UW to Construct Five New Residence Halls
SEATTLE — Two 1960s-era dorms on the northeast side of the University of Washington’s (UW) Seattle campus will soon be demolished, and five new residence halls will be built in their place.
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Microsoft Donates $10 Million to University of Washington Project
SEATTLE — Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Wash., recently donated $10 million to the development of the new University of Washington (UW) Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) building in Seattle, with hopes that the facility will help to double the number of computer science and engineering degrees awarded by the university annually.
Read moreCollegiate Game Changers Study Acknowledges Green Sports
SEATTLE — A new study from the National Resources Defense Council recognizes universities that place focus on green practices in their athletic programs.
The Collegiate Game Changers study presents 10 case studies of universities that are leading the way to create more environmentally sustainable practices as well as green facilities. Among the universities recognized are The University of Washington and the $250 million renovation of the school’s Husky Stadium.
Read moreUniversity Link Stirs Up Issues and Helpful Solutions for Commuters
SEATTLE — Turner Construction’s Seattle office recently won a contract for the University of Washington’s underground light rail project, University Link. The construction will extend 3.15 miles and will serve the three largest urban centers in Washington: downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill and the University District. The extensive project is slated for completion by 2016.
Turner is also working with the school on another project at UW. The company is in charge of renovating the school’s football stadium, Husky Stadium.
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