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February 28, 2008
Good buds: Colleagues make working possible for UW staffer after disabling illness strikes
Bud Jones wondered what all the fuss was about.
Students choreograph upcoming dance concert
The UW Dance Program presents its annual showcase of new work by undergraduate students March 6–9 in the Meany Studio Theater.
Puttin’ on the Ritz at Meany
The Ritz Chamber Players make their Meany Hall debut at 8 p.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Dalai Lama to speak with students
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will speak with students from regional public and private universities and community colleges from 3 to 5 p.
Rainier Vista: Changes are in the works
Some changes are in the works for Rainier Vista.
‘Galloping Gourmet’ promotes healthy eating
Graham Kerr is best known as The Galloping Gourmet, his on-air personality for a television program broadcast in the United States and 37 other countries from 1969 to 1971 on the Public Broadcasting Service.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting Thursday, March 20, at UW Tacoma.
Bacteria in women may slow HIV transmission
Beneficial bacteria found in healthy women help to reduce the amount of vaginal HIV among HIV-infected women and make it more difficult for the virus to spread, boosting the possibility that good bacteria might someday be tapped in the fight against HIV.
Center for Educational Leadership: Coaching teachers, others to help students
To see students and teachers working together at the Academy for Citizenship and Empowerment in Sea-Tac, it isn’t immediately obvious that the school has been getting assistance from the UW’s Center for Educational Leadership.
Wataha takes the helm of Restorative Dentistry
Dr.
Organist Ronald Ebrecht to perform at UW March 2
Celebrating his 20th year as university organist at Wesleyan University, Ronald Ebrecht will perform on the organ at 3 p.
UWMC’s room service scores high marks
Launched in late October, UWMC’s room service program is already receiving high marks from patients.
Standards and originals — jazz this week from the School of Music
Jazz compositions both classic and original will be performed in two concerts this coming week, presented by the School of Music.
February 21, 2008
It came from outer space – and likely disintegrated over northeastern Oregon
People in at least four states and a Canadian province saw a bright fireball streaking across the Pacific Northwest sky in the early hours Tuesday but, contrary to some reports, there was no collision with the ground, UW scientists said.
Zigzag: Not the shortest route, but often the most efficient
A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it isn’t necessarily the fastest or easiest path to follow.
School of Nursing posts stellar achievements
Last year was a stellar year for the UW School of Nursing.
Business Diversity Program: Making the University more accessible
A revamped and reorganized Business Diversity Program is trying to make complex processes at the UW more accessible and understandable to underrepresented businesses in Washington, and also to raise the consciousness of those units purchasing goods and services.
School of Public Health and Community Medicine highlights recent achievements
Faculty and staff of the UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine have logged many accomplishments over the past year.
Recession woes spell slim budgets in state Legislature
The best news out of Olympia is likely to be that this session will finish on or before its appointed March 13 deadline, meaning that the Legislature and the public will not be subject to even more gloomy news on state revenue forecasts.
School of Social Work nationally recognized for leadership
Faculty in the UW School of Social Work received national recognition for leadership in practice and research.
Colleges combine for new minor in Education, Learning and Society
The creation of an education minor is no minor event.
Judy Shorr bids farewell after 33 years
Friday, Feb.
Yoshi Kohno wins Sloan Research Fellowship
Yoshi Kohno, assistant professor of computer science & engineering, has been awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship, given each year to outstanding young scientists.
School of Pharmacy programs ranked best in the nation
Faculty, staff and programs of the UW School of Pharmacy made the school one of the best in the country in 2007.
UW Seattle receives President’s Honor Roll award for service
The UW Seattle has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.
UW Medicine Salute Harborview Gala set for March 1
The 16th annual UW Medicine Salute Harborview Gala will be held Saturday, March 1, 6 pm, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
At-risk youth, unconscious biases are subjects of psychology lectures
The the third annual Allen L.
2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture to air on UWTV
The 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture with Dr.
Breast cancer research and resilience are topics of UWRA campus presentations
When Debra Jarvis was diagnosed with breast cancer, it brought a transforming reality to her role as a local oncology chaplain.
One-man show tells tales of black gay men in the South
The UW Bothell’s Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program presents a performance of Pouring Tea: Black Gay Men of the South Tell the Tales at 6:30 p.
Brooks to talk about ‘Why Giving Matters’ Feb. 28
Syracuse University Professor Arthur C.
Physician, musician, composer, actress all one in ‘Charisma’
The dynamics between mind and body are ever-present in the life and work of Hope Wechkin, who is a UW physician but also a musician, composer, writer and performer.
Then and Now: The day the stadium addition fell
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
University Symphony, Seattle Symphony to perform side by side Feb. 22
The UW School of Music will mark a first in its history when the University Symphony joins the Seattle Symphony in a side-by-side performance at 7:30 p.
School of Dentistry records outstanding accomplishments
Last year faculty and staff of the School of Dentistry recorded many achievements.
La Compania Nacional de Danza returns to Meany Hall
La Compania Nacional de Danza (CND) will perform at Meany Hall Feb.
Students develop — themselves and photos — through seminar, exhibit
Ten UW freshmen will exhibit the results from their freshmen seminar, Develop: Production of a Photo Essay, beginning today in Odegaard.
School of Music offers voice recital, guest artists and some heavy metal rappin’
Voice students will sing, guests will perform on double bass and piano, and the UW Percussion Ensemble will rap out wild rhythms in coming days, all sponsored by the School of Music.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
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