April 4, 2007

UW junior selected as student likely to “make a difference”

Alula Asfaw, a University of Washington junior, is one of 65 students in the country selected as a Truman Scholar, on the basis of his leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.

April 3, 2007

UW hosts reception for Medal of Honor recipients exhibit

The University of Washington will host a reception tomorrow commemorating the opening of the “Visions of Valor” exhibit at Allen Library, which is a photo display of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

April 2, 2007

Shooting in Gould Hall, two dead

At 9:31 a.

UW will launch Indigenous Wellness Research Institute at April 12 celebration

Between 400 and 500 people are expected to attend an evening celebration that will launch the University of Washington’s new Indigenous Wellness Research Institute on April 12 in Kane Hall on the Seattle UW campus.

March 30, 2007

UW School of Nursing ranks No. 1 in nation, a spot held since 1984

The University of Washington (UW) School of Nursing again has ranked first among nursing schools in the country, according to rankings of graduate and professional schools provided today by U.

UW tops national primary care medical school rankings for 14th straight year

The University of Washington again has been ranked first among primary care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.

March 29, 2007

UW Bothell to host an additional finalist in chancellor search

The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that an additional finalist for chancellor will be visiting campus April 3 and 4.

UW presents diversity award to Alan Sugiyama

The University of Washington will present its highest award for achievements on behalf of diversity to Alan Sugiyama, the founder and executive director of the Center for Career Alternatives.

UW Police — and their new dog Kali — on show in open house April 4

The UW Police will hold their annual open house from 2 to 4 p.

UW to host Partners for Children

Mark Courtney, one of the nation’s leading experts on child welfare has been named executive director of the Partners for Our Children, a new public-private partnership created to improve Washington’s child welfare system.

Mystery Photo

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

Claiming poetic spaces: The poetry of youth in Calcutta

Bijoy Das sweeps the floors in the Malda train station outside Calcutta, India.

Global warming essays chosen as next Common Book

It’s official: The next Common Book is Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change.

‘Smart’ sunglasses and goggles let users adjust shade and color

Imagine a single pair of glasses with lenses that can be transparent or dark, and in shades of yellow, green or purple, all on command.

Yanofsky to present Microbiology’s annual Whitely Lecture

By Eugene Nester
Microbiology

Charles Yanofsky will present the Department of Microbiology’s 14th Annual Helen R.

Communication, cooperation, interdisciplinarity — and some very cool robots

Room 236 of the Art Building was alive with robots one afternoon during finals week.

UW Bothell to host a third finalist in chancellor search

The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that a third finalist for chancellor will visit the campus in coming days.

UW will launch Indigenous Wellness Research Center at April 12 celebration

Between 400 and 500 people are expected to attend an evening celebration that will launch the UW’s new Indigenous Wellness Research Institute on April 12 in the Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall.

Organist David Heller to perform April 1 in Kane Hall

David Heller, professor of music and university organist at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, will perform at 3 p.

Silk Road Lecture Series presents ‘The Monks of Kublai Khan’

Joel Thomas Walker, UW associate professor of history and adjunct professor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, will speak on The Monks of Kublai Khan: Christianity Under the Mongols, at 7 p.

Burke Museum calls for educational volunteers

The Burke Museum is looking for a few good volunteers to lead school tours.

Dawg Prints: A better way to print

To help defray the cost of student printing, some departments used to just put out a can and put a sign on it saying, “Leave your money here.

Facilities Services packs ‘em in for big Meany meeting

A huge crowd gathered in Meany Hall on Tuesday, March 20, but it was no dance troupe or musical act.

Dawgs go green: UW becomes charter member of group to address global warming

The UW has become a member of the Leadership Circle of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, by which the University agrees to adopt policies that minimize global warming emissions and integrate sustainability more firmly into the curriculum, and also to provide leadership in encouraging other universities and colleges to join in the effort to address global climate change.

UW Tacoma hires new equity, diversity leader

UW Tacoma has named Sharon Parker as its new assistant chancellor for equity and diversity.

Faculty Senate chair calls all-faculty meeting on salaries April 3

Gail Stygall, chair of the UW Faculty Senate, is inviting all faculty campuswide to a meeting to discuss faculty salary policies from 3:30 to 5 p.

Professor Gregory Hicks selected as interim dean of UW School of Law

Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Gregory A.

Time to get ambulatory: Walk In 2007 is afoot

Maybe you are thinking that because you ride the bus to work every day, you can’t participate in the 2007 Walk In, which this year runs through the month of April.

New guest artist at UW Bothell

The UW Bothell will feature Stephanie Skura as its next Artist in Residence, April 4-6th.

Jigu! Thunder Drums of China coming to Meany

The UW World Music & Theatre Series will continue with Jigu! Thunder Drums of China.