University of Washington - Tyee Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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 SEATTLE’S DOWNTOWN SKYLINE continues to grow upward. The Columbia-Seafirst Center, which opened its doors in 1985. Is the tallest building west of the Mississippi River and north of Los Angeles. Kevin M. Lohman photo BRIDGE TO KNOWLEDGE — the 520 bridge linking Seattle to its Eastern suburb of Bellevue is a familiar sight to the approximately 1.000 students who commute from there daily. Kevin M. Lohman photo opening 5

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New buildings were planned to join the recently completed Columbia Center — the tallest building west of the Mississippi River. But building toward new heights was not limited to construction only. Figuratively, the UW continued in its role as leader in a variety of fields while constantly seeking to reach even higher. The Washington State Higher Education Board developed a Master Plan to guide the UW into the next century. The plan included proposals to build branch campuses of the UW and to expand the university’s graduate program. In academics, the UW, well known for its research work, continued to reach toward new heights. Whether it was searching for an AIDS cure, developing new surgery techniques, or investigating the life of Shakespeare, the UW was well represented in this drive to attain new knowledge. REACHING NEW HEIGHTS n architecture — the Administration building and Campaniles exemplify the diverse architectural slytes found on the UW campus. Kevin M. Lehman photo » DYNAMIC downtown Seattle is ever-growing, as construction tor the Westlake Mall Project takes place right outside the recently completed Century Square in the background. The Westlake Mai: project will include a midtown park, monorail terminal and retail shops. Kevin M. Lohman photo 4-Opening

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But most importantly, the students at the UW continued to reach toward new heights. They could be seen late at night, studying in the libraries, working on experiments in the labs and puzzling over computer programs in their continuous climb to reach new heights in knowledge. They could be seen on the athletic fields or in the Intramural Activities Building (IMA) working out — constantly striving to reach new heights of physical fitness. And they could be seen in dance studios, drama classes or music rooms, working toward new levels of skill and artistry. This constant striving toward new goals, toward higher levels of knowledge and skill, toward a better environment — isn’t that what a university is all about? THE FIRST STEP toward higher education — Denny Hall in the foregound. was the first building constructed in the present US campus location. In the lato 1890’$. Denny Hall housed labs, recitation rooms, a library, lecture and assembly halls, rooms lor the president and faculty, and a society room Kevin M Lohman photo 6-Opening