January 8, 2009
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in the Petersen Room, Allen Library.
Blood Drives
- Friday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., bus parked on Stevens Way
- Wednesday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., bus parked in load/unload in front of Moore Hall
Women Needed for Stress Reduction Study
Are you stressed? Do you have any family history of breast cancer? Health SMART is a study is being 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 goal of the study, funded by the National Cancer Institute, is to see whether various stress-management and coping techniques reduce stress and improve immune function.
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. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires, give blood and saliva samples, and receive two Hepatitis A vaccinations. 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 226 Seattle-area women, age 18 to 60, who are willing to participate in 10 two-hour workshops.
No family history of breast cancer but still want to help?
We are also looking for women who do not have a family history of breast cancer to participate in a 90 minute study that examines how women process information and how hormone function may differ in women with and without a family history of breast cancer. Participating in this study involves a few short tests that include identification of colors, reading simple words and answering questions about your thoughts and feelings. Height-weight measurements, saliva and a single blood sample will be collected.
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.
Our website is: http://smartstudies.org/ or http://www.fhcrc.org/science/phs/health_smart/.
Or for more information about the Health SMART Study, please call the study information line at 206-667-7267 or e-mail healthsmart@fhcrc.org.
Year-end tax form distribution
W-2s, 1099Rs and UW Stipend letters for active employees will be distributed with paychecks on Monday, Jan. 26. The 1042-S form will be distributed with paychecks on Tuesday, March 10. For separated, partial leave, or inactive employees, these forms will be mailed to the provided local address (check Employee Self Service to confirm or update this address). For more information: http://www.washington.edu/admin/payroll, or 206-543-9202.
Employees: exempt status and the W-4
If you claimed “exempt” status on your federal income tax withholding during 2008 are eligible to renew your claim for 2009, you MUST submit a new Form W-4 “Employees Withholding Allowance Certificate” to the Payroll Office by Feb. 16. You can update your W-4 information through Employee Self Service. For more information: http://www.washington.edu/admin/payroll, or 206-543-9202.
Tax exempt status for non-resident alien employees
If you are a non-resident alien employee who claimed “exempt” status on federal income tax withholding for 2008 and are eligible to renew your claim for 2009, you must resubmit both a new Form 8233, “Exemption from Withholding on Compensation…” and a US income tax treaty article to the Payroll Office by Feb. 16. For more information: http://www.washington.edu/admin/payroll, or 206-543-9202.
Annual Attendance Incentive Program Deadline Jan. 30
This is a reminder that each January all employees who accrue sick leave, and who have a year-end sick leave balance exceeding 480 hours, may elect to be paid for a portion of the sick leave that was accrued but not used during the previous calendar year. Payment is made at the rate of 25 percent, and all hours for which payment is made are deducted from the employee’s sick leave balance.
NOTE: If you are nearing retirement, you may want to consider the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA). VEBA provides a tax-free medical expense account funded by a 25 percent sick leave cash-out at retirement. Learn more at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/benefits/retirement/retiree/veba.html.
This Annual Attendance Incentive Program is available ONLY during the month of January. Participants are responsible for ensuring that the completed form is received in the UW Payroll Office no later than the last working day in January (Jan. 30).
Program information and forms are available at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/polproc/leave/attend-incent.html.
Questions about this program should be directed to your department’s HR Consultant: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/contacts/servicetms/index.html.
A new location for free blood pressure screening
The Employee Health Clinic will now have its Free Blood Pressure Screening offered to UW staff/faculty in a new location:
Location: Hall Health Center
Employee Health Clinic, Room 8 (basement level)
When: Every Thursday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.- Drop In Clinic
For more information about the blood pressure screenings and the work of the Employee Health Clinic, call 206-685-1026 or visit online at http://depts.washington.edu/hhpccweb/index.php?ClinicID=3.
Public Notice: Availability of a final supplemental environmental impact statement
Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-510 and WAC 478-324-140, the University of Washington hereby provides public notice of the AVAILABILITY OF A FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT*
* Supplements the University of Washington Campus Master Plan
Project Name: UW Medical Center Expansion Project Phase 1 and 2A or 2B
Proponent: University of Washington
Description of Proposal: Design and construct a new building addition directly south and contiguous with the UW Medical Center’s Muilenberg and Pacific Towers. The expansion will be in two phases. The two phases will provide up to a total maximum allowed 264,500 gross square feet (GSF) approved by the minor plan change to the University’s Master Plan 2003 for the Seattle Campus.
Phase 1 is a five-story addition totaling approximately 146,500. The new facility would be used to house space for diagnostic imaging, surgery, the nursing unit and the neonatal intensive care unit.
Phase 2 would either add an additional three floors to the Phase 1 building totaling approximately 89,500 gross square feet of additional building space (Phase 2A) or add four additional floors to the Phase 1 building totaling approximately 118,000 gross square feet of additional building space (Phase 2B).
Phase 1 of the facility is anticipated to open in mid 2011 with Phase 2A or 2B anticipated to open in mid 2017.
Location of Proposal: 1705 NE Pacific Street, University of Washington, Seattle campus.
Lead Agency: University of Washington.
Copies available: Copies are available at the Capital Projects Office, University of Washington, Box 352205, University Facilities, Seattle, WA 98105. A limited number of copies are available while supplies last. Additional copies may be obtained for the cost of copying.
Responsible Official: Richard K. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, Capital Projects Office, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98107 (telephone 206-543-5200)
Date of Issue: Dec. 23, 2008
Contact Person: Jan Arntz, Environmental Planner, Capital Projects Office, University of Washington, Box 352205, Seattle WA 98107 (telephone 206-543-5200)
Public Notice: Determination of non-significance
Project Name: University of Washington Intercollegiate Baseball/ Soccer Field – Baseball Team and Fan Services
Description of Proposal: The project involves construction of three support buildings for the existing intercollegiate competition baseball and soccer fields and associate site improvements and utilities. The structures include a 760- gross square foot (gsf); one-story ticket/ concession building; a 1,600 gsf, one story restroom building; and a 10,510 gsf, two story baseball team building.
Proponent: University of Washington
Location of Proposal: University of Washington Seattle Campus- East Campus CMP development Site 59E. The site is bounded by Montlake Blvd. N.E. and Walla Walla Road NE on the West, Canal Road on the South and East, and Wahkiakum Lane on the North.
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 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) (197-11-350); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by January 19, 2009 to:
Responsible Official: Richard K. Chapman, Associate Vice President for Capital Projects, Capital Projects Office, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98105-2205, Phone: (206) 543-5200
Contact Person: Jan Arntz, Environmental/Land Use Compliance Officer, Capital Projects Office, Box 352205, Seattle, WA 98105-2205, Phone: (206) 543-5200
