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October 9, 2008
Walker-Ames Lecture looks at media coverage of Iraqi deaths
By Bobbi Nodell
News & Community Relations
Les Roberts, who has been quoted widely in the media about the underreporting of Iraqi death statistics, will speak on “U.
Search tool that makes drugs safer is poised for growth
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
Between 1994 and 2005, the number of prescription drugs purchased in the United States increased 71 percent (from 2.
Scientists discover clues to enzyme that helps eye detect light
An atomic-resolution view of an enzyme found only in the eye has given researchers at the UW clues about how this enzyme, essential to vision, is activated.
UWPD’s crime victim advocate honors the memory of Rebecca Griego with her work
Michele Puckhaber, the UW Police Department’s first-ever crime victim advocate, says she thinks often of Rebecca Griego as she does her job.
2008 Combined Fund Drive kicks off with charity fair, food drive Oct. 15 in Mary Gates Commons
UW employees help others year-round through the Combined Fund Drive (CFD), Washington State’s workplace giving campaign.
UW proud to host National Academy of Education Oct. 17-18
The National Academy of Education will discuss second language-learners and the role of foundations in funding education research, among many other topics, in its annual meeting, Oct.
Faculty-staff-retiree gifts to the University show depths of connection
Campaign UW officially concluded several months ago, but the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students is still raising money through the end of the year.
‘From Invention to Start-Up’ back by popular demand
A seminar series for inventors and would-be entrepreneurs is back by popular demand.
Preserved by ice: Glacial dams helped prevent erosion of Tibetan plateau
The Tsangpo River is the highest major river in the world, starting at 14,500 feet elevation and plunging to the Bay of Bengal, scouring huge amounts of rock and soil along the way.
Engineering inspired by nature is topic of lecture series
“Engineering Inspired by Nature: Robots, Greener Energy & Nanotech Systems” is the title for a series of three lectures that examine nature’s role in our future.
Protect your stuff with the Equipment Insurance Program
If something in your office or lab is damaged or stolen, the University has insurance to replace it, right? Well, not necessarily.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
BEYOND BORDERS: The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students has announced the recipients of its annual awards honoring individuals or organizations who embody the FIUTS mission of international understanding and peace.
Dawg Dash, ‘Pride in 5’ short film contest featured among Homecoming celebrations
The events around UW’s annual Homecoming get under way Sunday, Oct.
UW to lead $40 million landmark study of children’s health
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a grant of approximately $40 million over five years to the Pacific Northwest Center for the National Children’s Study at the UW to partner with Washington State University, Oregon Health & Science University, and local communities in Washington’s Grant County and Oregon’s Marion County.
A lactation station celebration — on Oct. 13
There will be an open house from 2 to 3:30 p.
Burke co-sponsors ‘Lucy Talks’ lecture series, opening Oct. 16
The Burke Museum has partnered with the Pacific Science Center to present a series of lectures inspired by Pacific Science Center’s current exhibit, Lucy’s Legacy: the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Slide show: Travel the world — in a garden
A rhodie from China that can grow 2 ½ foot leaves when mature, a fuchsia from New Zealand that hugs the ground and produces red berries, and a monkey-puzzle tree from a lineage that goes back to Chile — a country with no monkeys — are a few of the unusual plants one sees strolling the just-opened Pacific Connections Garden.
Transportation survey under way
Work has begun on the University’s biennial transportation survey that measures the commuting patterns of people on campus and monitors the effectiveness of the U-PASS program.
UCAR arrives at UW Bothell
UW Bothell is now officially the fifth location for the very successful <A href="http://www.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Resident advisers get hands-on practice in fire safety
Thick smoke clouds a first-floor corridor of Terry Hall.
MOMIX returns to Meany Hall with concert of favorites
Dancer-illusionists MOMIX, the sell-out hit of the UW World Series 2006-07, returns to Meany Hall with Best of MOMIX, a collection of some of the company’s favorite works.
President Emmert to speak Tuesday, Oct. 14
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Faculty, staff invited to bring kids to college planning evening
The Office of Admissions invites UW faculty and staff to a college planning evening exclusively for them and their high school children from 6 to 7:30 p.
New eProcurement system goes live online Oct. 13
UW eProcurement, the University’s online system for ordering supplies and equipment, is about to implement a new system that will greatly enhance the user experience.
October 2, 2008
UW Chamber Dance Company recreates masterpieces in annual concert Oct. 9-12
In 1947, dancer and choreographer Joseph Gifford went to the Museum of Modern Art and saw Pablo Picasso’s iconic painting, Guernica.
A tale of two dog owners — and the canines who love them
Pam Selz and Kathy Hobson both work for the UW Medical Center’s Pathology Department and both are dog owners, but their dogs do more than provide companionship.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Shen to head national pharmaceutical group
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
The School of Pharmacy’s Dr.
Historian Stephanie Smallwood wins Frederick Douglass Book Prize
Stephanie E.
Laughter is the best medicine during UW’s Work and Family Month celebration
When was the last time you had a good laugh? Maybe it was while watching a movie, joking with a friend or, if you’re a member of the Harborview Medical Center Laugh Club, doubling over with a raucous crowd of fellow giggle-seekers.
An outsider’s view of the French health care system
By Lawrence Robinson, M.
Photo exhibit displays the impact of the war in Iraq
“Truth, it has been said, is the first casualty of war.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
POWER PICNIC: Staff of the UW’s Health Promotion Research Center (HPRC) enjoyed a picnic Sept.
Best of the best: Graduate School rewards student work with three new awards
That patience and persistence pay off is dramatically illustrated by the scholarly work of Mona Atia, whose recent dissertation on trends in Islamic charitable giving was hailed by one reviewer as “the best dissertation I have read anywhere.
Proteins in seminal fluid affect reproductive success
Seminal fluid contains protein factors that, when transferred from a male to a female at mating, affect reproductive success.
UW again receives grade of A- on sustainability
The UW received a grade of A- on the College Sustainability Report Card, issued by the Sustainability Endowments Institute.
Consultants, subconsultants come together at second Capital Projects networking event
The Capital Projects Office recently held its second highly successful networking event for companies seeking a share of the UW’s capital projects, which typically amount to at least $300 million annually.
Psychologists show experience may be the best teacher for infants
There’s a lot of truth in the old proverb “experience is the best teacher,” and apparently it even applies to 10-month-old infants.
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