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November 19, 2009
It’s an exhibition – and a gift exchange – at the Henry beginning Nov. 20
Artists Sol Hashemi, Jason Hirata and Claire Cowie are bringing gifts to the Henry Gallery Gift Shop.
Lessons learned from a major study on herpes and HIV: Our job is not done
In May, results of a major study measuring the impact of herpes suppression on HIV transmission were released.
Trouble reading UWeek in Gmail? We’re working on it
Some of our readers have reported difficulty recently with reading their University Week e-mail through Gmail.
Class Notes: Testing academic theories in the real world
Class title: Law, Societies and Justice 401: Field Experience, taught by Michael McCann, a professor of political science and the Law, Societies and Justice Director.
Greg Hakim to give next MathAcrossCampus colloquium Dec. 3
The next colloquium in the MathAcrossCampus series will be Estimation and Prediction of Complex Systems: Progress in Weather and Climate, to be presented by Greg Hakim, UW associate professor of atmospheric sciences.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Disaster tip of the month: Creating a ‘safe room’ in your home
Editor’s note: The Emergency Management Division of the Washington Military Department is offering a tip a month to help people get prepared for a disaster.
Accentuate the positive: Coaches can shape young athletes’ definition of success
Young athletes’ achievement goals can change in a healthy way over the course of a season when their coaches create a mastery motivational climate rather than an ego orientation, UW sport psychologists have found.
UW ranks seventh nationally in students studying abroad
The UW is seventh in the nation among doctoral institutions in how many students it sends on study abroad programs.
Transgender Day of Remembrance events on Nov. 20
This week, the UW’s Q Center is hosting several events to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov.
Concert, symposium close out yearlong celebration of AYP centennial
On Nov.
UW Medicine medical volunteers gear up to care for Seattle Marathon 2009 runners
More than 70 UW Medicine medical volunteers will be on hand the Sunday after Thanksgiving to assist runners who become ill or injured during the Amica Seattle Marathon 2009.
Community engagement, accountability, real-world experience key to UW teacher training
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Gold, silver medals for UW teams in the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition
You could call it a Lego competition for the biological sciences.
November 18, 2009
Earthquake preparedness.
A class given the Department of Emergency Management, including a review of geological activity in the Pacific Northwest with tips on how to prepare for an earthquake and reduce risk of personal injury and property damage.
November 17, 2009
Networking for all.
The UW Career Center presents “Networking for Shy People (& Everyone!).
November 14, 2009
Meet the Mammals.
Learn about the diversity of mammals.
November 13, 2009
Hogness Symposium.
David Cutler, professor of applied economics at Harvard and Obama senior health adviser, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s John R.
November 12, 2009
Dance ‘Complexions.’
Founded by two Alvin Ailey alumni, this troupe draws inspiration from point to pop and uses a variety of music and media.
Dinosaurs on Ice.
William Hammer of Augustana College, Ill.
Pharmacy Student of the Year, Innovative Practice awards go to UW
The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) recently announced its 2009 pharmacy award winners.
Lecture on mother-to-child HIV transmission set for Dec. 1
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Piano series.
UW music students perform works on piano.
Gary Hill book launch.
Seattle-based artist Gary Hill will show three short works, followed by an informal discussion in an evening marking the publication of An Art of Limina: Gary Hill’s Works and Writings by George Quasha and Charles Stein and the inclusion of Hill’s Wall Piece in the current Henry Art Gallery exhibition, Vortexhibition Polyphonica.
UW-China relations.
“Popular and Cultural Relations between U.
UW School of Nursing Dean Marla Salmon to receive the Copeland Award
By Ashley Wiggin
School of Nursing
Marla Salmon, the Robert G.
UW Medicine launches new Web site
The new <A href="http://uwmedicine.
New book on poverty and faith was an education in itself for Bothell nursing prof
When Mary Abrums’ book, Moving the Rock: Poverty and Faith in a Black Storefront Church, is released Nov.
Two new department chairs in College of Engineering
The UW College of Engineering named new chairs this fall to the departments of Chemical Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering.
Annual Concerto Competition Nov. 16 at Meany
School of Music students from three divisions — piano, strings and orchestral instruments — perform for outside judges at the school’s annual Concerto Competiton.
Egypt and Western civilization is topic of lecture
Donald Reid, professor emeritus at Georgia State University and affiliate faculty in the UW’s Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, will give a lecture titled Contested Heritage: Ancient Egypt and the Paradigm of Western Civilization, at 6:30 p.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
INVESTIGATIVE INNOVATOR: Chemistry Professor Sarah L.
It’s a 1972 ‘truck survey,’ but why? Help identify this week’s Lost and Found 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.
Homophobia in Canada, U.S. is topic of roundtable
The Impact of Homophobia on LGBT Citizens: A Comparative Canada-US Perspective is the title of a roundtable with special guest Douglas Janoff slated for 4 p.
Students brainstorming to reduce not-so-good vibrations at Husky Stadium
The Husky Stadium crowd roars and you watch excitedly on TV as the purple-clad running back races downfield.
Smaller works featured at Lawrence gallery
The Jacob Lawrence gallery is hosting an exhibition featuring smaller 2D & 3D work through Dec.
Retired CIA analyst Ray McGovern to speak on U.S. intelligence policy
Retired CIA analyst Ray McGovern will present two lectures at the UW this week.
CFD’s Meet the Charities event Nov. 18 also winds up Mission Undercover
Have you ever been philanthropic with underwear? Probably not, but on Nov.
Meet the Mammals at the Burke on Saturday
The Burke Museum’s annual Meet the Mammals day will be from 10 a.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov.
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