September 6, 2005
University of Washington Freshman Convocation Sept. 25
At least two thousand freshmen, their parents and guests are expected to attend the 2005 UW Freshman Convocation, to be held at noon Sept.
August 23, 2005
Thousands more low-income rural youths to get help preparing for college
More than 2,700 students from small rural schools in the Yakima and Skagit valleys, as well as the community of Goldendale, will get help preparing for college through a $2.
August 4, 2005
Faculty training set on effort certification
Later this month, the University will launch an intensive effort to ensure that each faculty member properly reports to the federal government the amount of time that is spent on sponsored research, a subject known as faculty effort certification.
UW Police earn national accreditation
The UW Police Department has received national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
July 21, 2005
University of Washington unlikely to receive grant for biocontainment lab, president says
The University of Washington, faced with a July 23 deadline for securing $35 million in matching funds to construct a Regional Biocontainment Laboratory, has been unable to secure those funds, President Mark A.
There’s the rub: Librarians solve mystery of missing Chinese art
The mystery begins last year when Paula Walker, interim head of the East Asia Library, receives a letter of introduction for a doctoral student at the UW.
Huntsman to head Life Sciences Fund
UW President Emeritus Lee Huntsman has been selected by Washington Governor Christine Gregoire as the first executive director of the Life Sciences Discovery Fund Authority, a public-private partnership intended to give life sciences research in the state a major boost.
June 23, 2005
UW scores best in BEST awards
The UW took home several honors from the fourth annual Businesses for an Environmental and Sustainable Tomorrow (BEST) awards, including the Mayor’s Environmental Leadership Award.
Perfect partners: UW, Heritage collaborate in Yakima
For people from the Seattle area, a trip to the Yakima Valley means encountering an environment very different from the one they’re used to.
June 7, 2005
130th Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m., June 11, Husky Stadium
Mark A.
June 6, 2005
Phyllis Wise selected as University of Washington provost
University of Washington President Mark A.
June 2, 2005
Leadership initiative: Survey, discussion groups draw strong response
Although the information-gathering phase of the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative is far from complete, members of the team are encouraged by the response thus far, both to the online survey and in-person discussion groups.
Graduation ceremonies June 10-12
Mark A.
May 26, 2005
Proposed UW budget ‘invests in excellence through our people’
The UW Board of Regents received a budget proposal for the 2005-6 fiscal year that would enable the University to invest in the excellence of its programs, expand opportunity and promote diversity.
New TechTransfer program helps ‘launch’ from inspiration to implementation
UW TechTransfer Digital Ventures has developed a program to ease the transition of projects from the laboratory to self-sustaining entities.
May 19, 2005
Survey, discussions seek feedback on campus climate
The Universitywide survey for faculty and staff regarding campus climate, diversity and values is now available online.
Addressing the growing dilemmas of scholarly publishing
Some people would describe the current system of scholarly publication as crazy.
A new way to give: UW community can earmark donations for student support
The UW has announced a Faculty-Staff-Retiree “Campaign for Students,” designed to enhance fellowship and scholarship support for undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
May 12, 2005
Young talents to shine in May 13 Undergraduate Research Symposium
This year’s Undergraduate Research Symposium will attract more than 500 participants — a growth of ten-fold in the program’s eight-year history.
$400,000 awarded to campus diversity projects
The President’s Diversity Appraisal Implementation Fund has awarded $400,000 to 13 proposals for innovative projects that will enhance student development, enhance faculty diversity or improve the campus, workplace or classroom climate.
Diversity grants distributed: Thirteen innovative projects to share $400,000
The President’s Diversity Appraisal Implementation Fund has awarded $400,000 to 13 proposals for innovative projects that will enhance student development, enhance faculty diversity or improve the campus, workplace or classroom climate.
May 5, 2005
Legislature’s higher ed results better than expected
The results of the most recent legislative session may not have satisfied all of the University’s aspirations for enhanced support, but it was certainly better than most experts would have predicted four months ago.
April 28, 2005
Clinton cabinet member to speak at commencement
The Honorable Robert E.
New state budget draws president’s praise
The Washington State Legislature passed a budget for higher education in the coming biennium that was a compromise between versions passed by the state House and the Senate.
Contest honors outstanding student portfolios
Student digital portfolios have become an increasingly popular means to assess student learning.
April 26, 2005
Robert Rubin, former Secretary of the Treasury, to be UW Commencement speaker
The Honorable Robert E.
April 21, 2005
President’s initiative launched
President Emmert’s leadership initiative is up and running and being fine-tuned in the early stages as the team prepares to launch a campuswide information gathering effort.
Olswang named interim chancellor at UW Bothell
Steven G.
April 15, 2005
Steven G. Olswang appointed interim chancellor at UW Bothell
Steven G.
April 14, 2005
State may have budget by April 24 deadline
An unusual degree of consensus is emerging from the legislative budget process, with funding of higher education remaining as one of the major differences among the state budgets proposed by the Governor, the Senate, and the House.
April 7, 2005
UW medical school top-ranked nationally — again
The UW again has been ranked first among primary care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.
Students shine on national, international stage
While the UW men’s basketball team was doing its part for national recognition, UW students were winning more than their share of prominent national and international awards and competitions on an unprecedented scale.
Emmert launches leadership initiative
President Mark Emmert has announced a major new initiative that will examine leadership and values throughout the University.
April 5, 2005
UW to dedicate collection of art by artists of color
The University of Washington and the Washington State Arts Commission’s Art in Public Places Program will dedicate a new collection of artworks by nine artists of color at 6 p.
April 1, 2005
UW tops national primary care medical school rankings for 12th straight year
The University of Washington again has been ranked first among primary care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.
March 31, 2005
Two budgets, different implications for UW
It’s a tale of two budgets. Warren W. UW President Mark Emmert has selected Suzanne Trager Ortega, vice provost for advanced studies and dean of graduate school at the University of Missouri-Columbia, as dean and vice provost of the UW Graduate School, effective Aug. March 29, 2005 While the UW men’s basketball team was doing its part for national recognition, UW students were winning more than their share of prominent national and international awards and competitions on an unprecedented scale. Warren W.
Chancellor of UW Bothell to step down
Missouri dean, Seattle native to head UW Graduate School
UW students win national, international awards
Chancellor of UW Bothell to step down
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