More than 600 university, government and philanthropic leaders are gathering at the UW Sept. 19-21 to discuss the critical role of universities in global health. Several of the scheduled speakers play key roles in the President’s Global Health Initiative. WEBCAST: Several sessions will be broadcast live online. Visitors can access it live at www.cugh.org and can participate via a CUGH blog and Twitter.
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Front Porch Fall 2010
Read the latest version of the University’s community newsletter Front Porch Fall 2010.
New UW innovation will assist the hearing impaired
This summer, UW researchers are field testing a new tool that can send American Sign Language over video phones. Unlike conventional video chat programs now in use, the new system will use an estimated 10 times less bandwidth. This may avoid the need for expensive plans and devices and may also allow the system to work in areas that don’t have ultrafast mobile broadband service.
To learn about some of the other innovations born and cultured at the UW, see http://www.washington.edu/discover/innovation/
New adult classes at the Burke
From Tuesday, August 17 through Wednesday, November 3, 2010, the Burke Museum will present a new series of adult classes giving naturalists and art lovers the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge in a variety of subjects. Classes are taught by experts in their field and are affordably priced. Class subjects include: plant reproduction, Northwest Native art, urban geology, and nature illustration. For more information, see http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/event/adultclasses/.
Front Porch Spring 2010
Read the latest version of the University’s community newsletter Front Porch Spring 2010.