April 6, 2011
Sudden cardiac death affects about 1 in 44,000 NCAA athletes a year
Athletic training and competition can increase the risk of sudden death in college students with underlying heart disease. The new data — higher than many estimates — could influence screening guidelines for sport physicals.
Solar research in the spotlight: Kane Hall event and live webcast on UWTV
The deans of Engineering, Arts & Sciences and the College of the Environment will participate in a lecture that shines a light on UW research in solar energy. The talk, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, is at capacity but UWTV will host a live webcast.
Amount of AIDS virus in genital secretions predicts risk of heterosexual transmission
The link between higher reproduction of the virus in the genital tracts and the increased risk transmitting HIV to others may reveal biological mechanisms of disease spread during sexual activity, and may suggest new strategies to reduce infection.
School of Pharmacy dean emeritus honored for research excellence
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has honored Sid Nelson for his many contributions to pharmaceutic sciences, including work leading to safer medications.
UW scientist named School of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumna
Dr. Gail Anderson attended the UW as an undergraduate and graduate student, and then pursued her career here. This month she will receive the School of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumna Award for her work on drug treatments for brain injuries and epilepsy.
Six UW students named 2011 Magnuson Scholars in the health sciences
Six 2011 Magnuson Scholars have been chosen, one from each UW health science school. The scholarship is named for the late Sen. Warren Magnuson, who strove to improve the nation’s health through government support for medical research and care for those in need.
April 18 is coming, and UW business students are helping to ease the pain
Struggling over taxes? Consider the student members of the UWs Beta Alpha Psi, who had already completed 343 returns by the end of February, and they arent even their own.
Trash-In 2011: A snapshot of campus recycling, composting on April 13
How far has the campus come in recycling and composting? You have to dig through the trash to tell, and that’s just what folks at the UW Recycling & Solid Waste office will do April 13 in the annex alongside the Bryants Building.
Learn do-it-yourself efficiency, savings at the Home Improvement Fair April 13
Even in a recession, you can do things to increase your homes energy efficiency and also save money. Learn how at the annual Home Improvement Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Mary Gates Commons.
Match Day is a family affair for graduating medical students
Every March, the nation’s graduating medical students find out where they will spend their next several years of training. On March 17, National Residency Match Day 2011, UW medical students gathered in Hogness Lobby to open their placement letters with friends, families, and faculty mentors at their sides.
Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?
Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
Awards for librarian Leslie Bussert, social work lecturer James H. Williams and professors Nancy Hooyman and Susan Kemp; statistician Jon Wellner, philosophy professor emeritus Karl Potter; and comparative literature professor Marshall Brown and more. Plus, the UW Tacomas Joy Building is honored. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues — and, um, buildings.
Early Bloomers Plant Sale April 9 at the Arboretum
Young shrubs, small trees, conifers, bonsai starts, and early blooming perennials are on sale Saturday, April 9, at the Arboretum.
UW blog profile: ‘Burke Blog a lively look inside natural history museum
Want to know what goes on behind the scenes at the Burke? Take a look at the entertaining and informative Burke Blog, online since 2006.
‘Birds at the Burke: Fly on over for a visit April 17
Specimens from the Burke Museums ornithology collection will be on display as part of “Birds at the Burke” on April 17.
Official notices April 7, 2011
A Board of Regents meeting on April 14 and blood drives on April 7, 11 and 12.
Altered landscapes: Art professors work crosses disciplines
Philip Govedares paintings arent representational, or quite what you expect of a landscape. Hell soon be presenting to the American Association of Geographers.
Melia Watras and Seattle Universitys Amber Archibald lead talents in April 10 ‘Violas United
Melia Watras, UW associate professor, will host Seattle University faculty violist Amber Archibald in a performance featuring students from both schools. The recital is at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Hospital meals served with a taste of haiku for Harborview patients
Later this month Harborview Medical Center patients will spot a haiku sample on their meal trays. Those interested can try their hand at traditional Japanese poetry, or the modern American Sentence.
