July 30, 2014
Availability of a draft environmental impact statement — Animal Research and Care Facility
Project Name: Animal Research and Care Facility (ARCF) Proponent: University of Washington Description: The University is proposing to construct a new state of the art” two-story below-grade structure approximately 96,000 square feet of building development to replace currently non-compliant facilities and provide centralized holding and procedure space for the Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) and…
July 29, 2014
UW sophomore part of America’s Got Talent tonight

A UW student takes center stage on America’s Got Talent. (With video)
July 28, 2014
More than half of new state academy of sciences members are UW faculty

The Washington State Academy of Sciences has added 18 new members, 10 from the University of Washington.
July 25, 2014
News Digest: Honors: Christopher Adolph and Ruth Johnston

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July 22, 2014
University of Washington named ‘Great College to Work For’

UW is recognized as a “Great College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
July 3, 2014
Board of Regents — July 10 meeting
The Board of Regents will hold meetings Thursday, July 10. The Board meetings will take place in the Bill & Melinda Gates Commons, CSE Room 691, Paul G. Allen Center for Computer Science & Engineering. The first committee meeting is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The Regular Board meeting is scheduled to begin at…
July 1, 2014
Victor Balta becomes director of UW Office of News and Information
The former news planning editor for Aljazeera.com, the online home of Al Jazeera America cable news channel, is the new director of the Office of News and Information.
June 26, 2014
Notice of Expedited Rule Making
Housekeeping changes to Title 478 WAC rules are intended to keep the university’s rules accurate and up to date.
June 25, 2014
News digest: 35,000 to stadium July 4 weekend, transportation-safety research, new poetry, staff awards

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June 24, 2014
Rhoads leaving UW commercialization; Jandhyala takes new innovation post

Linden Rhoads will leave her post as UW vice provost for commercialization; Vikram Jandhyala will take over the new position of vice provost for innovation.
June 16, 2014
Accounting graduate named as next UW student regent

Gov. Jay Inslee has named Marnie Brown, a recent accounting graduate who will pursue a master’s degree, as the next student member of the UW Board of Regents.
June 13, 2014
News digest: NeuroFutures Conference, Honors: David Wright, Richard Haag, UWTV

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June 12, 2014
2014 Awards of Excellence recognize campus, community contributions

The University of Washington’s 44th annual Awards of Excellence ceremony was conducted June 12.
June 11, 2014
2014 UW graduates have interesting tales to tell

UW Today profiles some of 2014’s highest-achieving graduates.
June 6, 2014
Board of Regents — June 12 Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 11:45 a.m. in the Petersen Room of Allen Library. The full agenda is available online.
May 29, 2014
News digest: Empowering blind students, personal stories of identity, pro staff nominations

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May 15, 2014
News Digest: New cherry trees, Mushroom May-nia, autism assessments, Honor: Daily staff

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May 5, 2014
Board of Regents — May 8 Regular Meeting
The Board of Regents will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 8, at 12:30 p.m. in the Petersen Room of Allen Library. The full agenda is available online.
May 2, 2014
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at Noon on Monday, May 12, 2014, in Room 142 of Gerberding Hall, on the UW Seattle campus. The purpose of the hearing is to allow all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed amendments…
Teaching kids the language behind their devices — Code.org co-founder to speak

Hadi Partovi of Code.org will talk May 8 at UW’s Seattle campus about the impact of the Hour of Code and what parents, educators and policymakers in Washington state can do to prepare students for science, technology, math and engineering jobs.
April 29, 2014
Health Digest: Infant immunization, worker memorial, malaria and AirCare

Health Digest is a selection of recent news and features from the UW Health Sciences/UW Medicine.
Benjamin Hall, Eric D’Asaro elected to National Academy of Sciences

Benjamin Hall and Eric D’Asaro are among the 84 new members elected fellows the National Academy of Sciences.
April 24, 2014
Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of SEIS — Animal Research and Care Facility
University of Washington Determination of Significance and Request for Comments on Scope of SEIS Project Name: Animal Research and Care Facility Proponent: University of Washington Description of Proposal: Construction of a two-story, below-grade building, connecting to both the Foege Building and Hitchcock Hall at the first level below grade. The facility will provide flexible housing…
April 23, 2014
Academy of arts and sciences inducting Franklin, Fine

Jerry Franklin and Arthur Fine have been elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
April 22, 2014
Health Digest: ‘One Health,’ OB-GYN comments, labs study ‘green’-ness
Health Digest is UW Today’s round-up of news stories from UW Health Sciences.
News digest: Burke-Gilman detours, Honor: McCarthy, provost town hall, Honors: Sutton and Loveland, Green UW

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April 7, 2014
Hundreds turn out for Ellen

The Ellen Show made a surprise visit to the University of Washington Monday, and hundreds of students turned out for a shot at appearing on national TV.
March 28, 2014
News Briefs: Minimum wage analysis; Climate change discussion; Suicide prevention bill

UW faculty analyze $15 minimum wage | Panel discussion on climate change April 1 | UW group helps pass suicide prevention bill
March 26, 2014
UW School of Medicine launches “Next Generation WWAMI” in Spokane

The UW School of Medicine plans to establish Spokane as the center of an effort called “Next Generation WWAMI.”
March 25, 2014
News digest: Health innovator launch, students promote bill, self-help seminars, students win

UW Health Innovators Collaborative kicks off || Law student activism prompts legislation || UW CareLink seminars || Graduate students best two Canadian universities
March 17, 2014
News Digest: Info forum on state’s Dream Act, Commuter Services extends hours, biomedical technology changes

Informational forum March 18 about state’s Dream Act || Commuter Services extends hours for start of quarter || Lecture March 21 discusses changing field of biomedical technology
March 14, 2014
Board of Regents — April 10 Meeting Canceled
The Regular meeting of the Board scheduled for Thursday, April 10, is canceled. The next Regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, in the Petersen Room of the Allen Library. Agendas and schedule will be available Friday, May 2.
March 12, 2014
News digest: Faculty lecturer nominations, Celebrate UW Women, language of science

Nominations due March 17 for annual faculty lecturer || Nominate outstanding UW women by Friday || Book: Should English be the language of science?
March 7, 2014
Board of Regents — March 13 Meeting Announcement
The Board of Regents will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Tacoma Room of the Garretson Woodruff Pratt Building on the UW Tacoma campus. The full agenda is available online.
February 21, 2014
News Digest; Literary conference; Honor: Classics department

Writers to gather in Seattle for literary conference || Classics department wins new award for professional equity
February 20, 2014
Notice of Possible Rule Making — Preproposal Statement of Inquiry (per RCW 34.05.310)
Subject of Possible Rule Making: WAC 478-136-041, Alcoholic Beverage Policy, and WAC 478-137-050, Limitations on Use Statutes Authorizing the University to Adopt Rules on This Subject: RCW 28B.20.130. Reasons Why Rules on This Subject May Be Needed and What They Might Accomplish: Due to recent changes in the state Liquor Control Board’s rules for the special…
February 19, 2014
UW President Young comments on passage of Real Hope Act

The vote Feb. 18 “was a vote of confidence in students and their importance to the future of our state,” UW president said.
February 18, 2014
Anti-kickback, Conflict of Interest and Whistleblower Regulations
Anti-Kickback, Conflict of Interest and Whistleblower Regulations Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 52.203-7) require the University to implement procedures designed to prevent and detect violations of the Anti-Kickback Act of 1986 (41 USC 51-58). This is published as a reminder of the policies and procedures in place at the University of Washington 1. Kickback Defined. “Kickback”…
February 11, 2014
Washington housing market uneven in fourth quarter 2013

Washington state’s housing market softened in the fourth quarter of 2013 compared to the quarter before, but remained stronger than a year ago, according to the UW’s Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies.
February 10, 2014
News Digest: Rideshare treats, state fourth in exonerations, husky green nominations

Care packages offered this week to carpoolers, vanpoolers || Washington state fourth in exonerations nationwide || Husky Green Award nominations sought through March 10
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