According to an article in today’s Seattle Times, the UW is at the top of the list for the number of graduates volunteering for the Peace Corps, a repeat honor from 2007-2010 when it also topped the large schools list.
News and Updates
Annual lecture to focus on technology and values
Batya Friedman, professor in the UW Information School, will present the 37th annual University Faculty Lecture on Thursday, February 7 in Kane Hall. Director of the Value Sensitive Design Research Lab, Friedman will discuss technology, human values and the future.
U District Next launches events to support community engagement
Focused around a series of three large public events and supporting engagement activities, U District Next: A Community Conversation has been a forum for the public to share perspectives, explore new ideas, help identify and cultivate a shared sense of possibilities, and develop a cohesive vision for the U District’s future.
Each of three large public events provided the opportunity for participants to listen to local and national models as well as engage in a lively discussion about that evening’s topic. The events kicked off with a video highlighting the U District Livability Partnership (UDLP) effort, and included a summary of the conversation that had been held. Following the video, guest speakers addressed the evening’s topic, followed by round table community discussions. You can learn more about U District Next: A Community Conversation, here.
You can view documents for these events here:
New plan for U District unveiled
A UDistStrategicPlan-Final developed with public input by the University District Livability Partnership was unveiled January 31 at a public meeting at the new Alder Commons (1315 NE Campus Pkwy).
Gun Violence: A Public-Health Crisis
A Town Hall forum on gun violence sponsored by the UW School of Public Health will be held Monday, February 4, 7:30pm–9:00pm, Town Hall, and features panelists that include UW experts from public health, pediatrics, and Harborview Medical Center.