May 11, 2006
Foege to speak on global health shortcuts
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Seattle Symphony director to speak at UW School of Music
As part of the UW School of Music’s “Music in American Cultures” series, Gerard Schwarz, music director of the Seattle Symphony, will speak on Contemporary American Composers and the Symphony Public on Wednesday, May 17 at the School of Music.
Guitars, harps and international music in concerts this week
Concerts at the School of Music this week feature music from around the world, as well as music featuring guitars and harps.
Brown bag on Stevens Way project set for May 16
If you’re interested in how the next phase of construction on Stevens Way will impact you this summer, the Capital Projects Office will host a brown bag presentation on the project from noon to 1 p.
May 9, 2006
Gas prices getting cruder
Two years ago I wrote a column that began, “My local gas station ran out of the number ‘2.
May 4, 2006
World-class opera soprano to be artist in residence at School of Music
The UW School of Music has announced that internationally acclaimed soprano Jane Eaglen will join the faculty as artist in residence in September.
Grass roots Leadership Symposium set for May 13
A special symposium May 13 will help participants understand what it takes to start a grass roots organization.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
BRAVE MAN: A UW student is headed to Washington, DC this week to pick up a Citizen Bravery Award from the U.
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Race, justice topics at May 5 symposium
A symposium, “Fictions of the Archive, Rumors of Insurrection,” will be held from 10:30 a.
Grim issues of life and privilege at play in ‘Harvest’
“Ripped from the headlines” is a phrase too often breathlessly employed by prime time television dramas.
Pair of UW professors named 2006 Carnegie Scholars
Two UW professors have been chosen as 2006 Carnegie Scholars.
Post-World War II Korean books to be displayed at Allen Library
The time from 1945 to 1950, from the end of World War II to the start of the Korean War, was known in Korea as the liberation space, a period of intellectual blossoming and making art for its own sake.
Scholar to speak about rare books
Terry Belanger, university professor and honorary curator of special collections at the University of Virginia, will speak on Books and Paper vs.
May 10 film features music of Afghanistan
Ethnomusicologist John Baily, head of the Afghanistan Music Unit and head of the Centre for Contemporary Music Cultures in the Music Department of Goldsmiths College, London University, will speak at a special seminar and show his film, A Kabul Music Diary, on Wednesday, May 10 at the UW School of Music.
Silver bracelets join strong Northwest Coast collection at the Burke
The Burke Museum recently received a donation of 30 silver bracelets made by Northwest Coast Native Americans.
Official Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY
Pilot Research Grants Available
The UW Specialized Center of Research in Pharmacology of Drugs in Pregnancy (UW SCOR; supported by NICHD and ORWH) announces the availability of funds for one year pilot research grants ($10,000 per award) on the pharmacology of drugs in pregnancy.
Mary-Claire King twice honored for breast cancer research
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Asbury a 2006 Searle Scholar
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Symposium to open Imaging Center
An afternoon symposium with internationally recognized experts in magnetic resonance imaging will mark the opening of the Department of Radiology’s new Bio-Molecular Imaging Center at South Lake Union from 1:30 to 5 p.
Health Sciences News Briefs
Short of breath? This study could help
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis or asthma/emphysema, and who experience shortness of breath with daily activities, are being sought for a study.
9th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Session at Law School
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a special session at the UW School of Law on Friday, May 5, 2006 from 8 a.
April 27, 2006
Oceans to Stars Lectures to explore ‘The Human Imprint’ on the environment
Humans, like all life, both alter their environment and are altered by it.
Law School Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Receives IRS Grant
The UW School of Law Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic has received a $97,250 grant from the Internal Revenue Service.
Two UW faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two UW faculty members — David Baker and Barbara Reskin — have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Two UW profs named fellows of prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Two UW professors have been named Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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‘From Bench to Bedside’: Moving research from lab to patients
Translational research, or research that moves discoveries from the laboratory bench into practical use with patients, will be the focus of this year’s clinical research conference, organized by the School of Medicine’s Office of Clinical Research.
Health Sciences Open House: Focus on global health issues
A global health forum and free film screening will be highlights of the Health Sciences Open House, set for this Friday and Saturday.
Surgeon compares training to learning violin
Learning the Violin in Public: Does Traditional Surgical Training Meet the Needs of the Modern Specialist? is the topic for Dr.
Calendar item clarification
An item in the Health Sciences portion of the April 20 University Week calendar incorrectly noted the speaker for the Hans Neurath Lecture, which is taking place at 4 p.
April 25, 2006
The punishing price of incarceration
Room and board at Harvard costs $9,578.
April 20, 2006
Reuse that coffee mug and get your next cup cheap
UW students and staff consume close to 5,000 coffee and tea beverages every day.
ETC. campus news & notes
CASE CHAMPIONS: The UW did quite well at the regional award competition of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, picking up 21 awards in a variety of categories.
The 35 year Club
Last summer, University Week contacted employees who have worked here 35 years or longer and asked them for their reminiscences about the UW over the years.
Newsmakers: Your peers in the news
ON JAPAN: It was, the Christian Science Monitor stated, “a Godzilla moment” for Japan when the Nikkei lost nearly $400 billion in value over three days of wild selling in January.
Mason Road to be closed this weekend and next
Now through the end of April, the UW will host hundreds of visitors as part of the Arbor Day and Washington Weekend events.
‘After Hurricane Katrina’ subject of talk April 27
The University community will have a chance to hear from the co-chair of the Bring Back New Orleans Commission when Barbara Major comes to town Thursday, April 27.
UW-South Seattle Community College partnership kicks off with visit; register now to go along
A new partnership between the UW, South Seattle Community College and South Seattle neighborhoods will be celebrated with a day trip to that area, available to all, on May 3, guided by community leaders and faculty advisors from both institutions.
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