February 12, 2009
A funny look at the afterlife in Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’
The UW School of Drama presents Blithe Spirit, a riotous look at the afterlife by Noel Coward, from Feb.
University of Washington undergraduate earns prestigious scholarship
Undergraduate Honors student Sam Sudar is the most recent UW student selected for the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
PREMIER PRESS: The UW Press was honored with 12 awards recently, eight for its designers and four for the content of its books.
How’s your hearing? Seminar slated March 2
The UW Speech and Hearing Department is offering a free seminar to learn about hearing loss, today’s hearing aid options and communication strategies, Monday, March 2.
Pianist Angela Hewitt returns to Meany Hall
Pianist Angela Hewitt will present a concert at 8 p.
Preparatory work for light rail construction is under way
Utilities work is under way near Husky Stadium in preparation for light rail construction scheduled to begin after the 2009 Husky football season.
UW Press, others, get collaborative grant from Mellon Foundation
The UW Press and the presses at Fordham University, University of California (FlashPoints series), University of Pennsylvania, and University of Virginia have been awarded a collaborative grant of $1.
Sri Lankan human rights activist to speak
Sri Lankan human rights activist and feminist Nirmala Rajasingam will speak at 6:30 p.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
‘Home Movie Day’ features rarely-seen Special Collections films
UW Special Collections Film Archivist Hannah Palin will introduce “Home Movie Day,” an event of the Society of American Archivists UW Student Chapter, from 5 to 7 p.
Jacob Lawrence Gallery ‘OPEN’ exhibit features students
The Jacob Lawrence gallery will host a no holds barred, no rules exhibition of unbridled student talent Feb.
Contemporary Group to perform new compositions Feb. 18
Students of the UW School of Music will perform new selections from the past 50 years in a program arranged by new faculty composer Huck Hodge.
Javanese performing arts on display Feb. 20 at Meany Hall
The UW School of Music and Southeast Asia Center will present an evening of Javanese performing arts showcasing shadow puppetry, gamelan music and dance at 7:30 p.
K-12 schools: Seniority-neutral layoff policy would save jobs
K-12 school districts that lay off personnel according to seniority cause disproportionate damage to their programs and students than if layoffs were determined on a seniority-neutral basis.
Economic crisis impacts nation’s K-12 schools
America’s severe economic crisis means less money for education and reductions in teaching and staff jobs, according to projections by Marguerite Roza, senior scholar at the Center on Reinventing Public Education, at UW Bothell, and research assistant professor in the College of Education.
Two for the ages
Charles Darwin, famed author of On the Origin of Species, will be the subject of an evening of lectures and discussion tonight at the Burke Museum.
February 10, 2009
Dynamic Depths.
The Alumni Association presents “Dynamic Depths: Measuring Our Oceans from Above and Below,” with Miles G.
February 7, 2009
Strike remembrance.
“Celebrating Seattle’s Striking History: 90th Anniversary of the Seattle General Strike” will bring together union members, students, scholars, musicians, and community organizers at Seattle’s Labor Temple.
February 6, 2009
About the Arctic.
“Arctic Sovereignty and Climate Change: A Nordic Perspective.
February 5, 2009
Heartburn belies reflux’s complex causes, subtle symptoms
By Brian Donohue
News & Community Relations
One curly fry and energy drink at a time, Americans are feeling the sting of acid reflux.
Neighborhood Clinics are at the top of their game
By Allison Osenar
UW Physicians Network
The UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics recently received a score of 100 percent in a survey conducted by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
UW Health Sciences Libraries target improving patient care
A new service aimed at providing health professional with access to evidence-based information is being unveiled throughout Washington State.
Ramsey highlights challenges, opportunities for UW Medicine
Steve Butler
News & Community Relations
Dr.
Free money: The UW Medicine Employee Referral Program is going strong
There’s no simpler way to say it: UW employees who successfully refer a new hire for one of many medical positions can get a cash incentive of $1,200 through the Employee Referral Program.
‘Friday the Thirteenth Mallet Jazz’ coming on — well, you know the day
UW faculty vibraphonist Tom Collier will present Friday the Thirteenth Mallet Jazz, a concert of original compositions and jazz standards at 7:30 p.
Deadline approaching for Celebrating UW Women
A quick reminder: The deadline for submitting nominations for Celebrating UW Women is Feb.
Donovan Stokes performs on double bass Feb. 7
Donovan Stokes, professor of double bass at Shenandoah Conservatory, will present an eclectic mix of classical, world and electronic compositions by Sarasate, Misek and Stokes in a Barry Leiberman and Friends concert at 2 p.
Newsmakers
SHAME, SHAME: Mark Twain pointed out that “man is the only animal that blushes, or needs to,” a recent <A href="http://www.
Lar Lubovitch Dance Company.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary season, the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company is on its first tour in more than a decade.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
LIBRARY LIONS: Three UW Libraries employees won national and international honors recently.
Lucy’s legacy.
Donald Johanson, the scientist who discovered “Lucy” in 1974 shares his insights and explores the lessons learned from looking at humanity through the lens of time.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
UW TechTransfer secures two highly experienced IP professionals to join unit
UW TechTransfer, the unit that facilitates the commercialization of UW research, has hired Todd Alberstone as director of intellectual property management and Ed Cummings as a licensing officer focused on computing technologies.
Jim Donald Named Executive-in-Residence at UW Bothell
Former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald has been named Executive-in-Residence for the Business Program at the UW Bothell.
‘University Week’ seeks help with upcoming articles
The editors of University Week are looking for help from the campus community in reporting a couple of upcoming stories.
February 3, 2009
Cholesterol confidential.
Jay Heinecke, professor in the School of Medicine’s Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, presents the first lecture in the 2009 Molecular Medicine Public Lecture Series, When Good Cholesterol Goes Bad.
Mini-med school.
First in a six-part series of lectures and demonstrations open to the public and designed to teach about medical education, research and clinical care at the UW.
February 1, 2009
‘Big Love.’
Classical drama meets modern-day excess in this fiercely entertaining adaptation of Aeschylus’ The Suppliant Maidens.
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