Mitchell is currently director of the University of Georgia Press and will join UW Press, succeeding Director Pat Soden, in January 2012.
November 2, 2011
The latest news from the UW
Study shows new medication effectively treats underlying cause of cystic fibrosis
A final stage clinical trial of ivacaftor (VX-770) shows significantly improved lung function in subset of cystic fibrosis patients, as reported Nov. 2 in the New England Journal of Medicine. Pediatrician Dr. Bonnie W. Ramsey of Seattle Children’s Research Institute and the UW led the study.
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.
Lost and Found Films: ‘Art and Architecture Pavilion’
Welcome back to 1962, where there is an art exhibit taking place on the UW lawn for this weeks Lost and Found Film, titled Art and Architecture Pavilion. Can you help Hannah Palin, film archives specialist, learn more?
Nominations sought for Awards of Excellence
Nominations are now being sought for the University’s annual Awards of Excellence that honor outstanding teachers, staff, librarians, mentors and those engaged in leadership and public service.
'Chronicling Trauma': New book explores intersection of journalism, fiction, traumatic violence
Writers often turn from journalism to fiction when news stories cant drill deep enough, cant convey complex psychology. Communications Professor Doug Underwood writes about it in his new book, “Chronicling Trauma: Journalists and Writers on Violence and Loss.”
Nominations open for ProStaff Award
Nominations are open for the ProStaff Award sponsored by the Professional Staff Organization. Any current professional staff member working at the UW is eligible; the deadline is Nov. 15.
Training students to prevent cybercrime
The UW has won a $2.1 million federal grant to train graduate students in the burgeoning field of information assurance and cybersecurity.
School of Nursing announces two new professorship recipients
Dr. Patricia Brandt has been named the UW Medical Center Endowed Professor in Nursing Leadership. Dr. Dianie Magyary will be the first holder of the Kathryn E. Barnard Endowed Professorship in Infant Mental Health.
Volunteers needed for the Dream Project's Admissions Weekend
Want to help local high school students achieve the dream of getting to college? The Dream Project, which does just that, is looking for volunteers.
Just some folks talkin about birds — and where to spot them at the UW
Brown creepers in the Medicinal Herb Garden and red-breasted sapsuckers near Rainier Vista? They talk about those and more at the Birders Brown Bag. What will be your “spark bird”?
Books can now be delivered to your campus mailbox
It may be a time of cutbacks, but UW Libraries and Mailing Services have found a way to increase service with a new program where you can order, receive and return books via campus mail.
U-PASS now good for King County water taxis
Your U-PASS is now good for both the Vashon Island/Downtown and West Seattle/Downtown routes of the King County Water Taxi system.
Flamenco artists to give master class, perform at Brechemin
Traditional Spanish dancers and instrumentalists from Madrids Fundación Conservatorio Flamenco Casa Patas will present a master class-performance of flamenco music and dance at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 in Brechemin Auditorium.
African musician to play banjo-like instrument in concert at Meany
Grammy-nominated Bassekou Kouyate,a virtuoso picker and musical visionary whose work blurs the lines between West African and American roots music will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 in Meany Hall.
Spanish string quartet to perform at Meany
One of Europes most distinguished string quartets, Cuarteto Casals, will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Meany Hall. The quartet makes its Meany Hall debut performing works by Arriaga, Turina, and Schubert.
3-D digital music to be featured in concert
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media presents an evening of 3-D digital music by graduate students and faculty at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Meany Theater.
Arts Ticket Office has new location
The UW Arts Ticket Office has moved to the ground floor of the new student residence, Poplar Hall, 1313 NE 41st Street.
Hogness Symposium lecturer David Williams: ‘Making America Healthier’
The 20th John R. Hogness Symposium on Health Care Nov. 9 is on “Making America Healthy.” The speaker, Dr. David R. Williams from the Harvard School of Public Health, will discuss how every segment of society can contribute to a healthy culture.
‘Images in Crisis: Exploring the afterlife of world-famous photos
Four UW faculty members have teamed up to explore the evolving meaning of iconic images in a lecture and film series from November into January 2012 titled “Images in Crisis: the Politics of Visual Representation in the Twentieth Century and Beyond.”
Wavechasers condemn gummy bears to crushing ocean depths
Follow the serious science – and the development of novel “Will it crush?” segments inspired by the YouTube hit “Will it blend?” – as University of Washington Wavechasers work in the South Pacific near Samoa.
November 1, 2011
Washington State Pharmacy Association honors student, faculty and alumni for their contributions
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.
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.