1946
Health Sciences Building
Construction of the UW Health Science Complex began in 1946 in Seattle to house the schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy.
1948
Dental School Wing Opens
Adjacent to the back door of the dental wing was the University’s golf course, which existed into the early 60’s. It steadily lost ground to the University Hospital’s voracious expansion.
1948
Department Established
During the very early stages of the dental schools development, a local orthodontist, Emory Fraser in a meeting with the new Dean, Ernie Jones, successfully lobbied to include a graduate training program in orthodontics at the new school. Dr. Fraser along with his orthodontic colleagues Paul Lewis and Allen Bishop of Seattle and William McGovern and Milton Fisher of Tacoma then played a very instrumental role in the ultimate selection of Alton Moore as the first department chair. They then served a very important role as clinical faculty for a number of years afterwards. For obvious reasons these individuals are known as our Founders.
1948
Orthodontic Clinic
Seattle orthodontist and founder, Emory Fraser helped plan the layout and equipment for the new clinic. It was state of the art and the envy of all.
1948
Alton Moore Appointed First Chair
1949
Richard Riedel Joins Faculty
Dick Riedel (right) agreed to join the faculty at Washington to help out the fledgling program, but only temporarily. He intended to practice in California having already passed the California Board. Dick never left of course. Instead it was the beginning of an enduring relationship with Al Moore, the orthodontic program and every student that he had contact with.
1949
Legends in Orthodontics – by Bob Little
Bob does a wonderful job relating these 4 intriguing stories that Al Moore and Dick Riedel would recite to their students. They are a first person connection between our department and the legendary pioneers in orthodontics.
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1950
The University of Washington Issue of the Angle Orthodontist
The July 1950 issue of The Angle Orthodontist was devoted almost entirely to the newly opened UW Orthodontic Department and helped jump-start the program’s national and international recognition.
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1950
First Cephalometric Course
Also bringing notoriety to the new program was the Department’s offering of the first ever course on cephalometrics for the practitioner. There was obviously a pent up demand judging by the response. It ran for 3 consecutive years. Included in this file is a description of the course and preparatory letters between Dr. Moore and some of the course presenters; Wendell Wylie, William Downs, Cecil Steiner, Howard Lang and Al Heimlich.
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1954
The Word – The Earliest Department Newsletters
They were called The Word and these 4 issues are full of interesting tips, humor, and stories from Ken Kahn, Dick Riedel, Paul Lewis, and others. A very insightful look at the department and its characters during the mid-fifties.
1961
Alumni Newsletter – Summer 1961
The UW Department Newsletter “The WORD” resumes publication in conjunction with a proposal to establish a UW Orthodontic Alumni Association. The “WORD”(Washington Orthodontic Reader’s Digest) originated as a mimeographed quarterly paper that Dick Riedel founded, edited and published in the mid-fifties. You will find that these newsletters are an interesting cross-section of the department’s history and it’s alumni.
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1961
Alumni Newsletter – October 1961
This issue essentially announces the creation of the UW Orthodontic Alumni Association, which henceforth was responsible for the publication of the newsletter. The most interesting aspect of this issue was that the incoming class of ’63 was profiled. It included Bill Proffit and Art Dugoni and the average age of the 10 residents was 31 years.
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1962
Alumni Newsletter – February 1962
The department chair, Al Moore, announces that the students will be able to use preformed bands with pre-welded attachments for the first time in the clinic. There is also an update on alumni and faculty activities and a section on orthodontic technique.
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1962
First UW Orthodontic Alumni Meeting
The event was held in Seattle and was extremely well attended. The pride of the department’s alumni and faculty was evident in their careful preparation and the tremendous time and effort that were expended. The reunion program is a fun look back at what were then the topics of interest and the associated speakers at this event.
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Wendell Wylie also gave a testimonial dinner speech honoring Alton Moore and there was a surprise presentation of Vistas in Orthodontics to Dr. Alton Moore. This “Festschrift” was edited by Dick Riedel and Bert Krause and was a collection of original manuscripts written by 26 leaders from all over the world in the various aspects of orthodontics. Preparation was kept a secret and the presentation was made to Dr. Moore during the reunion meeting.
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Vistas in Orthodontics Preface
Inside page of Dr. Moore’s Copy
1962
Alumni Newsletter – May 1962
Includes a section on What’s New at the University, a Techniques section, thesis titles of the graduating class and preparations for the first alumni reunion in August of 1962.
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1964
Alumni Newsletter – May 1964
The UW Orthodontic Alumni Association achieves official status. The founding officers are Jerry Dohner, Les Erickson and John Raynes. The incoming class was selected from a pool of 163 applicants and there is a listing of the thesis titles of the graduating seniors. Four of the 7 theses dealt with tongue movement and tongue pressure. Read to see what Proffit and Dugoni studied.
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1964
Ben Moffett Begins 24 Years
An anatomist by training, Ben was a full time professor in the orthodontic department bridging the gap between the basic sciences and clinical sciences. He played a very large part in the resident’s research projects, 3 of which won the Milo Hellman award.
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1964
Alumni Newsletter – November 1964
Ben Moffett is hired to replace Bert Krause and there is talk about facilitating the creation of regional study clubs made up of UW Ortho graduates. The class of 1965 is introduced.
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1965
Richard Riedel Appointed Chair of Orthodontic Department
1965
Alumni Newsletter – April 1965
Previews the alumni’s upcoming 2nd Reunion meeting in Seattle.
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1965
Alumni Reunion Program – 1965
This program lists the meetings activities; it’s speakers and their topics.
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1969
Alumni Newsletter – December 1969
Al Moore reviews what is new at the university and chair Dick Riedel reports on the department’s faculty, staff and students.
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1970
The Wire Sculpture Tradition Begins
1970
21st Anniversary Alumni Reunion
1972
Orthodontic Clinic – Before First Remodel
1972
Alumni Newsletter – September 1972
Alumni President Gene Supernaw discusses some of the concerns facing orthodontics in 1972, such as pre-paid orthodontics, bootleg education, expanded duty auxiliaries and the shrinking pool of patients. Dick Riedel reviews what’s happening in the department and introduces the classes of ’72 and ’73.
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1974
25th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
This program demonstrates the current topics of interest. A good example is the presentation by McNeill and West on orthognathic surgery and Shapiro and Little’s review of mandibular arch stability 10 years postretention.
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1975
Donald Joondeph is appointed chairman of the Orthodontic Department
1976
Recollections of a Princess by Bob Little
This is a fascinating true story about a member of our department’s staff. Nobody tells it better than Bob.
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1978
Paul Lewis and Emery Fraser are Recognized
The 42nd Annual PCSO Meeting is dedicated to Paul Lewis and Emery Fraser, two of our department’s founders. This is a short and very interesting history of both men and their significant achievements and contributions to our department and to orthodontics in general.
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1978
Alumni Newsletter – 1978
Embodies an excellent cross section of the department’s history with updates about the faculty and past graduates, a review of the curriculum and an introduction of the students from the classes of 1979 and 1980.
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1979
Thirtieth Anniversary Alumni Reunion
The meeting was held in Seattle and honored Ben Moffett. This program included a quote that was classic Ben Moffett, “There is a strong tendency for our minds to become imprisoned by what our hands do for a living.”
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This caricature of Ben Moffett was drawn by UW Ortho alum, Carlos Castro
1979
Alumni Newsletter – 1979
Includes Paul Lewis’s 30-year perspective of the department and a write up on the members of the class of 1981.
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1979
Three Ortho Faculty Featured on Cover of PCSO Bulletin
Three department faculty members are prominently displayed on this cover of the PCSO Bulletin. They were drawn by the very talented Stan Hall and Carlos Castro, who were first year residents at the time.
1980
Alumni Newsletter – 1980
Announces Dr. Riedel’s appointment as Acting Dean and the establishment of The Alton Moore Lectureship to honor Dr. Moore. It also includes an update on the faculty’s activities, the department’s research and an introduction of the class of 1982.
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1980
George McCullough is Recognized in PCSO Bulletin
George McCullough is featured in the PCSO Bulletin’s Portrait of a Professional for his contributions to orthodontics. George was a faculty member in our department and this is a Vince Kokich interview about George’s experiences in orthodontics over the past 40 years.
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1981
PCSO wins Golden Pencil Award
Editor Dave Turpin, class of 1966, accepts the award given by the International College of Dentists.
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1982
Dick Riedel- Portrait of a Professional
Vince Kokich honors one of his mentors, Dick Riedel, with a beautifully written portrait in the PCSO Bulletin. He highlights some of the interesting and less known events in Riedel’s life and career. In the second part, Dick answers questions of academic and clinical importance to orthodontics.
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1983
Thirty-fourth Anniversary Alumni Reunion
The alumni association honors Art Dugoni, class of 1963, for his contributions and commitment to dentistry and to the orthodontic specialty.
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1983
Alumni Newsletter – 1983
Includes news of the alumni association and the department. Most noteworthy was the recognition of Art Dugoni and Dr. Joondeph stepping down as chairman. It also lists the faculty’s activities, the student’s research and an introduction of the class of 1985.
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1983
Bill McNeill, Class of 1964 – Portrait of a Professional
Bill begins his term as PCSO President by being featured in the Bulletin’s, Portrait of a Professional.
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1984
Peter Shapiro is appointed chairman of the Orthodontic Department
1984
Alumni Newsletter – 1984
Peter Shapiro is chosen to chair the orthodontic department. Two visiting professors are introduced along with the class of ‘86. There is also a listing of the faculty’s activities and the student’s research.
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1985
The Future of Our Profession: Will We Have One? By Art Dugoni, Class of 1963
Vince Kokich summarizes Dugoni’s presentation that was given at the 1985 PCSO meeting. An interesting optimistic look at orthodontics in the mid ‘80’s, economics, manpower and future demand.
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1986
Peter Shapiro, Class of 1973 – Portrait of a Professional
In his second year as chair of our department, Peter is profiled in the PCSO Bulletin. It is a brief biographical sketch.
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1990
Alumni Newsletter – 1990
Includes messages from our chairman, Peter and our Alumni President, Dave Rice. Sue Herring and Doug Ramsay join the faculty. Paul Lewis writes a history of the first 35 years of the department. Plans are made to celebrate Paul Lewis’ 95th birthday. There is also a section called Let’s Catch Up that allows our alumni to submit photos and brief updates of their lives. The class of 1991 is introduced.
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1990
Donald Joondeph, Class of 1971 – Portrait of a Professional
As president of the PCSO, Don is featured in this interesting article that gives his early background and later his migration out West.
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1991
Kokich/Shapiro Visiting Lectureship Established
In 1991, Vince and Peter established a fund to sponsor a two-day visit from a well-known academician/orthodontist. The first Visiting Scholar was Lysle Johnston in 1992 and there has been at least one scholar per year since then. By 1996 enough money had been donated for the fund to be endowed as the Kokich-Shapiro Endowed Scholar Fund. As the fund has grown, it recently was renamed the Kokich-Shapiro Fund for Excellence in Orthodontics. Eventually it may become a named professorship or chair.
1991
Alumni Newsletter 1991-1992
Contents include Paul Lewis being honored on his 95th birthday, chairman Shapiro’s message about whether to increase the length of the graduate program from its current 8 quarters, a listing of recent research and publications, a Let’s Catch Up section with notes and pictures from our alums and an introduction of the class of ’92.
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1993
Alumni Newsletter – February 1993
Messages from Chairman Shapiro and Alumni Assoc. President Dave Rice, an introduction of the new students, the alumni’s Let’s Catch Up section and 2 long time faculty members are remembered, Dr. Paul Lewis and Dr. William Takano.
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1993
Alumni Newsletter – November 1993
Includes a fun collection of photos from the 44th anniversary alumni reunion, Chair Shapiro’s introduction of his faculty and staff and Let’s Catch Up fills us in on the latest news from our alums.
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1994
Alumni Newsletter – 1994
Dick Riedel is remembered by Al Moore, messages from Chairman Shapiro and Alumni President Doug Cameron, Faculty Profile introduces Doug Ramsay and Diane Doppel, Let’s Catch Up brings us up to date on our alumni and the ’95 grads are introduced.
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1995
Department Chair Peter Shapiro Steps Down
After 11 years as department chair, Dr. Peter Shapiro announces that it’s time to pass the torch on to new leadership.
1995
Sue Herring Becomes Acting Chair
Sue fills in admirably while Peter Shapiro’s successor is chosen. With a P.H.D. in Anatomy Sue was hired in 1990 to replace the retiring Ben Moffett.
1995
Alumni Newsletter – 1995
Highlighted by a collection of Riedelisms submitted by former students. Also includes messages from Acting Chair Sue Herring and Alumni President Doug Cameron, a remembrance of Emery Fraser, a faculty profile featuring Sue Herring and Roy Gunsolus and photos of the Ixtapa Clinical Update and the Al Moore Lectureship. There is also news about individual alumni in the Let’s Catch Up section and the ’96 Graduation class is introduced.
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1996
Greg King Appointed Chairman of the Orthodontic Department
1996
Alumni Newsletter – 1996
Welcomes and introduces Greg King, message from Alumni President Doug Cameron, a Let’s Catch Up feature, photos from the Al Moore Lecture and bios of the ’97 graduates.
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1996
Gene Supernaw, Class of 1955 – Portrait of a Professional
1997
Patrick Turley, Class of 1978 – Portrait of a Professional
As chair of the UCLA orthodontic department and current president of the PCSO, Pat’s very interesting life and career are chronicled.
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1998
Alumni Newsletter – 1998
Features the class of ’98 with their pictures and descriptions of their research projects. There are messages from Department Chair King and Alumni President Bruce Hawley, a Faculty Profile on Greg Huang and Tsun Ma, a Let’s Catch Up feature, photos of the Al Moore lecture and an introduction of the class of ’99.
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1998
Greg King – Portrait of a Professional
As chair of our orthodontic department, Greg is featured in this article about his career in orthodontics.
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1999
Moore Riedel Professorship in Orthodontics is Established
Peter Shapiro leads a campaign to establish an endowed Professorship in Orthodontics. The purpose was to enhance the school of dentistry’s ability to attract and retain distinguished faculty in the orthodontic department. The alumni board donates $250,000, which was matched by $250,000 from the state through a special program. Peter then raises $1,000,000 in pledges from about 30 alumni.
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1999
Alumni Newsletter – 1999
Includes photos of the Ixtapa Clinical Update and the Al Moore Lecture, messages from Department Chair King and Alumni President Bruce Hawley, a Faculty Profile on Dave Turpin, a Let’s Catch Up feature and the class of 2000 is introduced.
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2001
January 2001 Alumni Newsletter
Highlights the 20th Annual Al Moore Lecture with photos. There are also messages from Chair King and Alumni President Bruce Hawley, the Let’s Catch Up feature as well as Meet the Class of 2001.
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2001
December 2001 Alumni Newsletter
Includes photos from the 2001 reunion and the Al Moore Lecture, messages from UWOAA President Tim Shields and Chairman King, Faculty Profiles on Greg Huang and John Moore, Let’s Catch Up and Meet the Class of 2002.
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2002
Alumni Newsletter – 2002
This issue gives examples of how the Orthodontic Department is using some of the money that is donated by their alumni. There are messages from Department Chair King and UWOAA President Tim Shields, photos from the Al Moore Lecture, a Faculty Profile on Dan Taylor and Geoff Greenlee and Let’s Catch Up and Meet Our 2003 Graduates.
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2003
Alumni Newsletter -2003
Includes photos of the Moore lecture and the Clinical Update in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, messages from Chair King and UWOAA President Shields, Staff Profiles on Peg Evered and Jim Clark and Let’s Catch Up.
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2004
Orthodontic Department Spotlighted in UW Alumni News
Spotlights the Orthodontic Department as well as Doug Ramsay’s appointment as Chair of the Department Dental Public Health Sciences.
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2004
Alumni Newsletter -2004
Includes photos of the Moore Lecture, messages from Chair King and UWOAA President Charlie Gilmore, Let’s Catch Up and a Faculty Profile on John Denny.
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2005
Alumni Newsletter – 2005
Announces that Greg King will be the first recipient of the Moore- Riedel Professorship. The Al Moore Lecture celebrates its 25th year with lots of photos. Don Joondeph and Bob Little are featured upon their retirement from the department. There are also messages from Department Chair Greg King and UWOAA President Charlie Gilmore, a Let’s Catch Up feature and the class of 2005 is introduced.
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2005
Michael Fey, Class of 1978 – Portrait of a Professional
Having received the WSSO’s Distinguished Service Award in 2004, Mike is again honored with this portrayal of his career dedicated to service, community, education and his family.
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2006
Alumni Newsletter – 2006
Includes an update on the Endowment Funds and the Clinic Remodeling Fund, messages from Alumni President Charlie Gilmore and Acting Department Chair Anne-Marie Bollen, Photos of the Al Moore Lecture, a listing of the more recent department publications, Let’s Catch Up and the Class of 2006 is introduced.
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2007
Alumni Newsletter – 2007
Gives an update on the Orthodontic Clinic remodel, messages from Department Chair King and Alumni President Charlie Gilmore, photos from the Al Moore Lecture, Al Moore is remembered, Irena Baker and Mike Hairfield are featured in Faculty Profiles and Let’s Catch Up brings us news of our alumni.
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2008
Greg Huang Appointed Chair of Orthodontic Department
2008
Alumni Newsletter – 2008
Begins with a message from our new Department Chair Greg Huang and an update from Alum President Tim Shields on the clinic remodel. There are photos from the Al Moore Lecture and also of the first year student’s wire sculptures. Ben Moffett is remembered, Al Van Ness is profiled and alumni share their photos and experiences.
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2008
Faculty Research Activities Spolighted in PCSO Bulletin
2008
Vince Kokich Honored
Dr.s Kokich, Spear, and Mathews are honored in the UW Dental Alumni News for their contributions to continuing dental education.
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2009
Alumni Newsletter – 2009
Includes photos of the recent Clinical Update in Hawaii, messages from our Chairman Greg Huang and Alumni President Heather Woloshyn, the alumni’s Let’s Catch Up, the honoring of Jim Clark, a Faculty Profile on Dick Jones and photos of the Holiday Party and Al Moore Lecture.
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2010
Alumni Newsletter – 2010
Includes a message from our Department Chair Greg Huang, a Faculty Profile on Heather Woloshyn, an “Alumni Catching Up” and photos from the Lectureship and Holiday Party that includes wire sculptures from the class of 2012.
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2011
Orthodontic Clinic Remodel – Thank You Alumni!
2011
Dave Turpin, class of 1966 – PCSO Distinguished Service Award
Dave is rightfully honored for contributing to the profession over 4 decades through numerous research projects, editor/editor in chief of 3 professional journals, Board service and as professor and mentor to hundreds of UW orthodontic graduate students.
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2014
Alumni Newsletter – 2014
Remembers Vince Kokich and Dan Taylor who passed away much too early. Alumni President Paul Nelson delivers his message and there are photos of the Moore lectureship/Holiday Party and the wire sculptures.
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2015
Alumni Newsletter – 2015
Don Gardner, class of ’79, is featured for his bronze sculpture artwork and his generous donation of the Riedel Thumbs, given to each of the graduating residents. There are also messages from Chair Greg Huang and Alumni President Paul Nelson, photos from the Al Moore Lecture and of the wire sculptures.
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2015
Department Honors Marcie Harris For 30 Years of Service
2016
Alumni Newsletter – 2016
Includes messages from Department Chair Greg Huang and UW Alumni President Paul Nelson and photos of the Moore lecture and the wire sculptures.
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2017
Alumni Newsletter – 2017
Includes messages from Chair Huang and Alumni President Perry Ormiston and photos of the Al Moore Lecture. The new residents are introduced.
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