June 22, 2006
Blog, photos let campus share China trip with President Emmert
UW President Mark Emmert was in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai June 12–21, meeting with dignitaries, educators and government officials.
Heart in his game: UW lecturer loves accounting and basketball, not necessarily in that order
By Ed Kromer
Business School
Bill Resler, an eccentric senior lecturer in tax accounting and part-time basketball coach whose scruffy appearance has been described as “Santa Claus in Birkenstocks,” doesn’t exactly fit Hollywood’s image of a leading man.
Student art on display at retirement residence
Visually Speaking: MFA and BFA Student Artworks, curated by Charlotte Beall, opens June 22 and runs through Oct.
Faculty member claims Flexcar prize in quiz
Steven Goodreau, assistant professor of anthropology, won $100 worth of Flexcar use after completing a quiz sponsored by the Facilities Services Conservation Campaign Committee.
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Research Studies
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center seeks women for study
The Nutrition and Exercise for Women (NEW) Study — A study that examines the effects of exercise and nutrition on breast cancer risk factors — seeks to recruit more than 500 Seattle-area participants.
Wanted: Skilled tradesmen
I recently listened in on a conversation between two savvy people.
June 6, 2006
We should welcome them to the melting pot
Much of the conventional wisdom about immigration is just plain wrong.
June 1, 2006
Biology gets $1.6 million Howard Hughes grant
The UW Biology Department has been chosen to receive a four-year, $1.
Ever considered a Fulbright? The deadline is coming Aug. 1
Every year, several UW faculty members apply to become Fulbright Scholars — a designation that can open up myriad possibilities of professional and research experiences around the world.
Look out for commencement traffic
The UW Transportation Office advises motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to avoid the Husky Stadium on Saturday, June 10, for the UW graduation ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.
ETC: Campus news & notes
AWARDS, AWARDS: There is an addendum to the May 18 item about national awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Concert to honor music prof’s memory
When the first-ever Wood Flute Festival and Conference is held June 16-18 at the UW, it will include a memorial concert for Felix Skowronek.
UWeek says goodbye until summer
This is the last issue of University Week for spring quarter.
Peer portfolio
FUNDING RETIREMENT — At the University of California, Davis, the 15-year retirement contribution holiday is over.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Official notices
DEGREE EXAMS
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations.
School of Pharmacy offers ‘Health Care and the Media: Perceptions, Truth and Possibilities’
A panel of local communications professionals will bring their expertise to the School of Pharmacy’s annual Don Katterman Lecture, set for 9 a.
Search committee named for UW Medical Center leader
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SLUGs put up posters, host stem cell lecture
The South Lake Union Group (SLUG), formed by fellows and scientists at the UW Medicine South Lake Union research hub, plans a poster show of work done recently in labs at that location and a presentation on “The Current State of Stem-Cell Research and Ethical Issues” by Dr.
Health Sciences Briefs
Join Team SCCA
The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is forming a large team to take part in the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s Race for the Cure at Qwest Field on Saturday, June 17.
May 25, 2006
Got ideas about ‘the wall’? Students want to hear them
The wall that separates the campus from 15th Avenue NE is the subject of a forum to be held from 7 to 9 p.
New Research and Technology Building is open for business
The UW’s new Research and Technology Building is now open for business.
TGIF awards given to help develop technology
UW TechTransfer has announced the recipients of the first round of this year’s Technology Gap Innovation Fund (TGIF) awards.
Wealth of musical styles on display
A wealth of musical performances awaits audiences in the next week, from student composers, percussion, choirs and choruses.
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Proposed budget includes money for cabled observatory off Washington
With $150 million in President Bush’s proposed budget to install a cabled seafloor observatory off Washington and Oregon, a planning session is being convened June 5 for UW faculty and departments to learn how they might take advantage of this new facility for earth and ocean research and education.
May 23, 2006
Patchwork system working in Massachusetts
On July 1, 2007, every Massachusetts resident will have health insurance.
May 18, 2006
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus. TOPS IN TECH: The UW’s Office of Learning Technologies has snagged the Technology Leadership Award given by the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium. On May 15, the UW’s Department of Housing and Food Services (HFS) opened its first 100 percent Fair Trade Certified TM coffee outlet, the Atrium Café in the HUB. Last summer, University Week asked faculty and staff who have been here for 35 years or more to submit reminiscences about their time at the University. If you’re interested in football or basketball season tickets for next year, the Athletics Office is offering some discounts for both. Who’s up for dinner with author Sherman Alexie? Or maybe a week in London, or a 10-day cruise through the Caribbean? Such lofty experiences and more will be on the block when the UW’s Experimental Education Unit (EEU) holds its annual fundraising auction and dinner on May 20. We love the online journals the UW Libraries provide. ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES The UW English Language Programs (UWELP) offers quarterly online and on-site courses designed primarily for non-native speakers of English. Dr. Dr. Honorary degree for Woods Dr. May 11, 2006 Reference Update The following UW policies and orders were recently created or revised:
Etc: Campus News & Notes
A ‘fair’ cup of coffee in HUB’s Atrium
35 Year Club
Discounts available on football, basketball tickets
EEU to honor Dan Evans in festive annual fundraising auction
Journal subscription costs continue to climb
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Notes on healthy living (Or, 160,000 women can’t be wrong)
Futterman lecture: ‘Retinal remodeling’
Health Science News Briefs
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