UWEM Timeline
April 2, 2015
Oct. 4, 1999
Eight panels from the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR) display were defaced. The cost of repairs was estimated at $1,800. 12 glass ampules containing a foul smelling liquid were broken near the CBR display. No arrests made.
July 2, 1999
Earthquake- Mag 5.1, centered in Satsop, WA. No reported damage to UW buildings.
May 29, 1999
Animal Rights Protest. 60+ individuals involved. Picketing of UW buildings and a 20-hour “sit-in” at President McCormick’s Office. Minor disruption. No arrests made.
July 7, 1997
Animal Rights Protest. 30 individuals involved. Minor disturbance at the HSB. One broken window. Two arrests.
March 27, 1997
Kincaid Hall laboratory fire. Fire destroyed years of research, irreplaceable biological collections, data and equipment. The lab was unusable for eight months. Estimated cost was $1.5 million to $2 million.
May 2, 1996
Earthquake. Magnitude 5.3, centered in Duvall. No damage reported to UW buildings.
February 1993
Shooting in the HUB gaming area. One person injured. Treated at UW Medical Center.
Jan. 20, 1993
Inauguration Day Storm. Considered by some to be the most powerful storm since the 1962 Columbus Day Storm.
Jan. 8, 1993
A faulty electrical cable caused an underground fire. The age of the cable was blamed. Cost of repairs was $50,000.
Oct. 29, 1992
A bomb damaged the Memorial Way gatehouse. A pipe bomb caused heavy damage to the structure.
Previous page Next page