On March 10, 2022, the Thompson Center held a fireside discussion with Ambassador to China Gary Locke and Chancellor Joe Gow. Gary Locke was born in and raised in Seattle Washington, Locke attended Yale University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1972. The Thompson Center was established in 2017 to follow in the footsteps of Governor Thompson. The Thompson Center provides funding to the UW system for various speakers. The Thompson center is going about creating change is through showcasing examples of leadership by supporting leadership education on UW campuses.

Source: ABC News April 06, 2022 16:40 UTC