Two weeks after they got married in 1972, Maggie and Doug Walker packed up their car and drove from Greenville, South Carolina, to Seattle. They came for adventure and for school — Doug, for graduate studies in mathematics, and Maggie, for bachelors’ degrees in history and communication.
Their student days at the UW were the foundation of a decades-long history of generosity and leadership — a tradition of inspiration, collaboration and transformation across disciplines.
“Life is about the synergy of all things,” says Maggie. “The beauty of the UW is it’s all actually here.”
In recognition of the Walkers’ tremendous impact, the UW Foundation has honored them with the 2016 Gates Volunteer Service Award, given annually to individuals who demonstrate a deep commitment to the University through their long-term philanthropy and volunteer leadership.
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