University of Washington president Ana Mari Cauce begins a day of meetings at the state capitol in Olympia.

The President's team connects with members of the academic community while waiting outside the Senate floor, including with representatives from Eastern Washington University.

Meetings also included a visit to the Democrat leader Senator Sharon Nelson (D - 34th District) (pictured in red).

Ana Mari gathers with UW Husky legislators after a lunchtime Q&A.

Senator Bailey (R) and Ana Mari engaged in discussion after speaking about the University's relationship with the state legislature.

Ana Mari engaged in a discussion about the University's needs with Speaker Frank Chopp (D - 43rd District) (pictured right) and advisors.

Husky legislative interns from all three of the UW's Washington campuses enjoyed an afternoon meet and greet with the president.

Pictured in front of the Legislative Building, Ana Mari stands with the UW Director of State Relations Genesee Adkins at the end of a full day of conversations with Washington state legislators.