The University of Washington’s September, 2006 acquisition of more than a half million square feet of property in the University District, formerly held by Safeco Insurance, has provided the university with a landmark opportunity to improve the efficiency of the institution’s leased space portfolio, consolidate functions that were dispersed around the Puget Sound Region due to the former lease restrictions in the University District, and to set the stage for future redevelopment and reuse of released campus facilities. The property was acquired at a cost equal to approximately one-third the average cost of new construction.

The new "University of Washington" and "W" signs have been installed on the UW Tower buildings.  The signs are backlit, so at night they look spectacular! 

Interior signage will be completed by the end of the year.  Parking garage signage will be implemented through Transportation Services.

Great news!  “The Daily” is going to be delivered to the UW Tower around 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.  In November we will receive two nice purple news stands for our lobby.  Until we receive our news stands, the papers will be located on the front of each lobby desk . 

The Tower Café is now open! Café hours are weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offerings include a variety of local, natural and organic selections. 
Located on the 4th floor mezzanine, the café will be available to UW Tower staff as well as faculty, staff, students and guests in the building for official business. MasterCard and Visa are accepted.

Gourmet sandwiches and salads are made on-premises, prepared fresh each morning and paired with our soup du jour. The Essential Baking Company, a certified organic bakery located in Wallingford, provides organic sandwich breads and rolls, artisan pastries and desserts. Bagel Oasis, located in Ravenna, provides bagels, which are all natural and boiled then baked in the authentic New York style. Mighty O Donuts, located in Greenlake, provides organic, dairy-free donuts. 

The café serves 100% certified fair trade, organic, shade-grown espresso. Tully's Coffee provides the coffees, which are handcrafted in small batches using vintage cast iron roasters from the 1950s. Tower Café offers a full espresso menu, including organic teas, tea lattes and refreshing iced drinks. The Tower Café will offer casual catering services perfect for morning and afternoon meeting breaks. 
 

Contact information:
Tracy Trumbull, Cafés Manager
Tower Café 616-5328
Tower Café Office 616-5552
UWcafe@u.washington.edu
http://hfs.washington.edu/dining/location.aspx?id=2808

Employees working in the UW Tower are required to get a new, photo ID card prior to moving.  There is no cost as long as you have your old card. 

If you had a UPASS on your ID card and need to get the pass replaced, you will need to go to Parking & Transportation Services located at 3901 University Way after receiving your replacement ID card.

• All new cards will include a photo.
• ID cards must be obtained in person.
• Employees obtaining an ID will need their EID number and a state or federally-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
• Beginning September 1, 2007, a $10 non refundable fee will be charged for replacement IDs if your card has been lost.

UW Seattle:

Husky Card Account & ID Center, ground floor of Odegaard Library, phone: 543-7222; hrs: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Congratulations!!

Click here to check out UW Commuter Services website to learn more about your commuting and parking options.