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Former presidents: Search success isn’t guaranteed

While there is no guarantee of success in the presidential search process, those involved should focus on what they regard as the essential qualities for the new president, a panel of former university presidents told members of the Board of Regents, the Search Advisory Committee, and the public in a forum March 20.

Third public affairs candidate named

The third candidate for dean of the Daniel J.

April 2, 2003

Principals abound but avoid certain schools and districts, study finds

Getting quality principals into troubled schools has become an educational rallying cry so intense that New York City is making headlines with its efforts to place leaders in failing schools.

Annual UW astronomy open house to feature astronaut ‘Pinky’ Nelson

University of Washington astronomy department’s annual open house

April 1, 2003

Airfare analyzer could save big bucks by advising when to buy tickets

Researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Southern California have developed a new computer program that approaches a 90 percent score in saving money by predicting air fares.

March 31, 2003

Swinging Into Action: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Week

To help draw attention to child abuse and sexual assault prevention, Children’s Response Center is holding the annual “To Heal A Child’s Heart” luncheon to coincide with the April observance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Week (April 7-13).

March 27, 2003

International business competition takes center stage at UW

Undergraduate students from 14 countries will converge in Seattle April 7-12 to compete in the University of Washington Business School’s fifth annual Global Business Challenge case competition.

March 26, 2003

Children in SUVs at greater risk of injury in rollover crashes

Crashes involving children riding in sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are more likely to be rollover crashes than those involving passenger cars, and these rollover crashes are associated with a greater risk of death and injury.

New proteomic techniques reveal workings of bacteria linked to cystic fibrosis

Researchers have identified a cell signaling system that may help the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa establish itself in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients.

Mothers’ psychological symptoms influence which children go to the doctor

Children whose mothers are the most depressed, anxious, and report high levels of psychosomatic symptoms are twice as likely to be taken to a doctor when they complain of a stomach ache or abdominal pain than are children whose mothers report the least amount of such mental stress.

March 18, 2003

15-foot hypodermic needles provide evidence for vast oceanic crustal biosphere

Samples of fluid drawn from the crustal rocks that make up most of the Earth’s seafloor are providing the best evidence yet to support the controversial assertion that life is widespread within oceanic crust, according to H. Paul Johnson, a University of Washington oceanographer.

March 17, 2003

Internet may mobilize largest antiwar protests ever seen, professor predicts

The Internet could help unleash the largest antiwar protests in human history, according to a University of Washington expert in the rise of online activism.

March 13, 2003

Mystery Photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

Parts of Washington, British Columbia in the midst of a ‘silent earthquake’

At this moment, parts of Washington and British Columbia are having an earthquake, but it is a slow-moving temblor that can’t be felt and won’t cause any injuries or damage. Still, by the end of the event, which already has lasted more than two weeks, it is likely to have released about as much energy as the Nisqually earthquake did in February 2001.

Shared governance essential, faculty tells search committee

The necessity for a good president to collaborate with faculty in administering the institution was the overriding theme expressed during a forum this week on the search for a new president.

Two finalists for Evans School dean named

The Search Advisory Committee on the deanship of the Daniel J.

A family affair: Thieving crows treat kin differently

Animal behaviorists have something new to crow about.

Conversation in music, sociology benefits both

Two friends are taking a conversation that has gone on for years and inviting other friends, and the community, to sit in on it.

More choice, faster service is hallmark of HR’s new job placement unit

Just one year after a merger between two Human Resources units, the new Recruiting and Candidate Services seems to be hitting its stride.

Information on summer youth programs available

The Work/Life Resource Center now has information about summer programs for children of all ages.

Pianist’s war effort provides timely backdrop for UW troupe

When classes resume after spring break, a group of faculty and students from drama and dance will be presenting the culmination of a project they’ve been working on since fall.

English professor becomes accidental TV star

This is the story of how Professor of English Shawn Wong became a television star.

New seed vault protects at-risk plants

A Noah’s ark of sorts, meant to protect seeds of rare and endangered native plants in Washington, has just been launched at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture.