Eastern Washington
Welcome to Washington Celebration
Wed. June 18, 2025 7–8:30 p.m.
UW Spokane Center | 850 E. Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane WA 99202
Welcome the newest Huskies to the pack!
The UWAA invites the greater Spokane UW community to an evening of connection and refreshments. Celebrate local incoming students, meet the newest UW faculty members and hear from campus leaders at this annual celebration of all things Purple & Gold. Alumni-owned Beacon Hill Catering & Events will be serving up a signature selection of refreshments. So gather the family, put on your UW gear and join the celebration at this free event.
Meet the speakers
Ed Taylor, ’94, is vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs at the University of Washington. He oversees educational opportunities that advance and deepen the undergraduate experience. He is also a professor in the UW’s College of Education, which he joined in 1995. His research and teaching center on comparative education in the U.S. and South Africa; moral dimensions of education and integrative education; and leadership in education and social justice. See his full biography.
Paul Rucker, ’95, ’02, is the executive director of the UW Alumni Association, a 130-year non-profit organization committed to advancing higher education in the State of Washington and supporting the UW. Paul is a member of the UW President’s Cabinet and the Executive Team for University Advancement, which leads all institutional engagement, marketing and communications, and philanthropic programs and services. See his full biography.
Eastern Washington Huskies
Eastern Washington is a valued and vibrant part of the UW community, home to countless students, alumni and friends.
Interested in other UWAA activities in Eastern Washington? Visit UWalum.com/eastern-washington.
Special thanks to our hospitality partner:
