When I was enrolled at/attended the University of Washington (2010 to 2012) I walked past the…read moreDempsey Indoor Track and Field building on my way to/from women's intercollegiate club rugby practice. Since then, I passed the building when revisiting some of my training sites on foot. Yesterday and today (Friday 23 February 2024 and Saturday 24 February 2024) I finally made my way inside the building and spectated the 2024 Ken Shannon Invitational (Indoor Tack and Field competition). Parking in the athletics area was available in the E1 lot (open to everyone) and the E18 (open to those with University of Washington permits). The rate for a full day of parking was $7.55 each day. I had no troubles finding a parking space either day. The ticket booth was located across from the main entrance of Dempsey Indoor along the side of the softball field area. Restrooms were along the same stretch as the ticket booth, roughly facing Husky Stadium. The entry fee for each day was $10 for general admission without discount, which I thought was a good deal as events ran for approximately 7 hours on Friday and approximately 4 hours on Saturday. The interior of the facility was well set-up to allow attendees close proximity when viewing contested events. Running events were held on the track at the same time field events were being contested in their designated section of the field. Fencing/barriers guided us spectators to viewing areas to watch the different performers. Bleacher seating was located along the starting area for track events, the triple jump/long jump area, and the pole vault section. Workers were professional and direct in communication. Athletes were tuned in to their surroundings as were the spectators and the coaches. Multiple clocks and screen displays were strategically located towards the ends of the track to communicate results. An announcer provided helpful context for results and music played when not a start of a race.

This School of Music is the best around the state. All…read morefaculty members are renowned performers and scholars. They teach you well and give you all the techniques you need to be successful in the music industry. This place is filled with young talented musicians all the time. If you want to hear some good classical music performances, go check out the students recitals. They are all amazing and can hear many top class performances. It is so nice to have well classically trained musicians here in Seattle! If you haven't been to this place before, you must go see and hear!

Throughout my two years of studying at the University of Washington, this place has been an…read moreintegral part of my commute and studies. What I love about it are the amenities they offer. Last year, they had multiple microwaves, but this year, they've reduced it to about three. However, they still have microwaves, and there are couches within a few inches of anywhere in the facility. They also have Wi-Fi, a printer, and special events like games, board games, and trivia. There's a refrigerator sink for washing dishes and a place to relax and catch a nap before continuing your studies. The commuters and transfer comments section of the university building holds a special place in my heart. If you're commuting in and around the Seattle area, you should definitely check it out. It has everything you need, including lockers, chargers for cell phones, laptops, and computers. Just check in with staff members, and they'll have anything you need. Don't forget to have your Husky card, as you'll need to tap in to enter and tap in at the staff desk. You'll have to tap in every time you enter the facility, but other than that, it's an amazing place to relax with someone who doesn't live in Seattle.

I've been to several college campuses that have these kind of core, center buildings for students…read more This one just didn't seem to have a lot of warmth to it. And it just seemed like some random stuff thrown together for resource desks but that also didn't seem like they were that helpful and being a resource desk that I would want to go to. The only thing it had going for it was tons of places to sit and study The whole thing was very "meh"

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE LAW LIBRARY…read more Below the law school is one of the few public law libraries in the state. Since this is public, it's free for anyone to use and well stocked. That being said, I have noticed that because of budget cuts they stopped updating some series (they're marked with a "!" sticker on the book's binding). If you have a Washington State ID, they'll give you a bar code to use to access online databases such as WestLaw and LexisNexis. The bar code is also for checking out selective items. Also, go to the reference desk and they give you a day-long wifi username and password so you may work on your computer in the library. It is a quiet zone so please don't bring kids or such food items that make noise. There is a law school student section which only those attending UW have access to so don't attempt to go in that zone. Only negative thing I can say about this library is that there is no cell phone reception down there so seldom will a text come through.

Best bargain price for a stellar education. This is a solid choice if you want to work in…read moreWashington, or don't want to spend a zillion dollars to go to school. Great profs, great vibe. I really enjoyed my time here!!!

Best bathrooms on campus, hands down. Nice clean stalls and there's a ton of them. Center courtyard…read moreis also a pretty place to study

Thoughts as a designer, Mary Gates Hall is a fairly…read morebeautiful building. If you don't go to to UW, you may find yourself here for an event, but otherwise, you 'll run across it in your perusing of the campus. The exterior blends into the histories styles of surrounding humdinger of which I have yet to research. Regardless, it's not your modern Koolhaas you're going to see in other parts of the city, but instead a nod to buildings for older centuries than the current one. Designed by Basetti Architects in (2001, need to confirm...), the building is dedicated (like many of the IW buildings) to Microsoft royalty. In this case, the mother of Bill Gates, Mary Gates. The center of the building contains a workspace that reminds one of historic libraries with dramatic arches and light impacting the space at various times. The grey skies of Seattle keep this building modest, but it's worth looking at nonetheless. The classroom spaces are far less emotionally and aesthetically powerful with floors that remind one of a high school classroom, with clocks you can't help but look at and immediately want whatever is happening there to finish up. That's a little unfortunate, but functional nonetheless. The most inspiring aspect of the building is the student artwork, which is prominently displayed throughout. This is something you can't miss, because student art is always more express than what you'll see at a museum. Overall, the building has some character, plenty of function but could definitely be improved with a little lore attention. OK there's my first attempt at an architectural review. Please let me know how to improve it as I eventually will.