January 29, 2009
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at UW Tower.
2009 WiSE Conference: Boundless Discovery
High school, community college, and university women are invited to explore opportunities in engineering and science careers at the 18th annual WiSE conference, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at the HUB. The conference offers educational and professional development and enrichment, bringing undergraduate and graduate students together with faculty, administrators, and professional women for a day of exciting exploration.
Blood Drives
- Thursday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., McCarty Hall Main Lounge
- Wednesday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Haggett Hall Gray Lounge
ADAI invites applications
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from University of Washington researchers for its Small Grants research awards. Proposed research must be in alcohol or drug abuse-related fields. The maximum amount considered for funding has been increased to $30,000 for faculty and research scientists. The funding limit for predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows remains at $20,000.
The next application deadline is 5 p.m., March 16. Questions concerning the application process or suitability of a potential project should be directed to the Institute at 206-543-0937. Application guidelines are available on the ADAI website at http://depts.washington.edu/adai or by calling ADAI at 206-543-0937.
Seattle Children’s seeks volunteers
Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Journey Program is seeking volunteers for bereaved parent or sibling loss support group facilitators. Training dates are Friday and Saturday, March 27-28. Inquiries from anyone interested in offering their gifts of time and caring are welcome at 206-987-2062.
Women Needed for Stress Reduction Study
Are you stressed? Do you have any family history of breast cancer?
Health SMART is a study is being conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to see how stress-reduction workshops can help women with a family history of breast cancer manage their everyday stresses and cancer-risk concerns. The goal of the study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, is to see whether various stress-management and coping techniques reduce stress and improve immune function.
Specifically, the study will teach women scientifically proven stress-management techniques (such as mindfulness meditation and guided imagery), coping strategies (such as anger management and assertiveness training) and information on health behaviors that can lower breast-cancer risk. All workshops are conducted in a supportive group setting with other women who have a family history of breast cancer. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, give blood and saliva samples, and receive two Hepatitis A vaccinations. There is no charge to participate.
All participants will receive a set of CDs with relaxation exercises, a tote bag and a workbook filled with stress-management techniques taught in the classes.
The study aims to recruit 226 Seattle-area women, age 18 to 60, who are willing to participate in 10 two-hour workshops.
No family history of breast cancer but still want to help?
We are also looking for women who do not have a family history of breast cancer to participate in a 90-minute study that examines how women process information and how hormone function may differ in women with and without a family history of breast cancer. Participating in this study involves a few short tests that include identification of colors, reading simple words and answering questions about your thoughts and feelings. Height-weight measurements, saliva and a single blood sample will be collected
All study activities will take place on the Hutchinson Center campus in the Prevention Center, which is located in the Robert Arnold Building, 1212 Aloha St, Seattle.
Our Web site is: http://smartstudies.org/ or http://www.fhcrc.org/science/phs/health_smart/.
Or for more information about the Health SMART Study, please call the study information line at 206-667-7267 or e-mail healthsmart@fhcrc.org.
Determination Of Significance And Request For Comments On Scope Of Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Seis)
Project Name: Husky Stadium Renovation and construction of a new football operations and support facility.
Proponent: University of Washington
Description of Proposal: The project includes: seismic and ADA upgrades to the south stands; lowering of the stadium bowl and relocation of the existing track; construction of a new 70,000 gsf football operation and support facility. Stadium seating capacity would not change.
Location of Proposal: 3900 Montlake Blvd. NE. The site is bounded by Montlake Cut on the south, Montlake Blvd. NE on the west, Bank of America Hec Edmundson Pavilion on the north, and Union Bay on the east.
Lead Agency: University of Washington
EIS Required: The University of Washington has determined this proposal has the potential to have a significant adverse impact on the environment. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS*) supplementing the Seattle Campus Master Plan (2003) will be prepared pursuant to chapter RCW 43.21C. The Campus Master Plan and other materials can be reviewed at the Capital Projects Office (206) 543-5200.
Scoping: Agencies, affected tribes and members of the public are invited to comment on the scope of the SEIS. You may comment on reasonable alternatives, mitigation measures, probable significant adverse impacts and licenses or other approvals that may be required. Please provide comments to the contact person by the date specified.
The University has identified the following areas for discussion in the SEIS: Aesthetics, Transportation & Parking, Historic Resources, Land Use, Energy, Climate Change (worksheet), Land Use and Construction. Alternatives to the proposal will include No Action and one or more options involving different construction design.
Contact Person: Jan Arntz
Position/Title: Land Use Compliance Officer
Address: University of Washington Facilities Bldg., Box 352205
Telephone: (206) 543-5200
Issue Date: January 27, 2009
Comment Deadline: February 17, 2009
Responsible Official: Richard K. Chapman
Position/Title: Associate Vice President for Capital Projects
Address: University of Washington Facilities Bldg., Box 352205
Telephone: (206) 543-5200
*Supplements the University of Washington Seattle Campus Master Plan 2003
