SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO.62
PROUD ME MBER
UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MEMBER UPDATE
PAID
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
UW ALUMNI TOURS
WINTER 2015
It’s Being There UW professor Daniel Chirot joins travelers for two in-depth explorations of classic France. Settle in for seven nights in Normandy (Oct. 7–15) and explore this historically significant region with excursions to the D-Day landing beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel and more. Prefer the cosmopolitan scene? Paris Immersion (Oct. 21–Nov. 1) lets you explore the vibrant neighborhoods and surrounding communities of the City of Light. Learn more at UWalum.com/tours.
common bond: the University Issue #15, February 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.
Learn how to use these benefits and get a full listing of your member benefits at UWalum.com/benefits or download the UWAA app.
Moving? Prefer email? Please send corrections to updates@uw.edu or give us a call at 206-543-0540. Want to switch to our online-only version? Go to UWalum.com/memberupdate to change your preferences.
àMaurice Cellars – Members save 10% on classic wines from this Husky-owned Walla Walla winery.
community that shares a
Log in and find out how easy it is to search for and use your benefits, find out about great alumni events and more.
UW Libraries – Access one of the largest troves of knowledge in the Pacific Northwest.
being connected to a
SEE THE NEW UWALUM.COM!
Foster School Executive Seminars – Save 10% on these brief and practical development seminars from top UW faculty.
than having a diploma. It’s
Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508
5th Avenue Theatre – Members save 25% on admission.
being an alum means more
University of Washington Alumni Association
MEMBER BENEFITS
For UWAA members like you,
of Washington. For life member Janet Phan, ’09, ’13, being an alum means giving back by mentoring students and sharing what she learned as a Foster School student and in her career. Read Janet’s story and discover more ways members define alumni at UWalum.com/define.
The UW’s economic impact — see inside! UWalum.com
DAWG DATES HUSKIES LEARN
HUSKIES CELEBRATE
Weight and Wellness series. As our understanding of health and wellness grows beyond the mere measure of waistlines, the UW Graduate School presents a series of lectures that approach the topic of weight from a variety of perspectives. Early registration for members opens soon!
UW Night with the Sounders. Scarves up, Huskies—the Sounders take on New York Red Bulls in a stadium packed with purple pride. Watch your inboxes for information about discounted tickets and, of course, free rally scarves for members. May 31
California lectures. Dr. Christian Baeza of the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and UW School of Nursing’s Dr. Tatiana Sadak, ’08, ’11, visit the Golden State for a series of unique lectures. March 4, 5 and 19 Visit UWalum.com/BayAreaLectures and UWalum.com/SoCalLectures for details. Lectures available online. Did you miss one of the popular and powerful lectures hosted at the UW? Want to re-live the experience or share it with a friend? The 2014 History Lecture Series, The Great War and the Modern World is now available online at UWalum.com/history, and the 2014 Engineering Lecture Series, Engineering a Broken Heart, can be found at UWalum.com/engineering. “At Length” with Steve Scher. Hear in-depth conversations with Graduate School Lecture Series speakers Olympia Snowe, Dolores Huerta, Marc Rotenberg, Michael Levitt, host Steve Scher and the rest of this year’s Graduate School Lectures speakers at UWalum.com/learn.
Member Night at “Pompeii.” Experience Pompeii before and after the epic eruption 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment their world vanished and discover the miraculous artifacts unearthed since, including the largest collection of body casts ever presented. Members enjoy discounted admission and unique access to the exhibit. UWalum.com/Pompeii. March 20 Dawg Days in the Desert. Enjoy a purple and gold celebration in the beautiful Coachella Valley. Learn more at UWalum.com/dawgdays. March 16-18 Dawg Dash Bothell and NYC. This long-running UWAA tradition has grown into a coast-to-coast Husky phenomenon. Dawg Dash New York City (April 25) and Dawg Dash Bothell (May 9) are a great way for alumni to get together, have fun and support student scholarships. Learn more at www.dawgdash.com.
UW’S STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT As a UWAA member, you know the innumerable ways the UW impacts Washington state. The University creates jobs, educates the future workforce and community, provides medical services and charitable care, works with local nonprofits and more. The UW’s commitment to creating a world of good ripples through the region. Here are just a few ways that as a public institution the UW benefits the state of Washington.
$
12.5
BILLION
74%
ALUMNI
79,331 JOBS*
The UW generates billions of dollars in total economic impact in the state, including $1.38 billion in research funds.
Most UW graduates contribute to the state economy by remaining in Washington after they complete their degrees.
The UW is the third-largest nonfederal employer in the state, following only Boeing and Microsoft.
*Includes direct employment and indirect and induced jobs created in support of the University’s workforce.
Weight & Wellness illustration: PollyBecker@pollybecker.com
Learn more at uw.edu/externalaffairs/eir
DAWG DATES HUSKIES LEARN
HUSKIES CELEBRATE
Weight and Wellness series. As our understanding of health and wellness grows beyond the mere measure of waistlines, the UW Graduate School presents a series of lectures that approach the topic of weight from a variety of perspectives. Early registration for members opens soon!
UW Night with the Sounders. Scarves up, Huskies—the Sounders take on New York Red Bulls in a stadium packed with purple pride. Watch your inboxes for information about discounted tickets and, of course, free rally scarves for members. May 31
California lectures. Dr. Christian Baeza of the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and UW School of Nursing’s Dr. Tatiana Sadak, ’08, ’11, visit the Golden State for a series of unique lectures. March 4, 5 and 19 Visit UWalum.com/BayAreaLectures and UWalum.com/SoCalLectures for details. Lectures available online. Did you miss one of the popular and powerful lectures hosted at the UW? Want to re-live the experience or share it with a friend? The 2014 History Lecture Series, The Great War and the Modern World is now available online at UWalum.com/history, and the 2014 Engineering Lecture Series, Engineering a Broken Heart, can be found at UWalum.com/engineering. “At Length” with Steve Scher. Hear in-depth conversations with Graduate School Lecture Series speakers Olympia Snowe, Dolores Huerta, Marc Rotenberg, Michael Levitt, host Steve Scher and the rest of this year’s Graduate School Lectures speakers at UWalum.com/learn.
Member Night at “Pompeii.” Experience Pompeii before and after the epic eruption 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment their world vanished and discover the miraculous artifacts unearthed since, including the largest collection of body casts ever presented. Members enjoy discounted admission and unique access to the exhibit. UWalum.com/Pompeii. March 20 Dawg Days in the Desert. Enjoy a purple and gold celebration in the beautiful Coachella Valley. Learn more at UWalum.com/dawgdays. March 16-18 Dawg Dash Bothell and NYC. This long-running UWAA tradition has grown into a coast-to-coast Husky phenomenon. Dawg Dash New York City (April 25) and Dawg Dash Bothell (May 9) are a great way for alumni to get together, have fun and support student scholarships. Learn more at www.dawgdash.com.
UW’S STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT As a UWAA member, you know the innumerable ways the UW impacts Washington state. The University creates jobs, educates the future workforce and community, provides medical services and charitable care, works with local nonprofits and more. The UW’s commitment to creating a world of good ripples through the region. Here are just a few ways that as a public institution the UW benefits the state of Washington.
$
12.5
BILLION
74%
ALUMNI
79,331 JOBS*
The UW generates billions of dollars in total economic impact in the state, including $1.38 billion in research funds.
Most UW graduates contribute to the state economy by remaining in Washington after they complete their degrees.
The UW is the third-largest nonfederal employer in the state, following only Boeing and Microsoft.
*Includes direct employment and indirect and induced jobs created in support of the University’s workforce.
Weight & Wellness illustration: PollyBecker@pollybecker.com
Learn more at uw.edu/externalaffairs/eir
SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO.62
PROUD ME MBER
UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MEMBER UPDATE
PAID
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
UW ALUMNI TOURS
WINTER 2015
It’s Being There UW professor Daniel Chirot joins travelers for two in-depth explorations of classic France. Settle in for seven nights in Normandy (Oct. 7–15) and explore this historically significant region with excursions to the D-Day landing beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel and more. Prefer the cosmopolitan scene? Paris Immersion (Oct. 21–Nov. 1) lets you explore the vibrant neighborhoods and surrounding communities of the City of Light. Learn more at UWalum.com/tours.
common bond: the University Issue #15, February 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.
Learn how to use these benefits and get a full listing of your member benefits at UWalum.com/benefits or download the UWAA app.
Moving? Prefer email? Please send corrections to updates@uw.edu or give us a call at 206-543-0540. Want to switch to our online-only version? Go to UWalum.com/memberupdate to change your preferences.
àMaurice Cellars – Members save 10% on classic wines from this Husky-owned Walla Walla winery.
community that shares a
Log in and find out how easy it is to search for and use your benefits, find out about great alumni events and more.
UW Libraries – Access one of the largest troves of knowledge in the Pacific Northwest.
being connected to a
SEE THE NEW UWALUM.COM!
Foster School Executive Seminars – Save 10% on these brief and practical development seminars from top UW faculty.
than having a diploma. It’s
Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508
5th Avenue Theatre – Members save 25% on admission.
being an alum means more
University of Washington Alumni Association
MEMBER BENEFITS
For UWAA members like you,
of Washington. For life member Janet Phan, ’09, ’13, being an alum means giving back by mentoring students and sharing what she learned as a Foster School student and in her career. Read Janet’s story and discover more ways members define alumni at UWalum.com/define.
The UW’s economic impact — see inside! UWalum.com
DAWG DATES HUSKIES LEARN
HUSKIES CELEBRATE
Weight and Wellness series. As our understanding of health and wellness grows beyond the mere measure of waistlines, the UW Graduate School presents a series of lectures that approach the topic of weight from a variety of perspectives. Early registration for members opens soon!
UW Night with the Sounders. Scarves up, Huskies—the Sounders take on New York Red Bulls in a stadium packed with purple pride. Watch your inboxes for information about discounted tickets and, of course, free rally scarves for members. May 31
California lectures. Dr. Christian Baeza of the UW’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and UW School of Nursing’s Dr. Tatiana Sadak, ’08, ’11, visit the Golden State for a series of unique lectures. March 4, 5 and 19 Visit UWalum.com/BayAreaLectures and UWalum.com/SoCalLectures for details. Lectures available online. Did you miss one of the popular and powerful lectures hosted at the UW? Want to re-live the experience or share it with a friend? The 2014 History Lecture Series, The Great War and the Modern World is now available online at UWalum.com/history, and the 2014 Engineering Lecture Series, Engineering a Broken Heart, can be found at UWalum.com/engineering. “At Length” with Steve Scher. Hear in-depth conversations with Graduate School Lecture Series speakers Olympia Snowe, Dolores Huerta, Marc Rotenberg, Michael Levitt, host Steve Scher and the rest of this year’s Graduate School Lectures speakers at UWalum.com/learn.
Member Night at “Pompeii.” Experience Pompeii before and after the epic eruption 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment their world vanished and discover the miraculous artifacts unearthed since, including the largest collection of body casts ever presented. Members enjoy discounted admission and unique access to the exhibit. UWalum.com/Pompeii. March 20 Dawg Days in the Desert. Enjoy a purple and gold celebration in the beautiful Coachella Valley. Learn more at UWalum.com/dawgdays. March 16-18 Dawg Dash Bothell and NYC. This long-running UWAA tradition has grown into a coast-to-coast Husky phenomenon. Dawg Dash New York City (April 25) and Dawg Dash Bothell (May 9) are a great way for alumni to get together, have fun and support student scholarships. Learn more at www.dawgdash.com.
UW’S STATEWIDE ECONOMIC IMPACT As a UWAA member, you know the innumerable ways the UW impacts Washington state. The University creates jobs, educates the future workforce and community, provides medical services and charitable care, works with local nonprofits and more. The UW’s commitment to creating a world of good ripples through the region. Here are just a few ways that as a public institution the UW benefits the state of Washington.
$
12.5
BILLION
74%
ALUMNI
79,331 JOBS*
The UW generates billions of dollars in total economic impact in the state, including $1.38 billion in research funds.
Most UW graduates contribute to the state economy by remaining in Washington after they complete their degrees.
The UW is the third-largest nonfederal employer in the state, following only Boeing and Microsoft.
*Includes direct employment and indirect and induced jobs created in support of the University’s workforce.
Weight & Wellness illustration: PollyBecker@pollybecker.com
Learn more at uw.edu/externalaffairs/eir
SEATTLE, WA PERMIT NO.62
PROUD ME MBER
UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
MEMBER UPDATE
PAID
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE
UW ALUMNI TOURS
WINTER 2015
It’s Being There UW professor Daniel Chirot joins travelers for two in-depth explorations of classic France. Settle in for seven nights in Normandy (Oct. 7–15) and explore this historically significant region with excursions to the D-Day landing beaches, Mont-Saint-Michel and more. Prefer the cosmopolitan scene? Paris Immersion (Oct. 21–Nov. 1) lets you explore the vibrant neighborhoods and surrounding communities of the City of Light. Learn more at UWalum.com/tours.
common bond: the University Issue #15, February 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.
Learn how to use these benefits and get a full listing of your member benefits at UWalum.com/benefits or download the UWAA app.
Moving? Prefer email? Please send corrections to updates@uw.edu or give us a call at 206-543-0540. Want to switch to our online-only version? Go to UWalum.com/memberupdate to change your preferences.
àMaurice Cellars – Members save 10% on classic wines from this Husky-owned Walla Walla winery.
community that shares a
Log in and find out how easy it is to search for and use your benefits, find out about great alumni events and more.
UW Libraries – Access one of the largest troves of knowledge in the Pacific Northwest.
being connected to a
SEE THE NEW UWALUM.COM!
Foster School Executive Seminars – Save 10% on these brief and practical development seminars from top UW faculty.
than having a diploma. It’s
Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195-9508
5th Avenue Theatre – Members save 25% on admission.
being an alum means more
University of Washington Alumni Association
MEMBER BENEFITS
For UWAA members like you,
of Washington. For life member Janet Phan, ’09, ’13, being an alum means giving back by mentoring students and sharing what she learned as a Foster School student and in her career. Read Janet’s story and discover more ways members define alumni at UWalum.com/define.
The UW’s economic impact — see inside! UWalum.com