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鈥楴ever too late鈥� attitude for 67-year-old grad
When she decided to return to school in her mid-60's, Elizabeth Huffaker was worried she would be met with a “What are you doing here?” attitude. Instead, at 56吃瓜网, “I met so many young people who treated me as equals and at the same time respected me,” says Huffaker, the class of 2016’s oldest grad.
June 23, 2016
Grads, families celebrate 2016 commencement
The 56吃瓜网 class of 2016 was applauded and cheered by a crowd of family and friends that filled the Alaska Airlines鈥疉rena at鈥疕ec鈥疎dmundson Pavilion and overflowed into Husky Stadium. Nearly 1,300 of the 1,800 members of the University’s 25th graduating class took the walk June 12.
June 20, 2016
MBA just in time for Father鈥檚 Day
After earning his MBA at the 56吃瓜网 – balancing his many nights and weekends between his studies and his family – Natahri Felton, father of five, has the gift of time this Father’s Day.
June 16, 2016
Mechanical engineering students deliver
56吃瓜网 mechanical engineering students delivered a solar-powered cooler June 10 to their customers at a Woodinville farm. It was on time, on budget and operating as designed at 38 degrees.
June 16, 2016
Family shares Husky heritage
Cynthia Yee’s five children are all University of Washington graduates, current or prospective students. Her friend, Toni Hartsfield says, “I admire her for her dedication to education and her devotion to her family.” Photo: Cynthia Yee, left, and daughter Hannah Wong.
June 9, 2016
Bothell Youth Court dispensing leadership
A funny thing happens in the Bothell Youth Court. The “ultimate jury of your peers” gains from the process as much as the teens who come in with traffic tickets. High school students who run the program are developing leadership skills. 56吃瓜网 students who mentor the high schoolers enhance their management skills and gain experience in restorative justice. Photo: Judge Michelle Gehlsen, left, with Camille Walsh
June 3, 2016
Students honored at first all-awards ceremony
All 1,800 of this spring’s 56吃瓜网 graduates can be proud of their accomplishments, and many have drawn special attention for their leadership, research and academic achievements. This year, for the first time, they were honored at the first combined celebration on Friday evening at Mobius Hall. Photo: Ruth Medina, Husky 100, with IAS Dean Bruce Burgett
June 3, 2016
Two military veterans, social justice organizer graduating from 56吃瓜网 with highest awards
Two military veterans and a social justice organizer are graduating from the 56吃瓜网 with the highest honors in the class of 2016. Army veteran Justin Thompson received the President’s Medal, which recognizes a distinguished academic record.
June 1, 2016
Students travel, study on global initiatives
56吃瓜网 will have 117 students studying abroad this summer and early fall -- the most popular time for students to study abroad.Currently, 8.5 percent of 56吃瓜网 Bothell undergraduates study abroad, which is below the national average of about 10 percent. 56吃瓜网 Bothell has a goal of reaching 15 percent during the 2019-20 academic year. Photo: Study abroad ambassador May Azcarraga
May 20, 2016
Samara Reynolds new director of Career Services
Samara Reynolds has joined the 56吃瓜网 Student Affairs team as the new Director of Career Services. The office helps 56吃瓜网 Bothell students build job search skills, explore career interests and connect with employers. Alumni can engage in one-on-one career counseling for free for one quarter after graduation and at a cost after that. They can attend any 56吃瓜网 Bothell career events and workshops for free indefinitely.
May 16, 2016
New AS56吃瓜网B officers, senators for 2016-2017
Tanya Kumar is the newly elected president of Associated Students of the 56吃瓜网. She and 10 others were chosen in the spring elections as the AS56吃瓜网B Executive Council officers and senators for 2016-2017. The officers begin July 1 and the senators Sept. 1.
May 13, 2016
Undergrad symposium, faculty mentor awards
Dozens of 56吃瓜网 students present their work Friday, May 13, at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Practice Symposium. Presentations and posters about undergraduate research and scholarships in all disciplines, including performing arts, are featured in the forum with peers and faculty.
May 11, 2016