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May 31, 2007
A long way from recovery: Staffer working on Gulf Coast finds continuing devastation from hurricane
Editor’s Note: News & Information staffer Vince Stricherz traveled to the Gulf Coast last week to work with Habitat for Humanity.
Marne Faber
It is rare to meet someone “who truly stands out, who inspires everyone in the room and who challenges others to view the world differently on a daily basis,” wrote Ray Johanson, assistant nurse manager of the Burn and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU), in a letter nominating Marne Faber for a Distinguished Staff Award.
Lipsky honored for amputation prevention efforts
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White Center Heights: UW landscape architecture team creates gathering space for neighborhood
Soft, wet concrete slid into the curving channel like cake batter into a pan, and teams from the UW and King County smoothed it into place.
Pam Robenolt
Pam Robenolt doesn’t look much older than the students she supervises, but her quiet knowledge and confidence make clear who’s in charge — and that her students will perform.
Scientists to catalog differences in human genome
A major new effort to uncover the medium- and large-scale genetic differences within the human species may soon reveal DNA sequences that contribute to a wide range of diseases, according to a paper by Evan Eichler, UW associate professor of genome sciences, and 17 colleagues published in the May 10 issue of Nature.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 1 p.
May 29, 2007
Eavesdropping comes naturally to young song sparrows
Long before the National Security Agency began eavesdropping on the phone calls of Americans, young song sparrows were listening to and learning the tunes sung by their neighbors.
May 24, 2007
Gloyd Lecture: Global perspectives on health promotion June 1
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Transplant Services launches lecture series May 25
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In Brief
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Raising the roof to give the Playhouse Theater a new life
When the Undergraduate Theatre Society’s production of Into the Woods closes on June 3, the theater in which it’s being performed will close too — for nearly two years.
Ethics rules now allow ‘de minimis’ use of UW resources for approved outside work
On the one hand, UW faculty are encouraged to help disseminate UW-created innovations beyond the world of academe.
Bringing it home: Class helps students integrate international experiences
Class Title: CHID 498A/Nursing 445C, “Bringing it Home: Integrating International Experiences,” taught by Britt Yamamoto and Josephine Ensign.
Literacy Through Photography students to exhibit work Friday
The words and photographs work together like peanut butter and jelly, one making the other better.
Science society’s new science chapter gaining momentum at the UW
By Sibrina N.
There’s something for everyone at UW Professional Development Days, June 13-14
Career development and growth here at the UW can mean promotions or transfers, or just finding new inspiration in the position you already have.
Faculty at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma receive research awards
By Elizabeth Fischtzuir
UW Bothell
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Jill Carnell Danseco
UW Tacoma
UW Bothell will be honoring Suzanne Sikma as the 2007 Worthington Faculty Scholarship Award recipient, while UW Tacoma has named Anthony D’Costa the winner of the 2007 Distinguished Research Award.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Opera, symphony, wind ensemble, marimbas and jazz singing at School of Music
The music of an opera, a symphony, a wind ensemble, a percussion ensemble featuring marimbas and vocal performances by jazz groups and chamber singers are among offerings coming shortly from the UW School of Music.
MFA show to open at the Henry
There will be a reception from 7 to 9 p.
New hires, planning under way for proposed $130 million ocean observatory
Peter Barletto, who has more than three decades of experience with submarine cable systems and networks, started work at the University of Washington Monday, joining the project team tasked with developing detailed engineering specifications for a cabled underwater research facility to be built off the coast of Washington and Oregon.
May 17, 2007
Music school offers many concerts
A pilgrimage in song, faculty performances, a composers’ workshop and a special evening featuring several bands will be offered by the School of Music in coming days.
Upcoming events explore screen time, workplace health, violent death
Smart Screen Summit May 18
The Washington State Smart Screen Time Summit takes place Friday, May 18, from 8:30 a.
Pacific oyster is subject of talk today
The Pacific oyster — a tasty shellfish that happens to be the most cultivated aquatic animal on the planet — is the subject of the talk, The Top Five Reasons for Loving Bivalves, set for Thursday, May 17.
UW Medicine staff giving campaigns continue through May
Each year, faculty and staff generously give back to support patient care, teaching, and research programs at the UW.
School of Nursing honors outstanding 2007 nurses
The UW School of Nursing honored outstanding nurses and volunteers at its 2007 annual Nurses Recognition Banquet May 10 at the W Hotel in Seattle.
Etc: Campus news and notes
LEGAL LIGHTS: Three current or former School of Social Work students played key supporting roles in the successful effort to secure passage of the new family leave act signed into Washington state law recently.
Astronomers create rough map of planet
For the first time, astronomers have created a rough map of a planet orbiting a distant sun-like star, using a technique that eventually could allow mapping of planets with Earth-like characteristics.
Peer portfolio
PLANNING CAROLINA NORTH: Plans and public meetings continue at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about the future development of Carolina North, a 970-acre tract of land near the campus, including where a small airport now stands.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Dr. Emily Transue’s ‘On Call’: Physician-author says stories enhance patient care
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Henry Gallery turns 80 with a Big Bang Birthday Bash
Four score years and a couple of months ago, in 1927, the Henry Art Gallery first opened its doors.
Radiology welcomes medical quality expert May 21
By Marianne L.
Meetings set for HUB master plan
After 31 meetings with hundreds of members of the UW community, representatives of Perkins + Will return to campus next week to give their impressions of what a revamped Husky Union Building might be.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Faculty salaries closing gap; staff, librarians also to get increases
The Board of Regents will be reviewing today (Thursday) a draft operating budget for fiscal year 2008 that includes salary increases for faculty, professional staff and librarians that are well above those provided from funds allocated by the State Legislature.
UW Medical Center receives award for leadership excellence
The Washington State Quality Award (WSQA) was established by the state Legislature to help make Washington a better place to live, learn and work.
Vice chair finds varied issues in year of learning
Looking back, I find it remarkable how one thing has led to another.
William Foege to present Rushmer Lecture June 7
By Anita Wahler
Department of Bioengineering
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