April 4, 2006
Highway mergers
When you think about economics and mergers, you probably think about merging two companies into one, a la Boeing and McDonald Douglas.
March 30, 2006
Annual Universitywide awards announced; recognition ceremony is June 8
The University will honor 22 individuals, one team and one unit this year as part of the annual Universitywide awards program.
Expert in children’s literature to discuss the role of libraries
Lynne McKechnie, the first Visiting Cleary Professor in Children and Youth Services at the UW’s Information School, will deliver her first UW lecture April 11 on the role of public libraries in the development of children as readers.
Elaine Jennerich to chair President’s Advisory Committee on Women
Elaine Z.
Neighborhood Clinics mark 10th anniversary
The UW Physicians Network, made up of eight primary-care Neighborhood Clinics, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Peña to speak on identity, social justice in annual Kelly lecture
UW Anthropology Professor Devon Peña will give the Samuel E.
UW introduces new specialty license plates
A team of students from the UW’s graphic design program has created a bold new look for the University’s specialty license plate.
Julian Schwarz to be featured in School of Music concert April 2
Julian Schwarz, son of Seattle Symphony Maestro Gerard Schwarz, will be featured on the violoncello at the “Barry Lieberman & Friends” concert Sunday, April 2.
Traditions from Africa, Ireland on Meany stage soon
The traditions of two countries will be on display at Meany Theater over the next week.
Roy Prosterman awarded Henry R. Kravis Prize in Leadership
Roy L.
New campus groups celebrate diversity with two public events
Two new groups on campus, the Black Faculty and Staff @ UW Association and Qolors, will hold meetings in coming days.
Stevens Way construction to resume; brown bag presentation April 10
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.
Marine mammals mastering challenges of living at sea is topic April 10
The physiological and sensory challenges of life at sea for whales and other marine mammals, as well as strategies for conserving these animals, are the subject of the April 10 lecture Tails of the Ocean and Other Whale Stories.
Mystery Photo
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March 21, 2006
WASL: Is there a better way?
I have a 10th-grade daughter.
March 14, 2006
Basketball badness
Was part of your March Madness fandom a small, just-for-fun bet on your favorite Division I basketball team? Maybe a wager as a sign of support for the Husky men, the Husky women, or the Gonzaga Bulldogs?
Friendly wagers can be a pleasant, camaraderie-building diversion, and informal betting pools are generally legal in Washington.
March 9, 2006
Future of Information Systems Task Force appointed
Provost Phyllis Wise has appointed the Future of Information Systems Task Force to take a comprehensive, 5-10 year view of information technology needs and alternative approaches to meeting those needs.
Daniel S. Friedman named dean of Architecture and Urban Planning
UW Provost Phyllis Wise has announced the selection of Daniel S.
All those concrete trucks will spell a new life for Frosh Pond
If you’ve been out on the central portion of campus recently, you know that pedestrians must make a wide detour around Frosh Pond.
Two UW profs win Sloan Research Fellowships
Two UW professors are among 116 outstanding young scientists, mathematicians and economists selected to receive Sloan Research Fellowships.
UW Police Offer Citizens’ Academy
UW faculty, staff and students interested in learning more about the UW Police Department are invited to apply for the UW Police Citizens’ Academy.
Claremont Trio to perform March 15
The UW International Chamber Music Series continues with a performance by the young and exciting Claremont Trio.
Polish economist to speak on European Union
Henryka Bochniarz, former minister of industry and trade of Poland and currently President of the Polish Confederation of Private Employers (Lewiatan), will speak on The changing European Union: New Challenges and Opportunities, at 1:30 p.
Mozart’s unfinished Mass on program this week
The UW’s combined choruses and symphony will present Mozart’s monumental unfinished work, the Great Mass in C minor tonight and again on Friday, March 10.
‘Images of Youth’ conference to address media literacy
New technologies are changing the ways we live and work, and few are more excited about these changes than teens and pre-teens.
Mystery Photo
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Health Sciences news briefs
Memorial service for Milo Gibaldi
A memorial service for Dr.
UW Bothell launches Center for Student Entrepreneurship
Starting a business can be a daunting challenge, but with help from a new University of Washington Bothell Center for Student Entrepreneurship, the advice and mentoring from faculty and professionals can mean success.
Extraterrestrial extremes: Comet from coldest spot in solar system has material from hottest places
Scientists analyzing recent samples of comet dust have discovered minerals that formed near the sun or other stars.
Artist Maya Lin coming to Henry Art Gallery
Maya Lin, the award-winning artist who designed the evocative Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.
Summer teaching workshop deadline March 31
The UW Teaching Academy’s Institute for Teaching Excellence is offering 16-20 UW faculty a chance to reflect with peers on their teaching methods and goals in a weeklong workshop June 11-17 at the Olympic National Resource Center, located on the Olympic Penninsula.
March 7, 2006
Rainy day budgeting
A group of legislators in Olympia is tackling the state treasury’s perennial “rainy day fund” problem.
March 2, 2006
Study: Containment strategy may only delay bird flu
Containing an emerging bird flu pandemic at its source is likely to only delay, and not stop, the spread of illness.
Red Square was once a ‘swimming pool’
Last summer, University Week wrote to faculty and staff who have worked here at least 35 years and asked for their reminisciences.
Mystery Photo
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Graduate, Professional Education Week celebrated with varied events
Varied events are scheduled for Graduate and Professional Education Week at the UW, March 6-10, sponsored by The Graduate School, GPSS, UW Alumni Association and the Center for Career Services.
Educational Outreach: An Introduction
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to UW Educational Outreach, the programs we administer, the value we bring to students, departments and the UW, as well as the services our talented and professional staff offer to our campus partners.
Dietrich to speak on writing
Journalist William Dietrich will speak on Two Roads to Reality: Journalism, Fiction, and the Future of Writing as part of the UW Libraries’ Blom Lecture Series.
Electronic field trip
Millions of school students could “visit” the Wind River Canopy Crane this Tuesday.
Doctor shortages threaten community health efforts
Shortages of physicians may threaten the planned expansion of the nation’s Community, Migrant, Public Housing, and Homeless Health Centers, concludes a study released this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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