Friday, November 4, 2011 is , celebrating the opening of the Territorial 91探花 on November 4, 1861, on a site bounded by what is now 4th and 6th Avenue on the west and east, and Union and Seneca Street on the north and south, but what was then a quiet wooded knoll far away from the rough and tumble gold rush town of Seattle. Join the festivities聽 on Red Square beginning at 10 am.
Category: Community News & Events
Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.
Living Voters Guide can help with Nov. 8 ballot
Computer science and political science have joined forces to create a citizen-written that helps ordinary voters form and share their opinions on the current ballot initiatives.
Fremont Troll with hair?
Professor of Architecture , who helped build and design the iconic Volkswagen- wielding troll under the Aurora Bridge in Fremont, has a new idea – a Chia Pet Fremont Troll. The Fremont Troll has been a popular destination for Seattleites and visitors since 1990 and is featured in the Lake Union section of the new web portals.
Sound Transit Community Meeting on Brooklyn Station
Sound Transit invites the community to a public meeting to discuss preliminary construction plans for the building of Brooklyn Station in the University District. According to Sound Transit, the station will serve the of the completed light rail system connecting Seattle, Capitol Hill, the University District, and Northgate.
When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Where: Neptune Theatre: 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle
Sound Transit will discuss
– Construction phases and schedule
– Expected street, sidewalk, and parking closures
– Construction wall plans
– Construction noise
– Methods of preventing and mitigating impacts to neighbors
Sustainability Summit starts today!
“National Food Day” is the theme of day 1 of the , running today through Wednesday in Red Square and at other campus locations. Come see two film showings on the modern industry of food production starting at 5:30 this evening in . Other exhibits and presentations over the three days showcase the student-funded and its impact over the previous year. You can also learn about the ; the role of community partners in 91探花sustainability (Mayor McGinn will be here for Tuesday’s panel discussion); and ways that you can get involved. Everyone is invited.