June 26, 2008
14 UW Medical Center departments move to UW Tower
Working as a team will be much easier when 14 UWMC offices move to UW Tower on the northwest edge of campus.
UW research complex opens at South Lake Union
Collaboration and creativity are at the heart of the new UW Medicine at South Lake Union complex of buildings.
Pacific Rim health officials tackle pandemic influenza
Faced by concerns that the current bird flu epidemic could become the next global human flu pandemic, UW researchers joined public health officials from 16 Pacific Rim economies May 29 for a real-time virtual video conference to tackle the challenge of pandemic influenza preparedness and response.
Ellen Howard honored with 2008 DeBakey Outreach Award
Ellen Howard, UW Health Sciences librarian at Harborview and UW medical centers, has received the prestigious Michael E.
Harborview celebrates opening of Maleng Building
By Steve Butler & Susan Gregg-Hanson
Harborview Community Relations
On Tuesday, June 17, Harborview Medical Center, King County and UW Medicine celebrated the opening of the Norm Maleng Building, a major new facility on the Harborview campus.
June 25, 2008
Online service lets blind surf the Internet from any computer, anywhere
Visions of future technology don’t involve being chained to a desktop machine.
June 23, 2008
Scientifically valid prevention programs cut rates of juvenile delinquency
Seventh-grade students in U.
Gene silencer and quantum dots reduce protein production to a whisper
More than 15 years ago scientists discovered a way to stop a particular gene in its tracks.
June 19, 2008
Seattle high-tech leader selected to head UW TechTransfer
A veteran executive of Seattle’s high-tech community has been named to lead UW TechTransfer, the unit that commercializes the results of University of Washington research.
June 18, 2008
Gregoire and Sims to address Green Jobs conference at UW
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June 16, 2008
Latino voters favor Obama over McCain, according to UW pollsters
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has an almost 3-to-1 lead over Republican candidate John McCain, according to an early June survey.
June 12, 2008
UW undergraduate resident tuition to increase about $400
The University of Washington Board of Regents today (June 12) approved an increase for undergraduate resident tuition of $408 for the 2008-9 academic year.
UW regents approve proposed College of the Environment
The University of Washington Board of Regents today approved the creation of a College of the Environment, a unit with the potential to be one of the nation’s largest programs focused on environmental science, policy and management.
‘Faulty’ brain connections may be responsible for social impairments in autism
New evidence shows that the brains of adults with autism are “wired” differently from people without the disorder, and this abnormal pattern of connectivity may be responsible for the social impairments that are characteristic of autism.
Like a rock: New mineral named for UW astronomer
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June 11, 2008
Harborview celebrates opening of new inpatient expansion building named in honor of Norm Maleng
Harborview Medical Center celebrates the opening of its new inpatient expansion building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
iRobot secures licensing agreement for UW’s Seagliders
University of Washington record-holding, ocean-observing robots that operate at sea for months at a time — traveling thousands of miles at the behest of operators on land directing activities via a satellite phone network — will be commercially produced by iRobot under a licensing agreement announced this week.
June 10, 2008
Scenes of nature trump technology in reducing low-level stress
Technology can send a man to the moon, help unlock the secrets of DNA and let people around the world easily communicate through the Internet.
International arrests of citizen bloggers more than triple
Authoritarian regimes around the world are dealing with troublesome citizen bloggers by arresting them, and they’re doing it more often, according to researchers at the University of Washington.
June 9, 2008
When it comes to nitrogen, the ‘fix’ is in
The discovery in the last decade of new suites of microorganisms capable of using various forms of nitrogen — discoveries that have involved a number of University of Washington researchers — is one reason to rethink what we know about the nitrogen cycle.
June 7, 2008
Scientists find 245 million-year-old burrows of land vertebrates in Antarctica
For the first time paleontologists have found fossilized burrows of tetrapods — any land vertebrates with four legs or leglike appendages — in Antarctica dating from the Early Triassic epoch, about 245 million years ago.
June 5, 2008
Labor, environmentalists seek good green jobs
As part of its response to climate change and the need to rebuild our stumbling economy, Washington state has set a goal of creating 25,000 “green” jobs.
Teenagers attending college less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior
Adolescents attending college six months after completing high school are significantly less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than those who do not go to college, according to the first study to directly compare the two groups.
School of Robofish provides basis for teams of underwater robots
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers.
‘University Week’ then and now: An open future online, starting in September
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turned 25 years old.
Chinese sport paper-cutting exhibit comes to Suzzallo
A traveling exhibit of paper art from the People’s Republic of China titled Cutting Ribbons for the Olympics: Exhibition of Chinese Folk Sport Paper Cuts will be on display in Room 102 of Suzzallo Library today through Aug.
UW will expand certificate programs in Abu Dhabi
The UW will expand its certificate program at the United Arab Emirates Academy in Abu Dhabi.
Show Husky pride at Safeco Field July 18
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Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.
Faculty Senate chair looks back
What a year! It went by in a flash, with some goals accomplished and others not.
Stories of giving: Faculty, staff, retirees make a difference by supporting students
As Campaign UW: Creating Futures enters the home stretch, it is time to reflect on some gifts to the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students that are making a difference.
When it comes to nitrogen, the ‘fix’ is in
The discovery in the last decade of new suites of microorganisms capable of using various forms of nitrogen — discoveries that have involved a number of UW researchers — is one reason to rethink what we know about the nitrogen cycle.
Underwater communication: Robofish are the ultimate in ocean robots, keeping in touch without scientists’ help
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers.
Facing sophomore slump: Adviser has been there
Kurt Xyst is one adviser who knows firsthand about the challenges students face.
Nominees sought for diversity award
Nominations for the 2008 Diversity Award for Community Building are now being accepted.
Baldasty named interim vice provost, graduate dean
Gerald (Jerry) Baldasty, chair and professor of communication, has been named interim vice provost and dean of The Graduate School effective Aug.
Etc: Campus news & notes
EMMY EXCELLENCE: UWTV Production, the UW’s television production facility, has earned an Emmy nomination from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its outstanding production Inside Access: Daniel’s Story.
Attention researchers: Office moves coming up
Does your department or unit have business pending with the Human Subjects Division or the Office of Sponsored Programs?
If so, remember that both offices are moving to UW Tower over the next two weekends, which will cause a brief interruption of their service.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW Commencements planned June 13, 14, 15
UW President Mark A.
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