San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, youngest mayor of a major U.S. city, spoke to a group of University of Washington students, faculty and staff during a luncheon at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center on Oct. 23, encouraging them to use the opportunities that they have been given to build a foundation for the next generation, just as previous generations have done for them.
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.
Free museum admissions on First Thursday, Nov. 7
Check out new and continuing exhibits at the Burke Museum and Henry Art Gallery this First Thursday, when admission is free for everyone and the Burke will remain open until 8 pm.
Veterans Appreciation Week begins Nov. 5
Join us for a week long series of events Nov. 5-11 to commemorate Veterans Day 2013 and honor the UW students, alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Spanning the Gap: Lessons in Engineering Bridges
Perhaps more than any other area in the country, Washington state has a history of collapsing bridges. Come hear Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor John Stanton discuss what we have learned for the bridges of tomorrow at a free public lecture on Wednesday, October 30, 7 pm, Kane Hall 120. Part of the 2013 Engineering Lecture Series. Advance registration is required.
Northwest luminaries on UWTV
A new season of Four Peaks is now available on UWTV, channel 27, or on cable, NWCN. See interviews with Pacific Northwest luminaries such as Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com’s founder; Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO; and Matt Messenger, the inventor of “urban bike polo.” Tune in Tuesdays at 7 p.m. or Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.