A UDistStrategicPlan-Final developed with public input by the University District Livability Partnership was unveiled January 31 at a public meeting at the new Alder Commons (1315 NE Campus Pkwy).
New plan for U District unveiled
January 29, 2013
Gun Violence: A Public-Health Crisis
January 29, 2013
A Town Hall forum on gun violence sponsored by the UW School of Public Health will be held Monday, February 4, 7:30pm–9:00pm, Town Hall, and features panelists that include UW experts from public health, pediatrics, and Harborview Medical Center.
Provost’s Town Hall this Thursday
January 22, 2013
This Thursday, January 24, join Provost Ana Mari Cauce in Kane Hall for Provost’s Town Hall, a discussion of key issues and priorities for the current academic year beginning at 4 pm in Room 210.
Sandpoint Studios Open House Thursday
January 22, 2013
The Painting + Drawing MFA students invite you to visit their studios this Thursday, January 24, from 7:30-9:00 PM. Sandpoint Studios is located in Building 5, Bay C, 2nd floor in Magnuson Park. This is a rare opportunity to see behind-the-scenes, view finished and in-progress work, and talk with the students about their artistic processes…. Read More
Catch the volunteer spirit
January 17, 2013
On Monday, January 21st, people from around the country will be honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by transforming his life and teaching into civic action. If you’d like to join other volunteers at the University of Washington, click on the REGISTER FOR A SERVICE PROJECT LINK to view the service projects still available, then… Read More
Don’t miss Plastics Unwrapped at the Burke
January 9, 2013
Only 50 years ago, we hardly used plastics. How did they go from being rare to being everywhere? Plastics Unwrapped, a new exhibit from the Burke Museum, explores the impact plastics have had on our lives and our world with a special exhibit now through May 27, 2013, and a series of community events.
Five steps to successful New Year’s resolutions
January 7, 2013
The director of the UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute warns that a third of us won’t keep New Year’s resolutions through the end of January, never mind an entire year, and recommends some steps to follow for achieving permanent change.
UW crowdsourcing effort helps deaf students keep current with science
January 2, 2013
Computer Science & Engineering professor Richard Ladner has launched ASL-STEM Forum, an online site on which users can post signs for vocabulary for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
Tips for coping with the “holiday blues”
December 22, 2012
For some, the holidays can be a time of sadness and loneliness. Wendy Lustbader, affiliate associate professor at the School of Social Work, offers some advice for coping with bereavement, illness, homesickness and other issues during the holiday season.
With our thanks and warmest wishes
December 17, 2012
The Office of Regional & Community Relations would like to share the University of Washington’s 2012 year-end video with all of our friends and neighbors in the greater Seattle area. We look forward to another successful year ahead and are grateful to be part of such a supportive community.
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