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May 15, 2008

Corigliano Quartet to appear at Meany Hall May 22

The acclaimed Corigliano Quartet will visit the UW for a concert at 8 p.

Washington Sea Grant Awards Geoduck Research Projects

Washington Sea Grant has announced that it will award grants for three major research projects to examine the possible environmental effects of geoduck aquaculture in and around Puget Sound, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

From UW Police to Iraq — and back again

Sergeant John Bolding is back working with the UW Police after more than a year off campus serving with a somewhat larger force — the U.

Michael Benitez Jr. to speak on May 15

Scholar, activist and spoken word artist Michael Benitez Jr.

An evening of art songs with Stephen Rumph

Faculty artist Stephen Rumph will present an evening of art songs, including a duet with guest soprano Christina Kowalski, at 7:30 p.

Contemporary Group and Composer’s Workshop coming from School of Music

In coming days the School of Music will present students and faculty performing together for the Contemporary Group and a Composers Workshop of new music written and performed by students.

Gunn-Loke Lecture set for June 10

Dr.

Poets Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser to present 45th annual Theodore Roethke reading May 20

Poets and essayists Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser, who are husband and wife, will present the 45th annual Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Reading, at 8 p.

Volunteers needed for prostate study

Men 35 to 55 years of age are needed to participate in a two-month study of hormones used in efforts to develop a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive (like”the pill” but for men).

James Wellman Jr. to discuss new book May 21 at University Bookstore

The UW’s James K.

Experts to address depression in older adults May 19 & 20

The rapidly growing number of older adults in the United States has far-reaching implications for efforts designed to promote and preserve their mental and physical health.

Public Hearing Notice

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in Room 310 of the Husky Union Building (HUB), at the University of Washington, Seattle campus.

All-terrain vehicle use by children sparks concern

By Kellie Tormey
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center

With the onset of warmer weather, physicians at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle have reported seeing an increase in cases involving children injured while using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

A fan of university campuses, Blume’s a perfect fit for this job

When Grant Blume goes on vacation, he seeks out the nearest college and arranges to take a campus tour.

May 8, 2008

Game’s high score could earn the Nobel

Gamers have devoted countless years of collective brainpower to rescuing princesses or protecting the planet against alien invasions.

UW to honor WW II-era Japanese American students May 18

There were 440 of them, all American citizens and the largest group of minority students on the UW campus in 1941.

A life in bell towers rings his chimes

Bob Smith knows a lot about the world of academia and the world of bells.

American String Project performs May 14-18

The American String Project will bring 15 world-class string musicians to Seattle to perform May 14-18 as a unique ensemble — a conductorless string orchestra.

School of Nursing honors profession’s leaders

Four women will be recognized for their work as nurse-leaders and volunteers at the UW School of Nursing’s annual Nurses Recognition Banquet today.

Baltic exhibit set May 18

The Martin-Zambito Fine Art Gallery, at 721 E.

Thomas Baillie named new dean of Pharmacy

By Bob Roseth
News & Information &
Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy

Thomas Baillie has been selected to become the next dean of the UW School of Pharmacy.

New Henry director plans education initiative

Stepping into the directorship of the Henry Art Gallery feels like the right challenge at the right time for Sylvia Wolf.

Bioethicists tackle the hard questions

With health care becoming ever more complex, interest in bioethics is at an all-time high, and the UW is rapidly becoming the bioethics center for the Northwest — thanks in large part to the interdisciplinary collaboration of ethicists throughout the university.

Report ranks UW fourth of publics

The UW was ranked fourth among American public research universities and 12th among both public and private institutions, in a recent report by the Center for Measuring University Performance.

Scientists complete map of human genome variations

A nationwide consortium led by the UW has completed the first sequence-based map of structural variations in the human genome, giving scientists an overall picture of the large-scale differences in DNA between individuals.

Seminar explores wind ensembles

Most collegiate wind musicians have spent a large part of their careers playing in symphonic bands and wind ensembles.

Don Downing named Pharmacist Leader of the Year

By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy

Don Downing, clinical professor in the UW School of Pharmacy, was recently named Pharmacist Leader of the Year by Pharmacy Access Partnership.

Trouble in paradise: Global warming a greater danger to tropical species

Polar bears fighting for survival in the face of a rapid decline of polar ice have made the Arctic a poster child for the negative effects of climate change.

Awards and upcoming events

Foege honored for global health work

UW School of Medicine alumnus William Foege, senior fellow at the Gates Foundation, has received the 2008 Advancing Global Health Award from the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI).

College of Education begins sweeping changes in its teacher training program

The UW College of Education is unveiling sweeping changes in teacher training, aimed at giving future teachers more extensive real-world experience — especially in low-income and disadvantaged areas — and encouraging a more holistic view of helping children learn.