UW researchers show that allowing adolescents to drink alcohol under adult supervision does not appear to teach responsible drinking as teens get older.
May 4, 2011
The latest news from the UW
Next up for drama: ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile
Artist Pablo Picasso and scientist Albert Einstein turn up as characters in the School of Dramas next production, set in 1904 in a Paris bar.
Campus Society for Ecological Restoration helps ‘recolonize native plants
A group of students has been volunteering to make a small corner of campus more attractive. Their mission is to clear out invasive plants and replace them with native ones.
Memorial planned for G. Alan Marlatt, UW psychology professor and addiction expert
A memorial service for G. Alan Marlatt, a UW psychology professor, will be held Sunday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture.
University Symphony to perform works by Ives, Prokofiev May 10
Jonathan Pasternack and Meena Hwang will conduct, and the symphony will be joined by guest soloist Elisa Barston on violin.
Ballet about the Chinese expulsion from Puget Sound Region set for Meany Hall
The UW English Department and American Ethnic Studies Program will sponsor the world premiere of an original ballet about the forced removal of the Chinese community from the Puget Sound region on May 15.
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.
Curious about campus conferences? Check out the Conferences & Campus Events Fair
The Conferences & Campus Events Fair will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, in the Walker Ames Room of Kane. It is free and all in the campus community are invited.
Jim Donald, Patricia Spakes to speak at commencements for Bothell, Tacoma
Jim Donald, former president and CEO of Starbucks, will be the commencement speaker at UW Bothell, while outgoing Chancellor Patricia Spakes will speak at UW Tacoma. Ceremonies are on June 12 and June 10 respectively.
U.S. Court of Appeals judge to speak at law school
Judge A. Raymond Randolph of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will visit the UW Law School for two days as the first Shefelman Jurist-in-Residence. He will speak at a public forum May 13.
Speaker questions promise of cheap, abundant natural gas from shale
Arthur Berman, of Labyrinth Consulting Services, will speak on Shale Gas: A View from the Bottom of the Resource Pyramid, at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, in 220 Kane.
Astrophysicist lecture is full, but you can catch it on the Internet
Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, will reflect on highlights from his scientific career — including being blamed by adults and school children alike for demoting Pluto—when he speaks at the UW May 12.
Mushroom Maynia: Fun with fungi at the Burke May 15
Its a day of hands-on family fun dedicated to fungi and mycology.
Attention astronomy fans: Talk, observatory programs planned
Planetary scientist Ralph Lorenz will talk about Saturns moon Titan on May 9, and the Jacobsen Observatory plans open houses on May 18 and June 1.
An annual rite of spring: Mothers Day at the Arboretum
The Arboretum Foundation and the UW Botanic Gardens Education Department will once again host their popular annual Mother’s Day event, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the Arboretum.
UW Bothell 5K run-walk May 14 to benefit student scholarships
UW Bothell will hold its Sixth Annual 5K Run-Walk on Saturday, May 14. The event, hosted by the UW Bothell Alumni Council, has generated more than $40,000 for student scholarships.
Husky cards get ‘smart as part of transition to ORCA system
New, smart Husky Cards are coming and will replace the U-PASS — but don’t toss that old card until you know the new one works.
May 3, 2011
‘Fatting in: Immigrant groups eat high-calorie American meals to fit in
Immigrants to the United States and their U.S.-born children gain weight, and it’s not simply the abundance of high-calorie American junk food. Psychologists show that immigrants choose typical American dishes as a way to prove their American-ness.
May 2, 2011
UW Regents approve contract for Michael Young
At a special meeting May 2, the University of Washington Board of Regents approved a five-year contract for new president-designate Michael K. Young.
College students use of Kindle DX points to e-readers role in academia
A nine-month study of how University of Washington graduate students did or did not use the large-format Amazon Kindle DX in their course reading provides information on the potential future for e-readers in academia.
May 1, 2011
Several baffling puzzles in protein molecular structure solved with new method
The structures of many protein molecules remain unsolved even after experts apply an extensive array of approaches. An international collaboration has led to a high performance method that rapidly determined the structure of protein molecules in several cases where previous attempts had failed.
April 29, 2011
National thought leaders in mental health and healthcare delivery gather for summit in Seattle
A select group of thought leaders and researchers are participating in a summit meeting May 2 – 3 in Seattle to generate a national roadmap for integrating mental health services into primary care. The summit kicks off a year-long effort to increase Americans’ access to high-quality, Sevidence-based mental health care.
Life of author Husain Al-Barghouthi to be remembered May 2
The life and writing of Husain Al-Barghouthi, a UW alumni who became a professor and respected Palestinian author before his death in 2002, will be remembered in an event at 4 p.m. Monday, May 2.
April 28, 2011
'COPE' online education responds to FDA call for safe prescribing of painkillers
A UW online training tool will help the region’s physicians follow new U.S. Food & Drug Administration(FDA)safety requirements in prescribing opioids. The new FDA requirements are in response to a rise in deaths from accidental painkiller overdoses.
Leading scholar in American Jewish Studies to speak at UW
Jonathan Sarna, a Brandeis University professor long known for his work on American Jewish history, will deliver the 36th annual Samuel & Althea Stroum lectures in Jewish Studies on Monday, May 9, and Wednesday, May 11.
UW research shows new road tolls might not unfairly burden low-income drivers
Tolls on the State Route 520 bridge begin this summer but UW research shows those tolls may not unfairly burden low-income households.
April 27, 2011
Michael Young: Coming to lead UW is "an enormous privilege"
UW President-designate Michael Young met with reporters on Wednesday, April 27, saying it was a “sense of commitment and excitement” that attracted him to the institution.
Etc: Campus news & notes
Virginia Armbrust becomes a Fellow of a professional society, Deborah Medlar is appointed regional director of an accounting honorary and Jeff Hou is honored for service learning education. The latest activities of your campus colleagues, plus a poetry booklet for audiences at Meany.
Rethinking work environments through ‘interaction design
Art meets engineering when Axel Roeslers art students help redesign an airplanes flight deck and create a program to record a hospitals emergency treatment protocol.
Official Notices, April 28
A regent’s meeting and several blood drives.
UW Bothell Business Plan Competition partners with the Founder Institute
Bothells Business Development Center is joining the Founder Institute to boost business development with events like the Business Plan Competition, to be held May 6.
How palliative care helps patients and families
When a patient faces a life-threatening illness or injury where recovery seems unlikely, what can be done to provide physical and emotional comfort? In a video, Dr. Wayne McCormick, professor of medicine, answers common questions about palliative care.
Preparing for Bike to Work Month with U-PASS
Commuter Services and U-PASS are sponsoring events throughout May to celebrate UW cyclists and Bike to Campus Month.
Washington Park Arboretum plans summer camps for kids
The camps are designed for first-to-sixth graders, ages 5 to 12. They will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with before and after care available.
New voice mail system for UW Seattle: Are you affected?
Most UW Seattle faculty and staff who use campus voice mail, and a few off-campus units, will be upgraded to a new system on May 11, and will need to set up a new voice mailbox beforehand.
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.
Welcome sign of spring: Primo Plant Sale returns April 30-May 1
Are you lusting for lobelia or yearning for yews? Then dont miss the Arboretum Foundations annual FlorAbundance Spring Plant Sale, April 30 and May 1 in Magnuson Park.
Tree count leads Facilities Services to major campus inventory
Since 2004, UW Facilities Services has worked with global positioning systems and geographic information systems to electronically map everything theyre responsible for campuswide.
Where minds meet: UW Bothell opens collaborative spaces in Beardslee Building
The UWB dedicated the collaboratory, a new open working space, on April 22. Its a place for the open exchange of ideas, supported by design and technology, with a focus on the STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and math.
UW Bothell research shows panic at the pumps unfounded, has negative consequences
Though gas prices go up and down like a roller-coaster, consumers tend to see price spikes as permanent, according to a UW Bothell researcher.