b'LOCAL LEADERS, GLOBAL VISIONAlongside Barers world-changing professional work, he and his wife, Alta, contributed decades of philanthropic serviceespecially through their support of higher education at the UW. Stan brought his years of experience to bear at the Universitys highest levels of volunteer leadership, serving as a regent from 2004 to 2012 and as a member of the UW Foundation Board. He also held volunteer roles with UW Law, UW Medicine and the Burke Museum. Education is the key to everything. I believe that very strongly. Mario Barnes, dean of the School of Law, notes, Stan was instrumental in developing a global vision for UW Law that continues today. Serving on UW law school boards and committees, Stan helped shape the schools strategic plan and played a key role in helping the school surpass its $70 million fundraising goal in a campaign that concluded in 2008. The Barers support was instrumental in the construction of the home of UW LawWilliam H. Gates Hall, where future legal leaders have studied for nearly two decades. Education is the key to everything, says Stan. I believe that very strongly. Alta did, too.In 2019, Alta passed away after a battle with cancer, but she left an impressive legacy. Dedicated to local arts and health-care organizations, Alta also generously devoted time to bolstering higher education. She was a member of the ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation Seattle chapter, a women-led organization that advances the transformative power of education and research; served on the Law Committee during the UWs previous fundraising campaign; and, with Stan, hosted several UW events at their homestrengthening support of the University and encouraging others to get involved.10|'