David and Sheila Roe: A Connection That Began in ECON 200

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David and Sheila Roe

A recent story from the University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences highlights the UW love story of David and Sheila Roe, whose relationship began in ECON 200 as freshmen at the University of Washington. What started as an economics class connection eventually turned into a lifelong partnership, proving that supply and demand is not the only thing students can learn in Econ 200. David Roe, a UW Economics alumnus, remains an active member of the Department of Economics Visiting Committee and, alongside Sheila, continues to generously support the department and its students. Their story is a reminder that the UW Economics community creates connections that can last far beyond graduation.

Read the full story from the UW College of Arts & Sciences.

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