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May 3, 2007
Faculty Senate: Legislature’s budget good news for education, UW
Washington’s state Legislature adjourned sine die (without a plan for reconvening this session) on Sunday, April 22, right at the deadline for its session to end.
Minority affairs candidates to speak
The Search Advisory Committee on the Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity has announced that the two final candidates for the position will be giving public presentations to the campus the week of May 14.
Constructing Childhood: Children’s art display part of Simpson center project
Growing up is often fun and games, but isn’t always child’s play.
Etc: Campus news and notes
GREEN POWER: The UW was recognized recently by the U.
Atwater named to National Academy of Sciences
Brian Atwater, an affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences and a geologist with the U.
Trash into treasure is Kaufman’s goal
Pat Kaufman began his career picking up waste, and now his time is spent trying to divert items from the trash to more productive uses.
Star birth goes boom, boom, boom: Three generations of stars form early in globular cluster’s life
Space Telescope Science Institute
Astronomers have long thought that globular star clusters had a single “baby boom” of stars early in their lives and then settled into a quiet existence.
UW undergrads dominate international math competition
They thought they had already had their proudest moment.
Questions and answers on workplace violence
Editor’s Note: The murder of Rebecca Griego here at the UW and the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University have brought issues of workplace violence and safety into the national spotlight.
Poets Bly, Espada to speak on campus May 10
Two well-known American poets, Robert Bly and Martin Espada, will speak at the UW Thursday, May 10.
Washington Weekend: A UW celebration
Red Square smelled of smoke at midday Friday — barbecue smoke, rising from the grills upon which thousands of burgers and dogs got cooked for the enjoyment of faculty and staff during the UW Community Celebration.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Hear clarinet, piano, cello at coming School of Music events
A faculty recital on clarinet, a concert featuring piano and cello and student performances are being offered by the UW School of Music in coming days.
MFA candidates in dance present new work May 10-13
The UW Dance Program presents an evening of new work choreographed by current MFA candidates, Snapshots from History.
Healthy chemical world lecture series
“Hidden Health Hazards: Everyday Exposures to Toxic Chemicals,” a look at common consumer products such as air fresheners, dryer sheets, cleaners and hand sanitizers which can have unlisted ingredients that are toxic chemicals, is the first of four lectures on the University of Washington campus concerned with how one can stay healthy in a chemical world.
Governor Gregoire signs health legislation at UW Medical Center
The UW Medical Center (UWMC) hosted Governor Christine Gregoire May 2, when she signed into law a broad array of health care legislation.
UW’s undergrads dominate international math competition
They thought they had already had their proudest moment.
Two well-known American poets to speak at the University of Washington
WHAT: Robert Bly and Martin Espada will speak at separate events this May at the UW.
Albert Jonsen set the standard for medical ethics
On Monday, May 7, Dr.
May 1, 2007
Latest treatments, possible causes of autism to highlight press conference
WHAT: Press conference at the opening of the sixth International Meeting for Autism Research in Seattle.
April 27, 2007
Memorial for Rebecca Griego April 30
A memorial celebration of the life of Rebecca Griego will be held from 5 to 6 p.
April 26, 2007
deTornyay Lecture to examine healthy aging and dementia
How caregivers of those with dementia can improve quality of life for themselves and their patients or loved ones is the topic of the School of Nursing’s annual de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging Spring Lecture on Thursday, May 3, from 3 to 4 p.
Remodel of Health Sciences G & H wings under way
Work has begun to turn the courtyard between Pacific Street and the Rotunda at the base of the Health Sciences Building’s I wing into a delivery and staging area for the project to remodel the G and H wings of the building.
UWMC Food & Nutrition Services makes magazine cover
The results-oriented style of UW Medical Center’s Food & Nutrition Services caught the attention of Food Management, a magazine that presents new ideas for college, healthcare, school, and business dining.
Medicine graduate students receive China National Award
Last week, three graduate students from the School of Medicine received the 2006 China National Award for Outstanding Overseas Students at a ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco.
Perspectives in Public Health April 26
The UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine will present Perspectives in Public Health — A Matter of Health and Safety: Public Health Looking Back, Leading Forward Thursday, April 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.
Dr. Natalia Kanem to receive Public Health’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr.
UW teaming with the biggest name in glass art — Chihuly
The UW is joining with the biggest name in glass art for a new endowed faculty position.
Noted theater designer to lead panel discussion May 1
The UW School of Drama will present a panel discussion led by noted theater designer Ming Cho Lee from 4 to 6 p.
University’s rising stars to shine in Early Career Award Recognition Symposium
On May 4, the University will give some of its rising stars a chance to shine.
Employee recognition is front and center in LCVI action phase
Business management guru Tom Peters once said, “Celebrate what you want to see more of.
Faculty, staff can get discounted Husky athletics tickets
Husky Athletics will continue to offer discounted season tickets to all UW Faculty and Staff as well as free admission for special Faculty and Staff Days throughout the year.
Researcher, student, volunteer: Graduate School Medal recipient busy as he is multitalented
For Thomas Robey, it’s all about finding common ground between science, academia and the city.
Memorial to honor Rebecca Griego April 30
A memorial to honor the life of Rebecca Griego and to pay tribute to her life and work at the UW will be held from 5 to 6 p.
Richard Leakey to speak at Meany May 8 on ‘Climate Change and the Future of Life on Earth’
The Burke Museum will present a special slide presentation with Richard Leakey, world-renowned paleoanthropologist and environmental activist, at 7:30 p.
Conference spotlights McNair, Early Identification Program scholars
A research conference spotlighting the work of McNair and Early Identification Program scholars will be held Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5 at the HUB.
Jazz, piano, marimbas and the University Symphony featured in upcoming concerts
From jazz vocals to marimbas and a guest pianist performing with the University Symphony, the UW School of Music offers a variety of musical pleasures in coming days.
Autism is topic of Seattle conference co-chaired by UW prof
More than 900 scientists, parents and activists from around the world who are focused on understanding the causes of autism and finding treatments for the developmental disorder will gather in Seattle May 3-5 to share the latest research findings at the sixth International Meeting for Autism Research.
High-definition videoconferencing system donated to the UW
A high-definition videoconferencing system was launched in the Department of Technical Communication this week.
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