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2009 President’s Annual Address

Posted on October 14th, 2009 under Annual Address by Web Admin 

VideoUniversity of Washington President Mark Emmert gave his annual address to the university community on Oct. 13, 2009. Watch the video »

2008 President’s Annual Address

Posted on October 14th, 2008 under Annual Address by Web Admin 

VideoIn his 2008 annual address to the University community, UW President Mark Emmert reflects on the many success from the last year at the University of Washington and anticipates the great things to come. Accomplishments in education, research, grant funding and diversity are just a few of the things he highlights from the 2007-2008 year. And with a new year under way, President Emmert discusses the current economic situation facing our country and UW as an institution.

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2007 President’s Annual Address

Posted on October 17th, 2007 under Annual Address by Web Admin 

VideoIn his 2007 annual address to the university community, UW President Mark Emmert focuses on two basic questions: How is the University doing? And, where is it going? After recognizing some of the accomplishments and challenges of the previous year, he discusses some of the key issues to the university’s future, including providing a rich learning experience for its students as well as its efforts in global health and on issues related to the environment and sustainability.

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2006 President’s Annual Address

Posted on October 11th, 2006 under Annual Address by Web Admin 

VideoIn his annual address to the university community, UW President Mark Emmert reviews key issues and accomplishments from the past year and reports on efforts to ensure that the University is well positioned to meet the challenges of the future. The University’s commitment to providing a rich learning experience for an excellent and diverse student body is a focal point. Watch the video »

2005 President’s Annual Address

Posted on October 26th, 2005 under Annual Address by Web Admin 

VideoIn the year since his first annual address, President Mark Emmert engaged in many conversations with others about the core values of the University of Washington. In his second annual address, Emmert reports on the results of those conversations, focusing on how they shape his vision for the UW’s future.

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President Emmert

UW President Mark A. Emmert is a Washington state native who returned to his alma mater in 2004 with a goal of expanding the institution's stellar national and international standing.