Newsletter
of the University of Washington
College of Arts and Sciences
Autumn 2001
Chapter
Two: Returning to School for a Second Career
A surprising number of students come to the UW to prepare
for a second career. They've switched from computing to drama, from medicine
to English, from firefighting to teaching. Their reasons vary, but at
some point each asked, "What do I want to do with the rest of my
life?"
A
Lesson in Leadership
Through the Center for Women + Democracy's NEW Leadership Institute, 45
students met with Northwest women leaders to discuss many aspects--both
professional and personal--of leadership.
Heading
Home: The Burke Museum Returns Artifacts to Northwest Tribes
Staff at the Burke Museum have spent thousands
of hours--about 43,000 so far--preparing to repatriate artifacts from
its collection to Northwest tribes.
Roseman's
Gift to the College: A Horseshoe Nail?
Retired engineer Larry Roseman, who has taken 60 courses at the UW through
the Access Program, has found a way to give back to the University.
Hardt's
Empire Creates a Stir
Michael Hardt, '90, is co-author of Empire, a book about globalization
that has earned rave reviews--and big sales.
A
Long Wait, But Worth It
At age 82, Yuki Sato earned her BA from the UW--magna cum laude.
Now she plans to audit courses through the Access Program.
A&S
Research
Piecing Together Silent Films
Whale of a Problem Lures Researchers
The Supreme Court in Flux--Always
©2001 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