October 22, 2009
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov. 19, at 3 p.m. at UW Tower.
Research funding available
The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from University of Washington faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects on ethnic issues in the United States. The deadline for applications is Nov. 16. For more information on application guidelines, please see the IESUS website at http://depts.washington.edu/iesus/ or direct questions to Kelly Koo at (206) 616-6610 or via email at iesus@u.washington.edu.
Exchange Program to Bergen, Norway: Call for Applications
The University of Washington—University of Bergen Exchange Program now in its 30th year announces its annual competition for visiting professor appointments at the University of Bergen, Norway, for a minimum term of one quarter. Appointments can also be arranged at the University of Trondheim (NTNU).
Visiting professors and advanced graduate students receive travel expenses and access to subsidized housing. Those selected continue to receive their UW salary while in residence in Bergen.
Applications from all academic fields are encouraged, and can be accessed via the Dept of Scandinavian Studies Web site. Deadline: Dec. 15. For more information contact Christine Ingebritsen, Chair, UW-UBergen Exchange Program, ingie@uw.edu or 206-543-0675.
Exchange scholars with University of Ljubljana sought
The University of Washington — University of Ljubljana Exchange Program invites applications from faculty and senior graduate students to be an academic visitor to the University of Ljubljana, in Slovenia, during the 2010 calendar year. Visitors will give some lectures and will interact with Slovene faculty and students in their field of study. The visit must be completed by the end of 2010. The program has funds to support travel to Slovenia, and the host institution will pay living expenses while there. Two visitors, each staying for a two-week period, can be supported. Applicants should submit their CV and a letter explaining the purpose and academic value of the proposed visit. Students should also provide appropriate letters of support from their departments. In addition, if the applicant has established any contacts with academics at the University of Ljubljana, the application should mention this. Applicants from previous years who were not selected need only indicate their continued interest in applying this year in a brief email to Professor Aurel Bulgac. Deadline for applications: Friday, Nov. 20. Applications, and all questions concerning the program, should be addressed to: Professor Aurel Bulgac, Department of Physics, P.O. Box 351560; bulgac@u.washington.edu.
UW Friday Harbor Laboratories, Opportunities for Scholarly Pursuits by UW Faculty
In addition to its role in marine research and education, the university’s Friday Harbor Laboratories (FHL) also provides opportunities for UW faculty (and others) to visit and work on scholarly pursuits, of any type, at its San Juan Island campus:
The Helen Riaboff Whiteley Center is a study center (phrontistery) for established scholars and artists to study, write, create and interact with collaborators in a peaceful and stimulating environment. Individual studies are provided, and attractive housing is available. Scholars must apply for use of the center and its housing, and applicants can be from any university or organization (or none). The HRWC has more applicants than can be accommodated in the warmer months, so requests for space should be placed early.
Web site: http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/Whiteley/
Friday Harbor Labs Housing, Library and Computer Facilities. FHL makes its housing available to UW faculty for scholarly purposes when FHL space is not in use for its primary research and teaching activities. There are generally few or no openings during March and June–September, but some housing is usually available in other months. Faculty wishing to use FHL facilities pay for housing and, if other services are needed, a small user fee. During the busier months, FHL reserves the right to change or cancel reservations if housing is needed for primary functions. FHL housing is very affordable, especially compared to the alternatives on San Juan Island. See housing rates at website: http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/facilities.html.
Cedar Rock Preserve, Shaw Island, has two housing units and a camping area for class field trips. Faculty who may want to use the resources of the UW San Juan Islands Preserves for research or teaching are encouraged to use the housing, as are those who just want to write and contemplate in a beautiful natural setting. Exploratory stays, for those considering future research or teaching at the site, are encouraged.
Reservations are best made weeks to months ahead of time, but we will accept last-minute visitors when space is available (48 hours or by Thursday afternoon for the weekend). Many housing units can accommodate families. Classrooms are also available for small group meetings, and teaching laboratories are available for class field trips.
Contact: hrwctr@u.washington.edu for more information about The Helen Riaboff Whiteley Center or fhlfac@u.washington.edu (or phone 360/378-2165) for reservations or more information about other facilities at the U.W. Friday Harbor Laboratories.
Overview: This 7-day immersion workshop will teach participants to communicate scientific findings, natural history information or conservation messages by creating compelling, professional-quality videos. Topics will include story selection, planning, writing, camera technique, voiceovers, technical aspects of video and audio production, basic video and audio editing, project output and distribution. These technical elements will underpin the main focus of the workshop: effective storytelling through video. The “hands-on” approach will be emphasized and participants will put concepts introduced in lecture into daily practice. Opportunities will exist for shooting in the field and studio and AAUS certified divers may have opportunities to try underwater videography. Collaborative opportunities may arise between participants and researchers working at Friday Harbor Laboratories. Participants will also critique existing documentaries, and by the end of the workshop students will produce a short film on a topic of their choosing.
Target audience: This workshop is intended for academic scientists at any level (undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, faculty or emeritus) as well as professional biologists (government, NGO, industry, etc.). Interested individuals from the general public will also be considered. No prior film making experience is required. The workshop will run with a minimum of 10 participants and a maximum of 16.
Instuctors: Jeff Morales (National Geographic Film & Television; VONIGO Films) and Dr. Colin Bates (Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre & Department of Botany, University of British Columbia).
Where: Friday Harbor Marine Labs (http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/)
When: Nov. 16 — 22
Cost: US $1,100. Includes workshop fees, supplies & equipment, housing, food, and lab user fees. Registration deadline is Sunday, Nov. 1.
For further information and application materials, contact Colin Bates (colinba@interchange.ubc.ca) or http://www.coastalimageworks.com/filmschool/.
Blood Drives
Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. — 6:30 p.m., Health Sciences Lobby
