Schedule of Events - Friday, April 22 Earth and Space Sciences Open House
Earth and Space Sciences will open several labs. Schedule as follows:Seismology Lab Open House, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., room 146 Atmospheric Sciences-Geophysics Bldg. (follow signs to Seismology Lab/Quaternary Research Center)
NASA Educator Resource Center, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., room 313 Condon Hall. Free NASA resources and hands-on activities for the entire family.
Space Physics Group, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 2nd Floor Condon Hall and outside Condon Hall, south side (solar observation and other fun experiments)
Rocks and Minerals, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., room 601 Condon Hall
Tsunamis in our Back Yard? The Geologic Evidence, 10:45 – 11:15 a.m., 139 Condon Hall
QRC Friday brown bag, 12:00 – 1 p.m., 311 Condon Hall. Glacial History of southern British Columbia (visiting speaker).
Remote Sensing and GIS Lab, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., room 511B Condon Hall
Tsunamis in our Back Yard? The Geologic Evidence, 2:30 – 3:00 p.m., 139 Condon Hall
Geology of Seattle Field Trip - Sunday, 24 April, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (reservations required, 206-685-2443)
Time: Open house on Friday, field trip on Sunday
Cost: Free Location: Condon Hall and ATG Building Contact: Joanne Bourgeois, 206-685-2443 Engineering Open House
Explore the world of engineering and science at the UW College of Engineering Open House. From water rockets to robot games to making liquid-nitrogen ice cream, there will be more than 100 hands-on exhibits. The open house is for students of all ages and anyone interested in learning more about engineering.
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: All Engineering buildings; Welcome booth located in front of Loew Hall Contact: 206-685-1789 or openhouse@engr.washington.edu Earth Week 2005 - Earth Fair
Part of Earth Week, the Earth Fair hosts student groups and nonprofit organizations interested in the environment. Free organic and vegan food will be available. The atmosphere is celebratory and encourages mingling and relaxing. Seattle Public Utilities' "Recyclettes" (recycling character costumes) will appear, and the band Chilean Grey will perform.
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Band plays in Red Square from 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Liberal Arts Quadrangle (Quad) and Red Square Contact: Jacqueline White, 206-227-8790 or jmwhite@u.washington.edu More information... Dance Open House
All dance classes are open for observation. Drop in anytime.
Time: Ballet, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Modern, 12:45-2:15 p.m. Jazz, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Repertory and Composition, 2:30-4:20 p.m. Informal Performance, 5:30-6:30 p.m. today, Meany 267 Cost: Free Location: Meany Hall studios 265, 266, 267 (enter through doors on SW corner of "Red Square," one flight up) Contact: Mark Haim, 206-616-8377 Henry Art Gallery
Admission is free for anyone who mentions Washington Weekend at the admissions desk. UWAA members receive $1 off admission and 10% off memberships at the Henry Art Gallery.
Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Cost: Free when you mention Washington Weekend Location: Henry Gallery Contact: 206-543-2280 Visit the Henry site for exhibition listings... Re-Experience the Evans School
Evans School alumni and friends are invited back to campus to learn from the School's leading faculty about topics that impact our community. During the networking lunch, visit with Evans School Dean Sandra Archibald and other community leaders. Catch up with fellow alumni and make new connections.
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: Open house is free; Networking luncheon is $10 for UWAA members, $15 for non-members (Advance registration is required at www.evans.washington.edu) Location: Parrington Hall Commons Contact: Evans School Development Office, 206-616-9683 More information and online RSVP... College of Architecture and Urban Planning Open House
The College of Architecture and Urban Planning's open house features student and faculty projects with strong community connections – local, national and international. Students and faculty from Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Design and Planning will discuss their work and their experiences collaborating with community members.
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Gould Hall Court and Architecture Hall (1st floor) Contact: Carole Davison, 206-221-4027 UWTV Studio Tours
UWTV will be conducting half-hour studio tours at 1:30 and 3:00 p.m. The tours are free and open to the public.
Time: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Kane Hall Basement, Suite 17 Contact: Please reserve your spot by writing Catherine McConnell at c2mc@u.washington.edu or Lisa Yeakel at lyeakel@u.washington.edu. UW Women's Center Open House
If you've ever wanted to learn about the impact of women's leadership in the world, now's your chance. Our open house will teach you about women who have been world leaders, violence prevention, human trafficking, and the impact of campus and community programs promoting education for non-traditional students.
School of Art Open House
The faculty, staff and students of Art, Art History and Design invite you to their annual open house. Activities include a show in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, exhibits of art and design, sale of student and alumni art, auction of graduate student art, open studios/classrooms, and a reception sponsored by L Rho Artists, Alumni and Friends.
Time: 2-7 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Art Building Contact: Judith Clark, 206-685-3220 More information... School of Drama Open House
Visit Hutchinson Hall, home to the top-ranked School of Drama. You can observe students in the Professional Actor Training Program and get a sneak preview of the costumes for upcoming productions of "Execution of Justice" and "Orphee Aux Enfers." You can also meet with students and tour the facility.
School of Drama Make-up class
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Hughes Penthouse Theatre Contact: Anne Stewart, 206-543-0790 School of Drama Design Exhibit
School of Drama Shakespeare Scenes
School of Music Open House
The School of Music invites you to attend performances and mini-lectures by our faculty and students. Highlights include an introduction to the saxophone family of instruments, including rare and unusual instruments, and a preview of scenes from our spring opera, Offenbach's "Orfee Aux Enfers," with commentary by opera director Claudia Zahn.
Time: 2-7 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Music Building, outdoors between Music and Art Buildings Contact: Autumn Yoke, 206-685-9872 More information and a listing of performances... DXARTS Open House
DXARTS is a new research center and degree-granting program unique to the UW.
DXARTS students do work ranging from digital cinema, computer animation and computer music to robotics, telematics and mechatronics. It fosters the invention of new art forms through a synthesis of digital computing, information technologies, science and engineering.
Time: 2-7 p.m. 30-minute orientation sessions at 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Raitt Hall Contact: Richard Karpen, 206-543-7130 Open House at UW Health Sciences Center
Sponsored by the six UW Health Sciences schools – Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Community Medicine, and Social Work – as well as the UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center, this event will feature virtual reality medical presentations, high-tech patient simulator demonstrations, fascinating tours and educational opportunities designed for children and adults of all ages.
Time: 2 - 7 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: UW Health Sciences Center, 3rd floor lobby area Contact: Health Sciences Events, 206-685-9420 Campus Art Walk
The UW Seattle campus is an extraordinary collage of people, architecture, horticulture and art. Kurt Kiefer, the UW's campus art administrator, takes us on his own tour of the campus, describing campus art, campus history, and a collection of quirky tidbits to amuse your friends and families.
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Meet in front of the George Washington statue just east of the Henry Art Gallery Contact: Kurt Kiefer, 206-616-6743 Center for Urban Horticulture Green Building Tours
Enjoy an informative tour of the UW Seattle campus' first "green building" and learn how you, too, can help sustain our Northwest world through simple and effective conservation methods and building practices. Presented by the Center for Urban Horticulture in the College of Forest Resources.
Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Merrill Hall, Center for Urban Horticulture Contact: Sue Nicol, 206-543-3889 Parking: Free parking is available in Center for Urban Horticulture Lot (E16) "As Hollywood Sees Us: The Drama of Communication Disorders"
Communication is more than just talking. But when talking is disrupted, one's life is dramatically changed. This drama is portrayed by the media as tragic, mysterious, and like it or not, as comical. Join us on a multimedia tour by the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences as you consider the consequences of living with a communication disorder.
"Back to the Future"
The Department of Communication is holding the following events:1) "A Daily Reunion" -- Join former Daily staffers to relive your glory days! 2) "Tell Me More …" – Make new connections, catch up with old friends and learn more about the industry at this networking event. 3) "Speed Teaching" -- Faculty and alumni share headlines on the next big things in communications. Class of 1955 50-Year Reunion
The UW Alumni Association hosts the Class of 1955's 50-year class reunion with a social hour and banquet. President Mark Emmert will be the keynote speaker and accept the class gift.
Time: 5:30-9 p.m.
Cost: $40 UWAA members, $50 non-members Location: UW Club (formerly the Faculty Club) Contact: Andrea Fleming, 206-616-3053 More information and online registration... Earth Week 2005 - Keynote Address
Part of Earth Week, the Keynote Address on Earth Day features speeches from KC Golden of Climate Solutions and Representative Jim McDermott. This event sums up the activities of Earth Week, reflecting on the significance of Earth Day and sustainability issues. Time for questions will be available.
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: Kane Hall Room 220 Contact: Jacqueline White, 206-227-8790 or jmwhite@u.washington.edu More information... College Bowl National Championship
The 2005 national championship features the top 16 teams from across the country in a contest of academic knowledge and quick recall. The games feature two teams of four players competing to answer questions in subject areas including history, science, literature, multiculturalism, geography, social sciences, arts, sports and current events.
Time: Friday 8-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sunday 9-11:30 a.m.
Cost: Free Location: HUB Contact: L. Lincoln Johnson, 206-543-8135 An Evening With Charles Johnson
University of Washington Professor Charles Johnson discusses his career and status as a major American writer. His latest book is "Dr. King's Refrigerator and Other Bedtime Stories." He is also the subject of "Passing the Three Gates: Interviews with Charles Johnson," published by the University of Washington Press.
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free Location: University Book Store, 2nd Floor Event Space Contact: Gigi Lamm, 206-221-4996 Playhouse Theatre: "Haroun and the Sea of Stories"
In this coming-of-age tale filled with water genies, mechanical birds, talking fish, young Haroun must travel to the Sea of Stories to recover the lost tales that can bring hope back to his people. Acclaimed novelist Salman Rushdie, who began Haroun as a bedtime story for his own son, weaves this whimsical testament to the power of storytelling.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $13 general admission, $10 for seniors, $8 for students with valid ID ($1 discount when purchaser mentions Open House/Washington Weekend) Location: Playhouse Theatre, 4045 University Way N.E. Contact: UW Arts Ticket Office, 206-543-4880 UW World Series at Meany Hall: Danza Floricanto/USA
The oldest existing professional Mexican folk dance troupe in Los Angeles, Danza Floricanto/USA presents the bold, colorful panorama of its Mexican heritage in "Fandango Without Borders." Music and dance come together to explore the essence of the culture, traditions and influence of the fandango, a blend of dance, music and celebration.
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Cost: $30 single seats/$20 ages 4-17 ($3 discount when purchaser mentions Washington Weekend when calling) Location: Meany Hall for the Performing Arts Contact: UW Arts Ticket Office, 206-543-4880 Return to main Washington Weekend page |
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