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Dance majors concert features work by undergraduates

The UW Dance Program will present its annual showcase of new work by undergraduate students March 5-8 in Meany Studio Theater.

Anti-social behavior in girls predicts adolescent depression seven years later

Past behavior is generally considered to be a good predictor of future behavior, but new research indicates that may not be the case in the development of depression, particularly among adolescent girls.

Huge inequalities found in Washington’s system for court-imposed fines and fees

Washington state’s system for imposing fines and fees, or legal financial obligations, on people convicted of felonies is riddled with inequalities and is hindering individuals from rejoining society, according to a report prepared for a state commission by UW researchers.

A friend indeed: UW community steps up its generosity to CFD, food bank

Thank you!

Really — thanks very much for your generosity.

Experts to speak at public symposium on the future of energy

The UW will host a symposium devoted to Contemporary Topics in the Energy Field on Tuesday, March 17.

Student compositions and plenty of jazz coming from School of Music

Student composers presenting their own works and three evenings of jazz are among coming events from the School of Music.

Young investigators honored at Early Career Award Recognition Symposium March 4

On Wednesday, March 4, the University will recognize four assistant professors who have won prestigious national awards with a symposium in their honor.

Official Notices

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.

President to talk about budget March 3

President Mark Emmert has invited all members of the UW community to join him at 3:30 p.

Billions of years ago, microbes were key in developing modern nitrogen cycle

As the world marks the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, there is much focus on evolution in animals and plants.

All prejudice isn’t created equal; whites distribute it unequally to minorities

The Declaration of Independence may proclaim that all men are created equal, but American whites tend to distribute their prejudice unequally toward certain members of minority groups, according to new research.

Wiring University for 21st century educational needs remains work in progress, survey shows

Three years ago, students, faculty and TAs responding to a survey on technologies for teaching and learning identified the need for more access to technology and software in classrooms.

Triceratops is star of this year’s Dino Day

This year, at the Burke Museum’s Dino Day, learn all about Triceratops: Where did it live? What did it eat? Who tried to eat it? See real Triceratops fossils, including horns and bones discovered by Burke Museum paleontologists last summer in Wyoming.

Flutist Paula Robison to perform twice with UW faculty, students

Renowned flutist Paula Robison of the New England Conservatory, in residence at the UW School of Music March 1-4, will present two chamber music recitals with UW faculty artists and student performers.

Changing Arctic.

The Polar Science Center and the Joint Institute of Ocean and Atmosphere, together with the Canadian Studies Center, present “Globalization and Climate Change: Challenges in the New Maritime Arctic,” a lecture by Lawson Brigham of the U.

Eros, McCabe & symphony.

Maestro Peter Erös will conduct the University Symphony and featured soloist Robin McCabe, director of the School of Music, as they play works by Mussorgsky, Grieg and Debussy.

Etc.: Campus news & notes

TICKET TO RIDE: Deborah Conley-Staerk, UW Bothell public safety officer, is the SMART Commuter of the Year — that is, she is someone who Saves Money And Reduces Traffic.

DNA evidence is in, newly discovered species of fish dubbed H. psychedelica

“Psychedelica” seems the perfect name for a species of fish that is a wild swirl of tan and peach zebra stripes and behaves in ways contrary to its brethren.

Lecture looks at forest life without top predators

How forests would look without top predators, such as mountain lions and wolves, is the subject of a lecture March 5 by Aaron Wirsing, assistant professor of forest resources.

Senior art students put on eclectic visual arts exhibition

Karissa Willhite’s senior art project will do more than just keep her warm.

February 24, 2009

‘Resilient Community Planning.’

Hear presentations describing community planning in China and India, with a discussion on bridging the gap between graduate research and professional practice.

‘Sonic Boom.’

The UW Percussion Ensemble performs a variety of contemporary music composed for metallophones, membranophones, and ideophones.

February 23, 2009

Big voices.

Students of Tom Harper, Joyce Guyer, Jane Eaglen, Giselle Wyer and Tess Altiveros present art songs and arias from France, Germany, Italy and beyond.

Taking toll of tolls.

The West Coast Poverty Center asks, do bridge and highway tolls disproportionately burden low-income households? A seminar with UW researchers that’s open to the public.

February 21, 2009

True piano.

Nelita True, professor of piano at the Eastman School of Music, will perform works by Beethoven, Faure, Liszt and more.

February 20, 2009

On IT and research.

Findings and recommendations from recent interviews with about 100 campus research leaders regarding the use of information technologies to support their work and future needs.

February 19, 2009

‘Lincoln Portrait.’

The UW symphonic, concert and campus bands present a concert remembering Abraham Lincoln in music.

‘Blithe Spirit.’

Seeking material for a novel, Charles invites a spiritualist into his house.

Two UW profs named Sloan Research Fellows

Two UW faculty members are among 118 early career scientists, mathematicians, and economists to be chosen as Alfred P.

Neuropathology Fellow saves neighbor from fire

UW Neuropathology Fellow Russ Huber doesn’t think of himself as a hero, even if that’s what the local papers are calling him.