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The emeritus professor and founding chair of the Department of Astronomy passed away last week (May 13, 2021).

Did birds evolve from dinosaurs? That popular notion came under assault recently with the discovery of fossil evidence of a feathered…

Analytical chemist Norman Dovichi, whose research team co-invented the gene sequencer used to sequence the human genome, has moved his…

HIGHLIGHTS The Department of Scandinavian Studies was established by an act of the…

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Faculty and units across the College of Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Division  engage with Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a…

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Linda R. Nelson is the Associate Dean for Finance and Administration where she proudly leads the administrative functions of the College and oversees the College’s business office and shared services teams. She has been a visionary leader in establishing shared services at the University of Washington, and has worked steadfastly to prepare the College for the new age of Financial Transformation. Nelson has been a champion of systems thinking and is constantly seeking to thoughtfully drive common sense administrative efficiencies while providing strong, compassionate leadership throughout the operational areas within the College. She is the conductor who ensures that the College's train runs effectively and on-time. 

 

Nelson is a longtime member of the UW community, arriving in 1961 when her father joined the faculty in the Department of Chemistry. She joined the Dean’s Office as Director of Finance and Administration in August 2006 and has been a member of the UW’s staff since 1987. She is also a UW graduate, holding a Bachelor of Arts in English, and later earned a Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Texas, Austin. She enjoys gardening and body building and earned her Professional International Body Building (IFBB) card in 2014. 

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Mindy Norris serves as the Director of Facilities for the UW College of Arts & Sciences. In this role, she oversees the planning, development, and maintenance of the College's physical infrastructure, ensuring that facilities meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff.

Norris collaborates closely with university leadership and external partners to manage space utilization, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives within the College. Her responsibilities include strategic planning for facility improvements, coordinating renovations, and ensuring compliance with safety and accessibility standards.

With a strong background in capital projects, facilities management and planning, Norris brings extensive experience to her position. Her commitment to creating functional and inspiring spaces supports the College's mission to foster academic excellence and innovation.

Norris holds a degree in Industrial Technology and certificate in Construction Management. She is an active member of professional organizations dedicated to advancing best practices in project management and educational facility operations. Her leadership ensures that the College's physical environment enhances the learning experience and supports the diverse needs of the university community.

 

  Research in the College spans a wide range of topics, with many interdisciplinary areas — including population health and race and…

As the College’s chief advancement officer, Kevin Thompson leads the College’s integrated advancement office, which includes advancement services, corporate and foundation relations, development, and marketing and communications. He is responsible for securing private resources to support and advance the College’s mission and priorities, as well as directing how the College’s identity and work are shared with the broader community.

Thompson joined the University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences as associate dean for advancement in November 2022, after serving in advancement leadership roles at Northeastern University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. 

A native of coastal North Carolina, Thompson earned his doctorate in education from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College of Education and Human Development. He serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at NC State University, where he earned his master of public administration and a graduate certificate in nonprofit management.

 

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If you’re hoping to go to medical school or pursue another health-related career, you are in good company! Hundreds of UW undergraduates…