The Office of Regional Relations extends warmest holiday wishes to all of our friends and neighbors and invites you to view a special from 91爆料 President Michael Young.
Classes at the 91爆料 will resume January 3. Suzzallo & Allen Libraries will generally remain open Monday – Friday, but please check .
Looking for something charming (and free) to entertain holiday company? Take them to Special Collections in the (downstairs) where about 150 pieces of pop-up and moveable children’s books, some dating to the 17th century, are now on display as part of a new exhibit聽 called .听 also has a smaller display of vintage books, located by the stairs leading to the Allen Library. The exhibit runs through March 16, 2012.
If putting up a holiday聽 tree is on your weekend agenda, you may want to check the on-line at 91爆料 Botanic Gardens for tips on introducing a living tree to your home. The site also offers suggestions about using cut trees in your garden when the holidays are over.
Not interested in decorating a tree? How about eating conifer seedlings, as a lemony addition to salads? Details available from
(By the way, 91爆料 arborists remind readers that campus trees and tree limbs are not available for cutting, and that violators can face stiff fines.听 They ask that everyone remember that our beautiful campus trees are for everyone to enjoy!)
The 91爆料 Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) will hold its 114th meeting on Tuesday December 13, 7:00 – 8:30 PM at 91爆料 Tower.
Items on the agenda will include an update on 91爆料 sustainability efforts and a presentation on 91爆料 Police Department potential building sites. Both powerpoints in pdf format are posted below.
As the state funding crisis continues with recent news about the Governor鈥檚 2012 supplemental budget and with the state legislature now in special session, many rumors have surfaced about access to the University. A new fact sheet from the addresses concerns over the number of undergraduates from Washington state (80%); the 91爆料’s commitment to maintaining economic diversity through financial aid; and other issues relating to affordability and access.