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February 9, 2006
Academic and administrative office directories coming in March
Want a copy of the UW Academic and Administrative Office Directory right when it comes off the presses? Publications Services Office is offering online ordering through Wednesday, Feb.
UW joins Seattle City Light to Green Up
The UW has become the largest purchaser of green power in Seattle.
Free IRS tax preparation help available for filers with basic tax returns
Free assistance in filing basic individual federal tax returns is available on the UW campus, Fridays, Feb.
UW Bothell selects four finalists for campus chancellor
Four finalists have been selected from a field of more than 80 applicants for the chancellorship of UW Bothell.
Vision statement available for comment
A draft vision statement for the UW is available for comment online at <A href=" https://catalysttools.
Legislature’s good news for UW is death or revision of bills
This legislative session has reached its midpoint, and much of the good news for the UW has been about legislation that has “died” or been amended to satisfy UW concerns.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Pepper Schwartz’s new book brings strategies for singles
The ideal Valentine’s Day present for people seeking sweethearts might be a package of self-knowledge.
New emergency management class seeks ‘informed citizenry’ on disaster matters
There’s going to be a major earthquake at the UW next quarter, but don’t worry, it won’t be real.
Three UW faculty receive grants from the Washington Technology Center
The Washington Technology Center (WTC) recently awarded grants to eight Washington researchers teamed with local companies to commercialize new technologies.
Beware spyware; it’s still a threat on the Net
Spyware is alive and well on the Internet.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Space Huskies seeking fifth- and sixth-graders who ‘Imagine Mars’
Do your children want to go to Mars? Or maybe design a space colony? If so, they’re just the people the Space Huskies Program is looking for.
College of Education presents discussion of citizenship education, diversity
The best venue for teaching citizenship skills and values to young people is where the diversity of students is greatest, and that’s public school, says Walter Parker, one of three professors from the UW College of Education who will meet the public on Feb.
Lecture series explores forest ecosystems Feb. 9-March 9
Like the Ents — the tree guardians from J.
Japanese folk history, solo pianist grace Meany stage this week
The UW World Series presents a celebration of Japan’s folk history and a solo piano concert this week in Meany Theater.
February 8, 2006
Brain images show individual dyslexic children respond to spelling treatment
Brain images of children with dyslexia taken before they received spelling instruction show that they have different patterns of neural activity than do good spellers when doing language tasks related to spelling.
Silver-LEED winning Merrill Hall exemplifies energy-conservation efforts
Smart lighting choices and a solar panel provided by Seattle City Light are among the reasons the U.
February 2, 2006
Official Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES ADAI grant deadlines The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from UW faculty for its Small Grants Research Awards. The old adage tells that oil doesn’t mix with water. The authors of a paper in last week’s Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Section B, who say their 7. When Plato said that life should be lived as play, was he kidding? A daylong workshop on Feb. How can our schools better promote citizenship education? How do we handle increasing diversity within a framework of national unity? What is the unique role of schools? Faculty from the UW College of Education will examine trends and issues from our local area as well as examples from South Africa and other emerging democracies to address these questions and suggest constructive ways of engaging these issues for the future. The National Academy of Sciences has announced that Dr. A contingent of Chinese medical school presidents, deans and faculty recently visited the UW Institute for Surgical and Interventional Simulation (ISIS) to explore how to train physicians in rural and urban locations throughout China in the latest advances in medicine. Once you hear Dr. Clinical research, or research with human subjects, and the systems that support it at the UW, the School of Medicine and affiliated medical centers will be the topic for a presentation from 4:30 to 5:30 p. The most powerful earthquakes — such as those that shook Indonesia in 2004, Alaska in 1964, Chile in 1960 and the Pacific Northwest in 1700 — occur in subduction zones, areas of the sea floor just offshore where two tectonic plates meet and one dives beneath the other. Exhibitors are now signing up to reserve space for the 31st Health Sciences Open House, “Passport to Health: Make the Global Connection!” Slated for Friday, April 28, and Saturday, April 29, this important community outreach event provides the opportunity to inform the general public about the education, research and patient care programs of the Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Social Work, their affiliates and the medical centers. Cheryl Angeletti-Harris has been named assistant vice provost for equal opportunity, taking over for Helen Remick, who recently retired from the position after 30 years at the University. UW Medical Center has become the title sponsor for the 2006 Seattle Marathon, and has designated proceeds to benefit the Living Legacy Foundation, which builds community awareness of organ and tissue donation in the Pacific Northwest. The UW Graduate School has been honored for its innovations in promoting an inclusive graduate community. Dr. NBC STAR: If you caught NBC’s Today Show on Wednesday, Feb. Care at a trauma center lowers the risk of death for injured patients by 25 percent compared to treatment received at non-trauma centers, according to the results of a nationwide study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the UW School of Medicine. Last summer, University Week wrote to faculty and staff who have worked here at least 35 years and asked for their reminiscences. Felsenstein honored Dr. The Getty Foundation gives out fewer than 50 grants and fellowships to individual scholars in a year — most to fellows, visiting scholars and scholars in residence at the Getty Center. Older diabetic patients with depression who received a new type of team care had more depression-free days, better physical functioning, and lower medical costs than patients treated with a standard model of care. Where are we? The photo at top right was taken somewhere on campus. Spyware is alive and well on the Internet.
Chronic oil pollution plays havoc with seabirds
Small tale: Parasitic anglerfish takes size prize, prof says
Workshop to ponder humor, even at death
UW College of Education faculty to discuss citizenship in a diverse society
Rieke to receive 2006 NAS award
Training the teachers: Chinese professionals study simulated surgery
Lowly worm a ‘perfect organism’ for genetic study
Clinical research compliance is topic of talk
Sediment could be key in major earthquakes
Connect globally at ‘Passport to Health’ Open House
New assistant vice provost to be involved with civil rights, disability accommodations
Off and running: UWMC becomes title sponsor of 2006 Seattle Marathon
Grad school lauded for inclusive efforts
Former federal official to discuss emergency contraception and women’s health
ETC: Campus news & notes
Trauma center care lowers risk of death, study shows
Prof ends paper chase
Health Sciences News Briefs
Getty awards go to two UW art history profs
Team care for older adults with diabetes and depression improves health and saves money
Mystery Photo
Spyware poses a significant threat on the Net, according to new study
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