February 23, 2010
Side by side symphonies.
Gerard Schwarz conducts the University Symphony side by side with members of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.
February 21, 2010
Jordan Anderson.
Seattle Symphony Orchestra bassist Jordan Anderson performs original compositions and other works for double bass.
Botany and forensic science.
Sarah Reichard, associate professor, hosts “Botany, Bugs and the Art of Forensic Science,” where forensic scientists (in town for their annual convention) present a fascinating look at the world of forensic science in the areas of botany, entomology and anthropology as they relate to crime investigations and solving cold cases.
February 19, 2010
Hear Jim Lynch.
Friends of the UW Libraries and the UW Alumni Association present an evening with journalist and novelist Jim Lynch, author of The Highest Tide.
February 18, 2010
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting today, Thursday, Feb.
New Web site showcases UW energy-related research
Helping UW scientists compete more effectively for energy-related research projects is one goal of a Universitywide Web site just unveiled.
Judge who indicted Pinochet to speak at UW
Baltasar Garzón, an investigating judge with Spain’s National Court who indicted Chilean dictator Augosto Pinochet, will speak at the UW School of Law at 6 p.
UW bands unite.
Songs and Dances for Band features the UW symphonic, campus and concert bands.
Dennis Lettenmaier elected to National Academy of Engineering
Dennis Lettenmaier, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Q Center seeks opinions on sexual orientation issues campuswide
Have you ever felt physically or emotionally threatened at the UW because of your sexual orientation or gender status? It’s the sort of thing the Q Center is looking to learn with a new campuswide survey.
‘Waiting for Lefty.’
The School of Drama reflects on the current economic crisis with a series titled “Looking Up at Down: Plays from the Great Depression.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
PATRIOT SALUTED: UW Tacoma History Professor Mike Allen is getting national attention since a book he co-authored, A Patriot’s History of the United States, hit the number one spot on Amazon.
Three UW faculty among this year’s Sloan Research Fellows
Three UW faculty members are among 118 recipients of Sloan Research Fellowships, given by the Alfred P.
After the prophets.
Drawing upon the evidence provided by the Dead Sea Scrolls, Alex Jassen of the University of Minnesota explores the rich world of prophets and prophecy that continued to thrive long after the end of the age of the classical biblical prophets.
Henry offers the photography of Kiki Smith in new exhibit
The Henry Art Gallery is presenting the first comprehensive, touring survey of artist Kiki Smith’s work in photography.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW Law Clinic’s Innocence Project helps reverse rape conviction
By Shari Ireton
UW School of Law
A 14-year nightmare ended Feb.
Rose-covered cottage with picket fence: Can you tell us about life depicted in 1940s film?
Editor’s Note: The UW Audio Visual Services Materials Library has more than 1,200 reels of film from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, documenting life at the University through telecourses, commercial films and original productions.
Jacob Lawrence Gallery hosts ‘Art + Design’ show
The annual Art + Design juried show will be on exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery Feb.
Class Notes: Guantanamo and its Legacy
Class title: Law, Societies and Justice 490/Political Science 401 — Guantanamo and Its Legacy.
Learn the latest on managing your back pain
“Oh My Aching Back!” is the topic of the March 3 free public lecture at the downtown Seattle Public Library.
‘Conservation Colloquium’ planned March 3
UW students using marginal urban land to grow vegetables, a class helping re-prioritize conservation sites on the Columbia River Plateau and a project drawing on indigenous people’s knowledge to manage the threat of wildfires are among the topics during a “Conservation Colloquium” March 3.
Percussion Ensemble to perform ‘Meany Beat’ on Feb. 25
The UW Percussion Ensemble will perform a variety of contemporary music composed for metallophones, membranophones, and idiophones in an evening called Meany Beat, at 7:30 p.
‘Addressing the Sputniks of Our Generation’ is title of talk today
Arun Majumdar, inaugural director of the <A href="http://arpa-e.
Double bassist, organist to perform on Feb. 21
Seattle Symphony Orchestra double bassist Jordan Anderson will perform original compositions and the Concerto for Doublebass by Eduard Tubin at 2 p.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition lives on — on the Web, that is
To have been at the UW in 2009 was to hear a great deal about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Centennial a century back, in 1909.
Newsmakers
PROSTATE CANCER AND SUICIDE: Men are nearly twice as likely to commit suicide and more likely to suffer heart-related ailments in the months after getting a prostate cancer diagnosis, according to a recent study.
‘Beyond the Broughtons’ – a user’s guide to Southeast Alaska
Boaters considering a cruise to Southeast Alaska will get valuable information at a one-day workshop cosponsored by Washington Sea Grant and the Seattle Yacht Club.
February 17, 2010
‘From Behavior to Brain.’
Adults are armchair psychologists, attributing to ourselves and our social partners various goals, intentions, desires and beliefs to explain our own and others’ behaviors.
February 12, 2010
Guitar ensemble.
Students of Michael Partington present a program of music from the classical and romantic eras for guitar solo, duo and trio, and guitar with other instruments.
February 11, 2010
Odegaard gets first self-checkout station for books and in-library course reserves
Students waiting to check out a book or open reserve materials now have an option: a self-service checkout station on the ground floor of Odegaard Undergraduate Library, installed in December 2009.
Shantala Shivalingappa to bring kuchipudi dance to UW in World Series debut
Shantala Shivalingappa will make her UW World Series debut and introduce Seattle audiences to “kuchipudi,” a form of classical dance from South India, in a concerts Thursday through Saturday, Feb.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, Feb.
UW again named top contributor of Peace Corps volunteers
For the fourth year in a row, the UW has been named top contributor of Peace Corps volunteers from undergraduate alumni.
Go to the poles in your imagination at annual Polar Science Weekend
Hands-on exhibits, UW polar experts and a bit of imagination will transport you and your family to the extreme environments of the Arctic and Antarctica later this month during Polar Science Weekend at Pacific Science Center.
Shantala Shivalingappa.
Making her UW World Series debut, Shivalingappa introduces Seattle audiences to “kuchipudi,” a classical dance form of South India.
UW bands unite for ‘Songs and Dances for Band’
The UW symphonic, concert and campus bands will perform Thursday, Feb.
Climate change predictions.
The UW Program on Climate Change’s ninth annual lecture.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Piano series.
UW music students perform works for piano.
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