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April 22, 2010
Engineering Discovery Days happening this weekend, April 23-24
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Littlefield Organ Series presents Sandra Soderlund on April 25
Sandra Soderlund, a professor of organ and harpsichord at Mills College in Oakland, Calif.
Maternal deaths fall worldwide from a half-million annually to fewer than 350,000
The number of women dying from pregnancy-related causes has dropped by more than 35 percent in the past 30 years — from more than a half-million deaths annually in 1980 to about 343,000 in 2008, according to a new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation <A href="http://www.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
AEROSOLS AND CLIMATE UW Atmospheric Sciences Professor Robert Charlson, who has spent decades researching the effects of tiny airborne particles called aerosols on climate, has been selected to deliver the third Bert Bolin Lecture in Climate Research at the University of Stockholm in Sweden.
Commuter Services proposes new transportation and parking rates for 2010-2011
Commuter Services is seeking to increase parking and U-PASS rates to help financially sustain the U-PASS program.
See a travel medicine doctor before you explore the world
Your trip can be more enjoyable if you prepare for health risks associated with your itinerary by getting information, vaccines, and presc
Concert of Mexican music concludes with a community fandango celebration
Mexican performer Laura Rebolloso will present a concert at 7:30 p.
UW ranked first nationally for primary care for 17th year in a row
The UW has been ranked first among primary-care medical schools in the country for the 17th consecutive year, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided April 15 by U.
A real scream: Get ready for ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’
“Bat Child Found in West Virginia Cave!” screamed a headline in the Weekly World News on June 23, 1992.
UW Extension becomes UW Professional and Continuing Education
UW Extension is changing its name, and will henceforth be called UW Professional & Continuing Education, or PCE for short.
Former EU president to speak at UW
Josep Borrell, who served as president of the European Union Parliament from 2004-07, will speak at the UW School of Law at 4 p.
Four men and a building: Help identify this film about Sieg Hall
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.
UW among 15 ‘greenest’ colleges in Princeton Review rating
Just in time for Earth Day, the UW has been rated one of the 15 “greenest” colleges in the country by Princeton Review.
Student service and leadership to be celebrated April 28
As senior year approached for Angelica-Mae Corral, she was very anxious and overwhelmed when it came to figuring out her next step after graduation.
Are they blue? Herons build a home on campus
You may not have noticed them, but the campus is home to a small group of great blue herons who have built nests in trees south of Drumheller Fountain for the past three years.
UW education professor writes new book on helping charter schools succeed
Schools of choice, also known as charter schools, bring out fierce debate among parents, teachers, legislators and administrators — a whole slew of people.
Biomedical informatics expert Daniel Masys to give 2010 Annual Science in Medicine Lecture April 29
Masys will speak on the combined use of electronic records and biospecimens in studying relationships genetics and disease.
Reception April 26 for two new books on gender equity and public policy
The books are Gender Equality: Transforming Family Divisions of Labor and Gendered Tradeoffs: Family, Social Policy and Economic Inequality in Twenty-one Countries.
Army’s way of war is topic of talk
Brian McAllister Linn, the Ralph R.
UW names 2010 Magnuson Scholars
Each year six students, one each from the UW health sciences schools, are selected for this award
What’s purple and gold and green all over? First Husky Green Award winners honored
Eight individuals, groups and projects were recognized on Earth Day as the first-ever winners of Husky Green Awards.
Dangerous plaques in blood vessels rupture by overproducing protein-busting enzymes
UW researchers have gathered evidence that dangerous plaques in blood vessels can rupture by overproducing protein-digesting enzymes.
Master of Communication in Digital Media Program kicks off Media Space
The problem: The Seattle International Film Festival had been using social media to spread the word about its films, but efforts had been piecemeal rather than highly organized.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW community invited to join the UW Medicine ‘March for Babies’ team
Make your plans to walk with your UW colleagues in the “March for Babies” on Saturday, May 15, at Seattle Center.
April 21, 2010
‘City in Five Acts.’
Daniel S.
April 19, 2010
Designers 4 Haiti.
Membersof the design community want to apply their skills as professionals to neglected communities, with the most recent being the earthquake in Haiti.
April 18, 2010
‘Heart of the Game.’
Director Ward Serrill follows the Roosevelt Roughriders girls’ basketball team through six tumultuous seasons in this inspiring documentary.
April 17, 2010
Samarabalouf.
With a nod to the late, great Django Reinhardt, this fiery gypsy jazz trio from Amiens, France, delivers a concert full of musical pyrotechnics.
April 15, 2010
Expert on gifted education to join College of Education, direct Robinson Center for Young Scholars
Nancy B.
Opening classroom doors: Teaching and learning highlighted at annual symposium
Professor Diane Gillespie believes that writing and telling stories are a great way for educators to assess their teaching practices.
Author to discuss Islamic Cairo April 20
Caroline Williams, author of Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide, now in its sixth edition, will give a presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.
Show your Husky pride: Be a model
Creative Communications is looking for UW license plate holders and their vehicles for a celebrity photo shoot on the Seattle campus between April 19 and 23.
Genome scientist Dr. Jay Shendure receives Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award
The Prostate Cancer Foundation announced April 13 that Dr.
Circle of Friends knitting group headed toward goal of 1,000 scarves
It all started with a death.
Pharmacy students make mark on Capitol Hill
UW chapter of American Pharmacist Association praised for outreach and advocacy.
Forum planned to discuss upcoming changes in Mary Gates Hall
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a public forum to answer questions about upcoming moves and construction in Mary Gates Hall.
UW team tracks serial killers to win Mathematical Contest in Modeling
A team of UW undergraduates has been declared an Outstanding Winner in the <A href="http://www.
UW Dentistry alumni to honor Dr. James C. McGraw
Known for his decades of animal care at Woodland Park Zoo, McGraw is lauded for service to the community, dental profession, and the school.
Pianist to present lecture-recital on Heitor Villa-Lobos
Alexandre Dossin, faculty member at the University of Oregon, presents a lecture-recital on the life and music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos at 7:30 p.
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