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President Isiaah Crawford invites alumni and parents to join him for Loggers Keep Learning in Seattle.

This event is a great opportunity to connect and network with the Logger community and hear campus updates. You'll also get to be a lifelong learner by engaging in a presentation from Pierre Ly, Distinguished Professor, International Political Economy.

Thursday, November 6, 2025

5:30–8 p.m.

Hideaway Cellars

4136 1st Avenue South

Seattle, WA 98134

Presentation Topic: Wine Made in China: An Economic Development Story

Wine made in…China? Until recently, for most people, at best, it didn’t exist. Or at worst, as one colorful tasting note described, it evoked “ash tray, coffee grounds, and urinal crust.” Then, a 2009 Chinese red shocked the world when it won Best Bordeaux Blend at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Could China take over the wine world? Based on his 2020 book, Adventures on the China Wine Trail, and a recent trip back to China to see new developments, Distinguished Professor of International Political Economy Pierre Ly will discuss how Chinese wine went from being ignored and ridiculed to earning gold medals and critical praise in less than a decade.

Appetizers and refreshments are included. 

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. 

Presentation starts at 6 p.m.

Please submit your RSVP by Tuesday,  Oct. 28.

We hope to see you there!