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Obama Adviser's Roller Coaster Ride for Healthcare Reform
Robert Kocher, '94, discusses the experience of serving as an adviser to President Obama during the crafting of healthcare reform legislation—and why he thinks the legislation is a huge step forward for healthcare in the U.S.
September 2010 Perspectives -
Sharing an Ocean, Traditions, and a Canoe
A year-long cultural exchange between the indigenous Ainu community of Japan and several Washington State tribal groups, organized by the Burke Museum, culminated with a memorable canoe journey.
September 2010 Perspectives -
Caldwell Fund Honors Alum's Memory
When Jennifer Caldwell, ‘07, died tragically in South Africa in 2009, a fund was established in her name to support UW students doing human rights work. The fund, now endowed, ensures that Caldwell's passion for human rights will live on.
September 2010 Perspectives -
Celebrating a Century of Women's "Firsts"
Women gained voting rights in Washington State 100 years ago. To commemorate this momentous event, the Women’s Center will host a November 6 gala honoring 100 women who were the first to break the barriers in various fields.
September 2010 Perspectives -
A Chemistry Milestone: Creating Artificial Enzymes
Scientists have long dreamed of creating artificial enzymes, with the potential for "greener" approaches in manufacturing, pollution abatement, and other fields, but the challenges have seemed insurmountable. Now a team of UW scientists has created one of the first artificial enzymes from scratch.
September 2010 Perspectives -
Leopold Recognized for Stewardship of Natural Landscapes
UW Professor Emeritus Estella Leopold has been awarded the International Cosmos Prize, which honors those who further the "harmonious coexistence between nature and mankind." The prize carries a cash award of 40 million yen—nearly $500,000—and goes to just one individual or team each year.
September 2010 Perspectives -
Down on the Farm, a Vibrant Community
No need to leave campus for the farm experience. The student-run UW Farm, tucked into a third of an acre on campus, is a working farm with ties to courses in everything from biology to anthropology to American Ethnic Studies.
July 2010 Perspectives -
Life on Other Planets? Scientists Create Virtual Planets to Search for Answers
Is anybody else out there? Are there other planets that resemble Earth? Scientists in the Virtual Planetary Laboratory are looking for clues by creating virtual planets through computer modeling.
July 2010 Perspectives -
2010 A&S Dean's Medalists Do Double Duty
How much can an A&S undergrad accomplish at the UW? If the College’s 2010 Dean’s Medalists are any indication, the possibilities are nearly limitless. Learn how these top students have made the most of their time as Huskies.
July 2010 Perspectives -
Two Italian Experiences, One Study Abroad Program
To provide more opportunities to interact with locals, French and Italian Studies' program in Italy now includes volunteer work and stays in both Rome and a small village in southern Italy.
July 2010 Perspectives