Category: Community News & Events

This January 19, honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by joining a community of volunteers, ready to provide vital people-power to organizations that support King County’s most vulnerable populations. Each year the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service inspires more than 1,000 volunteers to donate their time to nonprofit organizations for day-long service projects that make a difference for months to come.

The University of Washington’s annual economic impact on the state of Washington is now $12.5 billion — up from $9.1 billion just five years ago. Learn more here.

The University Book Store is celebrating 115 years of service to the community! To show their appreciation, they’re inviting everyone to stop by for special giveaways, discounts, and treats this Friday, January 9 and Saturday, January 10. Check out the details here.

Theater majors, listen up: College Magazine just named the University of Washington School of Drama in its Top 10 Major Universities for Drama Kids. The article, out this month, praises the drama program’s extensive curriculum in directing, acting, and design – as well as its integration with courses in theater criticism, history, play analysis, and special industry topics. Not only that, but many alumni (including Seattle native Joel McHale) have come back to share their experiences with students.

Read the College Magazine article 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).