May 6, 2010
Peer Portfolio
BOOK DOGS: It’s long been suspected that children become better readers when they read aloud, even to dogs.
Religion and democracy to be explored in May 13 lecture
Ian Buruma, Henry R.
‘Forests and Health of Puget Sound’ is topic of forestry issues presentation
Forests giving way to commercial development and housing is creating more impervious surfaces — such as streets, roofs and parking lots — and generating more storm runoff that is eroding streams and carrying a chemical brew into Puget Sound.
Provost’s Town Hall set for May 11
Provost Phyllis Wise will hold a town hall meeting at 3:30 p.
May 5, 2010
Craig Sheppard.
The UW professor of piano in concert, playing Schubert’s last three sonatas.
May 4, 2010
U.S. & North Korea.
Bruce Cumings, professor of history at the University of Chicago, explores the relationship between the U.
May 3, 2010
U-PASS / parking rate hearing.
Public Hearing on Proposed U-PASS and parking rate changes for FY 2011.
May 2, 2010
Mushroom Maynia.
Now in its third year.
May 1, 2010
Viva Mexico!
A Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Healthy Minds Across America.
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences present this event discussing current advances in mental health.
Huskies at Safeco.
Husky Baseball at Safeco Field sees its fourth year.
April 29, 2010
‘A Trip to Nowhere.’
Written, directed and illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed, this film depicts the deportation and exile of almost two million innocent women and children to the harsh, frigid Soviet Siberian Gulag during WWII.
‘A Trip to Nowhere.’
Written, directed and illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed, this film depicts the deportation and exile of almost two million innocent women and children to the harsh, frigid Soviet Siberian Gulag during WWII.
Pianist Terrence Wilson.
This accomplished, Juilliard-trained pianist was first seen at Meany Hall performing with the Ritz Chamber Players in 2008.
Two UW professors named to National Academy of Sciences
Patricia Kuhl, a researcher recognized internationally for her work on early language and brain development and studies on how children learn, and Lynn Riddiford, who studies the hormones that regulate insect molting and metamorphosis, have been named members of the National Academy of Sciences.
Crew practices in 1948 — can you tell us more about this film?
Editor’s Note: The UW Audio Visual Services Materials Library has more than 1,200 reels of film from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, documenting life at the University through telecourses, commercial films and original productions.
William H. Gates Sr. to be UW Commencement speaker
William H.
Comparative-effectiveness study confirms new treatment for a type of diabetic vision loss
A national study shows that ranibizumab injections plus laser therapy results in dramatic improvement in vision.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld examines workplace pay in ‘Starbucks, Boeing and You’ May 6
Why do workers get paid what they do? Over the past few decades, U.
Huskies to play first weekday game in 71 years for TV on Nov. 18
For the first time in 71 years, the Huskies will be playing a non-weekend contest in Husky Stadium to accommodate a nationwide telecast on ESPN.
Japanese group to plant ‘Peace Pole’ at UW Tacoma, participate in forum on worldwide disarmament
A group of more than 40 Japanese delegates, including a survivor of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, will be featured in a forum on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons at 12:30 p.
Jazzman Pat Metheny to teach UW students in special April 30 appearance
Seventeen-time Grammy award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny will make a special appearance at the UW School of Music on Friday, April 30, when he leads a clinic with UW jazz students.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Buddy Ratner to deliver University Faculty Lecture
Buddy Ratner, UW professor in the departments of bioengineering and chemical Engineering, has been selected to give the 2010 University Faculty Lecture.
President Emmert’s farewell
On April 27 President Mark Emmert wrote to the campus community and dropped a bombshell:
“It is with very mixed emotions that I am writing to let you know that today I have accepted the presidency of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Social work with men explored in new book by UW Tacoma prof Rich Furman
The social work discipline has been around for a century.
Craig Sheppard to perform Schubert in faculty recital May 5
UW faculty pianist Craig Sheppard will perform Franz Schubert’s last three piano sonatas in his annual faculty recital, at 7:30 p.
April 28, 2010
Job interview workshop.
Jim Reinnoldt, a lecturer in business administration at UW Bothell, will discuss how to be successful in job or graduate school interviews.
April 26, 2010
‘Discoveries.’
The School of Music’s Wind Ensemble and symphonic, concert and campus bands team for an evening of music.
April 23, 2010
Alexander Dossin.
A faculty member at the University of Oregon, Dossin will present a lecture-recital on the life and music of Heitor Villa-Lobos.
April 22, 2010
Compania Nacional de Danza.
One of Spain’s national treasures, this dance troupe dazzled Seattle audiences when they appeared at Meany Hall in February of 2008.
‘Ay Carmela!’
Carlos Saura made this film in 1990 and said, “This is the film I always wanted to make.
Four men and a building: Help identify this film about Sieg Hall
Editor’s Note: The UW Audio Visual Services Materials Library has more than 1,200 reels of film from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, documenting life at the University through telecourses, commercial films and original productions.
Are they blue? Herons build a home on campus
You may not have noticed them, but the campus is home to a small group of great blue herons who have built nests in trees south of Drumheller Fountain for the past three years.
Reception April 26 for two new books on gender equity and public policy
The books are Gender Equality: Transforming Family Divisions of Labor and Gendered Tradeoffs: Family, Social Policy and Economic Inequality in Twenty-one Countries.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Posters on the theme of ‘goodbye’ exhibiting at the Parnassus Cafe
Two UW graduate students in the School of Art raised $2,000 for charity last November with their Hello Poster Show at the Parnassus Cafe, an exhibit of posters each bearing that friendly greeting.
A big donation and a new administrative home for Disability Studies
Spring has brought good news to the UW’s Disability Studies Program: It has a new administrative home in the College of Arts & Sciences and received a major donation, too.
Electronic, computer music coming from DXArts April 28
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media will present an evening of new electronic and computer music, featuring Swedish guitar virtuoso Stefan Ostersjo, at 7:30 p.
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