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Joined April 2009

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  1. : Where the world saw a sticky situation, grad Frank Erickson, ’72, saw opportunity. Don't let this one slip by!

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  2. David Kopay, profiled in in 2008, was a legendary Husky football player and went on to play for the , among other NFL teams. In 1975, after retiring, he became the first athlete in a major pro team sport to announce he was gay:

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  3. Is it just us, or does Punxsutawney Phil look especially cute this year? Happy GroundDAWG day, Huskies! 💜

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  4. Feb 1

    More than 25 years ago, shared the stories of six African-American alumni who attended the UW over six decades. Their experiences, good and bad, paved the way for future generations:

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  5. Jan 31

    In death, UW English alumnus John Okada became an icon of Asian-American literature. Decades later, a UW professor is still protecting Okada's classic novel, "No-No Boy."

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  6. Jan 31

    People have always stared, but that doesn't bother Jordan Nicholson, '12. "I feel like it’s been the biggest advantage being such a distinct person,” he says. Nicholson has followed his passions to become an accomplished photographer.

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  7. Jan 31
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  8. Jan 31

    The Endangered Species Act saved countless sperm whales from being killed for their lubricating oil. That left a rather large problem: how to keep car transmissions from locking up. The answer came from grad Frank Erickson, '72.

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  9. Jan 30

    Get to know Chip Lydum, the man who has left his mark on every modern facility:

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  10. Jan 30

    Today recognized Executive Director as its 2020 Distinguished Service Awardee and Assistant Director Christine Newman as an Opportunity and Inclusion Scholar. Congratulations, Paul and Christine!

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  11. Jan 30

    This photo wasn't taken today, but sometimes you just need a reminder that the sun does, every once in a while, come out. 🌤️ 🕶️

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  12. Jan 30

    Rocky Yeh, 1977-2019, was a self-described "bon vivant," man about town in the U District and, above all, fan of the UW. Our shares her memories:

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  13. Jan 30

    From the vault: W. Stull Holt's heroism extended across two world wars. Then he shared his knowledge for many years as the post-war chair of .

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  14. Jan 29

    "While still a student at , I toured and performed with Johnny Mathis, Quincy Jones, Liberace — even Mr. Rogers." Meet the (undoubtedly only) musician who can utter those words:

    Paul Hansen plays some nontraditional drums.
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  15. Jan 29

    The UWAA is proud to partner with on its 8th Annual Legacy Soiree. Join keynote speaker , and more for a night celebrating Black excellence at the UW and the greater Seattle area.

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  16. Jan 29

    Is it who or whom? Just ask . Mignon Fogarty, '90, became internet famous for answering some of the English language's trickiest questions.

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    fought a multinational corporation & won. No-No Boy belongs to the Okada family. Go see him make history for tmrw 1/31, Kane Hall 210. Read Shawn Wong Books, a new imprint of Asian American lit. First up? Louis Chu’s Eat A Bowl of Tea, foreword by Fae Ng

    , , and 7 others
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  18. Jan 29

    Welcome back travelers, returning from the Awe-Inspiring Antarctica tour!

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  19. Jan 29

    Author Kristin Hannah, '83 has found an international following for her epic novels with women in the leading roles. We recently caught up with the best-selling author of "The Nightingale."

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  20. Jan 28

    . never wavered in his belief that education could improve . The name of the new building will be a fitting tribute to his legacy:

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