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.
Category: Community News & Events
Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.
UW drama program makes College Magazine’s Top 10 list
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.
Holiday social brings show of support for the neighborhood
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).
UW architecture students to design, build waterfront pavilion at Pier 58
The UW Department of Architecture was asked to design and build a new facility to serve as a community gathering space on the waterfront at Pier 58. The project is set to open in summer of 2015, and will include a performance stage. Read more about it here.
U District celebrated community with Alley Lights
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.