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Welcome to the 150th Story Bank, which captures the UW's rich history through more than 200 short stories. The Story Bank will help populate the 150th timeline and is a resource for our marketing partners throughout the UW. UW units are welcome to incorporate these stories into their marketing efforts, such as e-newsletters and event invitations. For example, you might search for other events that occurred the decade your unit was founded and share them in a mailing. You can find stories by using the dropdown menus or the search bar to the left. If you have any questions, please contact UW Marketing. The Story Bank will be updated throughout the summer with more photos and stories. Regarding photography: Please access the UW's Photo Collection for many of the historic photos used here. If you'd like to use a photo provided by a unit, please contact that unit directly for permission.
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