Hear the story of why the Port of Seattle was founded and how it has developed since 1911 in a fascinating new program on . Produced by the Port of Seattle,聽聽it is told through the voices of many historians and Port associates,聽 including 91探花faculty. Voices of the Port recounts Seattle’s history and the Port’s importance to the region’s trade, transportation and economic health.聽聽Watch this program on your computer or check the .
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.
Next Eco-Cities: Imaginations and Futures
The deep connections of nature and cities and the opportunities designers have to develop new urban spaces that link landscape and ecology is the topic of a free public lecture on April 7 in Kane Hall aimed at generating conversation about the present and future of the urban age. will explore nature and cities and the opportunities to develop new urban spaces that link landscape and ecology.
From Exxon Valdez to Deepwater Horizon
On the anniversary of the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico one year ago聽this April, and another disastrous oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, 22 years ago this April, is bringing together scholars and scientists, journalists and activists, chefs and fishermen from Alaska, Louisiana, and Washington to discuss how these very different spills were reported and the lasting impact they had on communities. You are invited to join this day of shared learning in the Allen Library Research Commons on Saturday, April 2.聽聽Prior is required.
Reaching for the green, all year around
Theo chocolates from Fremont, Coca-Cola bottles in Bellevue and tofu made on Whidbey Island: 91探花Housing and Food Services (HFS) is looking to become greener by purchasing from local vendors as it strives for 100 percent sustainability. It’s all part of the 91探花’s .
Free Music Concert
On Friday, March 11, don’t miss performing traditional West African music in 聽from 12:30-1:20 pm. Presented by the African Studies Community.