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February 7, 2008
Lost City pumps life-essential chemicals at rates unseen at typical black smokers
Hydrocarbons — molecules critical to life — are routinely being generated by the simple interaction of seawater with the rocks under the Lost City hydrothermal vent field in the mid-Atlantic Ocean.
Faces of the Grand Army of the Republic — a slide presentation
After the Civil War, veterans of the Union Army formed the group The Grand Army of the Republic, or GAR.
Contemporary Group to perform Feb. 12
The UW Contemporary Group will perform music by Claude Debussy, William Albright, Olivier Messiaen, and Gerard Grisey in a concert at 7:30 p.
Screening for domestic violence woefully weak in welfare offices, study shows
Even though federal welfare-reform legislation calls for case workers to screen for domestic violence and most states have agreed to implement this requirement, just 9 percent of women applying for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families were screened for domestic violence, according to data from a UW study.
Student ensembles perform jazz at two concerts
Student jazz ensembles with names like Tom Thumb’s Mighty Moontrane and Long Walk to Meany and the Missing Equipments will perform in two concerts — Wednesday, Feb.
Guest artist to perform on viola Feb. 15
Guest artist Linda Kline Lamar, associate professor of viola at Boise State University, will perform solo works for viola at 7:30 p.
Dorsey to head state’s Mathematics Engineering and Science Achievement (MESA) program
A program for encouraging more underrepresented groups in Washington State to pursue science and technology careers has named James Dorsey as its new executive director.
January 31, 2008
LCVI Day set for Feb. 6
Find out what the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative is all about and how you can help to change our workplace culture at LCVI Day, from 10 a.
It’s a snap: HUB sponsors photography scavenger hunt
The Student Activities and Union Facilities Office is sponsoring a photography scavenger hunt, and faculty, staff and student photographers are all welcome to participate.
Rare plant care subject of talk
More than 370 plant species in Washington are considered rare, threatened or endangered.
Globalization, religion is topic of talk
The Comparative Religion Program and The Center for Global Studies present Prof.
New name, new level of work for former C&C
As the office formerly known as Computing & Communications (C&C) evolves into UW Technology, it marks a transition in the way technology services that support the University’s mission are delivered.
Photographers group show at Harborview
The UW Photographers Group will have a show in the Harborview Medical Center Cafeteria through March 18.
Helping his dream come true
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Two leaders in sustainable design to share new professorship
Carefully tucked into a stand of pines on the Maryland shore, Loblolly House is a study in the pragmatic and the poetic.
Children’s environmental health unit wins EPA award
By Kathy Hall
Environmental & Occupational Health
The UW Northwest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (NW PEHSU) received the Environmental Protection Agency’s Children’s Environmental Health Excellence Award for its leadership in protecting children from environmental health risks.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Nursing dean moving ‘up’ to teaching
EDITOR’S NOTE: Nancy Woods has been a faculty member of the UW School of Nursing since 1978.
Students learn to tell stories without words
Pass by the black box theater in Hutchinson Hall late on a Monday or Wednesday afternoon and you won’t hear much noise.
Survey input wanted on long-term care
The State of Washington is seeking individuals to complete an online survey concerning retirement, long-term care, and financing of that care.
Meeting focus is women in science
On Saturday, Feb.
Mental health screening now available online
With a few clicks of your mouse on the UW Web site, you can check out hours for the Intramural Activities center, find out how much storage you have left in your UW e-mail account and buy tickets for an upcoming show at Meany Hall.
Cuong Vu and trio to jazz it up in Meany Feb. 6
Cuong Vu, who recently joined the UW School of Music as assistant professor of jazz studies, will perform his own compositions with his trio at 7:30 p.
2008 Health Sciences Open House exhibitors to meet Feb. 7
The 2008 Health Sciences Open House will be on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, and it’s time for units that would like to have exhibits or demonstrations to begin making plans.
Tally up your tonnage — it’s time again for RecycleMania
RecycleMania, the national intercollegiate recycling contest, started small in 2001.
In brief
David Saunders, 1933 – 2008
David Saunders, professor emeritus of medicine and former head of the Division of Gastroenterology, died Tuesday, Jan.
‘She Stoops to Conquer’ next up for drama school
The UW School of Drama presents She Stoops to Conquer, by Oliver Goldsmith Feb.
College of the Environment: UW proposes bold initiative as part of legislative request
One of the UW’s supplementary budget requests to the Legislature this session would provide money to begin preliminary work on what is perhaps the boldest new initiative the University has put forward in years.
Pacific Northwest Band Festival Feb. 4-5
Select middle school and high school student band musicians will perform with the UW Wind Ensemble, directed by Timothy Salzman, during the 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Band Festival Monday and Tuesday, Feb.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Julian Bond to speak at UW on Feb. 6
As a writer, scholar and political activist, Julian Bond has been on the cutting edge of social change for nearly a half century.
Profs sound off on political blog
The UW Professors on Politics Web site has re-emerged just ahead of Super Tuesday as well as the Washington caucuses and the primary.
Jazz duets in Brechemin Auditorium Feb. 7
A concert of jazz duets is slated for 7:30 p.
Nominations sought for Distinguished Librarian Award
The dean of university libraries, in cooperation with the Association of Libraries of the UW, has established the first-ever Distinguished Librarian Award, and the selection committee is seeking nominations.
Bike safety talk slated for Feb. 4
Kent Peterson of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington will present a free bike safety lecture at noon Monday, Feb.
Etc: Campus news and notes
GREEN AND GRAND: The Custodial Division of Facilities Services has won a Grand Award for green cleaning in the universities division of a competition sponsored by the American School and University Magazine, the Green Cleaning Network and the Healthy Schools Campaign.
Organ master class on Feb. 4
Students of UW organ professor Carole Terry will play select pieces for world-renowned organist Olivier Latry of Notre Dame Cathedral during a master class on Monday, Feb.
Training sessions offered for campus violence prevention and response
It’s a 50-minute session that could literally save lives.
Arctic lecture on Feb. 12
Last fall ice covered less of the Arctic Ocean than had ever been recorded before and the temperatures of the ocean rose as much as 5 degrees C above average.
January 24, 2008
How’s it going in 2008? New survey to measure progress of Leadership, Community and Values Initiative
The Leadership, Community and Values Initiative (LCVI) began in 2005, and among its flagship efforts was a campuswide climate survey to examine how people feel about working at the UW.
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