 102.
    • John E. "Jack" Steiner, 1917 - 2003
      The designer of two of the world's best-selling jets of all time, the Boeing 727 and 737, died July 29.

    Association News


      Sixteen members of the 1937-38 U.G.U. Women's House take time to line up for a group picture in the summer of 1938. File photo.

    Sixteen members of the 1937-38 U.G.U. Women's House take time to line up for a group picture in the summer of 1938. File photo

    Class Notes


     
    • Michele Torrey
      After having trouble finding good books for her teenage sons, Michele Torrey wrote one—a fictional account of Magellan's voyages around the world.
    • Theodor Jacobsen, 1901 - 2003
      The sole member and "executive officer" of the UW astrononomy department for over 40 years died July 17 at the age of 102.
    • John E. "Jack" Steiner, 1917 - 2003
      The designer of two of the world's best-selling jets of all time, the Boeing 727 and 737, died July 29.


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