Congress is back in session following a two-week break. Read about what bills are moving and what committees have scheduled from the Office of Federal Relations.
Category: News
UW researchers featured in Titanic anniversary documentary
The work of two UW researchers was vital to the information presented in the History Channel’s documentary testing the prominent theory that the ship sank due to the failure of substandard rivets that caused the hull to tear open. Read more from UW Today. The documentary aired on Sunday as part of the History Channel’s “Titanic 100” weekend and replays on the History Channel.
UW Trash-In event changes thinking about waste
On April 11 forty volunteers sifted through the UW’s trash. Read about what they found and how much trash was actually garbage from UW Sustainability.
KUOW honored for excellence
KUOW’s programming was honored with prestigious awards in 2012. Read more about it here.
Federal Relations update: Ryan budget
Rep. Ryan (R-WI) introduced a budget resolution last week that would cut student aid, among other measures. Read more from the Office of Federal Relations.