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Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.

Boeing and UW launch new research lab

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Left to right: UW President Michael K. Young, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner, Gov. Jay Inslee and UW College of Engineering Dean Michael Bragg at the ribbon cutting.
Left to right: UW President Michael K. Young, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner, Gov. Jay Inslee and UW College of Engineering Dean Michael Bragg at the ribbon cutting. Photo: University of Washington

Leaders from the UW and Boeing formally launched the Boeing Advanced Research Center on the Seattle campus on Monday. The event included speakers and a tour of the facility. Governor Jay Inslee, UW President Michael K. Young and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner were among those who attended and spoke.

“Partnerships, like that being announced today through the formation of the Boeing Advanced Research Center, will ensure our students have the skills needed to compete and win in the future. I am excited to watch the next generation of aerospace leaders take flight here in Washington state.” —Governor Jay Inslee 

Read the full article by Michelle Ma here.

Remembering King’s vision on MLK Day

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“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.

Holiday social brings show of support for the neighborhood

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Louise Little, University Bookstore CEO
Louise Little, University Bookstore

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).

 

Doug Campbell, Bulldog News
Doug Campbell, Bulldog News

 

 

 

 

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Theresa Doherty, University of Washington Office of Regional & Community Relations

 

U District celebrated community with Alley Lights

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Alley-Lights-crowdSeveral 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.