October 21, 2010
Etc: Campus News & Notes
CLEVER CROWS: When PBS’ program, Nature, takes a look at crows on Sunday, Oct.
Celebration of life for Paul Steven Miller planned Oct. 25
The UW School of Law will have a community gathering to celebrate the life of Paul Steven Miller, the Henry M.
‘Going for the Green’
Colorado-based engineering firm CH2M Hill and two British partners are racing to the finish as they complete multibillion-dollar facilities for the London Olympics.
Faculty violist Melia Watras to perform Oct. 25
Faculty violist Melia Watras will perform a concert of contemporary works for the viola and the pieces that inspired their creation at 7: 30 p.
Come plant a tree on Oct. 28
Want to help make a green campus even greener? Volunteers are needed to help plant 15 to 20 Deodar Cedar trees at the north end of the E-1 parking lot between 10 a.
City Club asks, Do you know where your DNA is?
City Club of Seattle is hosting a conversation, “Do you know where your DNA is?” as part of its ongoing Health Care Series.
Wind Ensemble to perform chamber concert Oct. 24
Members of the UW Wind Ensemble will perform at 1:30 p.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Guest Artist Recital: Bassoonist Pascal Gallois, Oct. 29
Renowned French bassoonist Pascal Gallois — a member of the famed Paris-based Ensemble Intercontemporain — will perform at 7:30 p.
Annual Open Enrollment, Benefits Fairs coming
Open Enrollment, the period each year when UW employees can make changes to their health care and other benefits, will run Nov.
Take a Course in ‘Young Love 101’ at School of Drama’s ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’
A king and three of his nobles swear off earthly pleasures and seclude themselves in an academy for three years.
Gathering to mark life of Folke Nyberg
A celebration of life for Folke Nyberg, an emeritus professor of architecture and of urban design and planning who died Aug.
Honoring each other: Nominations open for annual campus awards
Every day you work alongside people who are fabulous at what they do.
Disability expert Sue Kroeger to visit, speak Oct.25, 26
Nationally recognized disability expert and scholar Sue Kroeger will visit the UW Oct.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Civil rights leaders to discuss ‘freedom dreams’
Two longtime civil rights and social justice activists will headline a distinctive event this month at UW Tacoma.
Why I chose UW Medicine: My primary care physician knows me well and my providers consult as a team
UW Medicine comprises seven entities with a single mission of improving health, both locally and globally.
Computer music by Joseph Anderson is featured in concert
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media presents an evening of computer music by composer Joseph Anderson on Tuesday, Oct.
President Obama to address noon rally at Hec Edmundson Pavilion
President Barack Obama will speak at rally being held at noon Thursday, Oct.
New survey shows voters oppose income tax, favor Murray over Rossi
Washington state voters are focused on jobs and the economy, and they’re anti-tax, according to a new survey that also shows incumbent Patty Murray ahead of former state Sen.
October 16, 2010
Faculty recital
Faculty oboist Shannon Spicciati and guest oboist Keri McCarthy, from Washington State University present a program of solo and duo literature for the oboe, including works by Schumann, Rathbun, Tann, and others.
October 15, 2010
‘William Kentridge: Anything is Possible’
A screening of the new, hour-long documentary about the South African artist.
October 14, 2010
How did humans live 12,000 years ago? Find out at Ice Age Archaeology Day
The Burke Museum presents a day of exhibits and talks on what life was like during the coldest time the state has ever known – the last Ice Age.
Gateway to Chile garden’s opening celebration Oct. 17
Sunday, Oct.
Three extraordinary talents comprise the Kavafian-Schub-Shifrin Trio, playing Meany Hall Oct. 20
Three virtuoso members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center are playing together in a concert presented by the UW World Series.
Dawg Dash turns 25 — grab your running shoes and join in
This year is the 25th anniversary of Dawg Dash, one of the UW Alumni Association’s most popular annual events.
A celebration of home movies planned Oct. 16
Hannah Palin, Film Archives Specialist at the UW Libraries Special Collections, is once again involved in producing Home Movie Day, scheduled for noon to 4:30 p.
UW Libraries to note Open Access Week with discussions
UW Libraries will participate in the national Open Access Week with three panel discussions at Odegaard Library.
A Conversation With Steve Ballmer
Joint the Computer Science and Engineering department for A Conversation with Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO.
The life of Otis Pease, longtime UW history professor, to be celebrated Oct. 24
A Celebration of Life for Otis Pease, a history professor at the UW for nearly 30 years, will be held at 2 p.
Get ready for the flu season
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Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Why I chose UW Medicine: Convenient locations and the best providers — our UW colleagues
UW Medicine comprises seven entities with a single mission of improving health, both locally and globally.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Flu shot clinics.
Seasonal flu shot clinics for UW faculty and staff.
UW Blog profile: ‘Blog Down to Washington’
Members of the UW community are increasingly expressing themselves in blogs about their interests or professional matters.
Presidential search committee seeks input from community
What leadership qualities should the next permanent UW president have? The Presidential Search Advisory Committee is welcoming input from the UW community and friends of the University in the search process in a series of public discussions in coming weeks.
Tissue engineer Robert Langer to give Hoffman Lecture Oct. 22
Renowned tissue engineer and drug delivery expert Robert S.
October 13, 2010
Inside the gulf crisis.
How many barrels of oil per day were spewing into the Gulf of Mexico after the BP disaster? Desperate for an accurate assessment, the federal government pulled together a high-stakes task force that included two UW Engineering faculty members — James Riley and Alberto Aliseda.
October 12, 2010
Flu shot clinics.
Seasonal flu shot clinics for UW faculty and staff.
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