Newsletter of the University of Washington
College of Arts and Sciences
Autumn 1999

Letter from the Dean

What's News
News from around the college.

Making a Difference: It's Not a Job, It's an Adventure
Alumni who dedicate their time to improving the lives of others share their stories, explaining that their actions are guided by passion rather than altruism.

A 7,000-Year Journey in Six Alaskan Weeks
Through an archaeology field course, students participate in the excavation of an archaeological site in Alaska dating back 7,000 years.

Bringing China to Life for Teachers
Nearly two dozen K-12 educators travelled to China for three weeks and then created curriculum materials for their classrooms, thanks to a program offered by the Jackson School of International Studies .

A&S People
A Glorious Privilege: Alumni Margo and Tom Wyckoff
A Home Run for Artist Linda Beaumont


A&S Research
For This Reunion, A Tux is Optional
Heading Out of this Solar System
A Different View of the American West


Awards and Honors

 

©1999 A&S Perspectives - Editor: Nancy Joseph
University of Washington, College of Arts and Sciences
Box 353765, Seattle, WA 98195-3765
(206) 543-5340 - nancyj@u.washington.edu