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October 23, 2008
Music student jazzes up New Orleans-style ‘Twelfth Night’
The week before the opening of Twelfth Night, the Meany Studio Theatre is abuzz with the frenetic energy of a rehearsal.
Philip Bell to give College of Education fall lecture Oct. 28
The learning of science and math is a civil rights issue, and schools should give students broad participation in those areas as early as possible, says Philip Bell, a UW associate professor of learning sciences.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
DIGITAL HISTORY: The recently developed Civil Rights Digital Library (<A href="http://www.
Financial crisis like a game of musical chairs that became painfully expensive
The world financial crisis has been a painful game of musical chairs, but now governments and financial managers are scrambling to bring players back to the table, said a panel of financial experts Monday evening at the UW.
UW Neighborhood Clinics offer convenient, world-class health care
October 27 through November 30 marks the UW’s annual open enrollment period for medical and dental insurance as well as other benefits.
Public officials from China’s Hunan Province at UW to study public records law
A group of public officials from Hunan Province in China is visiting the UW this week to learn about how Washington state’s Freedom of Information law works, particularly in regard to records held by large public universities.
Works by art professor next up in Lawrence Gallery
Recent Work by Zhi Lin: Unheard, Forgotten and Disregarded Stories will be presented at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery Oct.
October 16, 2008
Panel Oct. 16 considers energy policy priorities for the next administration
The day after the final presidential debate, energy experts will gather on the UW campus for a discussion of “U.
UW to host two evenings on world financial crisis
So, you’ve watched the stock markets gyrate enough to make you dizzy.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
GOOD CHEMISTRY: Chemical Engineering Professor Buddy Ratner was named one of the “One Hundred Chemical Engineers of the Modern Era” by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers as part its centennial celebration.
Discussions of Common Book planned
When Luis Alberto Urrea, author of this year’s Common Book, The Devil’s Highway, appears in Kane Hall Oct.
Brain nerve cells can control stimulation of paralyzed muscles
An artificial connection between nerve cells in the brain and muscles has been shown to restore voluntary movement to paralyzed limbs.
Pharmacy student receives coveted Roybal Scholarship
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
Growing up in the outskirts of Lima, Peru, during a period of economic turmoil and political violence, Luis Ramos developed a sense of the importance of community.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Harborview nurse wins 2008 Rona Jaffe Writer’s Award
Jennifer Culkin is a critical care nurse at Harborview Medical Center and an award-winning author.
‘Rhodes Scholarship’ for teaching one of two new scholarship programs at College of Education
The UW College of Education is beginning two prestigious new scholarship programs, both with the aim of enhancing teacher effectiveness and focusing greater attention on disadvantaged students and high-needs areas.
Health Science G&H Wing renovation completed
All of the corridors are open, the courtyard between Pacific Street and the I wing is being replanted, and finishing touches will make the labs and offices ready for move-in by the end of the month.
Peer Portfolio
NOW SEE THIS: The University of Michigan has installed videophones in several locations on its campus to serve the needs of deaf students, faculty and staff, reports the campus newspaper, The Record.
Communication is key to surviving public health crises
When a public health emergency strikes, a key to survival is effective communication among the local health department, health care providers and the community.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
First African-American UW med school graduate, dies at 79
Lloyd C.
Nominations now open for a host of annual awards
Nominations are now being sought for the University’s annual awards that honor outstanding teachers, staff, librarians, mentors and those engaged in leadership and public service.
Tumor Vaccine Group to host open house Oct. 23
Explore how your immune system can fight cancer at the second annual Tumor Vaccine Group Open House, Thursday, Oct.
CFD volunteer protects kitties through all nine lives
Editor’s note: During the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight some of the UW faculty and staff who volunteer at agencies supported by the fund.
Eileen Whalen takes the helm of Harborview Medical Center
It was a busy first week for Eileen Whalen, who began her new job as Harborview’s executive director Monday, Oct.
Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant
By Rachel Tompa
News & Information
Researchers at the UW have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
Global blindness is topic of medicine lecture Oct. 23
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Pierce, Everett and Kitsap transit companies join growing U-PASS program
The UW has announced that it is adding three more transit companies to its popular U-PASS program.
Changes in structure, academic review process among those recommended in Graduate School review
A new organizational structure and an improvement in academic program reviews are among the recommendations in the final report delivered this week by the Working Group on Graduate School Roles and Responsibilities.
Top UW administrators receive national honors
The UW’s president and provost have both been elected to prestigious national societies.
Y’all come to the Homecoming rally Oct. 17
UW faculty and staff are invited to the UW Alumni Association’s fifth annual Homecoming Rally at 8 p.
New course leads to student contest for environmental solutions
A new “Environmental Innovation Practicum” course, offered this quarter, will be a springboard for a universitywide competition that will encourage students to develop practical solutions to environmental problems.
Nominees sought for University ombudsman
Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to take part in the search process for the University ombudsman by submitting nominations and recommendations for the post to the search committee, chaired by Judith Howard, divisional dean for social sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Introducing the new Secretary of the Faculty, Marcia Killien
For Marcia Killien, taking on the job of Secretary of the Faculty seems an appropriate and challenging next chapter to a long career of academic and University service.
Polls may underestimate Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent
Current polls of the presidential election may be underestimating Barack Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent nationally and possibly larger margins in the Southeast and some strongly Republican states, according to UW researchers.
Trombone, piano featured in upcoming concerts
Two visiting artists will perform at the School of Music in the next week.
Third Emerald City Search — this year allied with amphibians — runs Oct. 15-24
Somewhere within Seattle city limits, a mysterious and unique Emerald City Search medallion will be hidden in plain sight — and it’s up to the Seattle community to find it!
In celebration of “The Year of the Frog,” Woodland Park Zoo and the UW announce the third annual Emerald City Search.
UW committee and conference organized for Puget Sound area’s safety
Seattleites have spent decades fearing the Big One, the earthquake we’re apparently overdue for.
October 9, 2008
‘From Invention to Start-Up’ back by popular demand
A seminar series for inventors and would-be entrepreneurs is back by popular demand.
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