A Newsletter for Friends and Alumni of the University of Washington

Cover: Dedication to Excellence
With the opening of the William H. Foege Building this spring, researchers in the Departments of Genome Sciences and Bioengineering will have more room to make discoveries that will improve lives.
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Campaign Update
New dollars are expanding the breadth and scope of the University’s research and teaching, and upholding its commitment to excellence in all areas of discovery and learning.
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Feature: Real Estate Matters at the Runstad Center
Jon (‘65) and Judy (‘74) Runstad have made an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest through their work in real estate and land use law and their service to the community. But their influence is also shaping the lives of students at the University of Washington’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Chuck Blumenfeld
Chuck Blumenfeld (‘66, ‘69) was born into a UW family, but he considered attending college out of state. He changed his mind after his father questioned why he would move away with an outstanding university just a short walk from their Montlake home.
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Student Spotlight: Eliana Hechter
University of Washington senior Eliana Hechter is getting a first-hand look at the life of a professor from her office in Padelford Hall, where she’s gathering up a stack of student papers to grade over the weekend.
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