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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1 |
State Budgets Differ on Support for UW, Higher Education
It's a tale of three budgets. There's Governor Christine Gregoire's - mostly good for higher education and the UW - and there's the Senate's, which could be charitably described as disappointing, say UW officials. The Senate budget, announced March 28, passed that chamber on March 30. The House version was released April 8, as UW NewsLinks was being published on the Web. Legislators are hoping to conclude their work by April 24.
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UW Has #1 Primary-Care Med School, Many Programs Rise in Rankings
For the 12th consecutive year, the U.S. News & World Report annual graduate and professional school rankings list the UW School of Medicine as No. 1 for primary-care training. The magazine ranked it 7th in research. In comparison with last year's rankings, the College of Education rose from 31st to 17th, the Business School rose from 27th to 18th and the College of Engineering rose from 25th to 24th.
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Washington Weekend Offers Alumni a Time to Explore, Enjoy, Educate
 See the world's largest book, tour the UW's high-tech research vessel, explore the No. 1 medical school in the nation, watch robots play soccer - it's all happening at UW campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma April 21–23 as the UW Alumni Association presents Washington Weekend. "Over these three days, our three campuses welcome you to rediscover and reconnect with the University of Washington," says President Mark Emmert, '75. Most of the events are free; all are open to the public.
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Bragging Rights: UW Students Win Top National, International Awards
During the month of March, while the UW men's basketball team was doing its part for national recognition, UW students were winning prominent national and international awards and competitions on an unprecedented scale. They include national academic titles in math and ethics, along with individual "wins" in Gates, Truman, Javits, Churchill, Goldwater and Udall scholarships, all highly competitive awards.
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Judge Dismisses Much of Ex-Softball Coach's Lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge James Robart threw out claims by former UW Softball Coach Teresa Wilson that the UW discriminated on the basis of gender when it decided not to renew her contract in December 2003. The judge ruled that the University had sound reasons behind the termination following a prescription drug scandal.
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Pregnant Women Are at Risk After Car Crash - Even if There Are No Injuries
Pregnant women who are hospitalized following motor vehicle crashes are at increased risk of serious pregnancy outcomes - including fetal death - even if there are no signs of any injury. These women are at risk for such difficulties as placental abruption and caesarean section and their babies are at risk for respiratory distress syndrome and fetal death, according to a new study by investigators at the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center.
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Dyslexia Decoded? UW May Have Found Genes Linked to Reading Disorder
UW researchers trying to tease out the genetic basis of dyslexia have discovered a location on chromosome 2 that may contain one or more genes that contribute to the reading disorder. Although the results are encouraging, the team cautioned that the new findings do not mean that scientists have found "the gene" responsible for dyslexia. "Just as with heart disease, no single gene will provide the answer to what causes dyslexia," says Medicine Professor Wendy Raskind.
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WWII Lecture Series Covers the War that Changed America
This spring and summer, the UW Alumni Association, the UW Department of History and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II with a history lecture series and a special event featuring former Speaker of the House Tom Foley, '51, '57. Beginning in May, seven distinguished history professors will talk about the impact of the last world war - and how it irrevocably changed the fabric of our lives.
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| UW NEWSLINKS TRIVIA CONTEST |
In its analysis of the best graduate and professional programs, U.S. News tracked National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding for medical schools. The magazine reported that the UW School of Medicine ranks first overall among public institutions, and second among all medical colleges, after Harvard. According to U.S. News, how much NIH funding did the UW receive in fiscal year 2004?
1. $311.1 million
2. $365.6 million
3. $488.5 million
4. $506.2 million
5. $598.7 million
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Last Month's Answer
Last month's trivia question provided five statements about Denny Hall and asked which one was false.
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