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May 3, 2007

Official notices

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in the Petersen Room, Allen Library.

Blood Drives

Monday, May 7, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., 17th Ave NE (b/t 45th & 47th)

Tuesday, May 15, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Stevens Way (across from Lewis)

Wednesday, May 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Law School (in front of Gates)

Thursday, May 3, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., By George (by statue of Washington)

Wednesday, May 4, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., By George (by statue of Washington)

Tuesday, May 15, 1:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., UW Hillel (Michelle & Stan Rosen Dining Room)

Public Hearing Notice

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, in Room 200C of the Husky Union Building (HUB), at the UW Seattle 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 amendments to WAC 478–160–163, “Waivers of Tuition and Fees.”

Currently, the UW’s rules allow veterans and children and spouses of veterans who qualify under RCW 28B.15.621 and WAC 478-160-163 to receive tuition waivers when seeking their first undergraduate degree. The amendments to WAC 478-160-163 would extend tuition waivers to eligible veterans, and children and spouses of veterans, who seek their first graduate or professional degree at the University of Washington.

Advance copies of the proposed WAC rules may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, director of rules coordination, Box 355509, Seattle, WA 98195 or by phone at 206-543-9219. Copies will also be available at the public hearing.

Persons wishing to provide written comment may submit their remarks to Deardorff at the above address, by e-mail to rules@u.washington.edu, or by fax to 206-221-6917, by May 22.

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. 

Exercise, nutrition study seeks participants

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is still recruiting local women for the Nutrition and Exercise for Women (NEW) Study. We need a total of 503 women; to date 260 have enrolled. Our overall recruitment goal includes 100 African American women and 100 Asian American women.

An open invitation to Seattle campus chairs, directors and faculty

You are invited to participate in the Academic Procession at the University of Washington’s 132nd Commencement Ceremony, Saturday, June 9, in Husky Stadium. Lining-up begins at noon, Procession begins at 1:30 p.m.; ceremony concludes at 4:30 p.m.

This is an extremely important day in the eyes of our students, and you play a primary role in witnessing the conferring of their degrees. Help celebrate their achievements by attending Commencement on June 9.

To confirm your participation, procure your academic apparel and obtain guest tickets to the ceremony please contact our office at commence@u.washington.edu. 

DEGREE EXAMS

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

General Examinations


  • Monica G. Aufrecht, Philosophy, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 16. Savery Hall, 331-K. (Prof. Arthur Fine).
  • Caleb John Banta-Green, Public Health and Community Medicine – Health Services, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Health Science Bldg., H-670. (Prof. Charles Maynard).
  • Alexandra L. Bartell, Technical Communication, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Loew Hall, 355. (Prof. Jan Spyridakis).
  • Polina A. Borisova, Chemistry, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Chemistry Bldg., 439. (Prof. Glenn Bartholomew).
  • Scott A. Brown, History, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Smith Hall, 203-E. (Prof. James Felak).
  • Helen Teresa Buckland, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Friday, May 4. Health Sciences, T-513. (Prof. Karen Schepp).
  • Renay P. Cleary, Psychology, Ph.D. noon Wednesday, May 16. Guthrie Hall, 211. (Prof. Lynn Katz).
  • Anda M. Cornea, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Monday, May 7. Health Sciences, K-250. (Prof. David Russell).
  • Baruch P. Feldman, Physics, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. Physics/Astronomy Bldg., C-520. (Prof. Scott Dunham).
  • Geoffrey David Findlay, Genome Sciences, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9. Foege, S-330. (Prof. Willie Swanson).
  • Suzanne Flanary, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 14. Foege, N-130A. (Profs. Patrick Stayton & Allan Hoffman).
  • Jessica L. Fox, Neurobiology and Behavior, Ph.D. noon Monday, May 14. Kincaid Hall, 502. (Prof. Thomas Daniel).
  • Andrew Alan Ganse, Earth and Space Sciences, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Monday, May 7. Johnson Hall, 117. (Prof. Robert Odom).
  • Xiang Gao, Social Work, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. School of Social Work, 306-AB. (Prof. Marcia Meyers).
  • Jamie Elizabeth Guenthoer, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Monday, May 7. FHCRC, C1M-025. (Prof. Peggy Porter).
  • Erin N. Hagen, Forest Resources, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Friday, May 11. Anderson Hall, 22. (Prof. David Manuwal).
  • Yu Huang, Anthropology, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Friday, May 11. Denny Hall, 402. (Prof. Stevan Harrell).
  • Elizabeth P. Kelly, Mathematics, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Monday, May 7. Denny Hall, 209. (Prof. Sara Billey).
  • Janice Lee Kinney, Women Studies, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Friday, May 4. Padelford Hall, B-110G. (Profs. Nancy Kenney & Judith Howard).
  • Talley J. Lambert, Neurobiology and Behavior, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Friday, May 11. Health Sciences, T-733. (Prof. Daniel Storm).
  • Sean I. Manes, Music, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Music Bldg., 101. (Prof. Patricia Shehan Campbell).
  • Sarah G. Marsh, Drama, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Hutchinson Hall, 150. (Prof. Sarah Bryant-Bertail).
  • Susan Bonnie Matt, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9. Health Sciences, T-513. (Prof. Sarah Shannon).
  • Eric M. Meyers, Information School, Ph.D. 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Mary Gates Hall, 224. (Prof. Michael Eisenberg).
  • William J. Reidy, Public Health and Community Medicine – Epidemiology, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. Health Science Bldg., CC-508. (Prof. Gary Goldbaum).
  • Patrick A. Reinecke, Atmospheric Sciences, Ph.D. 1 a.m. Friday, May 11. Atmos. Sci/Geophys., 406. (Prof. Dale Durran).
  • Charles S. Reis, Computer Science and Engineering, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Monday, May 14. Paul Allen CTR for CSE, 503. (Profs. Steven Gribble & Henry Levy).
  • Brian R. Schultz, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Monday, May 14. Health Sciences, I-264. (Prof. Jeffrey Chamberlain).
  • Kumin Seo, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Monday, May 14. Health Science Bldg., T-513. (Prof. Karen Schepp).
  • Kimberly S. Sheldon, Biology, Ph.D. 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Kincaid Hall, 502. (Prof. Joshua Tewksbury).
  • Ashley Mauriah Sherrid, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17. South Campus Ctr., 308. (Prof. David Sherman).
  • Paul A. Sibbald, Chemistry, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Chemistry Bldg., 239. (Prof. Forrest Michael).
  • Joanna L. Smith, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10. Fisheries, 113. (Prof. Julia Parrish).
  • Adam Peter Sorini, Physics, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11. Physics/Astronomy Bldg., C-520. (Prof. John Rehr).
  • Stevan A. Springer, Biology, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Monday, May 7. Foege, S-230. (Prof. Willie Swanson).
  • Asep S. Suntana, Forest Resources, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8. Anderson Hall, 22. (Prof. Kristina Vogt).
  • Koji Tanno, Asian Languages and Literature, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 14. Gowen Hall, M-230. (Prof. Amy Snyder Ohta).
  • Helena E. Telfer, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Health Sciences, C-516. (Prof. Peter Byers).
  • Eric H. Thrane, Physics, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 14. Physics/Astronomy Bldg., C-520.   (Prof. Richard Wilkes).
  • Umut Y. Ulge, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Health Science Bldg., K-550.   (Profs. Ray Monnat & David Baker).
  • Christopher J. Ward, Education, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 7. Miller Hall, 112-A.   (Prof. Susan Nolen).
  • Wendi Ann Lindquist Willeford, History, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. Smith Hall, 320.   (Prof. John Findlay).
  • Nicholas M. Williams, Asian Languages and Literature, Ph.D. 01:30 PM Thursday, May 17. Gowen Hall, M-230.   (Prof. David Knechtges).
  • Malcolm H. Womack, Drama, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11. Hutchinson Hall, 150.   (Prof. Barry Witham).
  • Timothy M. Wright, History, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Smith Hall, 203-E.   (Prof. Alexandra Harmon).

Final Examinations



  • Lynne M. Baab, Communication – Department of, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11. Communications Bldg., 102-E.  “The future church: Identity and persuasion on congregational websites” (Prof. David Domke).
  • Eric C. Bahuaud, Mathematics, Ph.D. 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10. Padelford Hall, C-401.  “Intrinsic characterization for asymptotically hyperbolic metrics” (Prof. John Lee).
  • Carolyn R. Baylor, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Ph.D. 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 16. Eagleson Hall, 001.  “Initial psychometrictesting of the communicative participating scale in spasmodic dysphonia using item response theory.” (Prof. Tanya Eadie).
  • Elizabeth Ruth Bekemeier, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Health Sciences, T-513.  “Values and barriers related to credentialing:  Examining the underutilization of the community/public health nursing credential”
  • Manav Bhatia, Aeronautics and Astronautics, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Aerosp. & Engr.  Res. Bldg., 130.  “Design-oriented thermoelastic analysis, sensitivities, and approximations for shape optimization of aerospace vehicles” (Prof. Eliezer
  • Shih-Chi Chung, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Thursday, May 17. Health Sciences, T-612.  “The interrelationship between  menstrual cycle and food intake in Taiwanese cycling women” (Prof. Eleanor Bond).
  • Nathaniel L. Clark, Genome Sciences, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Foege, S-060.  “The adaptive evolution of reproductive proteins from primates and abalone:  Studies of positive selection, populations, and protein structure.” (Prof. Willie Swanson).
  • David C. Coffey, Physics, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8. Physics/Astr. Bldg., 520.  “Characterizing the local optoelectronic performance of organic solar cells with scanning-probe microscopy” (Prof. David Ginger).
  • Scott W. Cole, Drama, Ph.D. noon.  Thursday, May 17. Hutchinson Hall, 154.  “Traumatized performance:  Antebellum Methodist camp meetings and the re-making of the American West” (Prof. David Johnson).
  • Ricardo A. Covarrubias, Astronomy, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11. Physics/Astronomy Bldg., A-114.  “Does the metallicity affect the fate of massive stars?” (Prof. Julianne Dalcanton).
  • Angela C. Davis-Unger, Psychology, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Guthrie Annex 1, 120.  “The cognitive underpinnings of teaching in preschool children:  The role of theory of mind and executive functions” (Prof. Stephanie Carlson).
  • Pritilekha Deka, Chemistry, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Chemistry Bldg., 102.  “Structure and dynamics of a few proteins and protein-RNA Complexes involved in 3’mRNA processing” (Prof. Gabriele Varani).
  • Maria Diaz Pozueta, Comparative Literature, Ph.D. 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 7. Padelford Hall, B-526.  “Image, form and death: Borges’ anti-intellectual project” (Prof. Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen).
  • Meghan L. Dougherty, Communication – Department of, Ph.D. 03:30 PM Monday, May 14. Communications Bldg., 102-E.  “Archiving the web: Collection, documentation, display, and shifting knowledge production paradigms” (Prof. Kirsten Foot).
  • Yurie K. Hong Easton, Classics, Ph.D. 02:00 PM Monday, May 7. Denny Hall, 210.  “Gendered conceptions: Reproductions of birth and the body in Greek literature” (Prof. Ruby Blondell).
  • Megan Dann Fesinmeyer, Public Health Genetics, Ph.D. 10:00 AM Thursday, May 10. Health Sciences, F-348.  “Pancreatic cancer  risk and prevention: Genetic association with peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma and policy analysis of tobacco harm reduction” (Prof. Melissa Austin).
  • Larkin Napua Hood, Anthropology, Ph.D. 11:00 AM Friday, May 11. Denny Hall, 401.  “Modeling hunter-gatherer ceramic production and use:  A test case from the upper Texas coastal plain” (Prof. Benjamin Fitzhugh).
  • Kelly A. Jabbusch, Mathematics, Ph.D. 11:00 AM Thursday, May 17. Padelford Hall, C-401.  “Notions of positivity for vector bundles” (Prof. Sandor Kovacs).
  • Rachel E. Johns, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 01:00 PM Wednesday, May 16. Foege, N-130.  “Delivery of anti-inflammatory nucleic acid therapeutics using smart polymeric carriers” (Prof. P.  Stayton & A. Hoffman).
  • Kyle Dean Kinoshita, Education, Ed.D 01:00 PM Tuesday, May 15. Miller Hall, 112-A.  “Critical inquiry, instructional leadership and closing the achievement gap: Principal learning in a university-school district professional development program” (Prof. Chrysan Gallucci).
  • Aimee Lois-Marie Koeplin, Philosophy, Ph.D. 03:30 PM Monday, May 14. Savery Hall, 326.  “The most important thing of all: Piety, virtue, and politics in Plato’s laws” (Prof. Jean Roberts).
  • Brian A. Kudlow, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 01:30 PM Friday, May 4. Health Sciences, T-625.  “Prelamin A processing and human disease” (Prof. Brian Kennedy).
  • Heeyoung Lee, Nursing – School of, Ph.D. 03:00 PM Monday, May 7. Health Sciences, T-513.  “Protective and risk factors in adolescents with schizophrenia” (Prof. Karen Schepp).
  • James L. Leighter, Communication – Department of, Ph.D. 09:00 AM Tuesday, May 8. Communications, 102-E.  “Codes of commonality and cooperation:  Notions of citizen personae and citizen speech codes in American public meetings” (Prof. Gerry Philipsen).
  • Yunxiang Lu, Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. 09:30 AM Thursday, May 17. Electrical Engineering, 403.  “Study of electrochemical performance of strontium doped lanthanum cobalt oxides using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and microelectrode array cell design” (Prof. Stuart Adler).
  • Edith Manosevitch, Communication – Department of, Ph.D. 03:30 PM Thursday, May 10. Communications Bldg., 102-E. “Citizens’ argument repertoire and media discourse” (Prof. David Domke).
  • Mary Susan Mccune Cohn, Education, Ed.D 01:00 PM Thursday, May 10. Miller Hall, 222.  “Building capacity for sustainability:  High school staffs and the improvement of teaching and learning” (Prof. Chrysan Gallucci).
  • Joseph S. Mcgonigle, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 01:00 PM Friday, May 4. Foege, N-130A.  “Engineering angiogenesis using the RANKL/OPG/RANK molecular triad” (Profs. M. Scatena & C. Giachelli).
  • Rebecca Nancy Ruhlen, Anthropology, Ph.D. 09:00 AM Monday, May 7. Denny Hall, 401.  “South Korean feminist activism: Gender, middle-classness, and public/private discourse in 1990’s civil society” (Prof. Clark Sorensen).
  • Jamie Rena Schoenborn, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 03:00 PM Friday, May 4. Health Sciences, K-069.  “Comprehensive epigenetic profiling identifies distal egulatory elements controlling IFN-gamma transcription” (Prof. Christopher
  • Sonya M. Schuh, Physiology and Biophysics, Ph.D. 11:00 AM Friday, May 11. Health Sciences, T-639.  “Signaling pathways of
    mammalian sperm capacitation” (Profs. B. Hille & D. Babcock).
  • Kok-Yong Seng, Bioengineering, Ph.D. 09:00 AM Friday, May 11. Foege Bldg., N-130A.  “Fuzzy simulation and fuzzy identification in individual pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics” (Prof. Paolo Vicini).
  • Jeffrey Lee Stevenson, Linguistics, Ph.D. 08:30 AM Tuesday, May 15. Balmer Hall, 211.  “The sociolinguistic variables of Chilean voseo” (Prof. Alicia Beckford-Wassink).
  • Patricia Marie Zurybida, Education, Ed.D 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 8. Miller Hall, 320.  “Learning together, but differently:  Understanding the impact and implications of a whole group reading intervention” (Prof. Marga