SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO. 62
UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MEMBER UPDATE
PAID
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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MEMBER TRAVEL
FALL 2015
Veter ans Appreciation Week
GREAT FALL EVENTS INSIDE!
NOV. 3–11, 2015
a new mission for veterans from speaker Jake Wood, founder of Team Rubicon. (Nov. 3–11) UWalum.com/veterans
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Issue #17, September 2015. Member Update is the quarterly newsletter for all members of the University of Washington Alumni Association, 4333 Brooklyn Ave NE, Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195.
reception for alumni and student veterans, and hear about
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of the Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award, enjoy a special
IT’S THE FALL DRIVE!
veterans with a series of special events. Honor the recipient
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The UW community recognizes the contributions of alumni
INSIDER’S JAPAN From the futuristic skyline of Tokyo to the narrow, historic streets of Takayama, Japan is a study in contrasts. Tour the famed Ginza district and witness the imposing presence of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. Soak in traditional culture with explorations of Japanese calligraphy, ceramics and architecture. Take a bicycle tour through the grounds of Kyoto’s Imperial Palace and experience the grace and spirituality of a traditional tea ceremony. Enjoy Japan’s famous highlights and engage with the country’s daily life as you go off the beaten path to explore this fascinating land. April 9–21, 2016.
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HONOR THOSE WHO RISK ALL TO PROTECT US
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PRESERVING
OUR HERITAGE UW Libraries’ nine million books and artifacts comprise one of the largest troves of knowledge in the region. The team responsible for preserving the past has some ambitious plans for the future. Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at UWalum.com/preservation.
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