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A conversation with Andrew Light, UW environmental ethicist

In late October, a British government report strongly warned that lack of response to global warming could push the world economy into a serious downturn.

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.

Toddlers needed for brain development study

Researchers who are trying to unlock the secrets of what causes some children to have delayed development are looking for 25 children who are delayed in some aspect of their development and 25 typically developing children 18 to 30 months of age from the Puget Sound area to participate in a University of Washington study.

November 7, 2006

UW experts available for background information on flooding, landslides

University of Washington faculty members are able to provide background on the ways local watersheds have been managed, the effects of land-use changes on watersheds or other information concerning flooding and landslides as the region continues to experience wet weather.

November 2, 2006

Insect population growth likely accelerated by warmer climate

Insects have proven to be highly adaptable organisms, able through evolution to cope with a variety of environmental changes, including relatively recent changes in the world’s climate.

Advisers learn whereof they speak, tagging along for Exploration Seminars

For years, UW advisers have been urging students to study abroad, without, in most cases, knowing what awaited them in the countries where they landed.

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.

Notice of Expedited Rule Making (Per RCW 34.05.353)

Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: Housekeeping amendments to various Title 478 WAC, University of Washington rules.

Richard Peck to give Shaw lecture Nov. 15

Richard Peck, the only children’s book author ever to receive the National Humanities Medal, will be the featured speaker at the 2006 Spencer G.

Staffer’s film on South Africa to be screened Nov. 8

Masizakhe: Let us Build Together, a film by Scott and Angelica Macklin, will be presented at 7 p.

A sea change in Forestry as seven faculty retire, nine new ones arrive

A 730-mile road trip in mid-September found long-tenured College of Forest Resources profs rubbing shoulders with faculty so new some hadn’t fully unpacked since moving to Seattle.

Provost hosts town meeting Nov. 7

Phyllis Wise will take questions and report on initiatives from her first year as provost during a “Town Meeting” conversation Tuesday, Nov.

King County Council approves Harborview Building Project

Harborview Medical Center has received unanimous approval (9-0) from the Metropolitan King County Council for the development and construction of the Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB), a critical component of the expansion project for the medical center.

UW and Public Health partnership yields award-winning results

Public health communications professionals from around the country honored a joint effort by the UW and Public Health-Seattle & King County to prepare public health workers and people in related fields to get emergency information out to residents quickly and effectively.

UW students on the case (and on the ship) researching problems in Puget Sound

While the Seattle Post-Intelligencer was running a six-part series on problems plaguing Puget Sound, UW undergraduates, graduate students and faculty were at work on board the UW’s 274-foot research vessel gathering information needed to help puzzle out some of the sound’s most pressing problems.

Veterans’ Day Ceremony planned for Nov. 9

Veterans will be honored in this year’s Joint Service Veterans’ Day Ceremony on Thursday, Nov.

Living the Giving: CFD coordinator organizes volunteer activities

Editor’s Note: During the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week is featuring UW faculty and staff who actively volunteer.