A Newsletter for Friends and Alumni of the University of Washington

Student Spotlight
“Forget the box, remove the box.
There is no box on your life.”
- LaTasha Taylor, UW Graduate Student, WRF ARCS Fellow and GO-MAP Diversity Fellow

When LaTasha Taylor makes outreach visits to inner city schools to encourage young women and minorities to consider careers in science and engineering, she tells listeners to think outside the
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Campaign Update
As a UW alumnus, Regent, FoundationChair, and longtime volunteer, I have had the unique privilege of seeing the University of Washington from an insider’s perspective. Even with my long history with this institution, I find it remarkable that I learn something new about the accomplishments of faculty and students every week. It is truly a magnificent university...
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All-Star Volunteer Lineup Fuels Campaign UW Success
When Campaign UW: Creating Futures comes calling, don’t be surprised if the caller is a former mayor, a technology superstar, or a world-famous entrepreneur...
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President Mark
A. Emmert

Campaign UW: Creating Futures Essential to Meeting Challenges of the 21st Century
In the nearly 12 months since I became president of the University of Washington, I’ve been asked many times, “Why a campaign?” “Why now?” and “Isn’t $2 billion rather ambitious?” My response from day one has remained the same: The UW is a place that did so many things for me and for so many others. What could be better than to make sure it is a place that continues to do that for future generations? READ MORE

Volunteer Spotlight
“We hope to engage the next generation of community leaders in the life of this great university.”
-Scott Redman, Chair, President’s Club and Annual Giving Committee
From his office on Seattle’s South Lake Union, Scott Redman (‘87) can see the future. He has witnessed the University of Washington’s increasing presence in the developing neighborhood, and he believes that growth serves as a signal of the University’s future.
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