The Husky United Military Veterans are hosting an afternoon outing to the Seattle Mariners’ annual Salute to Armed Forces game on Sunday, April 19th, as part of their #uwiserved campaign. Tickets are free for student veterans through the UW Veteran Community Fund and the University of Washington Veterans Center. Companion tickets have been funded by a generous donation from a UW veteran alumni. If you are a student or alumni veteran and you would like to join the Husky United Military Veterans on April 19th, please contact Lindsay at lkmc2@uw.edu by Friday (April 10) at noon. Go M’s!
News and Updates
April CUCAC meeting cancelled
Please note that April’s City/University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12.
“Paws-on Science: Husky Weekend” at Pacific Science Center, April 10-12
Huskies of all ages can join in a “paws-on” experience this weekend at the Pacific Science Center. UW scientists and researchers will be on-site with fun and interactive scientific exhibits for attendees to learn more about the exciting research and scientific breakthroughs happening at our research centers. Harry the Husky, Dubs, the Husky marching band, and cheer team will also make special appearances. UW alumni, students, faculty and staff can enjoy at 20 percent discount on admission, and the event is free for Pacific Science Center Members. You can learn more about the event on the Pacific Science Center’s webpage by clicking here, and below is a short video with an overview of what to expect:
Sally Clark named UW director of regional and community relations
(Article By Victor Balta, Director of UW Today)
Sally J. Clark, who has served on the Seattle City Council since February 2006, has been appointed director of regional and community relations at the University of Washington, effective May 18, 2015.
“I am thrilled to welcome Sally to the University,” said Randy Hodgins, UW vice president for external affairs. “She brings a wealth of leadership experience to the office not only from her time on the Seattle City Council, but also in her neighborhood and economic development work. All of us are looking forward to the creative ideas and energy she will bring to the university.”
Clark is wrapping up nearly a decade of Seattle City Council service and announced in February that she would not seek reelection. She most recently served as the chair of the Council’s Committee on Housing Affordability, Human Services, and Economic Resiliency. She also worked on local hiring for city construction projects and the city’s minimum wage legislation. She served as council president from 2012 to 2013, and, among other appointments, serves as vice president of the Puget Sound Regional Council Economic Development District.
Prior to joining the city council, Clark was director of community resources at the Lifelong AIDS Alliance, a nonprofit agency serving people living with HIV/AIDS in King County. She held several legislative aide positions, as well as neighborhood development posts, from 1997 to 2004.
As UW’s director of regional and community relations, Clark will lead the University’s effort to link with surrounding neighborhoods, civic groups and local government. The Office of Regional & Community Relations works to build collaborative relationships between these groups through information sharing, and looks for new opportunities to match the UW’s academic capital with needs in the region and community.
Clark’s annual salary will be $155,000.
Chance to win a VIP tour of the University Link light rail station
For the month of April, if you spend $5 and fill out an entry form at participating businesses in the University District, you could win a chance to be one of the first people to tour the new UW light rail station located near Husky Stadium, which isn’t slated to open until 2016. A full list of participating businesses in the University District and Roosevelt District, and more information about the contest can be found on Sound Transit’s Page by clicking here.