The University of Washington is hosting a series of events in Spokane this week and next.
![UW President Ana Mari Cauce speaking at a kickoff reception for the UW Spokane Center.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2015/06/05085420/University-of-Washington-Spokane-Center-FinalUW-0137-750x500.jpg)
On Wednesday (June 17), UW Interim President Ana Mari Cauce hosted a kickoff reception at the new UW Spokane Center (201 W. Main). It was a wonderful gathering of state and local elected officials, business and community leaders, UW faculty and staff, and friends of the University. View photos from the event here.
![UW President Ana Mari Cauce speaking at UWAA's Welcome to Washington dinner in Spokane](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2015/06/05085415/University-of-Washington-Spokane-Center-FinalUW-0231-750x500.jpg)
On Wednesday evening, the UW Alumni Association hosted its annual Welcome to Washington dinner at the Spokane Club. Over 200 alumni, parents, incoming students, and UW faculty attended — and had the chance to hear from Pres. Cauce as well as Dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs Ed Taylor.
![Dean Ed Taylor speaking at Welcome to Washington dinner](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2015/06/05085406/University-of-Washington-Spokane-Center-FinalUW-0245-1-750x500.jpg)
Next week, on Wednesday, June 24 the UW Spokane Center will host an Open House from 2PM-5PM.
The afternoon will feature fun for all ages with great music, food and beverages, purple-and-gold prizes, apparel discounts and visits from some of your Husky favorites — including the UW Husky Marching Band, the UW Cheer Team and Harry the Husky!
Learn more about the Open House and the Spokane Center here.
![UW Spokane Center located at 201 W. Main in downtown.](https://uw-s3-cdn.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2015/06/05085410/UW-Spokane-Center-750x500.jpg)