January 4, 2007
London bassist Thomas Martin to perform Jan. 7
Thomas Martin, double bass faculty member at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London) and former principal bassist with the London Symphony Orchestra, will perform works by Bach, Beethoven, Bottesini, and others at a concert on Sunday, Jan.
World-renowned pianist Markus Groh to play Meany on Jan. 9
The UW President’s Piano Series continues on Tuesday, Jan.
UW Medicine celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Two events in coming days will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
‘The Art of Aging’ airs Jan. 10 on KCTS
As new research promises more effective strategies for aging, today’s maturing adults have more resources than ever to stave off the physical and mental decline that have plagued previous generations of older adults.
Life Sciences Discovery Fund information sessions set for January
In 2007, the Life Sciences Discovery Fund (LSDF) is inviting research proposals from nonprofit entities within Washington state for health-related research.
McDermott memorial planned for Jan. 14
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan.
December 7, 2006
UW gets big role in Energy Department project to study properties of nuclei
A UW team will lead a new $15 million U.
Magic Lantern technology lives again at the Burke
You can bring the family and experience the charm of a 19th century technology that was the forerunner of motion pictures at the Burke’s holiday event, “Magic Lanterns and the Birth of Photography,” from 10 a.
UW Police offer Citizens’ Academy
UW faculty, staff and students interested in learning more about the UW Police Department are invited to apply for the UW Police Citizens’ Academy.
Class notes: It’s an urban world, in ‘Metropolis’
Class title: Anthropology 469, “Metropolis: Anthropology of the Modern City,” taught by Chris Brown.
Combined Fund Drive extended
We won’t let snow get in the way of giving.
Arboretum plant collection featured in calendar
The first-ever wall calendar featuring the beauty of Washington Park Arboretum’s magnificent plant collection is now available at all eight PCC Natural Markets, at the Arboretum Shop, and online at <A href="http://www.
Combined Fund Drive: UW staffer a big influence on littler ones through volunteering
Editor’s note: This is the last in a series of profiles University Week has run of UW staff members volunteering for agencies that receive funding through the Combined Fund Drive.
Visiting lecturer underscores growing bond between UW and schools focusing on minority populations
By Sibrina Collins
The Graduate School
This fall the University took a step toward its goal of building relationships with minority-serving institutions and historically black colleges and universities when it hosted Andrew Williams, a professor in the Department of Computer Science at Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Coming UW Press offerings: Seattle bungalows, a Frank Lloyd Wright house, Boris Yeltsin and the return of the Ugyhur language
Invasive Northwest marine species, a house by Frank Lloyd Wright and the bungalows of Seattle are among topics covered by several books by UW faculty or about the Seattle area soon to be published by University Press.
English professor and poet awarded $50,000 fellowship
Heather McHugh, a poet and English professor at the UW, has been awarded $50,000 in the inaugural round of United States Artists Fellowships.
Sherrilynne Fuller presents the Education in Medicine lecture Jan. 5
Dr.
Harry Kimball honored by chest physicians organization
Dr.
November 30, 2006
Nine named AAAS Fellows
Eight UW professors and one recently departed professor have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
ETC. campus news & notes
TOSS A COIN: When the four captains of the Seattle Seahawks walked onto the field for the coin toss Monday night, a UW staffer and her sister were there with them.
Excellent advising, counseling a necessity
The secret, it seems, is out.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents public meeting for Thursday, Dec.
Purchasing changes outside order policy
Beginning Jan.
Stardust mission gathers more honors
Accolades continue to roll in for the Stardust mission that flew to comet Wild 2, gathered particles from the ancient space body and returned them to Earth.
Nora Disis named ‘Superhero’ by cancer foundation
Dr.
Combined Fund Drive volunteer: Transplanted caring
Name: Tami Sadusky
UW job: Director, Grant and Contract Accounting
Volunteer activity: I volunteer for Project Life, which is the volunteer program serving LifeCenter Northwest and the Living Legacy Foundation.
King receives American Cancer Society’s highest award
Dr.
Online grant applications: Now they’re required
The government is going electronic.
President Emmert gets ‘life-saving’ coaching
UW President Mark Emmert received a few lessons in emergency patient care from Dr.
Equal rights activist to speak at law school
The UW School of Law will host a book signing and lecture by Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School professor and executive director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, Friday, Dec.
Teacher prep, A&S links to be explored
The second in a series of luncheons which explores ways in which Arts & Sciences faculty can be engaged in teacher preparation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.
Carolfest planned Dec. 4; symphony Dec. 7
If you need to get in the mood for the holidays, the UW choirs may help you out when they present a festive concert of seasonal music, from carols both ancient and modern to vocal jazz arrangements.
Pay stations replace parking meters near IMA
This week, curbside solar pay stations will be installed to replace the coin-only parking meters in front of Graves Hall, the IMA and in lot E17 on the northwest corner of Husky Stadium.
Climate change researcher to give free lecture
One of the leading scientists studying the Himalayan mountains and how they might impact long-term climate change will give a free lecture at 7:30 p.
Sullivan to lecture on Alzheimer’s Dec. 7
Dr.
UW medical lectures at Seattle Public Library resume Jan. 3
UW Medicine, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, continues its medical lecture series at 6:30 p.
Pianist to perform as part of East-West series
Soloist and chamber musician Susan Chan, a member of the piano faculty at Portland State University, will present the first concert in the new East-West Piano Arts Series on Saturday, Dec.
Two $5 concerts set this weekend
This weekend there is an opportunity to attend two $5 concerts at the UW School of Music.
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