January 31, 2008
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Meeting focus is women in science
On Saturday, Feb.
Cuong Vu and trio to jazz it up in Meany Feb. 6
Cuong Vu, who recently joined the UW School of Music as assistant professor of jazz studies, will perform his own compositions with his trio at 7:30 p.
Tally up your tonnage — it’s time again for RecycleMania
RecycleMania, the national intercollegiate recycling contest, started small in 2001.
‘She Stoops to Conquer’ next up for drama school
The UW School of Drama presents She Stoops to Conquer, by Oliver Goldsmith Feb.
Pacific Northwest Band Festival Feb. 4-5
Select middle school and high school student band musicians will perform with the UW Wind Ensemble, directed by Timothy Salzman, during the 20th Annual Pacific Northwest Band Festival Monday and Tuesday, Feb.
Julian Bond to speak at UW on Feb. 6
As a writer, scholar and political activist, Julian Bond has been on the cutting edge of social change for nearly a half century.
Jazz duets in Brechemin Auditorium Feb. 7
A concert of jazz duets is slated for 7:30 p.
Bike safety talk slated for Feb. 4
Kent Peterson of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington will present a free bike safety lecture at noon Monday, Feb.
Organ master class on Feb. 4
Students of UW organ professor Carole Terry will play select pieces for world-renowned organist Olivier Latry of Notre Dame Cathedral during a master class on Monday, Feb.
Arctic lecture on Feb. 12
Last fall ice covered less of the Arctic Ocean than had ever been recorded before and the temperatures of the ocean rose as much as 5 degrees C above average.
It’s a snap: HUB sponsors photography scavenger hunt
The Student Activities and Union Facilities Office is sponsoring a photography scavenger hunt, and faculty, staff and student photographers are all welcome to participate.
Globalization, religion is topic of talk
The Comparative Religion Program and The Center for Global Studies present Prof.
Photographers group show at Harborview
The UW Photographers Group will have a show in the Harborview Medical Center Cafeteria through March 18.
January 24, 2008
Kerrigan to lead UW Physicians Network
Meg Kerrigan has been appointed as the new executive director for the University of Washington Physicians Network (UWPN), effective Feb.
Mouradian named director of dental education program
Wendy Mouradian, clinical professor of medicine and dentistry, has been appointed director of the Regional Initiatives in Dental Education (RIDE).
UW Mini-Medical School Feb. 5 – March 11
The UW community and the general public are invited to UW Mini-Medical School, Tuesdays, Feb.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
New building will come from $18 million donation from PACCAR
The Michael G.
A warm thought: UW Summer Youth Programs registering
Here in the coldest part of winter, it’s heartening that plans for summer are already under way.
Then and Now: U-PASS a great value since 1991 debut
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
Piano lecture/recital and four — count ‘em four — guitars
The School of Music will present a piano concert and lecture by a member of the University of Idaho faculty on Jan.
Trumpeter takes the lead in Very Vizzutti on Jan. 31
The chances are good you’ve already heard Allen Vizzutti play the trumpet, somewhere.
Simon Shaheen, Mihaela Ursuleasa Trio to perform Jan. 26 at Meany Hall
The Simon Shaheen Trio will perform at 8 p.
Ray Wittmier appointed interim UW police chief
Ray Wittmier, who has served as assistant chief of the UW Police Department since 2003, has been appointed interim chief effective Feb.
Fund created for injured student
An anonymous donor off campus has set up an account for the UW student who was attacked off campus on Jan.
Meet the ichthyosaur
Kathy Sauber Staff members at the Burke Museum load in the 145-million-year-old fossil of an ichthyosaur, or fish lizard, last week. Ichthyosaurs lived in the oceans of the Mesozoic Era while dinosaurs roamed the land. Though fish-shaped, the marine reptile breathed air like whales and dolphins and gave birth to live young. The fossil was…
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.
Paul Ramsey to give UW Medicine progress report Jan. 31
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Official notices
The following UW policies and rules were recently adopted or revised:
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January 17, 2008
Arriving at neuroscience via physics
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New ‘Treat you well’ marketing campaign will promote UW Medicine services
Make sure to watch, read and listen this month to see the premiere of UW Medicine’s new marketing campaign, with specific spots for UW Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center and UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics.
UW Medicine progress report Jan. 31
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‘Zarzuela’: Employee quilt art on display
UW Medical Center’s art program is sponsoring a quilt art exhibit that kicks off at 5 p.
2007: A year of accomplishment for UW Health Sciences
UW Health Sciences faculty and staff had a stellar year in 2007.
Etc: Campus news & notes
BEST OF BEST: The men, women and institutions that have made this region a better place in which to live is the basis for The Seattle Times editorial staff’s annual “Best of” recognitions, and the UW was well represented in their choices.
Belcea String Quartet plays Meany Jan. 23
The Belcea String Quartet will make its debut at Meany Hall in a performance at 8 p.
Official notices
Year-end tax form distribution
W-2s, 1099Rs and UW Stipend letters for active employees will be distributed with paychecks on Friday, January 25th.
Shin, Nguyen perform music from around the world
Donna Shin, new flute faculty artist at the School of Music, and pianist Alexandra Nguyen, Eastman School of Music, perform music from around the world, including Korean and Chinese folk music, a tango reflecting the bordellos of Argentina (Astor Piazolla), and music of a Bohemian vacationing in Cape Cod (Bohuslav Martinu) in a concert scheduled for 4 p.
Mystery photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
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