December 20, 2002
UW Educational Outreach relocating, phones working following Thursday’s fire
As of Friday afternoon, Dec. 20:
— The main University of Washington Educational Outreach building at 5001 25th Avenue North East, near University Village, remains closed for business and has been declared a total loss. Damage is estimated at $1 million dollars.
— The approximately 100 affected employees are sharing existing educational outreach space at the King Building, 4909 25th Avenue North East, which is south of the burned building. UW officials are negotiating temporary workspace, to be used after Jan. 6, 2003.
— Students registering for winter classes with educational outreach programs (Extension certificates or courses, distance learning, continuing education) can do so in person at the King Building, or by calling 206-543-2310.
— The main information line for educational outreach (206-543-2320) is working, as are e-mail and phone systems. The UWEO Web site (www.outreach.washington.edu) is not operational as of Friday afternoon.
— Most grades were entered in the student database before the fire, so they were not affected. However, students in distance-learning classes with finals taking place after Dec. 21 need to reschedule their test times. Starting Monday, they can call 206-543-2350.
