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February 12, 2009

Panel discussion of MS and neuro-degenerative diseases, Feb. 18

The Pacific Northwest has a higher incidence of multiple sclerosis (MS) than most anywhere on earth.

Lincoln’s life, legacy still studied and appreciated

An informal lecture early this evening and a big combined-band concert next Thursday may be the only campus events at the UW directly noting the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

The Burke Museum and others celebrate Charles Darwin on the occasion of his 200th

Tonight the Burke Museum is throwing a birthday party for one of those scientists whose name is known by everyone — scientist and nonscientist alike.

A funny look at the afterlife in Noel Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’

The UW School of Drama presents Blithe Spirit, a riotous look at the afterlife by Noel Coward, from Feb.

Whose Arctic is it? Students investigate the question in Canada

Whose Arctic is it anyhow? Or how can competing international claims be resolved? With the polar ice cap melting, significant oil and gas reserves may soon be accessible, and the Northwest Passage shipping route could become far more navigable.

Proposed 2009-11 UW budget cuts would cost 600-800 jobs

If the budget cuts proposed in December by Gov.

College of Education’s Frances Contreras a rising voice on challenges of Latino education

Frances Contreras does not hesitate to use strong language to describe the poor state of Latino education in the United States.

POD to offer programs to help employees and leaders deal with coming budget challenges

There are tough times ahead as the University prepares for budget cuts from the Legislature.

Cancer diagnosis: Now in 3-D

UW researchers have helped develop a new kind of microscope to visualize cells in three dimensions, an advance that could bring great progress in the field of early cancer detection.

University of Washington undergraduate earns prestigious scholarship

Undergraduate Honors student Sam Sudar is the most recent UW student selected for the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

Etc.: Campus news & notes

PREMIER PRESS: The UW Press was honored with 12 awards recently, eight for its designers and four for the content of its books.

How’s your hearing? Seminar slated March 2

The UW Speech and Hearing Department is offering a free seminar to learn about hearing loss, today’s hearing aid options and communication strategies, Monday, March 2.

Girls are more resilient than boys in overcoming family background including heroin addiction

Growing up with a heroin-addicted parent exposes children to a variety of detrimental experiences before the age of 18 and new research indicates that girls are four times more resilient than boys in overcoming such adverse events.

Pianist Angela Hewitt returns to Meany Hall

Pianist Angela Hewitt will present a concert at 8 p.

One class, four universities: Professor seeks to launch research center, certificate program

Statistics Professor Peter Guttorp fiddles with a remote control, pointing it at a device to make a videoconference connection with the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Preparatory work for light rail construction is under way

Utilities work is under way near Husky Stadium in preparation for light rail construction scheduled to begin after the 2009 Husky football season.

UW Press, others, get collaborative grant from Mellon Foundation

The UW Press and the presses at Fordham University, University of California (FlashPoints series), University of Pennsylvania, and University of Virginia have been awarded a collaborative grant of $1.

Sri Lankan human rights activist to speak

Sri Lankan human rights activist and feminist Nirmala Rajasingam will speak at 6:30 p.

Information technology needs present challenge, interviews show

Meeting the information technology needs of the UW’s research leaders is going to challenge the University to provide the right kinds of resources and sufficient resources, not just in traditional infrastructure but in human expertise.

Official Notices

Board of Regents

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

O’Donnell, Auth elected to National Academy of Engineering

Matthew O’Donnell, dean of the University of Washington’s College of Engineering and professor in the department of bioengineering, and David Auth, a UW affiliate professor in bioengineering and consultant based in Kirkland, Wash.

Mystery Photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

UW to open second European campus in Leon, Spain

A royal palace in Leon, Spain will become the second European campus of the UW.

‘Home Movie Day’ features rarely-seen Special Collections films

UW Special Collections Film Archivist Hannah Palin will introduce “Home Movie Day,” an event of the Society of American Archivists UW Student Chapter, from 5 to 7 p.

Jacob Lawrence Gallery ‘OPEN’ exhibit features students

The Jacob Lawrence gallery will host a no holds barred, no rules exhibition of unbridled student talent Feb.

Journalism students launch ‘Sound News’

The region’s newest source of news about Puget Sound was launched last Friday by UW environmental journalism students and their instructor.

Contemporary Group to perform new compositions Feb. 18

Students of the UW School of Music will perform new selections from the past 50 years in a program arranged by new faculty composer Huck Hodge.

Javanese performing arts on display Feb. 20 at Meany Hall

The UW School of Music and Southeast Asia Center will present an evening of Javanese performing arts showcasing shadow puppetry, gamelan music and dance at 7:30 p.

K-12 schools: Seniority-neutral layoff policy would save jobs

K-12 school districts that lay off personnel according to seniority cause disproportionate damage to their programs and students than if layoffs were determined on a seniority-neutral basis.

Economic crisis impacts nation’s K-12 schools

America’s severe economic crisis means less money for education and reductions in teaching and staff jobs, according to projections by Marguerite Roza, senior scholar at the Center on Reinventing Public Education, at UW Bothell, and research assistant professor in the College of Education.

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