UW Faculty Auxiliary

February 10, 2022

UWFA Lecture: “Thom Lee, Korean Five Elements” Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series Thom Lee  “Korean Five Elements” Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Several years ago, Thom Lee took a trip to South Korea to celebrate his mother’s 80th birthday.  This presentation will examine the trip in a thematic way using the traditional Five Element theory that pervades the country and culture.  The Elements are water,…


February 7, 2022

UWFA Scholarship Lecture: Thomas Pruitt “The Art & Photography of Calvin R. Smith”

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series UWFA Scholarship Lecture November 10, 2021: Dr. Thomas Pruitt: “The Art and Photography of Calvin R. Smith” “Canvas and Camera: The Art and Photography of Calvin Rae Smith” Please join is for a lecture by Dr. Thomas Pratt, who will discuss collecting and restoring the work of his great-grandfather,…


UW Lecture: David B. Williams “Who is Watching You”

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series UW Lecture, April 12, 2021: David B. Williams “Who is Watching You” Who’s Watching You? – Do you ever have the feeling that you are being watched when you walk in downtown Seattle? You are probably right. Hundreds of eyes peer out from buildings in the city observing your…


UWFA Lecture: Antoinette Wills: “Henry Suzallo, A Novel Approach”

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series UW Lecture, October 20, 2021: Antoinette Wills: “Henry Suzallo, A Novel Approach” Welcome to our lecture with UW Historian Antoinette Wills, who will talk about Henry Suzzallo, a Novel Approach Most of us have had occasion to visit Suzzallo Library, perhaps the most recognizable building on the University of…


March 15, 2021

UWFA Lecture: “ Enjoying Birds Throughout the Year in the Pacific Northwest” Wednesday, March 10 at 1 p.m.

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series “Birds and birding in the PNW throughout the year” As part of the UWFA Lecture Series today we present our very own UWFA members, Vicki King and Donna Hahn. They are inviting you to join them on two virtual birding walks on March 10 at 1 PM.  One walk…


February 7, 2021

UWFA Lecture: Porcelain: Art and Objects of Desire

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series Wednesday, February 10 1 – 2:30   Please join us this coming Wednesday, February 10, at 1 p.m. via Zoom as our own UWFA President Christine Newcomb gives a lecture entitled “Porcelain: Art and Objects of Desire”, based on visiting porcelain manufacturers in Germany.  Christine’s talk will encourage you to…


December 1, 2020

UWFA Hat Sales, December 2nd and 12th

Wow, Fall is definitely here and is it blustery outside! The wind whistles around my head and I wish I had a hat on, don’t you feel the same way? Of course, not about me having a hat, but about yourself. Well now, here is a way you can do something about that and help…


November 13, 2020

Clean-up at the Golden Gardens by the “Clean Beach Team”, November 12th, 2020

It was a good day to be at the beach, this morning! No rain, few people and just enough trash to keep us 8 Team members busy for an hour and a half! We received words of gratitude from several beach-goers and two crew from Seattle Parks grounds maintenance, including an enthusiastic Sean Hermes, director…


November 6, 2020

UWFA Scholarship Awards Presentation and Lecture Wednesday, November 11, 12 noon Via Zoom

Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series Helen Szablya, “My Only Choice: 1942-1956 Hungary.” For over 50 years the UWFA has given scholarships to deserving UW undergraduates who have high GPA’s, have overcome adversity, and have served their community. This year we will award $18,000 in scholarships, awarding $6,000 each to three qualified students.  At this virtual…


October 30, 2020

A new Interest Group: The Clean Beach Team

The Clean Beach Team offers an opportunity to be outdoors, walking the beach among friends, and doing something helpful for the environment—all at the same time.  We will meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday on both saltwater and fresh water beaches.  We will send an e-mail two days before, on Tuesdays, with the time, meeting location and…


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