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May 16, 2002

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Public Hearing Notice

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 24 in Room SCI 309 of the Science Building at the UW, Tacoma campus. The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed rules for Chapter 478–118 WAC, “Parking and Traffic Rules of the University of Washington, Tacoma,” and the amendment to WAC 478–108–010, “Matters Subject to Brief Adjudication.”


Separate parking and traffic rules are needed for the UW, Tacoma (UWT) campus for the safety and general welfare of the UWT students, faculty, staff and guests. Existing parking and traffic rules for the UW Seattle campus (Chapter 478–116 WAC) do not apply to the UWT campus location.


Advance copies of the proposed WAC rules may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, Director, Administrative Procedures Office, 4014 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105–6203; Campus Mail: Box 355509; or by phone at 206–543–9199. Copies will also be available at the public hearing.


Persons wishing to provide written comment may submit their remarks to Ms. Deardorff at the above address, by e-mail to adminpro@u.washington.edu, or by fax to 206–616–6294, by May 24.


To request disability accommodation for this hearing, contact the UW Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the event at: 206–543–6450/voice, 206–543–6452/TTY, 206–685–7264/fax, or by email at dso@u.washington.edu. 



Equal Opportunity Policy Statement


The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services.


Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statutes, regulations, and University policy. Coordination of the compliance efforts of the University of Washington with respect to all of these laws and regulations is under the direction of the Assistant Provost for Equal Opportunity, Dr. Helen Remick, University of Washington, Equal Opportunity Office, Box 354560, 4045 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, Washington 98105–6261, telephone 206-685-3263/V or 206-543-6452/tty.



University of Washington Determination of Nonsignificance


Description of Proposal: Installation of four light standards at the existing Outdoor Practice Field and six light standards and bases at the Women’s Softball Field. The standards will have between seven and 18 fixtures each, mounted on one to two moves. Two standards will be 80 feet high and eight standards will be 70 feet high.


Proponent: University of Washington


Location of proposal: 3900 Montlake Blvd. N.E. The site is bounded by the E-12 parking lot to the south, Husky Stadium to the West, Walla Walla Road to the east and the Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility to the north.


Lead agency: University of Washington


The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)©. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.


This DNS is issued under 197-11-340 (2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by May 28 to Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98195-2205, 206-543-5200.


Responsible official: Richard K. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, 206-543-5200, Capital Projects Office, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98195-2205.



Telephone Directories


Qwest Dex telephone directories for 2002 will be delivered to the Seattle Campus the week of May 20. The Recycling Program will collect outdated directories from University-owned facilities. Put old directories in the designated location for the building. Do not put Qwest Dex phonebooks in bagits. Departments in leased buildings recycle old directories as provided by the building management. For more information, see www.washington.edu/admin/recycling/phonebook. Direct new phonebook questions to box35@u.washington.edu. Direct recycling questions to phonbook@u.washington.edu.  



Surplus Property Auction


Surplus property, equipment, and vehicles released by UW departments will be available for purchase by the general public Saturday, May 18 at an oral auction. Bidding for general auction items will begin at 10 a.m.; bidding for vehicles will begin at


2 p.m. Previewing can be done Friday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the day of the sale. All bidders must be registered before the bidding starts. Registration can be done during the preview hours. General auction items include computers, printers, desks, file cabinets, and chairs. Vehicles available include over 30 pick-up trucks, passenger vans, cargo vans, step-vans, and cars. A complete catalog will be available at the time of registration and is available on the Surplus Web site. The surplus warehouse is located below the University Police at 1117 NE Boat St. Free parking is available on the street on the day of the sale. For more information please visit our Web site at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/surplus/ or call 206-685-1573.



Study seeking volunteers


The Chronic Fatigue Research Center is recruiting healthy mothers with children aged 12–17 for a research study. Each participant is reimbursed $100 for their time. For more information on this study and eligibility requirements, please contact Cindy Evanoff at 206-521-1931or cevanoff@u.washington.edu. 



Blood drives




Friday, May 17, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 1:45–4 p.m. in the Health Sciences Lobby


Monday, May 20, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 1:45–4 p.m. on Stevens Way, across from Lewis Hall.


DEGREE EXAMS


Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.


General Examinations





  • Dana D. Bagwell, Communications, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 20. 126 Communications. (Prof. Richard Kielbowicz).



  • Courtney Beers, Immunology, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Thursday, May 23. I-607C Health Sciences. (Prof. Alexander Rudensky).



  • Arthur Ho-Yin Chan, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Friday, May 17. Hardisty Conference Center, Applied Physics Lab. (Prof. Shahram Vaezy).



  • Sydney Elizabeth Cheek O’Donnell, Drama, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17. 150 Hutchinson. (Prof. Sarah Bryant-Bertail).



  • Bryan Neil Cochran, Psychology, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. 222 Johnson. (Prof. Ana Marie Cauce).



  • Steven Francis Jr Diaz, Chemistry, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Thursday, May 23. 239 Chemistry. (Prof. Charles Campbell).

  • Erin Christine Dunn, Psychology, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Room 120 Guthrie Annex 3.   (Prof. Mary Larimer).

  • Don Miyazo Enomoto, English, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Monday, May 20. A101C Padelford.   (Prof. Caroline Simpson).

  • James M. Fitzmorris, Drama, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Friday, May 17. 150 Hutchinson.   (Prof. David Odai Johnson).

  • Verena Katrin Hess, Communications, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23. 126 Communications.   (Prof. Gerald Baldasty).

  • Christopher Jason Koch, Music, D.M.A. 9 a.m. Thursday, May 23. Music.   (Prof. Timothy Salzman).

  • Tera Lea Newman, Molecular Biotechnology, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Monday, May 20. C1M-015 FHCRC.   (Prof. Barbara Trask).

  • Andrew Lee Pierce, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Monday, May 20. 314 Fishery Sciences.   (Prof. Walton Dickhoff).

  • Armin W. Rest, Astronomy, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. C520 Physics/Astronomy.   (Prof. Christopher Stubbs).

  • Kimberly Ziemer Robien, Nutritional Sciences, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23. Room 924, Metropolitan Park II, FHCRC.   (Prof. Cornelia Ulrich).

  • Robert Scott Silverstein, Neurobiology and Behavior, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. D423 Pharmacology Library.   (Prof. Bruce Tempel).

  • Erik Alan Syrstad, Chemistry, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. 102 Chemistry.   (Prof. Frank Turecek).

  • Carol J. Volk, Forest Resources, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. 286 Bloedel.   (Prof. Robert Edmonds).

  • John A. Warrick, Drama, Ph.D. 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 17. 150 Hutchinson.   (Prof. David Odai Johnson).


Final Examinations





  • Matthew Elliott Archibald, Sociology, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23. 110C Savery.  “The population dynamics of modern self-help/mutual-aid:  Organizational and institutional change in the civil sector, 1955-2000.” (Prof. Gary Hamilton).


  • Manee Arpanantikul, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. T305 Health Sciences.  “Midlife experience:  Voices from the city women of Bangkok.” (Prof. Nancy Woods).


  • Jadwiga Beres, Atmospheric Sciences, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 17. 064 Johnson.  “Gravity waves generated by tropical convection:  Generation mechanisms and implications for global circulation models.” (Prof. James Holton).


  • Jeffrey Joseph Berkley, Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Bowen Conference Room, Fluke.  “Haptic rendering of deformable bodies using real-time finite element analysis:  An application to surgical simulation.” (Profs. George Turkiyyah and Mark Ganter).


  • Leah Wrenn Berman, Mathematics, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. 211 Smith.  “On astral configurations.” (Prof. Branko Grunbaum).


  • Patricia Ann Blissitt, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. T612 Health Sciences.  “The effect of the head-up position in mild or moderate cerebral vasospasm following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.” (Prof. Pamela Mitchell).


  • Cheryl Ann Carlson, Pathology, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22. D209 Health Sciences.  “Creating functional genomic rearrangements in first-generation adenoviral vectors via homologous recombination.” (Prof. Lawrence Loeb).


  • Connie Young Chiang, History, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Friday, May 17. 320 Smith.  “Shaping the shoreline:  Environment, society, and culture in Monterey, California.” (Profs. James Gregory and Richard White).


  • Lorenzo Ciannelli, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 17. 108 Fisheries Center.  “Cross-scale analysis of the Pribilof Archipelago, southeast Bering Sea, with a focus on age-0 walleye pollock (Theragra chalcogramma).” (Prof. Robert


  • Cheryl Lynne Cooke, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. T661 Health Sciences.  “(Re)presenting African-American men:  Analyzing discourses on manhood, prison, and relationships.” (Prof. David Allen).


  • Scott Walton Eastman, Microbiology, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Friday, May 17. Pelton Auditorium, FHCRC.  “The role of gag targeting and protein-protein interactions in foamy virus capsid assembly and morphogenesis.” (Prof. Maxine Linial).


  • Wantanee Fongkaeo, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Friday, May 17. T513 Health Sciences.  “A study of young Thai children’s experiences with postoperative acute abdominal surgical pain.” (Prof. Carolyn Strickland).


  • Scott M. Gende, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. 102 Fisheries.  “Foraging behavior of bears at salmon streams:  Intake, choice, and the role  of salmon life history.” (Prof. Thomas Quinn).


  • Gwynne Odette Kohl, Psychology, Ph.D. noon Monday, May 20. Room 120 Guthrie Annex 1.  “Conduct problems, depressive symptomatology, and their comorbid presentation:  Adjustment in early adolescence.” (Prof. Robert McMahon).


  • Meredith Anne Li-Vollmer, Communications, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Monday, May 20. 126 Communications.  “The Pokemon phenomenon:  A case study of media influence and audience agency in children’s consumer culture.” (Prof. Gerald Baldasty).


  • Patricia Louise McKeown, Education, Ed.D. noon Friday, May 17. 222 Miller.  “A study of the development of the community college’s governing board – president relationship.” ().


  • Ji Ho Park, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 21. 403 EE/CSE.  “Block loss recovery techniques for image and video communications.” (Prof. Robert Marks).


  • Wes Warren Clint Quigley, Chemistry, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. 102 Chemistry.  “The analysis of flowing liquids: Utilizing drop-based detection.” (Prof. Robert Synovec).


  • Matthew Scott Tillman, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Thursday, May 23. 405 Bagley.  “Analysis and development of interphase matrices for use in thermosetting composites and adhesives.” (Prof. James Seferis).


  • Kim D. Van Eyck, Geography, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23. 409 Smith.  “Neoliberation and democracy?  The gendered restructuring of work, unions and the Colombian public sphere.” (Prof. Victoria Lawson).


  • Beth Jean Woodford, Speech Communication, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Monday, May 20. 205 Raitt.  “With forked tongues:  Linguistic ideologies and language choices among Castilian speakers in Barcelona.” (Prof. Gerry Philipsen).