Administrative Affairs

Kelli Trosvig appointed vice president for information technology

Kelli Trosvig has been appointed vice president for UW information technology and chief information officer for the university, UW President Michael Young announced today.

University of Washington offers admission to Fall 2012 freshman class

The University of Washington began this week notifying applicants to the Seattle campus of their acceptance into the freshman class starting fall 2012.

Joel Berg selected as dean of UW School of Dentistry

Joel Berg, professor of pediatric dentistry in the University of Washington School of Dentistry and acknowledged as one of the world’s leading pediatric dentists, has been selected as the school’s next dean, effective Aug. 15, Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today (March 8)

Pamela Mitchell appointed interim dean of UW School of Nursing

Pamela H. Mitchell, professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, has been appointed interim dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing, effective March 16, Provost Ana Mari Cauce announced today.

UW president comments on Obama 2013 budget

University of Washington President Michael K. Young issued a statement today about President Barack Obama’s budget.

Ethnic Cultural Center to be named for Samuel E. Kelly

The Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity’s new Ethnic Cultural Center will be named in honor of the late Samuel E. Kelly, the founding vice president for the office and a pioneer for diversity on campus.

Robert Stacey named interim dean of College of Arts and Sciences.

The University of Washington named Robert C. Stacey as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Memorial service for dean emeritus Sidney Nelson set for Dec. 17

Memorial services for Sidney Nelson, professor of medicinal chemistry and dean emeritus of the School of Pharmacy, will be at 1 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 17, at the New Life Church at 6830 Highland Dr. in Everett.

Fire alarms triggered by surge in water pressure

Fire alarms were triggered in 12 buildings by a sudden and sustained surge in water pressure.

University of Washington ranks 13th in world in measure of scientific prowess

The University of Washington was ranked 13th in the world in a measure of universities’ scientific impact and their involvement in scientific collaboration.

Ana Mari Cauce selected as provost of University of Washington

Ana Mari Cauce, who has been dean of the University of Washington’s College of Arts and Sciences since 2008, has been selected as the next UW provost, effective Jan. 2, 2012, President Michael K. Young announced today.

Graduate School calls for increased minority recruitment, fellowships for grad students

Only about 10 percent of the UW’s graduate students are underrepresented minorities, a Graduate School report finds. The report calls for establishing diversity as an “immediate priority” in recruitment and making graduate support a focus of the next capital campaign.

Nicole Mitchell named new director at University of Washington Press

Mitchell is currently director of the University of Georgia Press and will join UW Press, succeeding Director Pat Soden, in January 2012.

Statement from UW President Michael K. Young regarding the governor’s proposed supplemental budget reductions

The following statement is from UW President Michael Young regarding the governor's proposed supplemental budget reductions

Keeping colleagues informed a top priority for 2011 Faculty Senate chair

Budget matters will dominate the work of this year’s Faculty Senate, but discussions also will discuss online learning, activity-based budgeting and differential tuition.

Statement from President Young on death of Sen. Scott White

The following statement about the death of Sen. Scott White is from University of Washington President Michael K. Young.

Nominees sought for UW Health and Safety Committees

The election process is now under way for the UW’s Health and Safety Committees. Anyone who would like to serve on a committee should contact his or her local election coordinator.

New software licensing agreements bring more products for use on UW-owned computers

Faculty and staff can now take advantage of new software licensing agreements that provide even more products for use on UW-owned computers at no additional cost.

President Young to address University community Oct. 12

President Michael Young’s first annual address to the University of Washington community will take place from 3:30 to 4: 30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in 130 Kane.

New leader for electrical engineering

The UW Department of Electrical Engineering has appointed a new chairman, Vikram Jandhyala, professor of electrical engineering.

 


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