February 21, 2008
At-risk youth, unconscious biases are subjects of psychology lectures
The the third annual Allen L.
Breast cancer research and resilience are topics of UWRA campus presentations
When Debra Jarvis was diagnosed with breast cancer, it brought a transforming reality to her role as a local oncology chaplain.
Brooks to talk about ‘Why Giving Matters’ Feb. 28
Syracuse University Professor Arthur C.
Then and Now: The day the stadium addition fell
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
School of Dentistry records outstanding accomplishments
Last year faculty and staff of the School of Dentistry recorded many achievements.
February 14, 2008
SPHCM Winter Quarter Distinguished Faculty Lecture on Feb. 26
Dr.
Elizabeth Sterling Soule Endowed Lecture on Feb. 21
Palliative care is the topic of the 28th annual Elizabeth Sterling Soule Endowed Lecture, A Call for Reform: New Ways to Ease the Pain, Symptoms and Stress of Serious Illness.
Mystery Photos
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Going paperless: ‘University Week’ to be delivered online-only starting in fall
Beginning with fall quarter, you will not be receiving paper copies of University Week in your mailboxes anymore.
Showing non-majors ‘how science is done’
Class title: Biology 100: “Biology of Mood-Altering Drugs,” taught by Linda Martin-Morris, a senior lecturer; and Angelena Crown, a teaching associate.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Etc: Campus news & notes
CREDIT FROM CASE: As usual, the UW did very well in the awards competition sponsored by District VIII of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), coming home with 26 honors.
Deadline now Feb. 15 for workplace climate survey
You now have more time to express your feelings about working at the UW through the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative 2008 climate survey.
Graduate programs go international
International graduate education is the focus of two programs being offered Feb.
French pianist here Feb. 20
Pianist Lise de la Salle performs at 8 p.
Atmospheric Sciences scholarship to be named for Richard Reed
Richard Reed, a longtime University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, died Feb.
Wu Man brings Chinese pipa music to Meany Feb. 23
Wu Man, the undisputed master of the Chinese pipa, an ancient lute-like instrument, will give a concert at 8 p.
February 7, 2008
Palmiter to give Science in Medicine Lecture Feb. 13
Dr.
C. Ronald Scott Lecture Series in Biochemical Genetics Feb. 21
Dr.
New Strategies for HIV Prevention in Women lecture Feb. 11
Dr.
Administrative changes at Harborview Medical Center
Dr.
Mystery Photos
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Contemporary Group to perform Feb. 12
The UW Contemporary Group will perform music by Claude Debussy, William Albright, Olivier Messiaen, and Gerard Grisey in a concert at 7:30 p.
Student ensembles perform jazz at two concerts
Student jazz ensembles with names like Tom Thumb’s Mighty Moontrane and Long Walk to Meany and the Missing Equipments will perform in two concerts — Wednesday, Feb.
Guest artist to perform on viola Feb. 15
Guest artist Linda Kline Lamar, associate professor of viola at Boise State University, will perform solo works for viola at 7:30 p.
Then and Now: The Professional Staff Organization at 20 years
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
Newsmakers
BAD FUEL: An Associated Press article about the expense and pollution of energy produced with coal quoted Dan Jaffee, a professor of interdisciplinary arts and sciences at UW Bothell and adjunct professor of atmospheric sciences at the Seattle campus, along the way.
Peer Portfolio
BOOK RENTALS: To battle ever-increasing textbook costs, the book store at the University of California, Davis, is planning a book rental program for students, according to the institution’s newspaper, Dateline.
Trash or treasure? Find out at Artifact ID Day
You can bring your unidentified treasures to the Burke Museum from 1 to 4 p.
Wadden named executive vice provost
Doug Wadden, professor and chair of design in the School of Art, has been named executive vice provost of academic affairs and planning, Provost Phyllis Wise has announced.
January 31, 2008
Children’s environmental health unit wins EPA award
By Kathy Hall
Environmental & Occupational Health
The UW Northwest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (NW PEHSU) received the Environmental Protection Agency’s Children’s Environmental Health Excellence Award for its leadership in protecting children from environmental health risks.
Survey input wanted on long-term care
The State of Washington is seeking individuals to complete an online survey concerning retirement, long-term care, and financing of that care.
2008 Health Sciences Open House exhibitors to meet Feb. 7
The 2008 Health Sciences Open House will be on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, and it’s time for units that would like to have exhibits or demonstrations to begin making plans.
In brief
David Saunders, 1933 – 2008
David Saunders, professor emeritus of medicine and former head of the Division of Gastroenterology, died Tuesday, Jan.
Mystery Photos
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Profs sound off on political blog
The UW Professors on Politics Web site has re-emerged just ahead of Super Tuesday as well as the Washington caucuses and the primary.
Nominations sought for Distinguished Librarian Award
The dean of university libraries, in cooperation with the Association of Libraries of the UW, has established the first-ever Distinguished Librarian Award, and the selection committee is seeking nominations.
Etc: Campus news and notes
GREEN AND GRAND: The Custodial Division of Facilities Services has won a Grand Award for green cleaning in the universities division of a competition sponsored by the American School and University Magazine, the Green Cleaning Network and the Healthy Schools Campaign.
LCVI Day set for Feb. 6
Find out what the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative is all about and how you can help to change our workplace culture at LCVI Day, from 10 a.
Rare plant care subject of talk
More than 370 plant species in Washington are considered rare, threatened or endangered.
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