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April 5, 2007
Burke Museum agrees with WSDOT to hold Tse-whit-zen collection in trust
Signing a five-year agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) the Burke Museum will hold in trust the Tse-whit-zen archaeological collection uncovered by archaeologists in Port Angeles.
To India and Back: President Emmert impressed with Indian commitment to education.
President Emmert has just returned from India, where he was a member of a high-profile delegation of senior U.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Bud Saxberg’s half-century: Business prof celebrates 50 years at the UW — and counting
When Borje “Bud” Saxberg starting teaching at the UW Business School, tuition was about $100 per quarter, assistant professors made $6,000 annually, and the school was located in the Quad, a fair distance from where it now occupies Balmer and MacKenzie Halls.
UW staffer chosen to become a chief within his tribe
This summer Tom Guthrie will be getting a new name, but he’ll still keep his old one.
Suzzallo Heights
When staffer George Guadiz had to repair a drape high in the window of the Suzzallo Reading Room a week or so back, the occasion made for some one-of-a-kind photos of what has been described as one of the country’s most beautiful rooms.
Official Notices
Public Meeting to Discuss Elimination of the School of Public Health and Community Medicine’s Pathobiology Department
As part of the process for reviewing the reorganization, consolidation or elimination of academic programs (RCEP, Ch.
Statement from the family of Rebecca Griego and UW President Mark A. Emmert
Two families lost a dearly beloved member this week—the family and friends of Rebecca Griego, and our University family, of which Rebecca was a cherished member.
Etc. Campus news and notes
MAGICAL SABBATICAL: Most faculty do research while on sabbatical, but Dorothy Van Soest, professor of social work, wrote a novel.
April 4, 2007
UW junior selected as student likely to “make a difference”
Alula Asfaw, a University of Washington junior, is one of 65 students in the country selected as a Truman Scholar, on the basis of his leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.
April 3, 2007
UW hosts reception for Medal of Honor recipients exhibit
The University of Washington will host a reception tomorrow commemorating the opening of the “Visions of Valor” exhibit at Allen Library, which is a photo display of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
April 2, 2007
UW will launch Indigenous Wellness Research Institute at April 12 celebration
Between 400 and 500 people are expected to attend an evening celebration that will launch the University of Washington’s new Indigenous Wellness Research Institute on April 12 in Kane Hall on the Seattle UW campus.
Shooting in Gould Hall, two dead
At 9:31 a.
March 30, 2007
UW tops national primary care medical school rankings for 14th straight year
The University of Washington again has been ranked first among primary care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.
UW School of Nursing ranks No. 1 in nation, a spot held since 1984
The University of Washington (UW) School of Nursing again has ranked first among nursing schools in the country, according to rankings of graduate and professional schools provided today by U.
March 29, 2007
Acclaimed physician Benjamin Carson to give Neurosurgery lecture April 11.
Internationally renowned physician, author and motivational speaker Dr.
Graduating medical students participate in annual rite of passage – Match Day!
Of the 164 graduating students at the UW School of Medicine, 155 of them participated in the National Resident Matching Program’s “Match Day,” on March 15.
Health Sciences News Briefs
School of Nursing receives Lance Armstrong Foundation grant
Researchers at the UW School of Nursing have received a $247,000 grant from the Lance Armstrong Foundation to study a new parenting program for parents recently diagnosed with cancer.
Jarvik to head Division of Medical Genetics
Gail P.
Eavesdropping nuthatches distinguish danger threats in chickadee alarm calls
If Dr.
Aging of individual boosts chances that a family line will be long-lived
It is an inevitability of life — you are born and you begin to age.
Jigu! Thunder Drums of China coming to Meany
The UW World Music & Theatre Series will continue with Jigu! Thunder Drums of China.
New guest artist at UW Bothell
The UW Bothell will feature Stephanie Skura as its next Artist in Residence, April 4-6th.
Time to get ambulatory: Walk In 2007 is afoot
Maybe you are thinking that because you ride the bus to work every day, you can’t participate in the 2007 Walk In, which this year runs through the month of April.
Professor Gregory Hicks selected as interim dean of UW School of Law
Provost Phyllis Wise has announced that Gregory A.
Faculty Senate chair calls all-faculty meeting on salaries April 3
Gail Stygall, chair of the UW Faculty Senate, is inviting all faculty campuswide to a meeting to discuss faculty salary policies from 3:30 to 5 p.
UW Tacoma hires new equity, diversity leader
UW Tacoma has named Sharon Parker as its new assistant chancellor for equity and diversity.
Dawgs go green: UW becomes charter member of group to address global warming
The UW has become a member of the Leadership Circle of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, by which the University agrees to adopt policies that minimize global warming emissions and integrate sustainability more firmly into the curriculum, and also to provide leadership in encouraging other universities and colleges to join in the effort to address global climate change.
Facilities Services packs ‘em in for big Meany meeting
A huge crowd gathered in Meany Hall on Tuesday, March 20, but it was no dance troupe or musical act.
Dawg Prints: A better way to print
To help defray the cost of student printing, some departments used to just put out a can and put a sign on it saying, “Leave your money here.
Burke Museum calls for educational volunteers
The Burke Museum is looking for a few good volunteers to lead school tours.
Silk Road Lecture Series presents ‘The Monks of Kublai Khan’
Joel Thomas Walker, UW associate professor of history and adjunct professor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, will speak on The Monks of Kublai Khan: Christianity Under the Mongols, at 7 p.
Organist David Heller to perform April 1 in Kane Hall
David Heller, professor of music and university organist at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, will perform at 3 p.
UW will launch Indigenous Wellness Research Center at April 12 celebration
Between 400 and 500 people are expected to attend an evening celebration that will launch the UW’s new Indigenous Wellness Research Institute on April 12 in the Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall.
UW Bothell to host a third finalist in chancellor search
The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that a third finalist for chancellor will visit the campus in coming days.
Communication, cooperation, interdisciplinarity — and some very cool robots
Room 236 of the Art Building was alive with robots one afternoon during finals week.
Yanofsky to present Microbiology’s annual Whitely Lecture
By Eugene Nester
Microbiology
Charles Yanofsky will present the Department of Microbiology’s 14th Annual Helen R.
‘Smart’ sunglasses and goggles let users adjust shade and color
Imagine a single pair of glasses with lenses that can be transparent or dark, and in shades of yellow, green or purple, all on command.
Global warming essays chosen as next Common Book
It’s official: The next Common Book is Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change.
Claiming poetic spaces: The poetry of youth in Calcutta
Bijoy Das sweeps the floors in the Malda train station outside Calcutta, India.
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