May 29, 2008
‘Synthesis’: The Visual Arts 2008 Senior Exhibition
The UW Interdisciplinary Visual Arts program will present its 2008 Senior Exhibiton, titled Synthesis, June 11 to 14 at the School of Art’s Sandpoint Gallery in Seattle’s Magnuson Park.
A variety of styles on stage this week from School of Music
American folk songs, gospel numbers with special guests, chamber singing and an evening of performance from combined UW choirs all are among events being presented by the UW School of Music in the next week.
Jazz from School of Music on June 4, 7
Looking for some jazz for a warm spring evening? The UW School of Music has two offerings for jazzoids in coming days, both instrumental and vocal.
School of Music offers Spring Opera Workshop June 5
Bugs Bunny famously asked, “What’s opera, doc?” The School of Music will address that question with its Spring Opera Workshop, at 7:30 Thursday, June 5, in the Meany Studio Theater.
Peer portfolio
BLOODHOUNDS: The University of California-Davis School of Veterninary Medicine has opened a community-based blood donor program — for dogs.
World music from the UW Percussion Ensemble and friends June 3
Drums will sound from the Meany Studio Theater when the School of Music presents World Percussion, featuring the UW Percussion Ensemble, at 7:30 p.
Populating UW Tower — a work in progress
The move of campus units to UW Tower is already a bit more than a third complete, and more units will move in over the summer.
UW Bothell names vice chancellor for advancement and external relations
Richard Penny has been named vice chancellor for advancement and external relations at UW Bothell.
Understanding global warming: The scientific basis for concern
Class title: “Atmospheric Sciences 111: Global Warming, Understanding the Issues,” taught spring quarter by Theodore Anderson, a research associate professor and part-time lecturer.
May 22, 2008
Harborview names employee, manager of the year
The Harborview Medical Center Employee and Manager of the Year for 2008 are Benito (Bennie) Sy and Kathy Schahrer.
UW docs inducted into American College of Physicians
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In brief
Human subjects panel May 28
The Medical History & Ethics Department will present a panel discussion, Lost in Translation, on Institutional Review Board processes on Wednesday, May 28, from 11:30 a.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Immigration issue is central to new Common Book
The Devil’s Highway: A True Story, by Luis Alberto Urrea, has been selected as the third UW Common Book by Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
Introducing the classifieds, the UW’s marketplace
If you happened to glance to the right of our main photo on the University Week home page last week, you would have seen the first of a series of new features we’re introducing — the UWeek Classifieds.
Dancing in the Digital Domain concert May 29
Dancing in the Digital Domain, a concert exploring the interplay of movement and technology, opens at the UW’s Meany Studio Theatre on May 29 and runs through June 1.
Moliere’s ‘The Misanthrope’ next up for School of Drama
The UW School of Drama presents The Misanthrope from May 25 to June 8 in the Penthouse Theatre.
German class to present fairy tales
What happens when you venture into the forest? For many fairy tale characters, a journey through the forest functions as a test of character and affects their lives forever–for better or worse.
Etc: Campus news & notes
UW HERO: Northwest Dollars for Scholars has selected UW President Mark A.
Here’s a chance to hear UW’s own innovators, geniuses
Bionic contact lenses.
Homeless youth are class focus
Class title: “Critical Studies of Homeless Youth Issues,” General studies/Nursing.
Surveys test effects of dam removal
In the run-up to river restoration following the planned dismantling of two hydroelectric dams on the Elwha River — the largest dams, by far, to be removed anywhere — scientists led by UW researchers have undertaken the complex task of documenting what’s in the river valley now.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 1 p.
May 15, 2008
Gunn-Loke Lecture set for June 10
Dr.
Volunteers needed for prostate study
Men 35 to 55 years of age are needed to participate in a two-month study of hormones used in efforts to develop a safe, effective and reversible male contraceptive (like”the pill” but for men).
Experts to address depression in older adults May 19 & 20
The rapidly growing number of older adults in the United States has far-reaching implications for efforts designed to promote and preserve their mental and physical health.
All-terrain vehicle use by children sparks concern
By Kellie Tormey
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
With the onset of warmer weather, physicians at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle have reported seeing an increase in cases involving children injured while using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Wil’s World: The Paper Cutouts of Wil Kerner
Twelve-year-old Wil Kerner was diagnosed with autism at 2.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Combined Fund Drive offers chance to Meet the Charities
Have you ever wanted to learn more about — or maybe even volunteer for — one of the charities participating in the annual Combined Fund Drive (CFD)?
If so, a series of five monthly workshops sponsored by the CFD called Meet the Charities might be just the thing.
Corigliano Quartet to appear at Meany Hall May 22
The acclaimed Corigliano Quartet will visit the UW for a concert at 8 p.
Washington Sea Grant Awards Geoduck Research Projects
Washington Sea Grant has announced that it will award grants for three major research projects to examine the possible environmental effects of geoduck aquaculture in and around Puget Sound, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Michael Benitez Jr. to speak on May 15
Scholar, activist and spoken word artist Michael Benitez Jr.
An evening of art songs with Stephen Rumph
Faculty artist Stephen Rumph will present an evening of art songs, including a duet with guest soprano Christina Kowalski, at 7:30 p.
Contemporary Group and Composer’s Workshop coming from School of Music
In coming days the School of Music will present students and faculty performing together for the Contemporary Group and a Composers Workshop of new music written and performed by students.
Poets Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser to present 45th annual Theodore Roethke reading May 20
Poets and essayists Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser, who are husband and wife, will present the 45th annual Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Reading, at 8 p.
James Wellman Jr. to discuss new book May 21 at University Bookstore
The UW’s James K.
Public Hearing Notice
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in Room 310 of the Husky Union Building (HUB), at the University of Washington, Seattle campus.
May 8, 2008
Thomas Baillie named new dean of Pharmacy
By Bob Roseth
News & Information &
Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
Thomas Baillie has been selected to become the next dean of the UW School of Pharmacy.
Don Downing named Pharmacist Leader of the Year
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
Don Downing, clinical professor in the UW School of Pharmacy, was recently named Pharmacist Leader of the Year by Pharmacy Access Partnership.
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