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November 8, 2007
Neal Koblitz: Deciphering the cryptographer
Someone who didn’t know Neal Koblitz might be surprised to hear that in the past few months, the mathematics professor has been embroiled in a public controversy, traveling the world for humanitarian causes, and publishing his autobiography.
Solar power documentary to be shown Nov. 19
A documentary film on solar power, the brainchild of Nobel Prize winner Walter Kohn, will be shown Nov.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
November 1, 2007
UW World Series brings Gamelan Çudamani to Meany
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Educational Outreach plans easy-to-use tools for online instructors
If you can manage to complete an airline reservation online, you should be able to use the tools Educational Outreach plans to provide to instructors of online courses.
Then and now: 1990 was year one for branch campuses, evening degree program
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25 years old.
Project seeks reasons for loss of women in biological sciences
Compared to men there’s a higher percentage of women earning doctorates in biology than in most other fields of science.
Amazon rainforest is site for continuing education program
A lodge in the Amazon rainforest will be the unusual location for a continuing education program next March sponsored by the UW Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine and Nursing.
Russian virtuoso to kick off President’s Piano Series
The President’s Piano Series, presented by the UW World Series, will be launched with a performance by Yevgeny Sudbin at 8 p.
Computer project helps predict structure of protein
With the aid of thousands of home computers around the world, UW and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers have made a breakthrough in predicting the three-dimensional structure of a naturally occurring protein.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Dental student receives Tanaka Humanitarian Award
By Dana Robinson Slote
School of Dentistry
Rosana Bishai, UW School of Dentistry student, has been selected as the 2007 Academy of Dentistry International Terry T.
Postdocs to present research at symposium
Justin Percival is looking for ways to help victims of Duchenne muscular dystrophy increase muscle strength.
Thomas to give Science in Medicine Lecture Nov. 14
Wendy Thomas, assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering, will give the New Investigator Science in Medicine Lecture Wednesday, Nov.
Poll shows mixed results; many voters undecided
A UW poll shows that three measures on the state’s November ballot may pass, but two are statistically tied, and plenty of voters remain undecided.
In brief
UWMC’s Krabak and Kaufman to discuss musculoskeletal issues on Patient Power radio program Nov.
International students show their heritage at CulturalFest on Nov. 7
The diversity of the UW student body will be on display at the The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) CulturalFest, 3:30-7:30 p.
Motivational coaching climate outscores winning for young athletes
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.
10 free events planned for EntrepreneurWeek
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and the Science and Engineering Business Association (SEBA) have teamed up to host the UW’s first EntrepreneurWeek, a selection of entrepreneurial events, speakers, and networking opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
Astrophotography class Nov. 7 at Jacobsen Observatory
Have an interest in capturing the night skies on film? A class at 6:15 p.
Former Guatamalan activist to speak at Kane Nov. 7
Marco Antonio (Maco) Garavito, formerly active in the Guatemalan resistance and current director of the Guatemalan Mental Health League, will give a talk titled The Dream of Peace in Guatemala at 7 p.
Rewarding good work: Nomination time again for University’s annual awards
Nominations are now being solicited for the University’s annual awards, which honor outstanding teachers, staff, mentors and those engaged in leadership and public service.
Professional Staff Organization meeting postponed
The Professional Staff Organization’s fall member meeting, originally scheduled for today, Thursday, Nov.
Employees who believe they are ‘ethical’ or ‘moral’ people might not be
Bad behavior seems rampant in business, and scholars are divided as to why people act ethically or unethically.
Stores to sell off inventory Nov. 8
University Stores will sell its remaining inventory at a sale for UW departments, non-profits, and agency accounts on Thursday, Nov.
UW fish collection becomes part of the Burke Museum
The Burke Museum is getting into ichthyology.
Documentary on tapping the sun’s rays for electricity to be shown at UW
A free public screening of a new documentary about solar power titled The Power of the Sun will be held at 7 p.
A sci-fi fan’s dream come true: Staffer wins a Hugo Award
As a kid, Randy Byers dreamed of winning a Hugo, the science fiction achievement award, for his writing.
School of Music offers symphonic music, jazz this week
Barry Lieberman will perform with Seattle Symphony friends, Maestro Peter Eros will conduct the University Symphony playing a UW composer’s piece, and Tom Collier will jazz it up with visiting saxophonist Gary Herbig, all in concerts coming soon from the UW School of Music.
Suzzallo’s ‘Companionable Books’ exhibit an extraordinary slice of history
Lovers of old books are drawn to Suzzallo Library every day of the year, but just now there’s even more reason for bibliophiles to stop by: An extraordinary exhibit called Companionable Books: A Century of Publishers’ Bindings, 1820-1920.
October 25, 2007
UW dermatologists ‘zap’ unwanted skin art
If you are determined to get a tattoo, Dr.
Missing body keys action in drama school play
The UW School of Drama presents the Seattle premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’s Our Lady of 121st Street, which previews on Oct.
A conversation with Jack Berryman
Jack Berryman, UW professor of medical history and adjunct professor of orthopaedics and sports medicine, is an avid sportsman, historian and scholar.
College of Education sponsors mind-expanding, culture-bridging teacher exchange with Jordan
What began as a meeting of cultures and teaching styles grew into a connection of minds and hearts this summer when Seattle-area educators met, studied with and befriended counterparts from the country of Jordan, and then visited Jordan themselves.
In brief
Hogness Symposium: Faye Wattleton Oct.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Five UW profs named AAAS Fellows
Five UW faculty members have been named fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Reminder: Take our two-question survey
If you haven’t already taken our two-question survey, please spend the 5 minutes it will take to do so.
Climate sensitivity leads to great uncertainty
Despite decades of ever more-exacting science projecting Earth’s warming climate, there remains large uncertainty about just how much warming will actually occur.
Watras to perform Oct. 30
UW faculty violist Melia Watras will perform at 7:30 p.
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