June 20, 2012
News Digest: Faculty retirement innovations earns $100,000 grant, Honor: Thomas Baillie, Honors: Landscape architecture
Faculty retirement innovations earn UW $100,000 national grant || Baillie receives American Chemical Society award || UW claims two Great Places awards
June 11, 2012
News Digest: Panel considers extreme-weather events, ideas to curb poverty sought, Honor: Nancy Rottle, Fellowship: Thaisa Way, Honor: healthcare recognized
Panel consider meaning of recent extreme-weather events || Evans School helps reduce poverty || State landscape architects recognize Nancy Rottle || Thaisa Way named inaugural A.E. Bye fellow || Hall Health, Harborview programs recognized for quality
June 9, 2012
2012 Commencement: Photo Gallery
The University of Washington community gathered on Saturday to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2012. With banners flying and colorfully decorated mortarboards atop their heads, graduates took the field on at CenturyLink Stadium, surrounded by cheering family members and friends.
June 7, 2012
Important contributions recognized in 2012 Awards of Excellence
Individuals who have made important contributions to the university community were honored at the 42nd Annual Awards of Excellence Thursday, June 7. President Michael K. Young presided at the ceremony.
May 23, 2012
Official Notice: Final supplemental environmental impact statement for IMA field #1 improvements
Public Notice University of Washington Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-460 & 510 and WAC 478-324-140, the University of Washington hereby provides public notice of the: AVAILABILITY OF FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (FSEIS*). Project Name: Recreational Sports Intramural Activities Field No. 1 Improvements Proponent: University of Washington Description of Proposal: Improvements include installation…
February 9, 2012
Official Notice: Environmental impact statement for IMA field #1 improvements
Public Notice University of Washington 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 DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (SEIS) and PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SEIS. Project Name: Recreational Sports IMA Field #1 Improvements Proponent: University of Washington Description: Improvements include…
January 11, 2012
Official Notices: Regents meeting Jan. 12
Schedule for Jan. 12 Regents meeting is announced.
January 5, 2012
Official Notices: Rules for UW housing, waivers of tuition and fees
Official notice of public hearings for amendments pertaining to “Rules for the University of Washington Residence Halls and Family Housing Apartments” and “Waivers of Tuition and Fees.”
June 13, 2011
Photo Gallery: University of Washington 2011 Commencement
The University of Washington community gathered on Saturday, June 11, in Husky Stadium to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2011. With banners flying and playfully decorated caps on their heads, the degree candidates took the field to the cheers and applause of 40,000 family members and friends. 239206|default.xml|Downscale Only|Cross Fade|Beam|Off| Contact…
February 16, 2011
Experts on Pacific Northwest earthquakes
Seismic/geology issues John Vidale, UW professor, Earth and space sciences – 310-210-2131, vidale@uw.edu. Stephen Malone, UW emeritus professor, Earth and space sciences – 206-685-3811, steve@ess.washington.edu. Craig Weaver, U.S. Geological Survey – 206-459-6457, craig@ess.washington.edu. Kenneth Creager, UW professor, Earth and space sciences – 206-685-2803, kcc@ess.washington.edu. Bill Steele, UW seismology lab coordinator – 206-685-5880, wsteele@uw.edu. Joan Gomberg,…
November 18, 2010
Peace Corps director visits UW
The Peace Corps director is visiting the UW Thursday and Friday to meet with faculty, staff, students and former Peace Corps volunteers.
November 17, 2010
Film: ‘Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program.’
The Bracero Program was established to replace an alleged wartime labor shortage with temporary workers from Mexico, however, research reveals that it intended to undermine farm-worker unionization.
November 11, 2010
Piano series.
Students of the School of Music perform works for piano.
November 10, 2010
It’s a La Nina year — time to prepare for possible suspended operations at the UW
Since this is a La Nina year — with more than average snowfalls expected — it’s a good time to review the UW’s bad weather policies.
It’s a La Nina year — time to prepare for possible suspended operations at the University
This is the time of year when Human Resources reminds employees about the University’s policies for suspended operations and inclement weather.
Why I chose UW Medicine: I was having twins!
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Official notices
Board of Regents
The Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 2 p.
Harry Kimball receives 2010 Flexner Distinguished Service to Medical Education Award
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‘All or Nothing.’
Opening of a juried exhibit highlighting the best work coming from the diverse students in the School of Art.
Career Services director at Evans School writes new book: ‘Jobs that Matter’
In high school, Heather Krasna helped form a club that focused on environmental issues.
Meet the Mammals on Nov. 20 at the Burke
The Burke Museum invites the public to see, touch, and learn about the museum’s extraordinary collection of mammals at the annual Meet the Mammals family day from 10 a.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Try a different commute Nov. 18; you might win a prize
More than 1,600 members of the UW community have pledged to try something different with their commutes when the Huskies play the Bruins on Nov.
School of Music offers fairy tale opera, ‘Hansel and Gretel’
Thomas Harper directs students from the UW Voice Division in the fully-staged production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera Hansel and Gretel Nov.
Carpe Diem String Quartet to play Meany Nov. 23
Carpe Diem String Quartet performs at 8 p.
Charles Johnson to deliver Libraries Maxine Cushing Gray Lecture, Nov. 19
Charles Johnson, recipient of the 2010 Maxine Cushing Gray Visiting Writers Fellowship Award at UW Libraries, will give a lecture at 7 p.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
DAILY DELIGHT: The UW student newspaper, The Daily, competed at the National College Media Conference recently, and cleaned up.
November 9, 2010
School of Music offers fairy tale opera, ‘Hansel and Gretel’
Students from the UW Voice Division will perform a fully-staged production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s fairy tale opera Hansel and Gretel Nov. 17, 19 and 21 in Meany Hall. Musical accompaniment is by the University Symphony, conducted by Jonathan Pasternack, and the production is directed by Thomas Harper.
Screening of film by UW graduate will benefit School of Drama
Night Catches Us, a new film about the Black Panthers that was produced by UW graduate Ron Simons, will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Cinebarre theater in Mountlake Terrace. The screening will raise money for the UW School of Drama Career Entry Endowment Fund.
Show of hands: New screens in Meany Hall will show pianists’ hand movements up close
The acoustics of Meany Hall are splendid, so when musicians play, the audience hears everything beautifully. But sight lines can be a more difficult matter — especially when a pianist performs. Problem solved. New video screens recently installed at Meany will give audiences an up-close look at the pianists’ fingering as they play.
Carpe Diem String Quartet to play Meany Hall
Carpe Diem String Quartet performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23 as part of the World Series at Meany Hall. The quartet-in-residence at Ohio Wesleyan University, the group is known as one of the most versatile ensembles of its generation and is committed to bringing new audiences to chamber music.
Why I chose UW Medicine: I was having twins!
Pediatric anesthesiology fellow Dr. Katherine Keech describes the family-centered care at UW Medicine during her pregnancy, the birth of her twins and their NICU stay. New dad Dr. John Keech is a UW surgery resident.
Screening test validated for depression in adolescents
A brief questionnaire commonly used with adults is shown to be a suitable depression screening tool for teenagers, too.
Harry Kimball receives 2010 Flexner Distinguished Service to Medical Education Award
Kimball was honored for fostering high standards of professionalism in medical practice and in physician training, and for his commitment to social justice and patient welfare.
Career Services director at Evans School writes new book: ‘Jobs that Matter’
Heather Krasna writes about discovering secure and meaningful jobs.
Meet the Mammals on Nov. 20 at the Burke
For more information Meet the Mammals is included with museum admission and is free for Burke members. Learn more online at www.burkemuseum.org. The Burke Museum invites the public to see, touch, and learn about the museum’s extraordinary collection of mammals at the annual Meet the Mammals family day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,…
Charles Johnson to deliver Libraries Maxine Cushing Gray Lecture, Nov. 19
Charles Johnson, the National Book Award winner and recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship who retired from teaching at the UW a year ago, will give a free lecture Nov. 19. Reservations are recommended.
Global infectious disease researchers awarded Gates grants
Dr. Keith Jerome is looking to prevent the AIDS virus from taking hold, and Dr. Pradpsinh Rathod is testing ways to keep malaria parasites from becoming drug resistant.
Pharmacy faculty members honored for contributions to their profession
The Washington State Pharmacy Assocaition honored Don Downing and Joy Plein for their pioneering work and community service.
November 8, 2010
Century of suffrage
On Nov. 8, 1910, the state granted women the right to vote. The centennial of that landmark was celebrated at the UW and across the state.
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