Uncategorized
April 29, 2010
Research shows part of Alaska inundated by ancient megafloods
New research indicates that one of the largest fresh-water floods in Earth’s history happened about 17,000 years ago and inundated a large area of Alaska that is now occupied in part by the city of Wasilla, widely known because of the 2008 presidential campaign.
Jazzman Pat Metheny to teach UW students in special April 30 appearance
Seventeen-time Grammy award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny will make a special appearance at the UW School of Music on Friday, April 30, when he leads a clinic with UW jazz students.
‘A Trip to Nowhere.’
Written, directed and illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed, this film depicts the deportation and exile of almost two million innocent women and children to the harsh, frigid Soviet Siberian Gulag during WWII.
New methods identify thousands of DNA sequences missing from human genome reference map
Researchers have discovered 2,363 new DNA sequences corresponding to 730 regions on the human genome by using new approaches.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Two UW professors named to National Academy of Sciences
Patricia Kuhl, a researcher recognized internationally for her work on early language and brain development and studies on how children learn, and Lynn Riddiford, who studies the hormones that regulate insect molting and metamorphosis, have been named members of the National Academy of Sciences.
Buddy Ratner to deliver University Faculty Lecture
Buddy Ratner, UW professor in the departments of bioengineering and chemical Engineering, has been selected to give the 2010 University Faculty Lecture.
Confucius Institute of Washington opens to support Chinese language, culture
Opening ceremonies for the Confucius Institute of Washington, which will be housed on campus, were held this week.
Jose Alaniz pens history of Russian comics — ‘from the icon to the internet’
There are no comic book shops in Russia, says Jose Alaniz, assistant professor of Slavic Languages and Literature — no deep appreciation of heroic or sensational comic adventures by the mainstream.
Crew practices in 1948 — can you tell us more about this film?
Editor’s Note: The UW Audio Visual Services Materials Library has more than 1,200 reels of film from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, documenting life at the University through telecourses, commercial films and original productions.
President Emmert’s farewell
On April 27 President Mark Emmert wrote to the campus community and dropped a bombshell:
“It is with very mixed emotions that I am writing to let you know that today I have accepted the presidency of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
William H. Gates Sr. to be UW Commencement speaker
William H.
Social work with men explored in new book by UW Tacoma prof Rich Furman
The social work discipline has been around for a century.
Comparative-effectiveness study confirms new treatment for a type of diabetic vision loss
A national study shows that ranibizumab injections plus laser therapy results in dramatic improvement in vision.
The Health Promotion Research Center: Making a difference in workers’ health
Hearing the word health research probably brings to mind white-coated workers doing mysterious things with lab equipment, with any benefits to the public years down the line.
‘A Trip to Nowhere.’
Written, directed and illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed, this film depicts the deportation and exile of almost two million innocent women and children to the harsh, frigid Soviet Siberian Gulag during WWII.
UW students document human rights abuses related to production of biofuels
Students could smell the Guatemalan river before they were close.
Distinguished Teaching Awards Showcase, May 7
The Distinguished Teaching Awards Showcase gives everyone the chance to experience first-hand the UW’s best educators.
Pianist Terrence Wilson.
This accomplished, Juilliard-trained pianist was first seen at Meany Hall performing with the Ritz Chamber Players in 2008.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Craig Sheppard to perform Schubert in faculty recital May 5
UW faculty pianist Craig Sheppard will perform Franz Schubert’s last three piano sonatas in his annual faculty recital, at 7:30 p.
John T. Slattery is chair-elect of Pharmaceutical Sciences section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Dr.
A serious White House meeting on workplace issues — and a pretty cool afternoon, too
It was a serious and substantive meeting with White House staff over workplace flexibility issues that Randi Shapiro, UW Work Life director, got to attend on March 31.
April 28, 2010
Job interview workshop.
Jim Reinnoldt, a lecturer in business administration at UW Bothell, will discuss how to be successful in job or graduate school interviews.
April 26, 2010
‘Discoveries.’
The School of Music’s Wind Ensemble and symphonic, concert and campus bands team for an evening of music.
April 23, 2010
Alexander Dossin.
A faculty member at the University of Oregon, Dossin will present a lecture-recital on the life and music of Heitor Villa-Lobos.
April 22, 2010
Posters on the theme of ‘goodbye’ exhibiting at the Parnassus Cafe
Two UW graduate students in the School of Art raised $2,000 for charity last November with their Hello Poster Show at the Parnassus Cafe, an exhibit of posters each bearing that friendly greeting.
McNair/Early Identification/GO-MAP Spring Research Conference set for April 30 – May 1.
Are there genes that eliminate the side-effects of popularly used antibiotics? Is there a link between Facebook usage and psychological disorders? How does racial socialization within African-American families impact identity? Can we efficiently utilize piezoelectric and servo energy harvesting systems to reduce E-waste?
Such questions and more will be addressed by UW faculty or students at the 18th annual Pacific Northwest Ronald E.
Compania Nacional de Danza.
One of Spain’s national treasures, this dance troupe dazzled Seattle audiences when they appeared at Meany Hall in February of 2008.
He’s a mathematican, she’s an artist. Just don’t call them opposites
Just don’t say “opposites attract.
Cop class
Mary Levin UW Police Officer Patrick Gilbert (right) demonstrates striking locations for the use of a collapsible baton with Officer Tom Warwick in the annual Citizens Academy class on Wednesday, April 14. The 10-week class continues through June 2.
‘Ay Carmela!’
Carlos Saura made this film in 1990 and said, “This is the film I always wanted to make.
A big donation and a new administrative home for Disability Studies
Spring has brought good news to the UW’s Disability Studies Program: It has a new administrative home in the College of Arts & Sciences and received a major donation, too.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Electronic, computer music coming from DXArts April 28
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media will present an evening of new electronic and computer music, featuring Swedish guitar virtuoso Stefan Ostersjo, at 7:30 p.
Vote early and often to support observatory renovation
The satirical admonition to “vote early and often” takes on new significance as the UW competes for a grant to help preserve the Theodor Jacobsen Observatory.
Resetting a campus ‘gem’: Newer, bigger Ethnic Cultural Center coming in 2012
Years in the planning, the replacement of the UW’s Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC) is set to begin this winter and finish in 2012 — and the center’s many patrons could not be more pleased.
Professional Staff Organization will look back as it turns 20 with April 28 celebration
The Professional Staff Organization will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, April 28, in the Walker-Ames Room, Kane — the place where it all began.
Academy of Arts and Sciences names pioneers in genetics, fisheries as fellows
A UW faculty member whose inventions led to the use of yeast cells to make pharmaceutically important proteins and another professor who studies human impacts on world fisheries and the global ocean environment have been named fellows by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
UW green tech startup acquired by Belkin International
Zensi, a research startup that uses simple technology to monitor electricity and water use in the home, has been acquired by international electronics company Belkin.
Previous page Next page
