Campus news & notes

OUTSTANDING DIETITIANS: The Washington State Dietetic Association named Cristine Trahms the 2004 Outstanding Dietitian of the Year at its recent annual meeting.

As summer approaches, so does work on Stevens Way

The signs have begun to appear on campus.

Graduates converge for commencement

About 12,000 students will receive their degrees and stroll toward the future in University of Washington commencement exercises this month that will feature two two-time Pulitzer Prize-winners, an author-activist and an astronaut.

Research reinforces evidence for Tacoma fault

Scientists know that tectonic stresses have left dips and folds deep within the Earth’s crust across a large swath of the Puget Sound region called the Seattle uplift.

First TA union contract OK’d

Members of the Graduate Student Employee Action Coalition/United Auto Workers union, representing 4,600 academic student employees, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify the first-ever agreement reached between the union and the UW.

June 2, 2004

129th Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m., June 12, Husky Stadium

Lee L. Huntsman, University of Washington president, will officiate at Commencement ceremonies in Seattle, as well as Commencement ceremonies of UW Bothell June 13. Acting Provost David Thorud will officiate at UW Tacoma’s Commencement ceremonies June 11.

June 1, 2004

Leukoreduced transfusions may help severely injured patients

While physicians are able to treat patients who suffer blood loss after major injuries, a large number of these patients go on to develop infections or multiple organ failure, in which the functioning of the body vital organ systems, such as the lungs, heart, kidneys of liver, go awry.

Folds at surface show ancient seismic stresses still at work in Washington

New research shows the tectonic stresses that have left dips and folds deep in the Earth’s crust in an area called the Seattle uplift have done the same thing at the surface.

Momentum investing: UW research zeroes in on transaction costs

Experts generally agree momentum investing is a very simple – and proven – strategy. Even equity analysts, known for their meticulous analysis, occasionally use momentum as a method of making stock selections. But a UW Business School professor has found that investment strategies relying on momentum alone often fail simply because of the cost of doing business.

May 28, 2004

Homes gobbling twice the land outside as inside designated urban areas

A University of Washington study of a 180-square-mile swath east of Lake Sammamish shows that the low-density zoning that was intended to maintain the rural character and protect the natural environment could instead be altering forests in dramatic and unintended ways.

UW scientists say new Hollywood climate thriller is so bad it’s good

University of Washington climate scientists say a much-publicized new action thriller on the perils of climate change misses the scientific mark.

May 27, 2004

Mystery Photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

UW Chamber Singers to perform Bach masterpiece

Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous Mass in B Minor, which the UW Chamber Singers will perform in two locations next week, shows off many of the master composer’s finest styles and skills almost as a musical portfolio might, the concerts’ director says.

UW helps students learn Arabic, set goals for future

Genevieve Shaad could be spending her Garfield High junior year taking Spanish like many of her peers.

Don’t laugh — research shows comedy can give candidates a serious boost

Presidential candidates can gain a measurable image boost from going on late-night TV, UW researchers have found.

60 local families needed for childhood depression, conduct disorder study

University of Washington psychologists seeking to understand the causes of childhood and adolescent depression and conduct disorder are looking for 60 Seattle-area 8- to 12-year-olds and one of their parents to participate in a study.

Fair to highlight advocacy for people with disabilities

A special Advocacy Fair, highlighting the policies and legislative priorities of groups that advocate for persons with disabilities, will be held from 9:30 to 11:20 a.

Male susceptibility to disease may play role in evolution of insect societies

A pair of scientists has proposed a new model for behavioral development among social insects, suggesting that a higher male susceptibility to disease has helped shape the evolution of the insects’ behavior.

Giving meters, button sales help homeless youth on The Ave

The University District Youth and Community Project, which began as a pilot program at last year’s University District Street Fair, has matured nicely in its first year and is poised for continued growth, its coordinator says.

Some UW staff to get emergency response training

If you’re a fan of ER or Third Watch, there’s an opportunity to play a role in real life emergencies on the UW campus.

Proposed budget ‘holds it together’; includes pay hikes for some

The UW is poised to adopt an annual budget that, for the first time in several years, manages to avoid general budget cuts.

Academic student employees ratify first agreement between union and UW

Members of the Graduate Student Employee Action Coalition/United Auto Workers union, representing 4,600 academic student employees, have voted overwhelmingly to ratify the first-ever agreement reached between the union and the University of Washington.