UW and the community
October 31, 2013
Epilepsy film to be screened Nov. 9 at Harborview Medical Center
Independent film producer Louis Stanislaw will present “Living on the Edge” at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Harborview Medical Center Research & Training Building. The showing will be followed by a panel discussion of individuals living with epilepsy and UW Medicine professionals who treat seizure disorders.
October 30, 2013
Arts Roundup: Faculty performances — and the Earshot Jazz Festival
As we head into November, the UW offers an array of events to get you out of the rain and into a museum or performance. If jazz is your flavor, make sure to check out the Earshot Jazz Festival with special performances by UW music professors and other local jazz favorites.
Institute of Medicine issues report today on youth concussions
UW injury expert Dr. Fred Rivara was vice chair of the committee. Its report recommends actions to reduce the occurrence and consequences of youth concussions in sports and in the military, and stresses the need to better understand their nature and treatment.
October 28, 2013
UW work contributes to largest international study of Alzheimer’s genes
Eleven regions of the human genome have been newly discovered to influence the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. The UW was one of 145 academic centers worldwide participating in this research, which involved analyzing genes from more than 74,000 people.
New musical theater degree begins with outreach, talent search
The first order of business for the UW’s new degree in musical theater is not greasepaint or tap shoes but public outreach and finding talented, committed students.
UW hosts series of events for Veterans Appreciation Week Nov. 5 to 11
The University of Washington is planning a number of events that will be held during the week preceding Veterans Day.
October 25, 2013
New UW-Pacific NW National Lab computing-research institute holds first public workshop
Based at the University of Washington, the Northwest Institute for Advanced Computing’s first public event on Oct. 30 will feature speakers from the UW, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and industry, as well as breakout sessions that explore various aspects of science and engineering technologies.
October 24, 2013
Arts Roundup: Music, exhibits, women’s festival — and a Halloween concert
It’s a big week for the arts on campus featuring dance, music, lectures, and a festival. From the annual Halloween Organ Concert to the ISIS: Women Arts Festival at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture — take your pick or pick them all.
Panel to discuss making a difference during health-care reform
UW faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a panel discussion on the “Affordable Care Act: How You Can Make a Difference,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Hogness Auditorium at the UW Health Sciences Center.
October 23, 2013
Stephen Boyd: Making the best decisions in smart systems, products
Stephen Boyd of Stanford University is the speaker at this year’s Lytle Lecture Series hosted by the UW’s Department of Electrical Engineering. He will give a free public talk at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28.
October 22, 2013
Dogs in dawg regalia, class of 2033 in diapers – vote now for W Day photos
A Husky Spirit Photo Contest is part of the runup to this year’s W Day, Friday, Oct. 25.
News Digest: Mercer Court grand opening, iSchool lecture Nov. 7, Honor: David Shields
Mercer Court Apartments grand opening Oct. 24 || UW iSchool presents author Jack Gantos Nov. 7 || David Shields honored by Artist Trust
Survey asks, ‘How do you use campus spaces?’
A new online survey will help develop a Campus Landscape Framework, a step toward updating the campus master plan.
October 21, 2013
Caryn G. Mathes selected as general manager for KUOW
Caryn G. Mathes, who has been general manager of WAMU in Washington, D.C., since 2005, has been selected as the general manager of KUOW, effective Jan. 2, 2014.
Native American longhouse breaks ground Oct. 25
A public, groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Washington Native American longhouse-style facility, Wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ (Intellectual House), will take place Friday, Oct. 25, 3-5:30 p.m.
Three UW faculty members elected to Institute of Medicine
Blood disease specialist Dr. Janis Abkowitz and drug safety expert Dr, Bruce Psaty today were named new members of the prestigious Institute of Medicine, an honorary and national advisory group.
October 18, 2013
Expectant mother stays hopeful through breast cancer
Sarah Lien and her mother Barbara Hawkins were both diagnosed with breast cancer as young women. Sarah is modeling her mother’s optimistic approach to the disease while awaiting the birth of her own daughter, Elizabeth.
UW receives grant from attorney general’s office for pain management
The University of Washington has received an 18-month grant of $110,299 from the state Attorney General’s Office to provide training and education for health professionals and the general public on the subject of chronic pain management and cannabis use.
October 17, 2013
Campus sustainability, climate change focus of Sustainability Summit Oct. 23
Learn how to be more involved with campus sustainability during UW Sustainability Summit activities Oct. 23.
October 16, 2013
Arts Roundup: Birds at the Burke, exhibit openings — and Music of Today featuring Garth Knox
The UW School of Music leads this busy week in the arts with performances by the Steve Korn Group, UW Symphony and Music of Today featuring violist Garth Knox.
Lost and Found Films: Building the Space Needle, 1961
We travel back in time 52 years for the latest installment of Lost and Found Films, to the 1961 construction of the Space Needle and the Monorail in downtown Seattle.
October 15, 2013
Local infrastructure focus of College of Engineering’s fall lecture series
The University of Washington College of Engineering fall lecture series will feature faculty researchers and industry leaders who work to maintain and improve our region’s critical infrastructure. The lectures are at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and Nov. 14.
October 14, 2013
UW Fall 2013 enrollment: Largest freshman class ever
The University of Washington in Seattle reports its largest freshman class in history at 6,255 students, according to the Office of Admissions.
October 10, 2013
Arts Roundup: Music, film, drama, lectures — and Chamber Dance Company
This week, the Chamber Dance Company’s 2013 concert is the icing on the cake in a busy week of arts events that also includes the School of Drama’s opening of “The Real Inspector Hound” and the Emerson String Quartet performing with School of Music Professor Craig Sheppard.
UW Combined Fund Drive’s Charity Fair and Silent Auction Oct. 16
The UW Combined Fund Drive, part of the state’s workplace giving campaign, kicks off with a Charity Fair & Silent Auction on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the HUB north ballroom.
October 9, 2013
News Digest: New employee housing, Carlos Pellegrini installed as president, Math Across Campus kicks off, Honor: Gerry Philipsen, health and safety nominations open
Ground broken for employee housing || Carlos Pellegrini installed as president || Math Across Campus considers challenge of sustainability || Gerry Philipsen honored by communication association || UW Health and Safety Committee nominations close Nov. 1
October 8, 2013
Profile: Brian Wansink, Slim By Design author and 2013 Hogness Lecturer
Wansink explores mindless eating and how cues in our environment lead us to eat too much of the wrong foods.
October 7, 2013
Rheba de Tornyay, dean emeritus of School of Nursing, dies at 87
The distinguished career of a nursing pioneer and UW faculty member came to a close on Sept. 27 with the death of Dean Emeritus Rheba de Tornyay.
October 3, 2013
Pioneering MOOC instructors remain enthusiastic
The first reports from the pioneers of massive open online courses, or MOOCs, at the UW contain a mixture of humility and abiding enthusiasm for this new education platform.
My HeartMap Seattle Challenge enlists the public to locate city’s life-saving devices
If you witness a heart attack, would you know where the nearest AED is? A Seattle contest will help pre-hospital emergency care leaders locate the city’s automatic external defibrillators, which can help restore normal heart rhythms and coach in CPR.
Arts Roundup: Exhibits, lectures — and Axis Dance Company
In what is a quiet week for many arts units on campus, the UW World Series presents Axis Dance Company in a contemporary and physically integrated performance. Activities also include exhibit openings and lectures from the School of Art and the Burke Museum.
October 2, 2013
UW Medicine helps first patients sign up for Health Benefit Exchange
Yesterday was a historic day for health care coverage in the United States. UW Medicine was ready to assist patients in signing up for insurance under the Affordable Care Act, signed into law March 23, 2010.
September 26, 2013
History lecture series to explore slavery in making of America
The UW history department will review America’s history of slavery from four different angles in its annual lecture series, which begins on Oct. 23.
Arts Roundup: Exhibits, lectures — and Chris Thile performs at Meany
School has started and this week provides an array of arts events on campus and off, including a performance by mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile and the first lecture in the School of Drama’s performing art lecture series.
September 23, 2013
News Digest: Flu clinics this fall, help with new K-12 standards, public events about Middle East
Flu clinics in October, November || UW helping with new science, engineering standards for K-12 || Jackson School to hold public events about Middle East
September 19, 2013
Arts Roundup: Photos, lectures — and new exhibits at the Henry Art Gallery
As the new school year gears up, the arts on campus come alive with an array of exhibits, lectures and performances to enjoy.
September 18, 2013
Documents that Changed the World: The Riot Act, 1714
When does a gathering become a riot? According to the United Kingdom’s Riot Act of 1714, it’s when local authorities say so.
September 13, 2013
Neighborhoods and UW team up to measure diesel exhaust pollution in South Seattle
The residents of the Georgetown and South Park neighborhoods in Seattle’s Duwamish Valley now know how much diesel exhaust they are exposed to. A report on findings from an air pollution study comparing these neighborhoods to Beacon Hill and Queen Anne was published today, Sept. 13.
September 12, 2013
Futures Committee suggests new compact for UW and community
A committee of volunteers, including many of the state’s top business and civic leaders, has issued a report recommending a stronger partnership between the University of Washington and the broad community of people that it serves.
Arts Roundup: Historic photos, art exhibits — and the Burke explores New Zealand
Even as the UW gears up for a new school year, interesting arts events are cropping up across campus. The Henry Art Gallery and Jacob Lawrence Gallery have new exhibits and the Burke Museum offers buggy weekend activities.
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