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Get On the Bus

Awards from the state, the county and the city recognize UW Tacoma's role in reducing single-occupancy commute trips.

February 3, 2010

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UW Tacoma pledges climate action plan in writing

All three UW campuses are part of a new "climate action plan" pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

September 8, 2009

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Last building on your left

Work is beginning on renovations of the Russell T. Joy Building, the last remaining vacant structure on the Pacific Ave. side of campus.

August 21, 2009

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Garden in the City: UW Tacoma's new Giving Garden

"Garden in the City" is a documentary video produced by Daniel Nash, '09, for a communication class at UW Tacoma in spring 2009.

June 24, 2009

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William W. Philip Hall opens, fills need for assembly space

William W. Philip Hall, a new assembly space accommodating 300 to 500 people, depending on configuration, will provide a venue for lectures, concerts, banquets, student activities and community events.

September 16, 2008

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New text messaging service will notify students of emergencies

The UW Alert system will send warnings to the cell phone of every student, faculty and staff member who signs up for the service in advance.

October 9, 2007

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Philip Hall groundbreaking set for Aug. 28

The $12 million building will serve as a venue for public lectures, community events, arts productions and fairs.

August 22, 2007

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UW Tacoma campus officially smoke-free

Smoking at UW Tacoma is now restricted to six designated areas on campus.

March 7, 2007

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