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December 4, 2008
Harborview and UW Medical Center art on display at Seattle City Hall
Forty-two artworks from the collections of Harborview Medical Center and UW Medical Center will be on display in The Picture of Health, a free exhibition at Seattle City Hall, 600 Fourth Ave.
Faculty honored for outstanding work
Pellegrini and Elmore named to Robert Wood Johnson advisory committee
Two UW faculty members, Dr.
Health Sciences Events
Center for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Research Lecture Dec.
UW staffer happily hawking — hedgehogs!
From the moment she first saw the picture, Anne Graham was captivated.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Paul Yager named chair of bioengineering
Paul Yager, acting chair of the UW Department of Bioengineering since 2007, became department chair on Nov.
Six-year study: School finance systems work against student learning
Public school finance systems around the United States are outmoded and failing to support the effective education of America’s children, according to a six-year national study led by the UW’s <A href="http://www.
Final for freshman event planning seminar is an event itself
For 21 UW freshmen, the culmination of one of their fall classes isn’t a final exam, but an event.
Lauded Harlem Quartet to play Meany Hall on Dec. 9
The Harlem Quartet, the ensemble whose mission is to engage young and new audiences and to advance diversity in the world of classical music, will appear in Meany Hall at 8 p.
Students know a lot about computers — but knowledge is superficial, program shows
They punch cell phones like they once played with plastic rattles.
Newsmakers
OBAMA BABY BOOM?: “‘Hope and euphoria,’ says UW sociologist Pepper Schwartz, ‘are a serious aphrodesiac,'” a post-election article in Newsweek states while discussing the possibility of a swell in birth rates because of Barack Obama’s election.
Soccer camp planned Dec. 26-28
The UW men’s soccer team is offering the annual Winter Husky Soccer Camp for boys and girls Dec.
School of Music presents student works, women’s vocal jazz, organ music and guest cellist Julian Schwarz
Student compositions, a holiday organ recital, women’s vocal jazz and cellist Julian Schwarz are among performances offered by the School of Music in coming days.
University Symphony presents Beethoven, Schumann and Bruch works Dec. 5
The University Symphony, under the direction of Peter Erös, will perform at 7:30 p.
Run, Nic, run! Staffer raising money with 13 marathons in 12 weeks
Last Friday, when most of us were fattening up on turkey leftovers or shopping, UW staffer Nic Plemel ran more than 27 miles through the forest near Gig Harbor.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Scorelator: New virtual TA grades programming homework in seconds
Nathan Kutz, UW applied mathematics professor, felt particularly daunted when he realized that more than 200 students had enrolled in his fall quarter course, Beginning Scientific Computing.
Peer Portfolio
SCHOOL AFTER WAR: The University of Missouri is opening the new MU Veterans Center, designed to be “one-stop shopping” for war veterans returning to school.
Elementary school intervention increases mental, sexual health, economic status
Fifteen years after they completed an intervention program designed to help their social development in elementary school, young adults reported better mental health, sexual health and higher educational and economic achievement than a control group of young adults who didn’t receive the intervention, according to a new study.
Spicy Puget Sound: Fish swim in ‘big, dilute latte,’ research shows
‘Tis the season and the waters of Puget Sound are “flush” with holiday spices and flavorings.
First World Report on Child Injury to be introduced at UW: Global experts to speak at forum Dec. 11
The first world report on child injury prevention will be introduced at the UW in an international forum from 2-5 p.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Jan. 19
During Martin Luther King, Jr.
Combined Fund Drive extended a week to Dec. 12
The Combined Fund Drive (CFD), Washington State’s workplace giving campaign, will be extended until Dec.
Terrorism: It’s not just Sept. 11, students learn
What is “terrorism”? Many Americans immediately think of the events of a single day — Sept.
University Week takes a break
This is the last issue of University Week for fall quarter.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
SCIENCE STARS: More than half of the 104 founding members recently inducted into the Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) are members of the UW community.
December 2, 2008
Holiday CarolFest.
The Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Women’s Choir, Gospel Choir, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and UW Men’s Glee Club present their annual winter holiday recital.
November 25, 2008
Choral evening.
The University Chorale and Chamber Singers, the UW’s premiere choral groups, join up for an evening of choral excellence.
November 24, 2008
Financial crisis: Perspectives from the UW.
Three UW faculty members — Jonathan Karpoff, Lew Mandell and David Domke — discuss the ongoing world economic troubles, and KUOW’s Steve Sher moderates.
November 22, 2008
Meet the mammals.
Discover the diversity of mammals, ranging from shrews to whales.
November 20, 2008
A conversation with School of Nursing Dean Marla Salmon
Marla E.
UW Medicine clinics, medical centers participate in community checkup report
The Puget Sound Health Alliance on Thursday, November 13, unveiled its second Community Checkup report.
Harborview legend Michael Copass begins leadership transition
Dr.
Study finds that having a big heart is not always a good thing
A cell signaling pathway that abnormally promotes heart muscle cell growth invariably leads to unhealthy enlargement of the heart.
Bio-Molecular Imaging Center gives researchers unique view of diseases and conditions
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is used in hospitals and physician’s offices around the world to help diagnose a wide variety of patient conditions, from bone and joint problems to circulatory conditions.
Track your fitness, environmental impact with new cell phone applications
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
A commitment to the CFD, even from a temporary staffer
Name: Lori Huskey
UW Job: Campaign Executive
CFD-related activity: Campaign executive for the UW Combined Fund Drive
For how long? Her temporary position with the campaign runs from August through January.
Dennis Lang: The activist behind disability studies at the UW
For someone who volunteers his time at the UW, Dennis Lang, guiding light behind the Disability Studies Program, has made a tremendous mark on the University.
New member of UW Emergency Management creates sessions on disaster response
If the Seattle region were struck by a severe earthquake, and it happened during a workday, you probably wouldn’t be able to travel home quickly.
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