November 20, 2008
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Petersen Room on the fourth floor of the Allen Library.
Blood Drives
- Monday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Health Sciences Lobby
- Tuesday, Nov. 25, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., North side of Schmitz Hall
- Monday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Health Sciences Lobby
- Monday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., HUB Room 108
Study volunteers needed
The Health SMART Study is a study 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 overall goal of the study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, is to see whether various stress-management and coping techniques improve immune function. This is important because research has shown that high levels of stress can make the immune system less responsive to vaccines and more vulnerable to infection.
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. 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 Seattle-area women, age 18 to 60, who are willing to participate in 10 two-hour workshops. Participants also will be asked to complete a set of questionnaires, give blood and saliva samples, and receive two Hepatitis A vaccinations.
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.
For more information about the Health SMART Study, please call the study information line at 206-667-7267 or e-mail healthsmart@fhcrc.org.
UW Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance
Description of Proposal: Renovation of Lewis Hall ( 22,700 gross square feet/gsf) and construction of an approximately 10,000 gsf addition to the back of the building for a total of approximately 32,700 gsf.
Proponent: University of Washington
Location of Proposal: Lewis Hall is located in the central area of the Seattle Campus. The site is bounded by Stevens Way East on the southwest, the tennis courts on the northwest, Lewis Hall Annex on the northeast and the N6 parking lot on the southeast.
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) (c). This decision was made after review of the completed environmental checklist and development of mitigating measures to reduce environmental impacts. This information is available to the public on request.
This Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance 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 Dec. 1.
Responsible Official: Richard Chapman
Position/Title: Associate Vice President for Capital Projects
Telephone: 206-543-5200
Address: University of Washington, Facilities Bldg; Box 35220, Seattle, Washington 98915-2205
