News from the School of IAS
Category: Alumni
Laura Halpin credits interdisciplinary education for her success as international policy consultant
IAS Early Grad Laura Halpin (’93) enrolled at UW Bothell with set her sights on an international career. Today she draws heavily from her Liberal Studies foundation to address complex social policy issues as a development consultant and lecturer to European institutions. “No matter which courses I took,” she recalls, “we were always discussing across disciplines ways in which to achieve social justice and effect ethical change. I’ve built it in to everything I do to this day.”
July 25, 2019
Alumni Shout Out!
Whitney Corthell (’16) begins graduates studies at the UW School of Social Work this fall with plans to work as a counselor serving populations with low access to mental health care. Byron Dill (’10) opened The Dill Agency, an Allstate agency in Woodinville. Marvin Eng (’15) is district representative for Congressman Adam Smith in Washington’s 9th Congressional District. David Gantz (’10) has established Gantz Law, which specializes in real estate and property law. Samantha Penjaraenwatana (’15) is graduate coordinator for First-Generation College Student Initiatives at Seattle University.
July 1, 2019
Maximilian Dixon receives Governor’s Award for Leadership in Management
Congratulations to IAS alum Maximilian Dixon on receiving a Governor's Award for Leadership in Management! This annual award recognizes managers in Washington state government who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through performance results in the previous year.
June 20, 2019
Alumni discuss their careers through IAS Mentor Chats
During spring quarter, several IAS alumni met with students to share their career pathways. Called “Mentor Chats,” these conversations are intended to assist students with career exploration, job searching, networking, and learning about a range of professional trajectories. Recent alumni guests included Erik Ashlie-Vinke, Javier Carrasquero, Candice Plendl, Salvador Salazar Cano and Drew Stone
June 18, 2019
Frances Lee discusses the power of citation in activist writing
In their article “It Is Just Me, Or Does Activist Writing Need A Citational Practice?,” Cultural Studies alum Frances Lee discusses citing as an exercise of power. Says Lee, “When we fail to give credit to the authors of the ideas we are building upon, we are preventing people from being acknowledged for their gifts, and even robbing them of the ability to get paid.”
June 11, 2019
Neil Low named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
The UW Bothell Alumni Council has selected IAS alum Neil Low (’03) as Distinguished Alumnus of the Year in acknowledgement of his lifetime achievements. Low is a 50-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department and author of seven detective novels. Due out this summer, his eighth book, “Crazy Love,” is a fictionalized version of the death of Kurt Cobain.
June 10, 2019
IAS hosts third annual Circle of Recognition event
On May 15, IAS hosted the third annual Circle of Recognition event to honor achievements and contributions of IAS students, alumni, and community partners within the academic year. Honorees were introduced by a faculty or staff member of their choice, and accompanied by friends and family members who had encouraged and enabled their success. Honors included:
May 31, 2019
Diane Weber stays politically engaged through Democrats Abroad
After a long career in public service, IAS alum Diane Weber relocated to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. For many retirees, a life of leisure ensues, but Weber’s political work keeps her quite occupied. After the 2016 election, she felt compelled to take action and joined Democrats Abroad, the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States. With 42 country committees throughout the world ...
May 28, 2019
Mary Howisey leads Alumni Council’s Husky 5K efforts
On Saturday, May 18, more than 1,300 walkers, strollers, joggers and runners will take to the streets of Bothell for the 14th Annual UW Bothell Husky 5k. Since the first race in 2006, proceeds from the Husky 5k have resulted in more than $160,000 for scholarships. Alum Mary Howisey has volunteered every year helping to secure sponsors, rallying people to participate, and managing race-day logistics. For the past two years she has lead ...
May 9, 2019
Early grad Deidre Woods traces her journey to UW Bothell
Last December IAS launched the Early Grads campaign to reconnect with our “founding alumni” (1991-2003). This group played an important role in shaping the campus and creating a legacy of excellence. Now thriving in their lives and careers, we want to celebrate their stories. One alum who’s reconnected through the campaign is Deidre Woods.
April 30, 2019