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November 16, 2006
Support for family-friendly faculty policies through new Balance@UW initiative
When the Alfred P.
The world’s unhappiness is ours, Farmer tells students
Paul Farmer came to the UW on Monday, urging his listeners to regard health care not as a privilege but as a right, something that must be part of the social contract.
A company’s reputation is what gets fried when its books get cooked
While fines imposed by regulators and courts on companies that falsify records may seem substantial, a new study finds the largest monetary penalties suffered by these companies are the result of a damaged reputation when news of their misconduct was reported.
Cervantes Institute comes to the UW
It can’t bring Seattle any sun from Salamanca, but a Cervantes Institute, which opened this fall at the University of Washington, promises culture from Spain and Latin America plus online Spanish courses.
David Domke named Washington Professor of the Year
An associate professor in the Department of Communication who says trusting students is the key to a vibrant classroom has been named Washington Professor of the Year.
Dance, piano in spotlight at Meany
A flamenco dance company and a classical pianist are on tap in the next week at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.
‘Games for Change’ forum shows how games can teach
Playing games for a serious purpose will be in the spotlight as “Games for Change,” a forum on video games and education, is held from 7 to 9 p.
UW Fulbright Scholars to consider ocean policy, poverty, building materials
His first Fulbright grant brought him from Poland to the UW, where he was ultimately hired by the School of Marine Affairs and became a naturalized citizen.
Official Notices
Notice of Public Hearings (no smoking policy)
Notice is hereby given that three public hearings will be held for the purpose of allowing all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed amendments to Chapter 478-136 WAC, “Use of University of Washington Facilities,” concerning the UW’s No Smoking Policy.
UW researchers mark end of a neutrino research phase in Canadian mine
The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, a Canadian physics research facility with substantial involvement by UW scientists, this month will complete more than seven years of neutrino measurements using a heavy water detector core.
From woody material to fuel: $1.5 million Denman chair leads way to innovation
With a potentially huge supply of woody material thinned from Washington forests, the state’s pulp and paper mills could become the “biorefining” backbone for turning woody plant material into fuel and other products, a UW professor says.
Staying in touch in case of inclement weather
As we head into the season when snow and other severe weather is possible, UW employees need to be aware that there is a hotline they can call to find out if the University is operating as usual.
First hybrids, now biodiesel — Motor Pool is going green
Such changes as switching to cleaner fuels and using more hybrid vehicles are part of a larger effort at making more environmentally sound, sustainable choices, says David Carr, manager of the UW Motor Pool.
Cervantes Institute comes to the UW
It can’t bring Seattle any sun from Salamanca, but a Cervantes Institute, newly created at the UW, promises culture from Spain and Latin America plus courses in Spanish online.
School of Music offers a host of concerts in November
The School of Music will offer six different concert experiences through November — from chamber singers and ensembles to campus bands and even jazz.
Shiplike ‘city,’ scenes of war, pirate radio featured in new Henry exhibits
It’s loosely patterned after a map of two islands along the Seine in Paris, but Floating Plaster/City Motion, the latest multimedia presentation of the Henry Art Gallery’s New Works Laboratory, remains happily open to interpretation, its creators agree.
David Domke named Washington professor of the year
An associate professor at the Department of Communication who says trusting students is the key to a vibrant classroom has been named Washington professor of the year.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Teachers create, perform work in annual Faculty Dance Concert
The Dance Program at the UW opens its annual performance season with a concert featuring work and performances by its nationally recognized faculty.
November 15, 2006
Brain, behavior may have changed as social insect colonies evolved
A new study suggests that brain and behavior relationships may have changed in a profound way as larger, more complex insect societies evolved from smaller, simpler ones.
November 13, 2006
A company’s reputation is what gets fried when its books get cooked
While fines imposed by regulators and courts on companies that falsify records may seem substantial, a new study finds the largest monetary penalties suffered by these companies are the result of a damaged reputation when news of their misconduct was reported.
November 9, 2006
UW advancing in neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience and imaging are in the process of taking a giant leap forward at the UW.
Two concerts set for Nov. 11
The UW School of Music will offer two concerts on Saturday, Nov.
A tale of three data centers
In the world of computing, the Holy Grail is power.
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.
Archaeological adventure: New program creates opportunities for scholars of Southeast Asia
Peter Lape describes his graduate school archaeological field work in Southeast Asia as “a total nightmare most of the time.
Electronic brain implant targets movement disorders
By Leila Gray
News & Community Relations
Researchers at the UW are working on an implantable electronic chip that may help establish new nerve connections in the part of the brain that controls movement.
Dispelling fears of a global fisheries crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, newspapers trumpeted a report in Science magazine that predicted the collapse of all seafood fisheries by 2048.
A conversation with Patricia Wahl, dean of the School of Public Health and Community Medicine
Patricia Wahl, UW professor of biostatistics, has been dean of the School of Public Health and Community Medicine since 1999.
European Union HQ hosts UW students
Gwen Davis
University Week Intern
The UW is known for the colorful variety of its study-abroad programs.
Common book activities abound as UW prepares for Farmer visit
It’s mid-afternoon in the School of Drama’s studio theater in Hutchinson Hall, and physician Paul Farmer and his colleagues — here looking impossibly young — are having an argument about treatment protocol, while author Tracy Kidder looks on, listening intently.
A name change and a promotion: Janice DeCosmo becomes associate dean in Undergraduate Academic Affairs
The Office of Undergraduate Education has officially changed its name to Undergraduate Academic Affairs and promoted one of its own to associate dean.
Are trauma centers ready for mass-casualty disasters?
By Larry Zalin
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
Natural and manmade disasters, including the terrorist attacks of Sept.
Author of Pulitzer-winning play cycle to speak
Robert Schenkkan set out to be the next Orson Welles — an actor/writer/director.
Researchers: TV’s influence on kids isn’t all bad
Television is not going away.
Volunteering gives staffer ‘peace and joy’ — for 21 years
Editor’s note: Through the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight some of the UW staff and faculty who volunteer at agencies supported by the fund.
Harborview showcases Coyote Kids art through Nov. 17
Interested in seeing the work of young emerging artists? Artwork by young artists from Coyote Central, Seattle’s premier youth art program, is on display in the Harborview Cafeteria through Friday, Nov.
A conversation with Andrew Light, UW environmental ethicist
In late October, a British government report strongly warned that lack of response to global warming could push the world economy into a serious downturn.
AIDS/STD research symposium scheduled for Nov. 29
The UW Center for AIDS and STD will sponsor a one-day research symposium from 10 a.
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