October 14, 2010
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in the Petersen Room of Allen Library.
Blood Drives
Friday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m- 6:30 p.m., Health Sciences lobby
Monday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., McMahon (Pompeii Room)
Monday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bus parked by George Washington statue
Tuesday, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Bus parked by George Washington statue
Invitation for applications: University of Washington — University of Ljubljana Exchange
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 2011 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 2011. 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 Louis Wolcher. Deadline for applications: Friday, Nov. 19. Applications, and all questions concerning the program, should be addressed to: Professor Louis Wolcher, School of Law, Box 353020; wolcher@uw.edu.
Do you want to quit smoking? Know someone who is trying to quit?
Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is launching a new study that may be able to help. Participants will be randomly assigned by computer (like flipping a coin) to one of two online smoking cessation programs. The goal is to learn which program is the most effective at helping people quit.
Participants in both programs will receive:
- Interactive tools for dealing more effectively with urges to smoke
- Step-by-step guides for quitting smoking
- Personalized plans for quitting and remaining smoke-free
- Electronic links for reaching one-on-one expert help for quitting
Participants will be asked to complete online questionnaires, including a brief six-month follow-up survey. There is no cost for participating in this study, and participants will not be paid. Risks and eligibility requirements are described on the study’s website. To enroll in this study, please visit http://www.webquit.com.
Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States open for applications
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 Monday, Nov. 15. 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.
Small Grants research awards open for 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 is $30,000 for faculty and research scientists. The funding limit for predoctoral students and postdoctoral fellows is $20,000.
The next application deadline is 5 p.m., Oct. 15. 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 or by calling ADAI at 206-543-0937.
