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January 17, 2008
Mystery photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
‘Climate Change: A Wake Up Call’ is focus of lecture series
King County Executive Ron Sims will consider the social, economic and health inequities of climate change impacts during the lecture “Shared Prosperity in an Age of Global Warming: King county’s Vision for an Equitable Clean Energy Economy,” Jan.
Outstanding women nominees sought
Do you know of an outstanding female UW student, staff or faculty member who deserves recognition? Consider nominating her for “Celebrating University of Washington Women.
January 10, 2008
Orthodontics residents showcase wire-bending talents
Each year, first-year residents in the Department of Orthodontics showcase their wire-bending talents in an artistic competition.
New chair appointed to Restorative Dentistry
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Health Sciences and UWMC celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
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Health Sciences research opportunities
The UW Institute for Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) is accepting applications from investigators for technology access grants to support translational or clinical research.
UW selected to study environment, human disease link
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has selected the UW as one of the first three research centers in the United States to define the role of environmental agents in human disease.
UW funding renewed for nutrition and diabetes studies
Two major research units within the UW Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, have received competitive renewals of their funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Sylvia Wolf named Henry Art Gallery director
The Henry Art Gallery has named Sylvia Wolf as its new director, effective April 14.
Staffer plans UW stair climb for charity Jan. 17
UW staff member GregRobin Smith will climb the 25 steps between Kane Hall and the Odegaard Undergraduate Library as many times as he can from 2 to 4 p.
Arboretum loses a champion tree
Horticulturists are mourning the demise of the Arboretum’s only Italian Stone pine tree in the heavy rainfall on Dec.
Dance work about the Vietnam War to be featured in concert at Meany
French-Vietnamese choreographer Ea Sola and her dancers will perform at Meany Hall next week as part of the UW World Dance Series.
UW’s historic films so popular they get an encore performance
This could be your only chance this year to see film of a pig rodeo.
Keeping library materials safe in case of emergency: A job for The Disaster Guy
If another Katrina comes roaring into an American city, Gary Menges may be called upon to provide assistance.
Many opportunities to help others on MLK Jr. Day of Service Jan. 21
The Central Branch Preschool was founded in 1968, the year Martin Luther King Jr.
Then and now: Tons of progress in recycling since 1991
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25.
‘Lord of the Rings’ creator JRR Tolkien topic of 2008 History Lecture Series
The life and work of John Ronald Reuel (JRR) Tolkien will be explored by UW History Professor Robin Chapman Stacey in the 2008 History Lecture Series, now in its 33rd year.
Oboe, piano trio featured in upcoming School of Music concerts
The School of Music will present two concerts in the next week, both in the school’s Brechemin auditorium.
Hacking the cubicle: Students learn to design for the occupants
OK, so you’ve bought a new house.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW police nearly twice national average in women officers
The UW Police are proud of their numbers when it comes to women represented in the work force — and they have reason to be.
UW researchers launch study designed to try to prevent autism
Autism researchers at the UW took an initial step in attempting to prevent the developmental disorder when they launched an $11.
Small is beautiful: Gallery celebrates the art of microfluids research
Albert Folch is a scientist who also happens to appreciate art.
Harborview receives Foster S. McGaw Prize for Excellence
Honoring the outstanding leadership, unwavering spirit of excellence and remarkable achievements in its community, Harborview Medical Center of Seattle is the recipient of the prestigious 2007 Foster G.
December 6, 2007
UW greenhouse gases down 10 percent from 2001 to 2005, inventory finds
The UW’s first inventory of greenhouse gas emissions shows that the University reduced overall emissions 10 percent from 2000 to 2005.
American College of Physicians state chapter honors Paauw
Douglas S.
Scribner Award nominations due Feb. 29
The Scribner Courage in Health Care Award is bestowed to a health care professional who has made an extraordinary contribution to the health of people in the Pacific Northwest through the exhibition of personal courage, within or outside of traditional systems.
Mitchell receives distinguished nursing research award
Pamela Mitchell, associate dean for research in the School of Nursing, has received the 2007 Pathfinder Distinguished Research Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research.
School of Dentistry and Children’s to develop joint dental clinic
The UW School of Dentistry and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center have announced they are joining forces to combat the growing crisis of childhood dental disease with the development of a new pediatric dental facility, to be located in Magnuson Park.
Operation Peanut Butter to aid Northwest Harvest food banks
Operation Peanut Butter: Carlos Pellegrini, chair of the Department of Surgery, with only some of the thousands of pounds of peanut butter collected in 2005 for local Northwest Harvest food banks.
Still time to give: Combined Fund Drive extended through Dec. 14
Still haven’t contributed to the Combined Fund Drive? Don’t worry, there’s time.
Architects, engineers ‘court’ UW in on-the-job version of speed dating
They call it the Capital Projects Office (CPO) version of speed dating.
Small renovation makes big difference in locker room turned library
After a recent makeover, the little Drama Library, tucked in the ground floor of Hutchinson Hall, is looking pretty good for an old locker room.
Finnish piano virtuoso Antti Siirala debuts at Meany Hall
Pianist Antti Siirala performs as part of the World Series at Meany Hall on Tuesday, Dec.
Religious politics now pervasive, says new book, ‘The God Strategy’
With Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney scheduled to address the nation about his Mormon beliefs tonight, Democratic and Republican debates in Iowa next week, the Iowa caucuses only a month away and seemingly endless political discussion fueled by religion, a new book co-authored by a UW professor explains how politicians are using God talk to garner votes.
Nominees for honorary degrees sought
The University is seeking to recognize a number of distinguished outstanding individuals at next June’s commencement, and wants the campus community to help in identifying them.
UW has two finalists, one Marshall Scholar
Jeffrey Eaton, a senior at the UW, has been selected as a Marshall scholar, one of the highest awards available to college graduates in the U.
Life Sciences Discovery Fund offers 2008 grant opportunities
The Life Sciences Discovery Fund (LSDF) has announced its Grant Competitions for 2008: LSDF 08-01 and 08-02.
Submissions sought for 2008 online learning award
The floor is open for nominations for the 2008 R1edu Award for Distinguished Faculty Contributions to Online Learning.
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