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March 30, 2022
Marie Spiker, 2011 Bonderman Fellow, shares her passions
2011 Bonderman Fellow Marie Spiker, now an assistant professor of epidemiology at UW, is featured in the December 2021 issue of UW Magazine: “A Bonderman Travel Fellowship allowed me to spend a year between finishing at the UW and starting at John’s Hopkins exploring food and farming. Some organizations connected me with small-scale and…
January 9, 2022
Social worker Michael Light’s homelessness work featured in Seattle Times
Michael Light, 2012 Bonderman Fellow, “…is part of a specialized three-person, part-time team at Harborview assigned to help homeless patients manage their stress and symptoms, navigate the medical and homelessness systems and, if needed, plan for the end of their lives.” This work is highlighted in this Seattle Time’s article about Rahima Jackson. “She didn’t…
September 21, 2021
Sculptor and Bonderman Fellow George Rodriguez Explores Stories of Identity and Humanity Through His Art
“So much imagery bridges cultures without even trying.” 2009 Bonderman Fellow George Rodriguez enjoys the uncertainty and possibilities inherent in sculpting in clay. He explores identity, culture and community with his work, and has found inspiration from his travels to countries such as Thailand, Peru and China. His latest work is part of a collaborative…
April 20, 2021
Thanks to David Bonderman, the Seattle Kraken is scheduled to make its debut
There has never been an NHL team in Seattle—until now. Thanks in large part to David Bonderman, ’63, the Seattle Kraken is scheduled to make its debut as an NHL expansion team this coming fall in Climate Pledge Arena, the completely renovated KeyArena. Bonderman, a billionaire businessman, is the majority owner of the team. Read…
November 10, 2020
Channing Nesbitt Looks Forward to Global Adventure
…”it will be a reformative time of life. I plan to come back very different from when I leave.” Former Husky baseball player and recent graduate of the Evans School of Public Policy, Channing Nesbitt discussed his application and plans for his Bonderman journey with UW Student Athlete Academic Services. Read the article here.
November 5, 2020
Katie Hearther’s Future Adventure
“I want this journey to strengthen me mentally and expand my worldview beyond the narrow focus I currently have…For future applicants, I highly recommend you do some soul searching as to why you want to undertake this experience.” Katie Hearther, a 2020 Bonderman Fellow, discussed her Bonderman application and travel plan with her friend Lauren…
January 30, 2020
Colleen Kimsey’s Bonderman Travel Reflections
Colleen Kimsey completed the Bonderman Fellowship with a trek in Nepal this September. Colleen reflected on the Bonderman experience in an interview with the Department of Health Services recently. Read the article here.
April 11, 2019
Sol Moravia-Rosenberg releases latest album ‘Soon Enough’
Sol Moravia-Rosenberg returns to Seattle after his first European tour and will release his latest album entitled “Soon Enough.” Read More
February 15, 2019
Natalie Gasca — A Biostatistician Travels the World
Natalie Gasca, a PhD student in Biostatistics, discusses the transformative experience of the Bonderman Fellowship and how it has impacted her perspective on health and well-being and her future aspirations. Read the story.
December 3, 2018
UW’s Havana McElvaine selected as Marshall scholar
University of Washington alumna Havana McElvaine, Class of 2017, has been selected as a Marshall scholar, one of the highest honors available to college graduates in the U.S. She plans to attend the London School of Economics and Oxford University. Read More
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