Friends, supporters, alumni and students — an entire community — joined together on Nov. 19 for the University of Washington Bothell’s I ❤ UW Bothell Luncheon. This annual fundraiser both celebrates students and highlights how we can best support them. More than 360 attendees this year raised more than $252,000, which will be directed to essential student programs such as scholarships and the critical aid funds that help students who have financial emergencies or require temporary assistance to meet basic needs. Showcasing student successes Stories about how students thrive during their UW Bothell Husky experience were central to the event. Some of those experiences were on display at a “pre-party” before the main program as multiple students from campus clubs met with attendees to showcase their projects and passions. Students also participated during the luncheon’s main program. The Vietnamese Student Association wowed the crowd with a traditional fan dance performance. Numerous student voices were…