January 10, 2002
Notices
Academic Opportunities
Funding available
The Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health (CEEH) is offering pilot project funding in broadly defined areas of “gene-environment interactions.” The CEEH fosters basic and applied research into the molecular and genetic basis for diseases with an environmental etiology. The CEEH is also interested in the ethical, legal and social issues (ELSI) surrounding the use of genetic information from a public health context. Up to four scientific research projects including an ELSI-related project, will be funded in 2002 for up to $25,000 each. Applications are due on February 4 for funding beginning April 1. For applications contact Azure Skye, Program Associate, Center for Ecogenetics & Environmental Health via e-mail: azure@u.washington.edu or phone:
543-4383, Box 354695.
Legal Notices
Public Hearing Slated
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in 309 HUB. 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 rule revisions to Chapter 478-160 WAC, “Admission and Registration Procedures for the University of Washington.”
The proposed amendments to Chapter 478-160 WAC include the addition of WAC 478-160-163, “Waivers of Tuition and Fees,” to set forth the policies for the distribution of waivers of tuition and fees at the University of Washington. The Board of Regents is authorized by state law to waive all or a portion of tuition and fees to a variety of students under a variety of programs. The addition of WAC 478-160-163 sets forth policies for the distribution of those waivers that the University will grant. Additionally, housekeeping changes update campus office locations and phone numbers.
Advance copies of the proposed WAC rule revisions may be obtained by contacting Rebecca Goodwin Deardorff, director, Administrative Procedures Office, 4014 University Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105-6203; Campus Mail: Box 355509; or by phone at 206-543-9199. Copies will also be available at the public hearing.
Persons wishing to provide written comment may submit their remarks to Ms. Deardorff at the above address, by email to adminpro@u.washington.edu, or by fax to 206-616-6294, by Jan. 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.
Determination of non-significance
Description of proposal: Expansion and renovation of the existing Conibear Shellhouse. The structure is currently approximately 28,000 gsf. In February of 2001 the City approved a minor plan change to move 20,000 gsf into the East Sector. This permitted 48,000 gsf to be developed on the site. Approximately 16,900 gsf of the existing building will be demolished. The Remaining 11,000 gsf will be remodeled. There will be 36,900 gsf of new construction for a total of 48,000 gsf on three levels. The building footprint extends upland with the exception of a minor expansion of one of the shell storage bays into an area already covered by impervious surface and the renovation of a small portion of the building that is currently over the water. Proposed exterior finishes include a mixture of masonry, metal siding, concrete and aluminum window wall system. There will be no changes to the existing piers and launch house and no new over-water coverage. Wetland enhancement and restoration is proposed for areas north and south of the building.
Proponent: University of Washington
Location of proposal, including street address: 3900 Montlake Blvd NE. The site is bounded by Walla Walla Road on the west and south, parking lot E-8 to the north and Union Bay to the east.
Lead agency: University of Washington
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2) ©. This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
This DNS is issued under 197-11-340 (2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by Jan. 10 to: Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle, Wa 98195-2205, Phone: 206-543-5200.
Responsible official: Richard K. Chapman
Position/Title: Associate Vice President for Capital Projects
Telephone: (206) 543-5200
Address: Capital Projects Office, Box 32205, Seattle, WA 98195
Other News
Writers, Artists Wanted
Bricolage is now accepting submissions to its Spring 2002 edition: We welcome your contributions to our annual journal of literature and art, now in its 19th year of publication. Bricolage publishes works by UW students, staff, faculty, and alumni, and submission categories include short fiction, poetry, black & white art, creative non-fiction, and more. This year’s deadline is Saturday, Jan. 19. Visit our Web site at http://students.washington.edu/brico for submission rules, selections from past issues, and anything else you might care to know about Bricolage, or e-mail us at brico@u.washington.edu for more info.
Study Volunteers sought
The Chronic Fatigue Research Center is recruiting healthy mothers with children aged 12-17 for a research study. Each participant is reimbursed $100 for their time. For more information on this study and eligibility requirements, please contact Cindy Evanoff at 206-521-1931
Surplus Property
Auction Slated:
Surplus property and equipment released by UW departments will be available for purchase by the general public Saturday, Jan. 12 at an auction. Bidding will begin at 10 a.m. The warehouse will be open for previewing Friday, Jan. 11 from
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Previewing can also be done 8 to 10 a.m. on the day of the sale.
All bidders must be registered before the bidding starts. Registration can be done during the preview hours. Payment, in cash only, will be accepted until 2 p.m. on the day of the sale. Buyers are encouraged to remove their purchases on Saturday before 4 p.m. All merchandise must be removed by 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 14.
Items available for sale include bicycles, computers, printers, desks, file cabinets, milling machines, and lathes. A complete catalog will be available at time of registration and will be available on the Surplus Web site on Jan. 10.
The surplus warehouse is located below the University Police at 1117 N.E. Boat St. Free parking is available on the street on the day of the sale. For more information please visit the Web site at: www.washing ton.edu/admin/surplus/ or call 206-685-1573
Blood drive
Tuesday, Jan. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. and 12:45 to 3:30 p.m. on Stevens Way, across from Lewis Hall.
Degree Exams
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.
General Examinations
- Joy Ellen Bagley, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. I- 607C Health Sciences. (Prof. Trisha Davis).
- Kelly Jean Cude, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Ph.D. 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14. T466A Health Sciences. (Prof. Zhengui Xia).
- Mee-Soon Ha, Physics, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. C520 Physics/Astronomy. (Prof. Marcel den Nijs).
- Erin Maureen Harley, Psychology, Ph.D. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. 211 Guthrie. (Prof. Geoffrey Loftus).
- Pamula S. Hart, Education, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. 122
- Randal Lee Heaton, Economics, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. 302 Savery. (Prof. Yoram Barzel).
- Kavita Virendra Shah, Pharmacology, Ph.D. 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11. D423 Health Sciences. (Prof. Randall Moon).
- Nancy Lynne Shore, Social Work, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. Social Work. (Prof. Elizabeth Wells).
- Linda Elizabeth Storm, Anthropology, Ph.D. 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14. M36 Denny. (Prof. Eugene Hunn).
- Poorvee Anil Vyas, Anthropology, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. 401 Denny. (Prof. Angela Close).
- Qingze Zou, Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. 259 Mechanical Engineering. (Prof. Devasia Santosh).
Final Examinations
- Ju-Hwan Jung, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14. 403 EE/CSE. “Intelligent system methods for power system vulnerability analysis.” (Prof. Chen-Ching Liu).
- Rolf Robert Ream, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. 107 Fisheries. “Molecular ecology of North Pacific Otariids: Genetic assessment of northern fur seal and Steller sea lion distributions.” (Profs. Glenn vanBlaricom & Paul Bentzen).
- Timothy Theodore Simin, Business Administration, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. 367 Mackenzie. “The poor predictive performance of asset pricing models.” (Prof. Wayne Ferson).
- Mingzhou Song, Electrical Engineering, Ph.D. 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15. 403 EE/CSE. “Integrated surface model optimization from images and prior shape knowledge.” (Prof. Robert Haralick).
- Duane Eugene Stevenson, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Ph.D. 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. 107 Fisheries. “Systematics and distribution of fishes of the Asian goby genera Chaenogobius Gill and Gymnogobius Gill (Perciformes: Gobiidae), with comments on the relationships of the Chasmichthys.” (Prof. Theodore Pietsch).
