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May 25, 2006

Wealth of musical styles on display

A wealth of musical performances awaits audiences in the next week, from student composers, percussion, choirs and choruses.


Book on intellectual property a ‘much-needed resource’

When attorney Aline Flower took a job in the UW’s Office of Technology Transfer back in 2000, she looked for a comprehensive legal reference book in the field, but found none.


Mystery Photo

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


May 23, 2006

When it comes to privacy, gender matters

A study aimed at assessing perspectives about privacy in a public place – particularly when surveillance is not related to security – suggests women are more concerned than men, both as watcher and the watched.


Patchwork system working in Massachusetts

On July 1, 2007, every Massachusetts resident will have health insurance.


May 22, 2006

Student entrepreneurs compete for seed money in UW Business Plan Competition

With more than $70,000 in seed money up for grabs at the University of Washington Business School’s ninth annual Business Plan Competition, it’s not surprising that this year’s ‘Sweet 16’ teams have spent the past few weeks refining and practicing their presentations for one of the largest events of its kind in the country.


May 19, 2006

New federally funded research program aims to improve survival from severe trauma

Hypertonic resuscitation — a concentrated intravenous (IV) dose of saline, with or without dextran, a sugar solution — has the potential to help survivors of traumatic injury by improving blood flow and delivery of oxygen to the injured brain while decreasing high pressure in the brain, a common problem for patients with brain injury.


May 18, 2006

Students strut their stuff at Undergraduate Research Symposium

Helping paraplegics to walk upright and enabling the blind to “see” computer graphics.


Professor John Delaney named to endowed chair in sensor networks

John Delaney, University of Washington professor of oceanography, has been named the first holder of the Jerome M.


Guiding students through the system: New A&S Council on Advising offers help

Academic advisers at the UW are faced with a daunting task.


131st Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m., June 10, Husky Stadium

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State ocean policy: UW grad students help out

Washington’s first formal ocean policy, the blueprint for which is due on the gover-nor’s desk by the end of the year, aims to prepare for looming changes along the shores of a state renowned for its natural resources.


EEU to honor Dan Evans in festive annual fundraising auction

Who’s up for dinner with author Sherman Alexie? Or maybe a week in London, or a 10-day cruise through the Caribbean? Such lofty experiences and more will be on the block when the UW’s Experimental Education Unit (EEU) holds its annual fundraising auction and dinner on May 20.


Smoking sites appear as rules are revised

Designated smoking areas are springing up on all three campuses, as the UW begins the process of adapting to the requirements of I-901, the initiative passed by the voters last November.


Toward clearer English: New program seeks to help smooth pronunciation

If English isn’t your first language and you would like to improve your ability to speak it more clearly, a new program starting at the UW Speech and Hearing Clinic may be of help.


Journal subscription costs continue to climb

We love the online journals the UW Libraries provide.


Notices

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

The UW English Language Programs (UWELP) offers quarterly online and on-site courses designed primarily for non-native speakers of English.


Proposed budget includes salary hikes

The Board of Regents reviewed on May 18 a proposed operating budget for the coming fiscal year that calls for the use of $18 million in local funds to supplement salary increases funded by the state legislature for faculty, professional staff, librarians and teaching and research assistants.


Learning from flies and worms: Genome Sciencs Symposium will consider ‘model’ organisms

Some of the world’s leading researchers working with the genetics of model organisms, such as yeast, roundworms, fruit flies, fish and mice, will be at the UW next week to take part in the 5th annual daylong Genome Sciences Symposium.


Ron Irving named A&S interim dean

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UW employee is Ms. Wheelchair Washington, raising awareness about people with disabilities

Tammy Wilber has a sash and a crown, and all the usual trappings of a winner of a statewide pageant.


Mystery Photo


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


Stem cell researcher to speak May 25

The UW’s newly formed Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine will hold its first public event next week when Dr.


Etc: Campus News & Notes

TOPS IN TECH: The UW’s Office of Learning Technologies has snagged the Technology Leadership Award given by the Northwest Academic Computing Consortium.


Top Parkinson’s expert Dawson to speak on defective genes May 22

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A ‘fair’ cup of coffee in HUB’s Atrium

On May 15, the UW’s Department of Housing and Food Services (HFS) opened its first 100 percent Fair Trade Certified TM coffee outlet, the Atrium Café in the HUB.


Violence at home affects nearly half of all women

Intimate partner violence (IPV), also called domestic violence, is common and damages women’s physical and mental health significantly, according to a Group Health study reported in two papers in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.


35 Year Club

Last summer, University Week asked faculty and staff who have been here for 35 years or more to submit reminiscences about their time at the University.


Notes on healthy living (Or, 160,000 women can’t be wrong)

Dr.


History of Black Panthers to come alive in classrooms, meeting, Web site

The short, intriguing history of the Black Panthers in Seattle will come to life again when the Black Panther Party History and Memory Project Web site is unveiled Saturday at a public event at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center.


Futterman lecture: ‘Retinal remodeling’

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Discounts available on football, basketball tickets

If you’re interested in football or basketball season tickets for next year, the Athletics Office is offering some discounts for both.


Health Science News Briefs

Honorary degree for Woods

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May 16, 2006

History of Black Panthers to come alive in classrooms, meeting, Web site

The short, intriguing history of the Black Panthers in Seattle will come to life again when the Black Panther Party History and Memory Project Web site is unveiled Saturday at a public event at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center.


May 15, 2006

UW undergraduates to strut their research ‘stuff’ Friday

WHAT: Ninth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium at the University of Washington.


May 11, 2006

Delaney named to newly established Paros Chair

John Delaney, professor of oceanography, has been named the first holder of the Jerome M.


Ride of Silence on May 17 to quietly remember bike accident victims

When Duane Wright heard about the Ride of Silence, a national event honoring bicyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways, he thought it was a nice idea and that someone ought to sponsor a Seattle ride.


Mystery Photo

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


Seattle Symphony director to speak at UW School of Music

As part of the UW School of Music’s “Music in American Cultures” series, Gerard Schwarz, music director of the Seattle Symphony, will speak on Contemporary American Composers and the Symphony Public on Wednesday, May 17 at the School of Music.


Guitars, harps and international music in concerts this week

Concerts at the School of Music this week feature music from around the world, as well as music featuring guitars and harps.



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