February 10, 2022
Thom Lee, Korean Five Elements
UWFA Lecture: “Thom Lee, Korean Five Elements” Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Thom Lee “Korean Five Elements” Wednesday, February 9, 2022 Several years ago, Thom Lee took a trip to South Korea to celebrate his mother’s 80th birthday. This presentation will examine the trip in a thematic way using the traditional Five Element theory that pervades the country…
February 7, 2022
The Art & Photography of Calvin R. Smith
Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series UWFA Scholarship Lecture November 10, 2021: Dr. Thomas Pruitt: “The Art and Photography of Calvin R. Smith” “Canvas and Camera: The Art and Photography of Calvin Rae Smith” Please join is for a lecture by Dr. Thomas Pratt, who will discuss collecting and restoring the work of his great-grandfather,…
UW Lecture: David B. Williams “Who is Watching You”
Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series UW Lecture, April 12, 2021: David B. Williams “Who is Watching You” Who’s Watching You? – Do you ever have the feeling that you are being watched when you walk in downtown Seattle? You are probably right. Hundreds of eyes peer out from buildings in the city observing your…
March 15, 2021
Enjoying Birds Throughout the Year in the Pacific Northwest
UWFA Lecture: “ Enjoying Birds Throughout the Year in the Pacific Northwest” Wednesday, March 10 at 1 p.m. Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series “Birds and birding in the PNW throughout the year” As part of the UWFA Lecture Series today we present our very own UWFA members, Vicki King and Donna Hahn. They are…
February 7, 2021
UWFA Lecture: Porcelain: Art and Objects of Desire
Welcome to the UWFA Lecture Series Wednesday, February 10 1 – 2:30 Please join us this coming Wednesday, February 10, at 1 p.m. via Zoom as our own UWFA President Christine Newcomb gives a lecture entitled “Porcelain: Art and Objects of Desire”, based on visiting porcelain manufacturers in Germany. Christine’s talk will encourage you to…
December 1, 2020
UWFA Hat Sales, December 2nd and 12th
Wow, Fall is definitely here and is it blustery outside! The wind whistles around my head and I wish I had a hat on, don’t you feel the same way? Of course, not about me having a hat, but about yourself. Well now, here is a way you can do something about that and help…
November 13, 2020
Clean-up at the Golden Gardens
It was a good day to be at the beach, this morning! No rain, few people and just enough trash to keep us 8 Team members busy for an hour and a half! We received words of gratitude from several beach-goers and two crew from Seattle Parks grounds maintenance, including an enthusiastic Sean Hermes, director…
November 6, 2020
UWFA Scholarship Awards and Lecture
UWFA Scholarship Awards Presentation and Lecture Wednesday, November 11, 12 noon Via Zoom Helen Szablya, “My Only Choice: 1942-1956 Hungary.” For over 50 years the UWFA has given scholarships to deserving UW undergraduates who have high GPA’s, have overcome adversity, and have served their community. This year we will award $18,000 in scholarships, awarding $6,000…
July 1, 2020
A message from your UWFA President, Christine Newcomb
Greeting, UWFA Members, What a year this has been! I hope that you are doing well. You may all have heard that the UW Club is closed for good, and we can no longer hold the Lunch Lectures and Scholarship Awards Dinners at the UW Club. (The UWFA’s silver is stored safely for future events.)…
April 9, 2020
Mahin (Mimi) Wagar in Memoriam
We learned yesterday that our Past President Mahin (Mimi) Wagar passed away gently last Friday, March 13, 2020. We are saddened at this news and remember her as the gentlest of ladies in our midst who could make anyone feel good. Getting to know Mimi was a blessing that few could resist. We all admired…