The University of Washington Bothell opened its doors in 1990 with a founding faculty of just twelve and its first graduating class of three students. Over the next 35 years, UW Bothell has grown to nearly 6,000 students enrolled in more than 55 different academic programs. Join us as founding Chancellor Dr. Warren W. Buck shares how the 128-acre campus went from cattle ranch to the construction of a modern co-located campus and native wetland restoration, with the help of community partnerships and cooperation to contribute to a better quality of life in Bothell, Washington.  

Dr. Warren W. Buck is professor emeritus of physics and founding chancellor (1999-2005) of the University of Washington Bothell. 

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These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp