Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” —Martin Luther King Jr.
On Monday, January 19th, volunteers will donate their day off to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Whole U recently talked with UW faculty and staff about what King’s legacy means from various historical, political, and personal perspectives. Read about these conversations here.
University District Partnership board members and guests attended a neighborhood holiday gathering on December 16th. Schultzy’s Sausage hosted the event, where the festivities included showing some heartfelt support for the new Business Improvement Association (BIA).
Several hundred people came out for the Alley Lights event that took place on December 6th. Visitors strolled through the alley between NE 45th & NE 41st to see glowing art installations and special exhibits, and enjoyed live music and holiday treats along the way.
Sponsored by the U District Partnership and the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, the event was an opportunity to celebrate the people who make the U District a great place to live and work, including quite a few neighborhood locals who wanted to show their appreciation for the U District.
The U District Partnership is a group of organizations, volunteers, and sponsors working together to create lasting change in the community. For more information, call them at 206-547-4417.
The Boys in the Boat was cited among the favorite reads of CEOs in 2014, according to Bloomberg News. The New York Times-bestselling story centers around the University of Washington’s powerhouse rowing team trying to win the 1936 Berlin Olympics.