Pharmacy student Karen Craddick, faculty members Micki Kedzierski and Nanci Murphy, along with several School of Pharmacy alumni, received awards for their community, advocacy and educational efforts.
November 1, 2011
The latest news from the UW
Godoy in Washington, D.C., to assist testimony
Angelina Godoy, a professor of international studies and director of the UW Center for Human Rights, was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, to support former political prisoners from El Salvador as they present complaints before an arm of the Organization of American States.
Cambodian-born sculptor exhibits work at Henry Art Gallery
An exhibit of work by Cambodian-born artist Sopheap Pich will be at the Henry Art Gallery Nov. 10-April 4. “Compound,” his sculptural installation at the gallery, was originally constructed for the 2011 Singapore Biennial, although its modular construction will allow it to become an entirely new work in its reconfiguration at the UW.
Stories of Cambodian returnees form basis of play by drama school prof
A friends insistence that he take a trip to an unlikely destination led Mark Jenkins to write a play. The friend was artist Don Fels. The destination was Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where Jenkins met the subjects of his play — Cambodian youth who grew up in the United States but were deported back to Cambodia after serving time in American prisons.
October 31, 2011
Carving out a creative Halloween tradition at UW Medical Center (with spooky video)
Every Halloween, just as surely as there are ghosts on the wind and howling in those far-off hills, there is a Halloween decorating and pumpkin-carving contest at UW Medical Center. And now we have the winners.
Modern genetics answers age-old question on Garrods fourth inborn error of metabolism
Fifty years after participating in studies of pentosuria, an inherited disorder once mistaken for diabetes, 15 families again welcomed medical geneticists into their lives. Their willingness to have their DNA analyzed with genomics technologies has solved a 100-year mystery
Children of deployed military at greater risk of engaging in violent behavior
Adolescent boys with at least one parent in the military are at elevated risk of engaging in school-based physical fighting, carrying a weapon and joining a gang, according to researchers at the University of Washingtons School of Public Health.
Washington Poll: Liquor initiative leads, road tolls measure too close to call
A state ballot initiative that would privatize liquor sales leads by a significant margin in the new statewide Washington Poll, but an initiative on project-specific road tolls is too close to call.
October 28, 2011
Brewster Denny: Five decades ringing in UW Homecoming
An extraordinary man achieved an extraordinary goal Friday at the UW. Brewster Denny, great-grandson of Seattle pioneers Arthur and Mary Denny and dean emeritus of the Evans School of Public Affairs, returned to campus to ring the famous Denny Bell to announce Homecoming — as he has done for five decades.
October 27, 2011
Memorial service for Sen. Scott White set for Nov. 6 at UW
Sen. Scott White, D-Seattle, will be honored with a public memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the University of Washingtoncampus in Seattle.
Statement from UW President Michael K. Young regarding the governors proposed supplemental budget reductions
The following statement is from UW President Michael Young regarding the governor’s proposed supplemental budget reductions
University of Washington is sixth in nation for U.S. Fulbright students
The University of Washington is sixth in the nation for producing U.S. Fulbright students, as 24 undergraduate and graduate students were recently awarded the prestigious grants for 2011-12.
October 26, 2011
The Fremont Troll — with ‘hair — at local stores
The man whose fertile mind helped give us the famous Fremont Troll now presents — drum roll, please — the Fremont Troll Chia Pet.
CFD Volunteer: Adopting retired racing dogs gives staffer unexpected pleasure
When Sara Markham Voogt adopted two dogs from greyhound Pets, Inc. — a CFD choice — she “came away with two ex-racers, a few lifelong friends, and a consistent sense of purpose that was sorely lacking in my life.”
Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?
Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.
Get a mammogram — and a compact mirror in the bargain
UW faculty and staff will receive a complimentary compact mirror when they schedule a mammogram at UW Medical Centers Roosevelt Clinic from now through the end of November.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
Gabriel Gallardo is president-elect of the Northwest Association of Special Programs; Blake Barney receives the David H. Wands Graduate Fellowship in Prosthodontics, and a UW team including 22 science and engineering undergrads nabs two awards at an International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.
Official Notices, Oct. 27
A Board of Regents meeting, some blood drives and a call for applications for the UW-University of Ljubljana exchange.
Studies indicate charter schools performing well in reading, math
A new analysis from the Center on Reinventing Public Education, at UW Bothell, shows evidence that charter elementary schools outperform traditional public schools in math and reading, and that charter middle schools excel in math as well.
Class notes: Information School studies Occupy Seattle
For the first assignment in her Library Information Science 510 course, titled Information Behavior, Professor Karen Fisher allowed students to visit Occupy Seattle, among other locations, to study the ongoing protest — a sort of growing community — from an information perspective.
150 years and 200 stories: Campus historian contributes to anniversary timeline
You can read the highlights of the Universitys 150 years in a timeline full of stories. And a UW staffer had a major role in finding and telling those stories.
New courtyard and rain garden created behind Community Design Center
At first glance, the new courtyard behind the Community Design Center looks like a simple square with benches. However, theres a rain garden on the perimeter to capture, cleanse and slow storm water entering the drainage system.
Keeping colleagues informed a top priority for 2011 Faculty Senate chair
Budget matters will dominate the work of this years Faculty Senate, but discussions also will discuss online learning, activity-based budgeting and differential tuition.
Living Voters Guide updated for November election
The Living Voters Guide was created at the UW to help voters sort through ballot initiatives in 2010. Now its back, powered to help voters make informed decisions in this years election.
Lost and Found Films: Back to 1958 for ‘Operation Cooperation
This weeks Lost and Found film takes us back to 1958 and folks watching a street parade advertising “Ye Olde Town Meeting” at the Woodland High Gym on Sept. 2. Its a little slice of life from the Eisenhower years.
Photo-journalist David Bacon to speak on free trade
On Thursday, Nov. 3, photo-journalist and author David Bacon will visit Seattle to discuss the topic Free Trade, Migration and the Culture of Solidarity. The talk will address Bacon’s extensive work with the pen and camera, giving voice to organized laborers and migrant workers.
Public leadership is subject of program at law school
Author and educator Eric Liu will lead a discussion at the UW Law School on The Art of Public Leadership. The program is slated for 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Room 138 of William H. Gates Hall.
Why I Chose UW Medicine: ‘It gave me my life back
The chair of computer sciences learned how fortunate he was to be a member of the UW community when UW Medicine physicians and the Harborview staff helped him recover from a spine infection.
October 25, 2011
Joel Berg named Washington Dental Service Foundation Distinguished Professor for Dentistry
The professorship will fund a symposium in 2013 on dental issues at each stage of life — pregnancy, childhood, teens, adults and old age — and will emphasize preventing oral health problems.
Pharmacy students amp up their business expertise
Students are benefiting from the management insights of faculty and community pharmacist. Among the visiting lecturers was George D. Bartell, from the oldest family-owned drug store chain in the nation.
Movember is coming
Movember—the “mo” stands for moustache—is an international month-long event aimed at increasing awareness of the cancers that men face.
Linking of mutations in 12 genes to ovarian cancers may lead to more effective prevention
More patients with ovarian carcinoma carry cancer-predisposing mutations, and in more genes, than previously thought. Relying on family history as an indication for testing would have missed one-fifth of the cases. The study used a quick, accurate genome sequencing method that could become a single test to screen for a broad range of cancers.
October 22, 2011
Statement from President Young on death of Sen. Scott White
The following statement about the death of Sen. Scott White is from University of Washington President Michael K. Young.
October 21, 2011
Travel reimbursement adds direct deposit
The final phase of the electronic travel reimbursement project, begun two years ago, is about to implemented, saving the university over a hundred thousand dollars a year as well as much manual labor. Effective Nov. 1, direct deposit of travel reimbursements will become the default payment method for individuals who have enrolled in payroll direct deposit.
Housing, health care contribute most to rising costs of living in Washington
It costs 8 percent more on average than it did two years ago for Washington residents to make ends meet, according to a new report from a UW research group.
October 19, 2011
Beyond ecological insubordination: Speaker urges us to rethink invasive species
Ignoring the potential beneficial roles of non-native species is no longer a valid option, says UWs Julian Olden. His public talk Oct. 25, “Invasive Species: Exonerating Crimes to Envision a New Global Future,” is the annual deans lecture from the College of the Environment.
Century-old tool found in dirt near Hansee Hall
UW maintenance mechanic Eric Martin seems to know his historical artifacts. It was Martin who figured out what his Maintenance and Alterations crew ran into while excavating outside Hansee Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
Lost and Found Films: Halftime hijinx, 1962
Reel back the years with us to the fall of 1962 to watch footage from halftime at a Huskies football game where a trampoline and a particularly daring clown take center stage — that is, field. Anyone know who we were playing, and who the athletes and clowns were?
Etc.: Campus news & notes
Henry Lai, Shwetak Patel, Valeri Vasioukhin, Mark Silvis and Football Coach Steve Sarkisian are named Most Influential people for 2011 by ‘Seattle Magazine; Judy Ramey honored by IEEE Professional Communication Society, and Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn becomes an honorary member of the Husky Cycling Club.
Celebrating Disability History Month — and a new center coming
Washington State Disability History Month will be celebrated on Oct. 27, and a new Disabilities Center is coming to the UW campus in 2012.