March 9, 1999
Seattle researchers zero in on location of gene for inherited prostate cancer; gene also linked to brain cancer
Scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington have mapped the region of a gene associated with prostate cancer that runs in families.
February 23, 1999
Harborview Pastoral Care receives teaching accreditation
As Harborview Medical Center, the state’s only Level 1 trauma center,
treats the most critically ill and injured patients from throughout the
region, its Pastoral Care staff are committed to tending to the spiritual
and emotional needs of patients and their families.
January 22, 1998
Staff Forum gathers first time Jan. 26
President Richard L.
November 13, 1997
State colleges and universities unite to propose higher education endowment
All 38 of Washington’s public colleges and universities have proposed that the state establish a $500 million public-private partnership to enhance the quality of higher education in Washington.
May 27, 1997
Anti-Violence Curriculum Gets Good Grade
A scientific evaluation of an anti-violence curriculum developed in Seattle and used in over 10,000 schools throughout the US and Canada reveals that the curriculum is successful in reducing aggressive behaviors in elementary school-aged children.
April 24, 1997
UW’s $154.6 million in private giving is second highest among public universities
The latest figures on private giving to universities show that the University of Washington ranked second in the country among public universities last year.
April 2, 1997
Candidate for vice president for medical affairs/dean of medicine scheduled to visit UW campus for interviews
The first invitation has been issued for a candidate for the position of vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine to visit the University of Washington campus for formal interviews later this month.
March 21, 1997
New UW alumni executive director appointed
The University of Washington and the UW Alumni Association announced today the appointment of David P. Fagerlie as the new assistant vice president for alumni affairs and executive director of the University of Washington Alumni Association.
March 20, 1997
Lee L. Huntsman selected as University of Washington provost
UW President Richard L. McCormick announced today that he will recommend to the Board of Regents Friday, March 21, that Lee L. Huntsman be appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective immediately.
November 22, 1996
APEC unveils Internet-based “Education Network,” and launches its inaugural project
U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher and Philippine Foreign Minister Domingo Siazon today announced both the creation of the APEC Education Network, an Internet based network linking all 18 APEC economies, and the launch of its first collaborative scientific project on integrated coastal management.
November 1, 1996
Statement responding to the whereabouts of Philip J. Fialkow, M.D., vice president for medical affairs and dean of the UW School of Medicine, and his wife, Helen
A team consisting of six experienced Sherpa mountain guides planned to mount a fresh round of search and rescue operations.
August 19, 1996
Freshman Convocation Sept. 29, 1996
At least two thousand freshmen, their parents and guests are expected to attend the 1996 University of Washington Freshman Convocation, to be held at noon Sunday, Sept. 29 in Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.
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