Coffee and Donuts in the Park
The Class of 2021 came together to celebrate COVID-19 vaccination, over a year of virtual learning, and graduation by eating donuts and coffee in the park. A few brave juniors joined the celebration and met the seniors in person for the first time!
Truman Scholar: Naomi See
Congratulations to CEP Junior Naomi See who has been selected for the prestigious Truman Scholarship! This scholarship recognizes aspiring leaders nationwide who are driven to make change at the policy level. We are so proud of you! READ MORE
CEP’s First Cookbook
The Communications and Alumni Relations committee designed and printed a fantastic cookbook titled “Cooking, Eating, and Plating (CEP) that will transport readers to the kitchens of former and current CEPsters.
Senior Project Film Festival
The second annual Senior Project Film Festival Night, showcasing our hard-working seniors and their projects that reflect their passions and educational goals within the major. Graphic Credit: Brenda Villa
Husky 100: Reese O’Craven
Congratulations Reese for being recognized as a #Husky100 student! “I intend to devote my career to moving the needle towards a future where wealth is more evenly distributed, communities are designed to be resilient and connected, environmental stewardship and sustainability are valued, and overall wellbeing and happiness are greater.” READ MORE
Black, Brown, and Indigenous Student and Alumni Panel
Prospective students were able to learn about the unique experiences of current CEP students and alumni throughout their academic and career journeys. Panelists included Vivan Daigre, Elijah Mason, Andrea Sebastian, Shabazz Abdulkadir, Aury Banos, and Kori Carter.
CEP Student Food Drive
CEP students collected virtual donations and donations at stores around Seattle to donate to the UW Food Pantry.
Bonderman Fellow: Anabella King
Congratulations to CEP student Anabella King who has been selected as a 2020 Bonderman Fellow! “As a descendant of the Amskapi Pikuni, Anabella’s itinerary is influenced by her own journey of mending intergenerational trauma.” READ MORE
CEPster elected as 2020-2021 ASUW Vice President!
Amidst the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, our institutions need sound, transparent governance and leadership now more than ever. Dalton Owens of the CEP Class of 2021 is hoping to fill that role as the Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW). “The Vice President role focuses on internal affairs,” he explains. “Many students don’t know what ASUW does, or the purposes of these executive positions. A lot of money from tuition goes to support ASUW in the name of representing student opinion. My goal is to ensure that our internal affairs are..Read More
Husky 100: Julia Jannon-Shields
Congratulations Julia for being recognized as a #Husky100 student! “I aspire to creatively engage communities, and combat environmental racism and injustice in an effort to establish a more sustainable and equitable future.” Read More…
Husky 100: Dalton Owens
Congratulations Dalton for being recognized as a #Husky100 student! “I have sought out opportunities to strengthen my leadership ability in hopes that I can make a change in the world when my time on this college campus has come to an end.” Read More…
Breaking Ground on Existing Roads
CEP senior Sean Long is studying micro-transit as a possible addition to the Puget Sound region’s transportation system. “It would help people take shorter trips and connect to transit without using their cars,” says Long. READ MORE
Greetings from Auckland
CEP senior Sydney Solis boarded a flight to Auckland, New Zealand in early March, not knowing that she was embarking on a one-way journey due to the COVID-19 outbreak. She’s able to keep up with courses online while adjusting to the 19-hour time difference. READ MORE
Bringing Hip Hop to Urban Planning
In recent years, scholars and practitioners in architecture have pushed for consideration of hip hop culture. CEP senior Aury Banos was inspired by this to examine hip hop culture as it relates to urban planning. READ MORE
Let the Record Play
This past year, Nyles Green (CEP ’19) undertook a unique senior project focused on preserving and sharing the stories of black musicians in the Pacific Northwest. READ MORE
CEP Pop-Up Park in Renton
CEP alum Brittany Gillia (CEP ’19) created a pop-up park in downtown Renton for her senior project. Gillia was interested in transforming an unused space into a place for people. READ MORE
CEP Goes to Berlin
13 students spent the summer learning about urbanization, conflict, and community in Berlin. Their experiences culminated in a final film festival. View journal submissions, a gallery, and films below. READ MORE
Class of 2019
The Class of 2019 at the 2017 Fall Leadership Retreat at Pack Forest.
Press Play!
CEP alum Maisha Barnett was featured on the Seattle Growth Podcast: Finding Community in Public Spaces. Catch her segment at minute 34:00! READ MORE
Graduation
A special shoutout to our planners Hannah Wetter and Eleni Williams for making the event possible, and to Stuart Danford for capturing such excellent photos of the evening. Keynote Speaker: Marcus Harrison Green Student Speakers: Michael Monroe & Catarina Ratajczak
Udall Undergraduate Scholar: Helen Ganahl
Congratulations to CEP junior Helen Ganahl who has been awarded the 2019 Udall Undergraduate Scholarship! “By fostering habitat preservation and sustainable food production, I will bring urban communities into better alignment with the living environment.” READ MORE
Senior Project Night
34 seniors gave 15-minute presentations summarizing the work they have completed over the past 9 months. We are so proud of our seniors! Photo credit: Stuart Danford
Husky 100: Catarina Ratajczak
Congratulations Catarina for being recognized as a #Husky100 student! This award recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students from Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the UW. READ MORE
Puget Sound Transit Tracker
CEP senior Kona Farry has created Pantograph, a website and app showing real-time locations of buses, ferries, and trains in the greater Seattle area. Check it out today! READ MORE
Buy a Beer for CEP
Another great fundraiser for the CEP program. We sold 356 pints, even in the rain! PC: Jonas Geier
A Greener Smile is a Good Thing
Isabelle de Mozenette (CEP ’18) is helping the UW School of Dentistry clinics make the world a little greener with bamboo toothbrushes. READ MORE
Passing the Torch
Photo credit: Conor Curran and Megan Herzog.
Senior Project Night
Photo credit: Jamie Carlson.
Buy a Beer for CEP
We sold almost 600 beers and raised over $2k, all in the name of CEP student support. We love our CEP community and Peddler Brewing! Photo Credits to: Maisha Barnett (CEP ’18), Jonas Geier (CEP ’19), and Tony Pai (CEP ’18).
Fall Retreat
Photos from CEP’s Fall Leadership Retreat, October 2017 — where we got to know our community, took charge of our education, and planned for the year ahead.
Class of 2017
The Class of 2018 at the 2017 Fall Leadership Retreat at Pack Forest.
Graduation
Photo credit: Steven Fong and Caitlyn Shea.
Senior Project Night
Photo credit: Steven Fong and Megan Herzog.
Fall Retreat
Photo credit: Megan Herzog, Christopher Campbell, and Kelly Hostetler.
Spring Retreat
CEP students reflect on an amazing 21st year and look to the future.
Bike to Work Day
Photo credit to Stefanie Gonzalez.
CEP turns 21!
CEP marks its 21st birthday with an exhibit in Gould Hall and a CEP Turns 21 celebration. The celebration reunites the more than 500 CEP alumni and inspires new energy for the future of the major. The full gallery can be found at our Facebook Page.
Fall Retreat
Photography Credit to An Huynh.
Graduation
Photo credits to Elena Umanskaya and Tori Lin.
Passing of the Torch
CEP’s year concluded with encouraging words, thoughtful reflection, and the passing of items from Seniors to Juniors.
Bike to Work Day
CEP Counted 1280 cyclists cruising by on their way to work on the Burke Gilman!
CEP Open House
CEP held its first EVER Open House on November 17, 2011.
Wayfinding Solutions in the Des Moines Marina District
A team of students develops a series of wayfinding solutions to address connectivity issues in the Des Moines Marina District.
Housing Affordability Project
Students present research findings regarding housing affordability in Ballard to the Neighborhood District Council, calling for increased dialogue with and participation from residents.
CEP Name Change
CEP changes its name to Community, Environment, and Planning to distinguish itself from the specific field of environmental planning.
University District Mural
As part of a junior project, a group of students worked with homeless youth to paint a mural behind University Methodist Church on 42nd and 15th. This project and two others involving the history of University Ave and a facade Improvement plan are presented to the community at the University Street Fair.
Recognition from the University
“I wish every element of our great university was as swiftly responsive to new learning opportunities as the students and faculty of this program” — Richard McCormick, President of the UW. CEP receives UW’s first Brotman Award for Instructional Excellence in Undergraduate Education for outstanding collaborative achievement in teaching and fostering excellence.
Growth of Program
CEP doubles its size to 34 students in two cohorts.
First Graduating Class of CEPsters
The unofficial name of the founding class of 16 was “The Pioneers.” The major was initially called Community and Environmental Planning.
CEP Tree Logo Created
CEP tree logo created in 1995 by Ruth Richards.
First Colloquium
12 students, called “The Founders” were involved in designing the colloquium that was then developed into the CEP major.
