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May 28, 2009

UW prof provides commentary on ‘Sea Change’ film

“I have to be able to look my granddaughter in the eye.


J. Randall Curtis named president of the American Thoracic Society

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UW researchers vying for economic stimulus money

The UW could receive $250 million to $300 million as the result of the federal government’s economic stimulus package.


Sen. Cantwell advocates for primary care

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Mystery Photo

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


Three AYPE exhibits open June 1 at Suzzallo/Allen Library

When Carla Rickerson was the Pacific Northwest librarian at the UW 25 years ago, she created an exhibit on the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition to commemorate its 75th anniversary.


UW opens its job search system free to recent grads, alumni

The UW is offering free access to HuskyJobs, its online job search system, this summer for recent UW graduates as well as alumni.


May 27, 2009

About Hong Kong.

Donald Tong, Hong Kong commissioner for economic and trade affairs, speaks on “Riding out the Economic Doldrums: The Hong Kong Story.


May 26, 2009

Gospel choir.

Phyllis Byrdwell leads the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs of praise and revelation, hymns, call-and-response numbers and other expressions of the gospel tradition.


May 22, 2009

UWB sustainability.

An exploratory symposium intended to expand dialogue and prompt new collaborations around the concept of sustainability.


May 21, 2009

Endocrinology expert to give Edwin G. Krebs Lecture, June 2

Per-Olof Berggren of the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, is the speaker for the Department of Pharmacology’s 22nd annual Edwin G.


Provost to hold town hall meeting June 2

Provost Phyllis Wise invites UW faculty, staff and students to join her to discuss the accomplishments and budgetary challenges of the current academic year and to look forward to the University’s future.


Three award-winning profs provide a taste of their teaching in showcase

Nonstudents will have the opportunity to learn what’s going on in the UW’s classrooms these days during the 2009 Distinguished Teaching Awards Showcase, slated for 7 to 9 p.


Walls and ground broken for new children’s oral health facility

By Dana Slote Robinson
Early Childhood Oral Health


Nearly a year and a half after contributing $5 million to combat childhood dental disease, executives from Washington Dental Service and the WDS Foundation leadership, together with representatives of Seattle Children’s and the UW School of Dentistry, donned hard hats and brandished sledge hammers to take part in a “wall breaking” ceremony for a new children’s oral health facility.


Disaster tip of the month: Remember important documents

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.


Education researcher: Stimulus dollars will impact states differently

Federal stimulus dollars targeting education will impact states differently, depending on each state’s fiscal condition, according to a new state-by-state analysis from the Center on Reinventing Public Education.


Dentistry trio to give last lecture to benefit new School of Dentistry teaching endowment


Three UW-trained dentists hope to conclude their quarter-century-old lecture partnership on June 12 by giving their alma mater something to smile about.


First-year MFA directors show their work in one-act plays at the School of Drama

Two MFA directing students in the UW School of Drama will present one-act plays May 27-June 7 in the Penthouse Theatre.


Investment art: Vehicle artist lectures at the Henry May 28

New Yorkers likely did a double-take when they saw a cross between a hearse and an Amish buggy weaving between taxis on Canal Street last month.


Researchers gain insights into genomic patterns of human population structures

Through sophisticated statistical analyses and advanced computer simulations, researchers are learning more about the genomic patterns of human population structure around the world.


Etc.: Campus news & notes

THIS DIAMOND RING: The UW was one of four organizations to receive the Diamond Ring Award for Organizational Leadership from Commuter Challenge, a program that assists King County employers in reducing commute trips through education and partnership.


College of Education’s Brad Portin to head UW Bothell’s Education Program

Brad Portin, associate professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, has been named the new director of the Education Program at UW Bothell.


UW medical students head back to middle school

It’s a busy Friday morning at Madrona K-8 in Seattle, Wash.


Thomas Hawn wins Burroughs Wellcome Award


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Anti-abortion Genocide Awareness Group to visit Red Square

On May 26 and 27, the anti-abortion group Genocide Awareness Project will bring an exhibit to Red Square.


Broad strategies, student input key to new UW Climate Action Plan

The first draft of the UW’s Climate Action Plan, which charts a strategic vision for the UW’s commitment in achieving climate neutrality, is now available for comment.


Graduate School compiles professional development activities

The Graduate School has produced a compendium of departmental professional development activities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows that it hopes will be the beginning of a program to improve professional development for graduate students and post docs generally.


Mystery Photo

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


Garden to memorialize Griego is in the works

In a corner outside Gould Hall now largely forgotten, a garden will memorialize Rebecca Griego, who was shot to death inside Gould two years ago by a former boyfriend.


Piano series.

UW music students perform works for piano.


UW School of Law conference addresses climate change and human rights

The UW School of Law will host Three Degrees: The Law of Climate Change and Human Rights Conference on May 28 and 29.


Dance Showcase.

This final concert of the year highlights the performing and choreographic talents of Dance Program faculty and graduate students.


UW staffer pivotal in passing law for retail bathroom access

Lois Fink says she has learned that one person really can make a difference in this world.


Ancient basketry, Seattle’s changing shorelines featured in two new online Burke exhibits

The Burke Museum has announced the launch of two new online exhibits that explore Seattle history: Waterlines and Rediscovering Ancient Basketry From the Biderbost Site.


New book suggests Earth perhaps not such a benevolent mother after all

In the past 50 years it has become commonplace to think of Earth as a nurturing place, straining mightily to maintain equilibrium so that life might continue and flourish.


Sounds of gospel and student compositions coming from School of Music

The School of Music will present songs and hymns from its 100-voice Gospel Choir on May 26 and contemporary works by student composers on May 27, both in Meany Theater.


UW CareLink offers special workshops for continuing employees after a layoff

With the UW facing a severe budget crisis and layoffs becoming a sobering reality, employees who remain often have intense feelings of guilt.


Official Notices

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.


Board of Regents to hold special Meeting May 28

The Board of Regents will hold a special meeting from 1 to 3 p.


Organization of the week: Cheerful Givers of Washington

Editor’s note: There are many organizations open to the UW faculty and staff.



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