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May 1, 2008
Gerberding: A real bell tower at last
The bell tower in Gerberding Hall — which has stood empty since the building’s construction in 1953 — has acquired a new set of eight bells.
Johns Hopkins’ president to give Moss Lecture on May 8
Dr.
Randall Moon to give Science in Medicine Lecture May 22
Randall Moon, director and the William and Marilyn Conner Professor for the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, will give the next Science in Medicine Lecture from noon to 1 p.
School of Medicine launches Hispanic health pathway
The UW School of Medicine’s Office of Multicultural Affairs have launched a new medical education certification program aimed at improving health in the United States’ growing Hispanic community.
Avram Hershko to give the Hans Neurath Lecture on May 8
Avram Hershko, professor of biochemistry at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, and 2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, will give the 24th Annual Hans Neurath Lecture on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 5 pm in Foege Auditorium (S-060) of the Genome Sciences Building.
Two UW profs elected to National Academy of Sciences
Two UW professors have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for their excellence in original scientific research.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Better benefits: A few enhancements from WorkLife
For UW employees who need a little help, the services UW WorkLife Office, part of Human Resources, can come in handy.
Class notes: Learning to manage conflicts over natural resources
Class Title: Natural Resource Conflict Management, part of the Environmental Science and Resource Management major in the College of Forest Resources, taught by Clare Ryan.
Educational Outreach comes together at UW Tower
For the folks in Educational Outreach (UWEO), relocating to UW Tower is more than just another move, it’s a chance to come together under the same roof for the first time in many years.
Globalization and graduate education subject of discussion May 7
A panel discussion from 4 to 6 pm.
Refugee advocate to speak May 15
Judy Mayotte, author of Disposable People? The Plight of Refugees, will be at the UW to share her experiences in a talk titled History of Modern Civilization: Building a New World Through Reconstruction and Reconciliation, from 3:30 to 5 p.
Paul Taylor Dance Company at Meany May 1-3
The Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Meany Hall May 1-3 as part of the UW World Series.
Prize winner goin’ to the Dawgs
Sam Buxton, a UW window washer, left, holds the prize he won at the April 23 UW Community Celebration — a pair of tickets to watch the Huskies play the Oregon State University Beavers at Husky Stadium on Oct.
‘Elder statesman’ Pitre helped plant seeds of change in the 1960s
When Emile Pitre arrived at the UW in the fall of 1967, he had already overcome a number of barriers.
Celebrating four decades of diversity
Back in 1968, the UW was a very white university.
Linda Buck elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
By Kristen Woodward
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Nobel laureate Linda Buck, Ph.
Then and now: The message of Bill Gates III
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
Learning goals projects among 41 poster presentations at Symposium on Teaching and Learning
Three projects on departmental learning goals are among 41 offerings at the annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning, scheduled for 2:30 to 4:30 p.
Transnational issues in mentoring doctoral education explored May 6
A discussion of transnational issues in mentoring and supervision of doctoral education will be held from noon to 2 p.
Poet and playwright to perform May 8 at UW Tacoma
Internationally renowned author, poet, and playwright Carlos Andres Gomez will read his poetry on Thursday, May 8 at UW Tacoma.
Vocal jazz students perform May 3
The School of Music will present an evening of solo performances by members of the Vocal Jazz I and the Women’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.
Ocean circulation and future climate topics of May 8 lecture
Changes in ocean circulation and what they may mean for the climate in the future will be the subject May 8 of the UW’s Program on Climate Change’s seventh annual public lecture.
April 24, 2008
UW to launch Northwest Institute for Genetic Medicine
UW scientists and researchers have received a $5.
U.S. life expectancy worsens for some
One of the major aims of the United States’ health system is improving the health of all people, particularly those segments of the population at greater risk of health disparities.
Construction workers take science breaks
“I’ll be in rooms H-204 and H-210,” said Assistant Professor Jane Sullivan with a smile, “so those are really important rooms to work on.
Journalists to discuss global health reporting on May 1
Public attention to the health of the world’s population has skyrocketed over the past decade as have efforts to cover global health stories such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, hunger, and emerging threats of avian flu, SARS and extremely drug resistant tuberculosis.
UW researchers link dietary restrictions, aging
UW scientists have uncovered details about the mechanisms through which dietary restriction slows the aging process.
Nurse passes Japanese drumming to next generation
It’s shortly after 6:30 p.
Chalk one up for coccolithophores: Single-celled algae successfully fight ocean acidification, UW scientists say
Scientists have feared that gradual acidification of the world’s oceans would wreak havoc with organisms that build protective outer shells.
Faculty have resources for the resolution of disputes
The faculty of the University of Washington, some 4,000 strong, is a wonderful thing to behold.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
‘The Daily’ earns national honors
While many newspapers are worrying about the future, the UW’s student paper, The Daily, remains healthy and independent, and has two big recent awards to prove it.
Etc: Campus news and notes
RENOWNED RECYCLERS: The Washington State Recycling Association has selected the UW Department of Housing and Food Services (HFS) as the winner of the 2008 Washington State Recycler of the Year award in the category Institution of Higher Learning.
Thornburgh to speak on disability rights
Dick Thornburgh is mostly known as the former United States attorney general who also served as two-term governor of Pennsylvania, but he’s also the father of a son who has physical and intellectual disabilities.
Math Academy Friday and Saturday at UW Tacoma
Professional development for school district administrators, curriculum directors and math coaches will be the topic at the Math Leadership Academy, being held Friday and Saturday at UW Tacoma.
Seeing green at Hazel Wolf Film Fest
Imagine you’re a professional kayaker, and you’re also into protecting the environment.
Which team is great? Student Fiscal Services Outreach, that’s who
They came, they saw, they bragged: The My Team is Great contest has a winner — a clever screencast by the folks at Student Fiscal Services Outreach, in Schmitz Hall.
Official notices
Board of Regents
There is no Board of Regents meeting for April.
Double bass concert set for April 27
Spencer Hoveskeland will perform on double bass accompanied by pianist Rie Ando in a concert in the Barry Lieberman and Friends series at 2 p.
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