July 5, 2007
Expose mom to smoke, hurt baby
Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new UW study.
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.
I-5 construction to begin soon
UW commuters who use I-5 should be aware of some upcoming repair work.
June 21, 2007
Lange to head minority affairs, diversity
UW President Mark A.
Work group formed to consider new campus
The UW has appointed a 16-member work group to provide advice on an appropriate location, size of student body and degree programs for a UW campus to be located in Snohomish, Island or Skagit county.
Etc: News & Notes from around Campus
GERONTOLOGY GREAT: Nancy Hooyman, professor of gerontology and dean emeritus of the School of Social Work, gave the keynote address at the Korean Gerontological Society’s International Symposium recently, talking about trends in aging in the U.
Memorial service set for longtime staffer
A celebration of Margaret Darland’s life is planned at 5:30 p.
Well-known writers to speak as part of classes
Six well-known regional writers will speak at the UW this summer as the public part of two courses on the Pacific Northwest that will be taught jointly.
Nature on full-color display in ‘Yellowstone to Yukon’
If German photographer Florian Schulz shows a boyish enthusiasm for his photography, it’s no surprise.
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.
Newsmakers
EVALUATING EVALUATIONS — UW psychology professor Anthony Greenwald was quoted extensively in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article about student evaluations of university instructors.
June 18, 2007
UW president forms work group to consider new campus
The University of Washington has appointed a 16-member work group to provide advice on an appropriate location, size of student body and degree programs for a UW campus to be located in Snohomish, Island or Skagit county.
May 31, 2007
Integrative health program application deadline is June 7
The UW’s Faculty Integrative Health Program is accepting applications for the upcoming school year.
Lipsky honored for amputation prevention efforts
Dr.
Scientists to catalog differences in human genome
A major new effort to uncover the medium- and large-scale genetic differences within the human species may soon reveal DNA sequences that contribute to a wide range of diseases, according to a paper by Evan Eichler, UW associate professor of genome sciences, and 17 colleagues published in the May 10 issue of Nature.
June features Foege, life sciences, biostatistics, and brain injury
Rushmer Lecture
Dr.
Alzheimer’s disease Public Forum set for June 13
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Etc: campus news and notes
RUNNING THE NUMBERS: You’ve heard the expression “trash into treasure” applied to recycling, but UW Recycling probably hadn’t thought of its trash as being the inspiration for art.
Faculty Senate: Planning, budgeting panel takes on big issues
As we all know, the Faculty Senate is the mechanism by which faculty govern themselves and share the governance of the University with the administration.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 1 p.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Home Improvement Fair set
Has spring cleaning got you thinking of making changes to your home? Maybe a bit of remodeling, or some new landscaping? UW Benefits & Work/Life, in partnership with Home Street Bank, is ready to help with its Home Improvement Fair.
UW Police launch night walk
The UW Police Department launched a new program this week to provide uniformed escorts for faculty, staff and students to and from buildings, from parking lots and within close proximity of the campus.
Shingles pain is subject of lecture June 19
Dr.
May 24, 2007
Transplant Services launches lecture series May 25
Dr.
In Brief
Dr.
Bringing it home: Class helps students integrate international experiences
Class Title: CHID 498A/Nursing 445C, “Bringing it Home: Integrating International Experiences,” taught by Britt Yamamoto and Josephine Ensign.
Science society’s new science chapter gaining momentum at the UW
By Sibrina N.
Faculty at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma receive research awards
By Elizabeth Fischtzuir
UW Bothell
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Jill Carnell Danseco
UW Tacoma
UW Bothell will be honoring Suzanne Sikma as the 2007 Worthington Faculty Scholarship Award recipient, while UW Tacoma has named Anthony D’Costa the winner of the 2007 Distinguished Research Award.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Opera, symphony, wind ensemble, marimbas and jazz singing at School of Music
The music of an opera, a symphony, a wind ensemble, a percussion ensemble featuring marimbas and vocal performances by jazz groups and chamber singers are among offerings coming shortly from the UW School of Music.
MFA show to open at the Henry
There will be a reception from 7 to 9 p.
New hires, planning under way for proposed $130 million ocean observatory
Peter Barletto, who has more than three decades of experience with submarine cable systems and networks, started work at the University of Washington Monday, joining the project team tasked with developing detailed engineering specifications for a cabled underwater research facility to be built off the coast of Washington and Oregon.
May 17, 2007
Vice chair finds varied issues in year of learning
Looking back, I find it remarkable how one thing has led to another.
Music school offers many concerts
A pilgrimage in song, faculty performances, a composers’ workshop and a special evening featuring several bands will be offered by the School of Music in coming days.
Pacific oyster is subject of talk today
The Pacific oyster — a tasty shellfish that happens to be the most cultivated aquatic animal on the planet — is the subject of the talk, The Top Five Reasons for Loving Bivalves, set for Thursday, May 17.
Etc: Campus news and notes
LEGAL LIGHTS: Three current or former School of Social Work students played key supporting roles in the successful effort to secure passage of the new family leave act signed into Washington state law recently.
Peer portfolio
PLANNING CAROLINA NORTH: Plans and public meetings continue at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about the future development of Carolina North, a 970-acre tract of land near the campus, including where a small airport now stands.
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