The UW has the strongest sustainability performance in the Pac-12 according to a new rating system.
November 21, 2012
The latest news from the UW
The radical roots of Yesler Terrace
News digest: WWI Christmas Truce lecture, winter-weather policy overviews, Honor: Rob Corser
WWI Christmas Truce subject of Dec. 5 lecture || Winter weather on the way, UW has policies || Rob Corser among 30 ‘most admired educators’ in design
Official notice: Rules for residence halls, family apartments under review
A public hearing is scheduled Nov. 29 concerning proposed amendments to rules for the University of Washington residence halls and family housing apartments.
November 20, 2012
New study suggests charter schools may not systematically under-enroll students with special needs
Charter schools may be doing better at enrolling students with special needs than many believe, according to a new report by UW’s Center on Reinventing Public Education.
Why E.T. would also breathe oxygen
November 19, 2012
Mutations in genes that modify DNA packaging result in form of muscular dystrophy
Studying the molecular basis of progressive muscle weakness may lead to therapies to prevent or reduce symptoms.
Can life emerge on planets around cooling stars?
UW astronomers find that planets orbiting white and brown dwarfs are unlikely to be good candidates for sustaining life.
Admissions director holds key to UW’s door
November 16, 2012
Documents that Changed the World: Gutenberg indulgence, 1454
Joe Janes goes back to the fifteenth century and the work of Johannes Gutenberg for this installment in his series of podcasts, Documents that Changed the World.
Leadership award given to late Pharmacy Dean Emeritus Sid Nelson
Nelson, and several other School of Pharmacy alumni, were honored for their contributions to their profession, their patients and their community at large.
Life on Earth’s ceiling
November 15, 2012
Arts Roundup: Music, drama, art, ballet — and happy birthday, Claude Debussy
Art is on display this week at the School of Social Work and on sale at the School of Art. Plus, there’s ballet, drama, a concerto competition and a two-day conference on feminist art.
November 14, 2012
December deadlines approach for Awards of Excellence nominations
Nominations are due next month for many Awards of Excellence categories including a new award for teaching innovation.
News Digest: Audiologists blog from Brazil, Information School fair Thursday, Honor: Richard Catalano, students write resolution, campus memorial for Olson, Bridges center celebrates 20 years
UW audiologists blogging this week about work in Brazil || Information School holds 2012 Research Fair Thursday || Richard Catalano becomes American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare Fellow || Public health association adopts water resolution written by UW students || Campus memorial for David Olson || Harry Bridges Center celebrates 20 years
Power, work struggles in Bangladesh households linked to domestic violence
In Bangladesh as elsewhere, women are empowered by working outside the home. But new research from the University of Washington shows such work can also increase the threat of domestic violence for some Bangladeshi wives. The study brings to light how the South Asian nation is seeing a change in relations within the household, with both positive and negative consequences for women. The findings come from a research paper by Rachel Heath, UW assistant professor of economics, released by the…
For UW’s top dog, it’s time to shape the future
November 13, 2012
Schools are blunt about new pot law: Not on our campus
UW and other colleges in the land of legalized pot say they still won’t allow students to smoke marijuana.
Roots of deadly 2010 India flood identified; findings could improve warnings
UW researchers find the flash flood was set off by a string of unusual weather events similar to those that caused catastrophic U.S. floods in the 1970s.
Foremost expert on Finnish education system to lecture Nov. 14
The foremost analyst of Finland’s superior education system will present a public lecture from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 in 210 Kane Hall.
November 9, 2012
UW Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics named for William E. Boeing
The UW Board of Regents yesterday approved a name change to the William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics, recognizing the shared history of UW aeronautics and The Boeing Company, and honoring the man who launched them both.
November 8, 2012
Extra chromosome 21 removed from Down syndrome cell line
The approach could lead to cell therapy treatments for some of the blood-forming disorders that accompany the common genetic condition.
UW commemorates Veterans Day with ceremony, first-time award for alumni veteran
The University of Washington will commemorate Veterans Day with a ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 near the Medal of Honor Memorial at the foot of Memorial Way.
A change has come and it’s deep
Pamela Mitchell receives American Heart Association’s highest nursing award
Mitchell, honored for her work with stroke survivors, is involved in improving the lives of cardiovascular disease patients who have depression.
UW research: Human ancestor ‘Lucy’ a slow walker
Doctors also biased against fat people, UW-led study finds
UW electronics-recycling pledge: Prevent harm to people, environment
The University of Washington has become the first university nationally to sign the e-Stewards Enterprise Commitment, a pledge to be globally responsible in recycling electronic equipment.
Arts Roundup: Art, lectures, drama, ballet — and Nancy Pearl
The School of Drama leads this busy week in the arts on campus that also includes a weekend workshop at the Henry Art Gallery and a performance by the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.
November 7, 2012
UW’s president shares his musical preferences
November 6, 2012
News Digest: Free energy-saving tool for computers, Upward Bound math-science grant, MathAcrossCampus Friday, Honor: Sam Wasser
UW offers free tool to manage power usage, patch common software || UW receives first Upward Bound math-science grant in state || Sam Wasser, conservation canines earn Alberta environmental award
UW-led research gives new outlook for color blindness
November 5, 2012
Home sales, median prices up in Washington; affordability slips
Washington state’s housing market continued to improve during the third quarter of 2012 as median selling prices and the number of homes sold both increased, according to the Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies at the University of Washington. Existing home sales increased 3.4 percent from the second quarter, to seasonally adjusted annual rate of 97,860. This sales rate is also 11.9 percent above this time last year. “Washington’s housing market, similar to reports from around the county, is clearly…
Raised in segregated south, diversity expert reflects on progress, upcoming conference
The Center for Multicultural Education, part of the University of Washington’s College of Education, will celebrate its 20th year with a conference and book launch Friday, Nov. 9.
November 2, 2012
Treating Doris: Health sciences students practice team-based clinical problem solving
A training event prepared 450 health sciences students for interprofessional teamwork and reminded them they aren’t alone in making tough clinical decisions.
Photo Gallery: W Day
Celebrating the University of Washington’s 151st birthday. Learn more about W Day. See additional photos on UW’s official Facebook page.
To tweet or not to tweet
Legal marijuana, charter schools pulling ahead
November 1, 2012
Prewar citizen complaints to government explored in ‘This is Not Civil Rights’
George Lovell, UW associate professor of political science, is the author of “This Is Not Civil Rights: Discovering Rights Talk in 1939 America,” published in October by University of Chicago Press. He answered a few questions about his book for UW Today. What is the basic concept behind “This is Not Civil Rights”? The book examines more than 1,000 citizen complaint letters regarding rights from the late years of the Great Depression along with replies written by federal government officials….
Arts Roundup: Music, art at Hall Health — and the play ‘Landscape of the Body’
A bustling week in UW arts as we head into a rainy November. Common Book author Sarah Lawrence-Lightfoot speaks, violist Melia Watras reteams with an old colleague, the School of Drama starts its season and more.