This weekend we celebrated a commencement like no other. It was the first of two ceremonies for the Class of 2020 — and I know we all look forward to celebrating next year in person — but our broadcast to thousands of graduates across the region and around the world was nonetheless steeped in an especially poignant blend of meaning and joy.
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Lifting the veil: understanding the clarity this moment offers
The post-pandemic goal should not be to go back to the way it was. We must do better. In our community, we can and we will continue our work to address issues of equity, racism and bias. The veil has been lifted. We cannot give up – or go back.
Students together in spirit, a message from our student leaders
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As we start a spring quarter unlike any other, I want to give the virtual floor to the ASUW and GPSS leaders who represent our students across our campuses. I am so grateful for their leadership over the past month, and I thank all students for the strength, goodwill and flexibility they continue to demonstrate as we move, together, into a fully remote learning environment. I’d also like to thank our faculty and staff, who have been working tirelessly to ensure that we have a successful spring quarter.
We’re all in this together. Stay safe, and best wishes for a great quarter.
To keep our community healthy, beginning March 9, classes will not be held in person
Starting Monday, March 9, classes will no longer be meeting in person. For the remainder of the quarter, instructors are asked to conduct classes and/or exams remotely, as possible, until the quarter concludes on March 20.
Update on the UW’s preparations related to the novel coronavirus
Today public health officials announced that the first death in the United States attributed to the novel coronavirus has occurred in King County. I write today to ensure you are aware of how the University is working with public health officials to be as prepared as possible to protect the health of the UW community.
Working together is our best defense against threats to health
Just as important as our response to the coronavirus threat is our responsibility to avoid stigmatizing, stereotyping, and perpetuating the racism that can accompany diseases associated with a country or people.
Recognition for the UW’s broad, deep commitment to public service
I’m very proud that the Carnegie Foundation has included all three UW campuses among the new recipients of its Community Engagement Classification. This designation is a recognition of our University’s broad, deep commitment to civic responsibility and meaningful collaboration to serve the public.
Images of the UW’s impact in 2019
We are celebrating the close of 2019 with 19 images that capture just a little of the vast and vibrant life of the University of Washington and showcase some of our community’s great work and achievements.
New Burke Museum builds priceless connections to our people and our past
Last week marked the opening of the new Burke Museum, a beautiful and innovative home for this priceless public resource, which is so integral to our campus and state. For a great public university like the UW, the Burke is a vital bridge connecting our core mission of education and discovery to the public.
New population health building named in honor of renowned data scientist Hans Rosling
Today, the Board of Regents voted to name the new population health building the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. I am delighted that we have this opportunity to honor Dr. Rosling, a Swedish physician and pioneer in the use of data to address the world’s biggest health challenges.