Biology Networking Night
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Wednesday Evenings, 6:00 - 7:30pm
October 17th, January 30th, and April 16th
Biology Networking Night is an opportunity for current Biology students to meet with UW Biology, Botany, and Zoology alumni to learn about different careers Biology graduates might pursue. Five alumni form a panel of professionals that share their career building experiences since graduation. Panelists describe their current professions and steps to take to achieve career goals. Alumni from all years are invited to participate in the alumni panel. Recent graduates who are still building their resumes are also encouraged to come and network with other alumni for career development.
Call (206) 685-2185 to sign-up to attend or be a panelist.
Jill Fredericksen-Adams Memorial Lecture
Tuesday, October 30, 2007, 4:00 - 5:00pm in PAA 120Refreshments immediately following the lecture
This year’s speaker for the Jill Adams Memorial Lecture is evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci, a professor at SUNY-Stony Brook. Prof. Pigliucci’s research interests include plant ecological and evolutionary genetics and phenotypic plasticity. He is also interested in the philosophy of science and authored the popular book Denying Evolution, which examines the evolution-creation controversy. Please join us for Prof. Pigliucci’s seminar, Making Sense of Evolution: the Conceptual Foundations of Evolutionary Theory.
Evolution in the Evening
Informal Lecture Series, Spring Quarter 2008Thursday Evenings, 7:00 - 8:30pm, April 3 - June 5
Theodosius Dobzhansky wrote that, "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." Despite the stunning successes of evolutionary theory in explaining phenomena from the diversity of life on Earth to the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals, the principles and ramifications of evolutionary biology remain mysterious (and controversial) to many people. This spring Biology Prof. Toby Bradshaw will lead an informal lecture series on evolution. Lectures will be held one evening a week and will be discussion-based. All Biology, Botany, and Zoology alumni and friends of the Department of Biology are welcome to attend to expand their knowledge of evolution or simply to refresh their memories. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and topics for discussion. Skepticism is highly valued! Registration is limited to 30 people.
Call (206) 685-2185 for more information or to register early.
Washington Weekend 2008
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Thursday-Saturday, April 24-26, 2008
During Washington Weekend 2007 we were pleased to lead over 100 visitors on tours of the Greenhouse and Medicinal Herb Garden! In 2008 we will offer more back-to-back Greenhouse and Herb Garden tours so visitors can easily attend both. Remember to register early as tours fill up quickly! Tour registration will be available on our website. For those interested in browsing the Greenhouse on their own, the Greenhouse will be open all day Friday and Saturday, excluding times when official tours are being offered.
Visit the UW Alumni Association Website for more information about other activities happening on campus during Washington Weekend 2008.
2nd Annual Biology Alumni Reunion
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In April 2007 we hosted our first ever Biology Alumni Reunion. Alumni from 1949-2006 gathered and talked about biology! Department of Biology faculty, staff, graduate, and undergraduate students also came to talk to alumni about the current happenings in the Department.
Our 2nd Annual Alumni Reunion will take place this coming summer. We’re looking forward to more catching up with our alumni. We hope you will be able to make it!
Details will follow in our spring e-newsletter.