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October 1, 2009

Stimulus money to boost study of AIDs, cancer and more

By Mary Guiden,  News and Community Relations
& Catherine O’Donnell, News and Information



The money continues to roll in.


Mystery Photo

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


UW students win ‘Best Newcomer Award’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival

The UW School of Drama’s TBA Collective has won the Edinburgh Festival Insider Best Newcomer Award for its production of The Grind Show 2009.


UW Medicine/Seattle Public Library Lecture Series begins Oct. 7


Does caffeine reduce the risk of skin cancer? Research suggests that consuming caffeine in coffee and other beverages may lower the risk of skin cancer.


Opening the curtain on a new life for an old theater

A community open house will be held to celebrate the grand re-opening of the renovated School of Drama’s Playhouse Theatre, now called the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater.


UW celebrates re-opening of expanded classroom facilities in downtown Seattle

Last week UW Professional and Continuing Education/Extension celebrated the grand re-opening of its expanded and remodeled classroom facilities at Puget Sound Plaza in downtown Seattle.


Capturing the fair on film: Bromberg’s book studies AYPE photography of Frank Nowell

If you’ve been on campus this year, you’ve probably seen photos made by Frank Nowell.


UW royalties top $1 million; top licensees recognized

The UW announced recently that its annual trademarks and licensing royalties surpassed $1 million for just the second time in the history of the institution’s licensing program and the first time in over a decade.


New “walking” fish named for UW donor Maggie Walker

A newly discovered species of fish will soon be named in honor of Margaret “Maggie” Walker, a distinguished UW alumna who has helped raise millions of dollars for the College of Arts and Sciences and has served on the boards of many University and community organizations.


All’s well that ends well: Cunningham Hall finds its new home

The move was less than half a mile, but the route was treacherous and the item to be moved unwieldy.


The Marine Band — America’s oldest musical organization — to perform Sunday, Oct. 4

America’s oldest professional musical organization, the Marine Band, will perform at 3 p.


Official Notices

Board of Regents

The next regular meeting will be Thursday, Oct.


This one’s just trashy — but what’s it all about? Help the library 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.


In praise of scum: Planet’s nitrogen cycle overturned by ‘tiny ammonia eater of the seas’

It’s not every day you find clues to the planet’s inner workings in aquarium scum.


UW wins leadership award for supporting green commuting

The UW was one of three regional organizations honored recently by the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) with the ACT Leadership Award, which recognizes the UW’s outstanding contributions to the field of transportation demand management.


Etc.: Campus news & notes

TV STARS: The Ken Burns series about the National Parks that has been running on PBS this week, America’s Best Idea, features film from the UW’s own Special Collections.


Two School or Dentistry department chairs to leave posts


Two departmental chairs at the School of Dentistry have announced that they will be stepping down from their posts.


Study finds links among alcohol abuse, depression, obesity in young women

There is new evidence that depression, obesity and alcohol abuse or dependency are interrelated conditions among young adult women but not men.


‘Open to Question’ exhibit occupies new site near Allen Library

Open to Question, the exhibit about University District activism that has been outdoors at the UW Tower, is finding a new home near Allen Library this week.


Psychiatrist dedicated to improving lives, deaths of older adults

Judith Yarrow
Health Promotion Research Center

For the past 10 years, Dr.


Bulbs galore at the Arboretum’s Fall Bulb & Plant Sale

The Arboretum Foundation’s annual Fall Bulb and Plant sale takes place from 10 a.


The pen may be mightier than the keyboard, study shows

When it comes to writing, the pen apparently is mightier than the computer keyboard.


Choe is a champion — in smart commuting

Yang-Sook Choe, program manager for Area C Custodial Division, has been named the first ever “Commute Champion” by UW Transportation Services.


Building Rome in a day, the digital way

The ancient city of Rome was not built in a day.


Hear the Constitution read next week at Suzzallo

UW Libraries Government Publications holds the fourth annual “UW Reads the Constitution,” from noon to 1:30 p.


Legendary Harvard “Justice” professor visits UW School of Law

A course called, simply, Justice is one of the most popular in Harvard University’s history, with nearly a thousand students filling a Harvard theater each week to hear Michael Sandel, professor of government, talk about justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship.


Evolution of entertainment in India is Danz lecturer’s topic

Playwright, filmmaker and actor Girish Karnad will give a Danz Lecture, Entertaining India, at 6:30 p.


New access ramp smoothes way to UW Bothell from I-405

A project whose gestation period spans nearly a decade reached fruition with a ceremony Sept.


Eugenics and disability in Washington to be explored in Oct. 9 symposium

The effect of the eugenics movement on people with disabilities in Washington state will be the subject of a daylong symposium sponsored by the UW Disability Studies Program on Friday, Oct.


UW Tacoma’s previously-vacant Joy Building to get new life as home to offices, classrooms

The last remaining vacant building on the Pacific Avenue side of the UW Tacoma campus is set to receive a total makeover, completing the four-block-wide “face” of the campus.


UW among leading universities behind Futurity, a Web site on research

A group of leading research universities has launched Futurity (<A href="http://www.


UW’s Dee Boersma honored by Heinz Foundation

UW conservationist Dee Boersma is among 10 recipients of the Heinz Family Foundation awards given to people whose achievements have fostered a cleaner, greener and more sustainable world.


‘University Week’ offers opportunities for you to participate

Welcome to the new school year.


UW information in the palm of your hand, with new m.UW iPhone app

Looking for a campus building, phone number of game time? The answer may be in your pocket.


August 20, 2009

UW blog profile: New music, DVDs, wry commentary on Libraries Media Center Blog

Members of the UW community are increasingly expressing themselves in personal blogs about their interests, professional matters or some combination of the two.


Let there be light: Teaching magnets to do more than just stick around

That palm tree magnet commemorating your last vacation is programmed for a simple function – to stick to your refrigerator.


Remodeled, retrofitted and ready: Savery Hall is open for business again

Savery Hall occupants are coming home this month to a building that looks cleaner and brighter on the outside and completely new on the inside.


From the Bering Sea to the Meany stage, federal stimulus funds support University’s work

By Sandra Hines & Catherine O’Donnell
UW News & Information

As of Aug.


Mystery Photo

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


Summer symphony takes stage tonight, Aug. 20

UW School of Music students Lauren Roth and Toby Penk are featured soloists for an performance tonight, Aug.



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