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May 29, 2008
World music from the UW Percussion Ensemble and friends June 3
Drums will sound from the Meany Studio Theater when the School of Music presents World Percussion, featuring the UW Percussion Ensemble, at 7:30 p.
Neal Futran named chair of Otolaryngology
Dr.
Populating UW Tower — a work in progress
The move of campus units to UW Tower is already a bit more than a third complete, and more units will move in over the summer.
Pharmacy students’ public service announcement urges sun protection
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 62,400 new cases of melanoma — a malignant form of skin cancer — will occur in the United States in 2008.
UW Bothell names vice chancellor for advancement and external relations
Richard Penny has been named vice chancellor for advancement and external relations at UW Bothell.
C. Everett Koop to be honored at Children’s Hospital June 4
Former Surgeon General of the United States C.
Understanding global warming: The scientific basis for concern
Class title: “Atmospheric Sciences 111: Global Warming, Understanding the Issues,” taught spring quarter by Theodore Anderson, a research associate professor and part-time lecturer.
Some biofuels might do more harm than good to the environment, study finds
Biofuels based on ethanol, vegetable oil and other renewable sources are increasingly popular with government and environmentalists as a way to reduce fossil fuel dependence and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
May 22, 2008
UW Medicine honors outstanding alumni
The UW Medicine Alumni Association will honor four alumni with its annual awards, which will be presented during a reception June 7 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle.
Here’s a chance to hear UW’s own innovators, geniuses
Bionic contact lenses.
Harborview names employee, manager of the year
The Harborview Medical Center Employee and Manager of the Year for 2008 are Benito (Bennie) Sy and Kathy Schahrer.
UW scientists join hunt for ‘God’ particle to complete ‘theory of everything’
When the world’s most powerful subatomic particle collider begins gathering data this summer, it will be a major milestone for a number of UW scientists.
Specialized blood cells keep immune system in check
Just as fire engines arrive quickly at the scene to save people and property, the cells that fight viruses have to reach the site of an infection promptly to mount a protective response.
Arctic ice research cited in polar bear listing
Ignatius Rigor would be the first to say he’s no expert on polar bears, their listing as a threatened species last week or the policies of George W.
UW lab plays supporting role in platypus genome study
The platypus seems to have been engineered with spare parts from a duck, lizard and beaver.
Homeless youth are class focus
Class title: “Critical Studies of Homeless Youth Issues,” General studies/Nursing.
UW docs inducted into American College of Physicians
Dr.
Surveys test effects of dam removal
In the run-up to river restoration following the planned dismantling of two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River — the largest dams, by far, to be removed anywhere — scientists led by UW researchers have undertaken the complex task of documenting what’s in the river valley now.
On the job with UWMC Operations & Maintenance
A hospital building is much like the people inside of it.
Bell dedication planned for May 31
More than 200 invited guests will help “ring in” the new bells in Gerberding Hall’s tower on Saturday, May 31.
In brief
Human subjects panel May 28
The Medical History & Ethics Department will present a panel discussion, Lost in Translation, on Institutional Review Board processes on Wednesday, May 28, from 11:30 a.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 1 p.
Experiential learning: UW students get unexpected lesson when earthquake strikes
After the magnitude-7.
Vice presidents reminisce, look ahead
After 40 years of work on behalf of diversity at the UW, many of the challenges which prompted the initial protests still remain, but the agenda has broadened in ways that no one back in 1968 could have predicted.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Washington Sea Grant celebrates 40 years at UW
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) celebrated its 40th year at the UW last week by hosting an open house for a devoted cadre of supporters among marine scientists and resource users.
College of the Environment: New college designed to meet growing complexity, scale of Earth’s challenges
The UW Board of Regents last week received a preliminary blueprint for a new college that will position the UW to be the leader in environmental research and education, and to better resolve complex regional, national and international environmental challenges, according to Provost Phyllis Wise.
Making meaning: Master of Fine Arts students show their work at the Henry
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Immigration issue is central to new Common Book
The Devil’s Highway: A True Story, by Luis Alberto Urrea, has been selected as the third UW Common Book by Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
Introducing the classifieds, the UW’s marketplace
If you happened to glance to the right of our main photo on the University Week home page last week, you would have seen the first of a series of new features we’re introducing — the UWeek Classifieds.
Dancing in the Digital Domain concert May 29
Dancing in the Digital Domain, a concert exploring the interplay of movement and technology, opens at the UW’s Meany Studio Theatre on May 29 and runs through June 1.
Moliere’s ‘The Misanthrope’ next up for School of Drama
The UW School of Drama presents The Misanthrope from May 25 to June 8 in the Penthouse Theatre.
German class to present fairy tales
What happens when you venture into the forest? For many fairy tale characters, a journey through the forest functions as a test of character and affects their lives forever–for better or worse.
Etc: Campus news & notes
UW HERO: Northwest Dollars for Scholars has selected UW President Mark A.
May 15, 2008
Wil’s World: The Paper Cutouts of Wil Kerner
Twelve-year-old Wil Kerner was diagnosed with autism at 2.
School of Public Health presents community service award
Patricia W.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
‘Enriching the Academy’: Diversity Research Institute conference May 16 celebrates interdisciplinary collaboration
The mission of the UW Diversity Research Institute is to spark interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty on campus and to spotlight diversity in collaboration on campus.
Combined Fund Drive offers chance to Meet the Charities
Have you ever wanted to learn more about — or maybe even volunteer for — one of the charities participating in the annual Combined Fund Drive (CFD)?
If so, a series of five monthly workshops sponsored by the CFD called Meet the Charities might be just the thing.
Cold Rush: Arctic is new focus for fossil fuel resources
Some have estimated that 25 percent of the Earth’s remaining oil and gas may be buried in the seafloor under the Arctic Ocean.
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