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May 1, 2008

Avram Hershko to give the Hans Neurath Lecture on May 8

Avram Hershko, professor of biochemistry at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, and 2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, will give the 24th Annual Hans Neurath Lecture on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 5 pm in Foege Auditorium (S-060) of the Genome Sciences Building.


Poet and playwright to perform May 8 at UW Tacoma

Internationally renowned author, poet, and playwright Carlos Andres Gomez will read his poetry on Thursday, May 8 at UW Tacoma.


Two UW profs elected to National Academy of Sciences

Two UW professors have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for their excellence in original scientific research.


Vocal jazz students perform May 3

The School of Music will present an evening of solo performances by members of the Vocal Jazz I and the Women’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.


Mystery Photos

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


Ocean circulation and future climate topics of May 8 lecture

Changes in ocean circulation and what they may mean for the climate in the future will be the subject May 8 of the UW’s Program on Climate Change’s seventh annual public lecture.


Better benefits: A few enhancements from WorkLife

For UW employees who need a little help, the services UW WorkLife Office, part of Human Resources, can come in handy.


Class notes: Learning to manage conflicts over natural resources

Class Title: Natural Resource Conflict Management, part of the Environmental Science and Resource Management major in the College of Forest Resources, taught by Clare Ryan.


Educational Outreach comes together at UW Tower

For the folks in Educational Outreach (UWEO), relocating to UW Tower is more than just another move, it’s a chance to come together under the same roof for the first time in many years.


Globalization and graduate education subject of discussion May 7

A panel discussion from 4 to 6 pm.


Refugee advocate to speak May 15

Judy Mayotte, author of Disposable People? The Plight of Refugees, will be at the UW to share her experiences in a talk titled History of Modern Civilization: Building a New World Through Reconstruction and Reconciliation, from 3:30 to 5 p.


Paul Taylor Dance Company at Meany May 1-3

The Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Meany Hall May 1-3 as part of the UW World Series.


Prize winner goin’ to the Dawgs

Sam Buxton, a UW window washer, left, holds the prize he won at the April 23 UW Community Celebration — a pair of tickets to watch the Huskies play the Oregon State University Beavers at Husky Stadium on Oct.


Housewarming: Help make the Collegiana feel like home

Coffee makers.


‘Elder statesman’ Pitre helped plant seeds of change in the 1960s

When Emile Pitre arrived at the UW in the fall of 1967, he had already overcome a number of barriers.


South Lake Union informational session set for May 12

UW Medicine’s presence in South Lake Union continues to grow.


Celebrating four decades of diversity

Back in 1968, the UW was a very white university.


Gerberding: A real bell tower at last

The bell tower in Gerberding Hall — which has stood empty since the building’s construction in 1953 — has acquired a new set of eight bells.


Linda Buck elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

By Kristen Woodward
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center


Nobel laureate Linda Buck, Ph.


Johns Hopkins’ president to give Moss Lecture on May 8

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Then and now: The message of Bill Gates III

This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.


Randall Moon to give Science in Medicine Lecture May 22

Randall Moon, director and the William and Marilyn Conner Professor for the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, will give the next Science in Medicine Lecture from noon to 1 p.


Learning goals projects among 41 poster presentations at Symposium on Teaching and Learning

Three projects on departmental learning goals are among 41 offerings at the annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning, scheduled for 2:30 to 4:30 p.


April 24, 2008

Thornburgh to speak on disability rights

Dick Thornburgh is mostly known as the former United States attorney general who also served as two-term governor of Pennsylvania, but he’s also the father of a son who has physical and intellectual disabilities.


Math Academy Friday and Saturday at UW Tacoma

Professional development for school district administrators, curriculum directors and math coaches will be the topic at the Math Leadership Academy, being held Friday and Saturday at UW Tacoma.


Seeing green at Hazel Wolf Film Fest

Imagine you’re a professional kayaker, and you’re also into protecting the environment.


Which team is great? Student Fiscal Services Outreach, that’s who

They came, they saw, they bragged: The My Team is Great contest has a winner — a clever screencast by the folks at Student Fiscal Services Outreach, in Schmitz Hall.


Official notices

Board of Regents

There is no Board of Regents meeting for April.


UW to launch Northwest Institute for Genetic Medicine

UW scientists and researchers have received a $5.


Double bass concert set for April 27

Spencer Hoveskeland will perform on double bass accompanied by pianist Rie Ando in a concert in the Barry Lieberman and Friends series at 2 p.


U.S. life expectancy worsens for some

One of the major aims of the United States’ health system is improving the health of all people, particularly those segments of the population at greater risk of health disparities.


Marimbas, sax in the spotlight in two concerts

Talented UW percussion students will perform a variety of music written for the marimba in a concert at 7:30 p.


Construction workers take science breaks

“I’ll be in rooms H-204 and H-210,” said Assistant Professor Jane Sullivan with a smile, “so those are really important rooms to work on.


Lecture looks at Buddhism under Pol Pot

Buddhism under Pol Pot is the title of a lecture to be given by Ian Harris of the University of Cumbria, England, at 7:30 p.


Journalists to discuss global health reporting on May 1

Public attention to the health of the world’s population has skyrocketed over the past decade as have efforts to cover global health stories such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, hunger, and emerging threats of avian flu, SARS and extremely drug resistant tuberculosis.


Mudrock named Distinguished Librarian

Theresa Mudrock, the history librarian in the Reference & Research Services Division of UW Libraries, is the recipient of the first-ever Distinguished Librarian Award.


UW researchers link dietary restrictions, aging

UW scientists have uncovered details about the mechanisms through which dietary restriction slows the aging process.


‘Tunnel of Oppression’ April 29-May 1 at HUB

The Tunnel of Oppression, an annual event sponsored by Housing and Food Services, will be held from April 29-May 1 in 108 HUB.


Nurse passes Japanese drumming to next generation

It’s shortly after 6:30 p.


CSS Speaker Series Tackles Issue of climate change

The UW Bothell Computing and Software Systems (CSS) Speaker Series concludes on Wednesday, April 30 with a discussion on climate change.



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