October 17, 2016

Week of festivities celebrating launch of University of Washington campaign

The impact of the University of Washington will be even more visible this week during the lead-up to a Friday night celebration marking the launch of the UW’s most ambitious philanthropic campaign.

“Together” will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, and feature a multimedia spectacular celebrating the impact of the UW and its alumni, faculty, students, staff and friends. Presenters include Gov. Jay Inslee, Microsoft President Brad Smith and UW President Ana Mari Cauce, with performances by Hey Marseilles, the Columbia Choirs of Metropolitan Seattle Children’s Choirs, conductor Marcin Paczkowski, the Husky Marching Band, UW Chorale and UW Dance.

The entire community is invited to this event. Registration is free at uw.edu/together, but seating is limited. Parking for the event in lots adjacent to the arena is also free.

Read the full article in UW Today.