Elm Hall, an L-shaped dormitory, was constructed in 2012 and designed around a majestic American elm tree on the University of Washington’s west campus. The 65-foot tree, nestled in the crook of the dorm, was the area's crowning glory.
Normally, this first week of Summer Quarter would be buzzing with activity on campus. Instead, there’s a subdued, sparser setting in which students, faculty and staff traffic has been greatly reduced and kept home to help combat transmission of COVID-19.
With so many people staying home during this pandemic, we’re seeing footage of animals reclaiming all parts of the world. Bears have been spotted seemingly playing in Yosemite National Park, penguins stroll freely through Cape Town’s quiet city streets, and here on our campus, home to so many creatures, the Mallard ducks have returned to Drumheller fountain.
Five teams and eight individuals from UW Facilities will be honored at this year’s Distinguished Staff Award Reception, joining other nominees from across the UW in recognition of their outstanding contributions to their departments and the University.
60,304 miles. That’s how far UW Laboratory Medicine’s couriers have traveled in their new all-electric vehicles since receiving them from Fleet Services in June.
Although there were only five days this November in which it actually rained, Ride in the Rain participants seized the month-long challenge in great cycles as always.
The crisp fall temperatures and shorter days are a reminder that ice and snow could make an appearance anytime now. Some weather forecasts for the Puget Sound warn of heavy snow this winter, which may elicit memories of last February’s “Snowmageddon.”
