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March 12, 2009
Lecture series on coffee kicks off with book author
“From its discovery on an ancient Ethiopian hillside to its role as millennial elixir in the Age of Starbucks, coffee has dominated and molded the economies, politics, and social structures of entire countries.
Experimental Education Unit to become research center with planned gift from founding director
It was in 1965 that Norris Haring, professor of special education, founded what was to be the UW’s Experimental Education Unit.
Science writer illuminates ‘Ten Most Beautiful Experiments’
Galileo singing to mark time as he measures the pull of gravity, Newton carefully inserting a needle behind his eye to learn how light causes vibrations in the retina, Pavlov making his dogs salivate at ascending chord progressions: These are among the most beautiful experiments in the history of science.
Store plenty of water to prepare for disaster
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.
March 10, 2009
‘Resiliency Now.’
A workshop from UW WorkLife to help you deal with stress and build your resiliency to adapt, persevere, and recover from adversity.
March 7, 2009
Dino day.
The Burke Museum’s popular family event features dozens of dinosaur-era fossils from the museum’s collection, along with hands-on learning activities for all ages.
March 6, 2009
Journalist Jack Hamann.
The author of On American Soil: How Justice Became a Casualty of WWII, discusses his book and takes questions from the audience.
March 5, 2009
Tropical lizards can’t take the heat of climate warming
From geckos and iguanas to Gila monsters and Komodo dragons, lizards are among the most common reptiles on Earth.
AGU recognizes James Murray’s chemical oceanography contributions
James W.
Faculty recital: Marc Seales Jazz Piano
UW Jazz Studies Professor Marc Seales will perform a faculty recital at 7:30 p.
Lights and landscape: UW profs to discuss design of Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
With the flip of a switch June 1, 1909, thousands of electric lights illuminated the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition on what’s now the UW campus.
Program successfully teaches domestic violence victims safe use of technology
A new Washington state program designed to help victims of domestic violence increase their knowledge of how to use technology safely and help minimize the risks that technology can pose when one is in an abusive relationship has been evaluated as highly successful.
Jerry Baldasty selected as dean and vice provost of the UW Graduate School
Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Jerry Baldasty, who has been serving as interim dean and vice provost of the Graduate School since August 2008, has accepted the permanent position.
UW Photographers Group opens exhibition March 16
Word Play: Prose, Poetry and Myth is the title of a new show by the UW Photographers Group that opens Monday, March 16 in the Skylight Gallery in the UW Medical Center.
Two new UW TechTransfer programs bring local entrepreneurs to campus
UW TechTransfer is offering two new services to support researchers who want to start companies, or have other people start companies using their technologies.
Wind ensemble, bands to perform March 10
The UW Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, Concert and Campus Bands present “Urban Landscapes” at 7:30 p.
‘Seattle Business’ magazine honors Michael Copass
Michael Copass, UW professor of neurology, recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Seattle Business (formerly Washington CEO) during the magazine’s first Leaders in Health Care recognition event.
President Mark Emmert addresses UW community in Town Hall meeting on budget matters
UW President Mark Emmert discussed the status of the University’s budget and the implication of pending budget cuts in a Town Hall address to the UW community on Tuesday, March 3 in Kane Hall.
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Genetic profile may improve warfarin dosing
Including genetic information in a patient’s clinical profile might help determine the optimal starting dose of the common blood-thinner warfarin, according to findings from a large-scale study published Feb.
The sounds of 1909: Student group performs songs from Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition
The pianist begins the song with a rousing introduction.
New heart arrhythmia drug shows promise
Dronedarone, a new antiarrhythmic drug being developed to treat patients with atrial fibrillation, reduced the incidence of hospitalization due to cardiovascular events or deaths in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to a study published in the Feb.
Wintery blast launches fourth annual Polar Science Weekend
Right on cue, Seattle delivered snow for the opening day of this year’s Polar Science Weekend.
A pair of capstone honors for College of Education’s Joseph Jenkins
You know you’re succeeding when people say your personal work history reads like a chronology of advances in your profession.
Campus ‘House of Knowledge’ longhouse a long-awaited dream
In the area between Lewis and Clark halls on campus, a dream decades in the making is waiting to take shape.
Study suggests link between male infertility and testicular cancer
Men who are infertile appear to have an increased risk of developing testicular cancer, according to a report in the Feb.
FIUTS fun.
The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students holds a benefit concert featuing three local bands — Million Dollar Nile, Massy Ferguson and Orkestra Zirkonium.
Light rail groundbreaking set for March 6
Sound Transit will break ground for the light rail extension to the University at 2 p.
Compagnie La Calebasse.
The company was founded by dancer-choreographer Merlin Nyakim in 2001 and its dancers hail from Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and France.
Symphony, combined choirs, soloists present Haydn’s ‘The Creation’
Geoffrey Boers will conduct the University Symphony, Chamber Singers and University Chorale in a performance of one of the most beloved oratorios of all time, Josef Haydn’s The Creation, at 7:30 p.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Students to perform in the Winter Opera Workshop March 12
UW music students, directed by Noel Koran, will perform excerpts from operas by Britten, Mozart, Nicolai, and Verdi in the Winter Opera Workshop at 7:30 p.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
PACCAR Hall construction on time, on schedule despite winter weather
Construction on PACCAR Hall, the first of two new buildings coming to the Michael G.
Fleet Services goes green: New plug-in hybrid car, solar-assisted key manager
Fleet Services (formerly Motor Pool) has added some new features to its UCAR program, making car-sharing more convenient — and green — than ever for the UW community.
March 4, 2009
Jazz times two.
Student jazz ensembles coached by Marc Seales, Tom Collier, Cuong Vu, and Phil Sparks perform original compositions and arrangements from the jazz literature in Jazz Innovations I and II.
March 1, 2009
Botanic garden tours.
You can seen the Arboretum’s renowned plant collections in tours at 1 p.
February 27, 2009
UW Men’s Glee Club.
Under the direction of Steven M.
February 26, 2009
Dance majors concert features work by undergraduates
The UW Dance Program will present its annual showcase of new work by undergraduate students March 5-8 in Meany Studio Theater.
Anti-social behavior in girls predicts adolescent depression seven years later
Past behavior is generally considered to be a good predictor of future behavior, but new research indicates that may not be the case in the development of depression, particularly among adolescent girls.
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