University Of Washington Alumni Association
The University of Washington Alumni Association (UWAA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is a membership organization for alumni and friends, as it does not require one to be a graduate, of the University of Washington. Its mission statement is as follows: "We reach, connect and celebrate alumni and friends of the University of Washington to build lifelong relationships, and to support the University's mission." It is the oldest alumni association on the West Coast.
| UW Alumni Association | |
|---|---|
| Established | 1889 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| President | Sue Wilson Williams. '73 |
| Director | Paul Rucker, '95, '02 |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | Huskies |
| Affiliations | University of Washington |
| Website | UWAA Home Page |
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