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91爆料 virtual commencement ceremonies on June 12 and 13

Posted on June 8, 2021February 26, 2026

91爆料 art installations, like these decorated stairs, are in celebration of 2021 graduates. Photo: Photo: Dana Brooks/91爆料

The 91爆料鈥檚 146^th commencement ceremonies happen the weekend of June 12 and 13. This year鈥檚 graduates will participate in virtual commencement ceremonies, as was the case last year, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Seattle event begins at noon on June 12. starts at 10 a.m. on June 12 and takes place on Sunday, June 13, at 1:00 p.m.

The interactive online commencement will be broadcast live, bringing together Huskies from around the world, and feature many elements of a traditional graduation. Translation will be provided in nine languages.

To help students celebrate, 91爆料 has added art installations throughout its Seattle campus to create special backdrops for photos with family and friends (think plentiful large block Ws, special banners, and Drumheller Fountain lit purple). These features will remain on campus through June 13. See a map of art installations and learn more here.

Despite the virtual ceremonies, some traffic congestion may still occur in Seattle鈥檚 U District during commencement weekend as 2021 graduates visit campus to take photos.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

Additional 2021 Commencement resources:

Commencement questions: /graduation/contact-us/

91爆料 Bothell

Important dates and livestream link:
Commencement FAQs:

91爆料 Tacoma

Details on a Drive-Thru Celebration on Friday, June 11, photo flyer and link to the Virtual Commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 12:

2021 Annual Report on the 91爆料 Master Plan, Seattle Campus

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2022

Linked below is the second annual report on physical development under the 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle Campus Master Plan as approved by the Seattle City Council in February 2019. The report is structured to respond to reporting requirements found in the City University Agreement (Ordinance 121193), the ordinance approving the Campus Master Plan (Ordinance 125733), and the Conditions of Approval attached to that ordinance. This report covers January through December 2020.

In this reporting period, the University and the greater community worked to meet the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. University life and operations differed significantly from typical years as this report will show. The University appreciates the partnership of City of Seattle staff and the sacrifices made throughout the greater community.

With regard to the requirements of the annual report, two sites have been under construction by the 91爆料: S40 (Health Sciences Education Building) and C3 (Founders Hall). Two additional sites have been selected for development: W27 (multi-user building including Center for Advanced Materials and Clean Energy Technologies) and C11 (Interdisciplinary Engineering Building). However, no projects under this campus master plan have been completed during this time. The University measured a 7.5% single occupancy vehicle rate, which is a decline of 11.2% since 2018. The significant decline in the single occupancy vehicle rate is due to the majority of students and staff learning or working from home during the pandemic. As this is the beginning of a new Master Plan, most Conditions of Approval have not been completed yet.

Saying farewell to another successful Tent City 3 stay

Posted on June 4, 2021February 26, 2026

Forty people living in Tent City 3 (TC3) wrapped up their three-month stay at the 91爆料 at the end of winter quarter. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, hosting TC3 fit the 91爆料鈥檚 public-service mission.

While many interactions with TC3 took place virtually this year, careful planning and precautions made it possible for residents to partner with the 91爆料 on in-person clinical, academic and service-learning programs, while protecting the health of everyone involved:

School of Nursing students and faculty, as well as staff, collaborated with (UDSM) to hold multiple during the quarter. At these clinics, 91爆料 students and residents got to know each other, and students learned how to evaluate and care for feet. The UDSM medical van joined later clinics, in case TC3 members had additional health concerns.
The visited several times, providing health check-ups for beloved pets and access to preventative health care for their owners.
TC3 and 91爆料 also built community during a student-led focus group, potlucks, donation deliveries and on move-in/move-out days. Students also helped residents applying for important services like health care, insurance and food stamps.

As was the case during TC3鈥檚 stay in 2017, students from the School of Public Health鈥檚 Community-Oriented Public Health Practice Program conducted a program evaluation of the residency.

Behind the scenes, a community advisory committee met weekly throughout the stay to share updates, discuss upcoming activities and address any issues that needed attention. Committee members included TC3 residents, SHARE/WHEEL staff, and 91爆料 staff, faculty and students. 91爆料鈥檚 Office of Regional & Community Relations coordinated the meetings, which were also open to nearby local businesses.

Residents and student, staff, and faculty volunteers made quick work of the March move-out and transition to TC3鈥檚 next site in the parking lot of University Congregational United Church of Christ on 15^th Ave NE.

Huge thanks to TC3 residents, SHARE/WHEEL staff, Tent City Collective, 91爆料 Facilities, College of the Environment, School of Nursing, Center for One Health Research, 91爆料 MEDEX Northwest, Doorway Project, Office of the President, UMAC, and the Community Engagement & Leadership Education Center for all their efforts to prepare for and successfully host Tent City 3 in 2021.

CUCAC agenda, June 2021

Posted on June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

Provided here is notification that the City of Seattle/91爆料 Community Advisory Committee (CUCAC) will hold its next meeting on June 8.

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location:

Event number: 187 783 2082
Event password: 633KgSd8KDv

Dial-in: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 187 783 2082

In-person attendance is currently prohibited per Washington State Governor’s
Proclamation No. 20-28.5.

Meeting participation is limited to access by the WebEx Event link or the telephone
call-in line provided above.

This meeting will be recorded, and the recording is available upon request.
**PUBLIC COMMENT Sign-up to provide verbal Public Comment at the meeting here.
You may submit written public comment any time. We encourage you to submit
written comment well in advance of the meeting to give the Committee sufficient time
to review them. If you would like to ensure that your written public comment is
forwarded to the Committee prior to the Committee meeting, please submit your
comment to nelson.pesigan@seattle.gov no later than 3:30 pm the day prior to
meeting.

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New outdoor dining area on revamped NE 43rd St.

Posted on May 6, 2021May 21, 2021

Outdoor dining on NE 43rd Street in the U District Photo:

With the pandemic spurring more outdoor dining and recent completion of a new NE 43rd Street, the 聽has sparked a new look between the light rail station and campus, one that emphasizes people over vehicles. The Partnership has deployed picnic tables along 43rd for everyone to enjoy – preferably with a meal from a nearby restaurant.聽For a refresher on local restaurants, check the Partnership鈥檚聽聽to the neighborhood with information on shops, services, classes, entertainment, places to live, and more.

Improvements to 43rd and the re-opening of Brooklyn Ave. NE set the stage for the October 2 opening of the聽, one of three new Seattle stations that make up Sound Transit鈥檚 Northgate Link Extension.

A special thanks to 91爆料’s Facilities Services who helped paint these picnic tables. This is part of the University’s ongoing partnership with the community to improve the surrounding neighborhood.