Did you ever go to summer camp? I did, and I remember some bits about it here and there — mainly the marshmallows. But the camp I went to doesn’t begin to compare to Interlochen, a summer arts camp that Thom Feild attended. When I say “arts,” that includes music, theatre, visual arts, film, creative [...]

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The Distinguished Staff Award (DSA) is the highest honor a staff member can receive at the UW. When you nominate a person or team for the award, you’re recognizing them for either a special one-time project or exceptional performance over time. I spoke with several DSA recipients on their experiences from the time they were [...]

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Antoinette Wills arrived at the University of Washington in 1970 to pursue a graduate degree in history. Forty-four years later, she is still part of the University community after earning a PhD, working as a staff member, and helping others learn about all things UW. With co-author John Bolcer, she has written a pictorial history [...]

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Here at the University of Washington, we love our Huskies and we also love our own dogs! As you’ll see from the photos and descriptions below, our beloved canines, like us and Liam Neeson, all have a “particular set of skills.” In the featured photo above, Bill and Bob are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Bill’s [...]

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Why not consider a book penned by a UW author for your next read? There are books ranging from the serious (World War II) to not-so-serious (a protagonist named Hester Freelove McGarrigle) to penguins.   Let’s start with some history: Confronting Memories of World War II edited by Daniel Chirot, professor, Jackson School of International [...]

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It’s summer and time to relax. Now is definitely not the time for serious, pressure-inducing books such as Why Aren’t You Wealthier or Exploring the Theory of Achieving Inner Awesomeness*. Now is the time to get lost in other worlds and to escape for a while. Now is a good time to read fiction. I [...]

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Bike commuting. Sounds good, doesn’t it? No paying for gas, no hunting for parking, and getting some exercise on the way. And being green! When I think about the prospect of riding my bike to work, I think of all those positive reasons. But then the questions start. Will cars, trucks, and buses be able [...]

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