San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, youngest mayor of a major U.S. city, spoke to a group of University of Washington students, faculty and staff during a luncheon at the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center on Oct. 23, encouraging them to use the opportunities that they have been given to build a foundation for the next generation, just as previous generations have done for them.
News and Updates
Free museum admissions on First Thursday, Nov. 7
Check out new and continuing exhibits at the Burke Museum and Henry Art Gallery this First Thursday, when admission is free for everyone and the Burke will remain open until 8 pm.
Veterans Appreciation Week begins Nov. 5
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Join us for a week long series of events Nov. 5-11 to commemorate Veterans Day 2013 and honor the UW students, alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
CUCAC Meeting Notes, October 2013
Notes from recent meetings of the City University Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) are now available as pdf documents. Please click on “CUCAC Meeting Notes” to access June 2013 Meeting Notes or September 2013 Meeting Notes.
Spanning the Gap: Lessons in Engineering Bridges
Perhaps more than any other area in the country, Washington state has a history of collapsing bridges. Come hear Civil & Environmental Engineering Professor John Stanton discuss what we have learned for the bridges of tomorrow at a free public lecture on Wednesday, October 30, 7 pm, Kane Hall 120. Part of the 2013 Engineering Lecture Series. Advance registration is required.
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