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January 24, 2008
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.
Revolutionary theory of water focus of annual UW faculty lecture Jan. 30
The human body is two-thirds water.
Paul Ramsey to give UW Medicine progress report Jan. 31
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New Biopics program matches student faces with names
When Biology Senior Lecturer Mary Pat Wenderoth and Communications Chair Gerald Baldasty were asked to talk to a group of Freshman Interest Group leaders about teaching last fall, they started by asking the students what they saw as the difference between a great instructor and a not-so-great one.
Official notices
The following UW policies and rules were recently adopted or revised:
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Graduate students and Native American tribes will tap forests, farms for biofuels
Most of Washington state’s biofuels come from plants grown elsewhere.
Move over, podcasting — screencasting’s a growing trend
Podcasting is so yesterday, pedagogically speaking.
New building will come from $18 million donation from PACCAR
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Ecologists, material scientists pursue genetics of diatom’s elegant, etched casing
Diatoms — some of which are so tiny that 30 can fit across the width of a human hair — are so numerous that they are among the key organisms taking the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide out of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Camera in a pill offers cheaper, easier window on your insides
What if swallowing a pill with a camera could detect the earliest signs of cancer? The tiny camera is designed to take high-quality, color pictures in confined spaces.
A warm thought: UW Summer Youth Programs registering
Here in the coldest part of winter, it’s heartening that plans for summer are already under way.
Then and Now: U-PASS a great value since 1991 debut
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
Piano lecture/recital and four — count ‘em four — guitars
The School of Music will present a piano concert and lecture by a member of the University of Idaho faculty on Jan.
Kerrigan to lead UW Physicians Network
Meg Kerrigan has been appointed as the new executive director for the University of Washington Physicians Network (UWPN), effective Feb.
Trumpeter takes the lead in Very Vizzutti on Jan. 31
The chances are good you’ve already heard Allen Vizzutti play the trumpet, somewhere.
Mouradian named director of dental education program
Wendy Mouradian, clinical professor of medicine and dentistry, has been appointed director of the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE).
Simon Shaheen, Mihaela Ursuleasa Trio to perform Jan. 26 at Meany Hall
The Simon Shaheen Trio will perform at 8 p.
Study links autism and genetic mutations
A genetic mutation occurring during embryo development at a particular point on a human chromosome may cause some cases of autism, scientists reported Jan.
Ray Wittmier appointed interim UW police chief
Ray Wittmier, who has served as assistant chief of the UW Police Department since 2003, has been appointed interim chief effective Feb.
UW Mini-Medical School Feb. 5 – March 11
The UW community and the general public are invited to UW Mini-Medical School, Tuesdays, Feb.
Fund created for injured student
An anonymous donor off campus has set up an account for the UW student who was attacked off campus on Jan.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Meet the ichthyosaur
Kathy Sauber Staff members at the Burke Museum load in the 145-million-year-old fossil of an ichthyosaur, or fish lizard, last week. Ichthyosaurs lived in the oceans of the Mesozoic Era while dinosaurs roamed the land. Though fish-shaped, the marine reptile breathed air like whales and dolphins and gave birth to live young. The fossil was…
January 17, 2008
Etc: Campus news & notes
BEST OF BEST: The men, women and institutions that have made this region a better place in which to live is the basis for The Seattle Times editorial staff’s annual “Best of” recognitions, and the UW was well represented in their choices.
‘Extremely lean’ budget expected this year
Since 2008 is an election year in Washington and there are no major crises on the horizon, State Relations Director Randy Hodgins is anticipating a 60-day legislative session in Olympia that will end on time and will adhere in large measure to the “extremely lean” supplemental budget proposed by the governor.
Belcea String Quartet plays Meany Jan. 23
The Belcea String Quartet will make its debut at Meany Hall in a performance at 8 p.
Ex-Oregon State staffers to head equal opportunity, counseling center
The Oregon State University football team may have beaten the Huskies this year, but during the same football season, OSU lost two of its talented staffers to the UW.
Bionic eyes: Contact lenses with circuits, lights a possible platform for superhuman vision
Movie characters from the Terminator to the Bionic Woman use bionic eyes to zoom in on far-off scenes, have useful facts pop into their field of view, or create virtual crosshairs.
The Uni-Commuter: One wheel is enough
Greg Harper’s listing in the UW online staff directory reads WIENERHEAD ENGINEER, NUCLEAR PHYSICS LAB.
Official notices
Year-end tax form distribution
W-2s, 1099Rs and UW Stipend letters for active employees will be distributed with paychecks on Friday, January 25th.
Treating the behaviors of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and fatal brain disorder, is a thief that slowly robs the afflicted of their cognitive abilities and burdens their caregivers with overwhelming responsibilities.
Shin, Nguyen perform music from around the world
Donna Shin, new flute faculty artist at the School of Music, and pianist Alexandra Nguyen, Eastman School of Music, perform music from around the world, including Korean and Chinese folk music, a tango reflecting the bordellos of Argentina (Astor Piazolla), and music of a Bohemian vacationing in Cape Cod (Bohuslav Martinu) in a concert scheduled for 4 p.
She’s not a cop — she’s the ‘MD coach’
Donna Henderson’s e-mail, <A href="mailto:mdcoach@u.
Mystery photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Arriving at neuroscience via physics
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‘Climate Change: A Wake Up Call’ is focus of lecture series
King County Executive Ron Sims will consider the social, economic and health inequities of climate change impacts during the lecture “Shared Prosperity in an Age of Global Warming: King county’s Vision for an Equitable Clean Energy Economy,” Jan.
New ‘Treat you well’ marketing campaign will promote UW Medicine services
Make sure to watch, read and listen this month to see the premiere of UW Medicine’s new marketing campaign, with specific spots for UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center and UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics.
Outstanding women nominees sought
Do you know of an outstanding female UW student, staff or faculty member who deserves recognition? Consider nominating her for “Celebrating University of Washington Women.
UW Medicine progress report Jan. 31
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‘Zarzuela’: Employee quilt art on display
UW Medical Center’s art program is sponsoring a quilt art exhibit that kicks off at 5 p.
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