November 30, 2006
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo on the right was taken somewhere on campus.
Rescuing Furry Hurricane Victims: UW admissions specialist returns to New Orleans to help still-recovering abandoned pets
Editor’s note: Karin Dalesky, an admissions specialist in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at UW Tacoma, has twice gone to New Orleans to tend to pets who are victims of the hurricanes.
November 16, 2006
Dance, piano in spotlight at Meany
A flamenco dance company and a classical pianist are on tap in the next week at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.
‘Games for Change’ forum shows how games can teach
Playing games for a serious purpose will be in the spotlight as “Games for Change,” a forum on video games and education, is held from 7 to 9 p.
UW Fulbright Scholars to consider ocean policy, poverty, building materials
His first Fulbright grant brought him from Poland to the UW, where he was ultimately hired by the School of Marine Affairs and became a naturalized citizen.
Official Notices
Notice of Public Hearings (no smoking policy)
Notice is hereby given that three public hearings will be held for the purpose of allowing all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed amendments to Chapter 478-136 WAC, “Use of University of Washington Facilities,” concerning the UW’s No Smoking Policy.
Staying in touch in case of inclement weather
As we head into the season when snow and other severe weather is possible, UW employees need to be aware that there is a hotline they can call to find out if the University is operating as usual.
School of Music offers a host of concerts in November
The School of Music will offer six different concert experiences through November — from chamber singers and ensembles to campus bands and even jazz.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Teachers create, perform work in annual Faculty Dance Concert
The Dance Program at the UW opens its annual performance season with a concert featuring work and performances by its nationally recognized faculty.
November 9, 2006
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Electronic brain implant targets movement disorders
By Leila Gray
News & Community Relations
Researchers at the UW are working on an implantable electronic chip that may help establish new nerve connections in the part of the brain that controls movement.
Are trauma centers ready for mass-casualty disasters?
By Larry Zalin
Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center
Natural and manmade disasters, including the terrorist attacks of Sept.
Harborview showcases Coyote Kids art through Nov. 17
Interested in seeing the work of young emerging artists? Artwork by young artists from Coyote Central, Seattle’s premier youth art program, is on display in the Harborview Cafeteria through Friday, Nov.
AIDS/STD research symposium scheduled for Nov. 29
The UW Center for AIDS and STD will sponsor a one-day research symposium from 10 a.
Nominations open for UW’s annual awards
Deadlines in December, January; ceremony will be June 7, 2007
Nominations are now being solicited for the University’s annual awards — awards that honor outstanding teachers, staff, mentors and those engaged in leadership and public service.
Say, can you see?
Can’t see as well as you used to?
The Refractive Surgery Center at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt is one of the nation’s leading providers of vision correction services.
Hendrik Lenstra to give VIGRE lecture
The UW will host Hendrik Lenstra as part of the VIGRE Distinguished Lecturer Series, designed to honor stellar ambassadors of mathematics and to expand public interest in and understanding of mathematics.
Etc
SLEUTHING FOR FUNDS: The Financial Management Department takes care of serious accounting work all year long.
Two concerts set for Nov. 11
The UW School of Music will offer two concerts on Saturday, Nov.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Dispelling fears of a global fisheries crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, newspapers trumpeted a report in Science magazine that predicted the collapse of all seafood fisheries by 2048.
European Union HQ hosts UW students
Gwen Davis
University Week Intern
The UW is known for the colorful variety of its study-abroad programs.
A name change and a promotion: Janice DeCosmo becomes associate dean in Undergraduate Academic Affairs
The Office of Undergraduate Education has officially changed its name to Undergraduate Academic Affairs and promoted one of its own to associate dean.
Volunteering gives staffer ‘peace and joy’ — for 21 years
Editor’s note: Through the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight some of the UW staff and faculty who volunteer at agencies supported by the fund.
Dining surveys run until Nov. 22
UW employees have until November 22 to offer their opinions about dining services on campus by filling out an online survey.
November 2, 2006
Inaugural vendor fair to encourage use of minority- and women-owned businesses
Twenty-five small businesses that supply goods and services to the UW will be showcased in a vendor fair Tuesday, Nov.
Drama school awards degree — 60 years late
In the mid-1940s, Alice Skellenger trod the boards at the UW School of Drama.
Changes made in Magona/Amodio program
Organizers of Local Choices, Global Consequences have changed some of the logistics listed in the Oct.
UW receives $170,000 for institute to promote people with disabilities in sciences, technology, math
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has funded a new institute at the UW to promote the participation of people with disabilities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Keeping services going in a disaster: Business continuity symposium slated for Nov. 6
How can businesses and UW departments and units continue to serve clients effectively in the event of a disaster? The answer is business continuity planning, according to the UW Emergency Management Office (UWEM).
Weill, Puccini one-act operas to be presented together
The UW Schools of Music and Drama will present two one-act operas on Nov.
China, Mongolia, Tibet featured at the Burke
The Burke Museum is featuring Tibet, China and Mongolia in November with a number of events.
What’s your home page? Take part in a poll
Which Web site is your home page? Media Relations and Communications at the UW is conducting a one-question survey to find out.
Mongolian shaman, elder to speak
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Public Service Law event to feature Sandra Day O’Connor
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‘Anton in Show Business’ plays at Meany Studio Theatre
The UW School of Drama is currently presenting Anton in Show Business, written by Jane Martin and directed by R.
Environmental literacy expert is next Walker Ames speaker
David Orr, currently professor and chair of the Environmental Studies Program at Oberlin College, will speak on Design on the Edge: Climate Change, Posterity, and the Design Professions at 6:30 p.
Expect traffic delays on 45th Street, Montlake
Members of the UW community should expect some delays along NE 45th Street as workers begin constructing concrete bus pads.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo to the right was taken somewhere on campus.
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