Students of Michael Brockman will take the spotlight in “Saxophone Night,” an annual evening of music for solo performers and quartets, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Brechemin Auditorium.
April 13, 2011
The latest news from the UW
‘The Encyclopedia Show takes on topic of bears April 22
The Encyclopedia Show, a “live literary variety show being staged independently in 10 cities around the world,” will play in 210 Kane at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Poets to visit as part of UW Common Books celebration of National Poetry Month
Nationally-acclaimed poets Philip Levine and Ken Arkind will share their work and answer questions at “Poetry: From Pulitzer to Performance” as part of the UW Common Books celebration of National Poetry Month. The event will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in Kane Hall.
Banana slugs and hissing cockroaches: Continuing the UW tradition of training biology teachers
“How do you tell the sex of a banana slug?” Its a typical question in Biology 492A, biology for teachers, a popular class that graduates often describe as “the most practical class Ive ever taken.”
Teaching and Learning Symposium set for April 19
The 7th Annual UW Teaching and Learning Symposium will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 in Kane Hall.
Global Business Case Competition finals open to public April 16
Student participants have come from as far away as Thailand, China, Brazil and New Zealand for the 2011 Global Business Case Competition, April 11 to 16, and the public is invited to watch the “final four” on April 16.
Child safety experts advise that children ride in rear-facing car seats until age two
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new passenger safety guidelines for children. Dr. Beth Ebel, director of Harborview’s Injury Prevention Center, tells how to keep children safe every ride, every time.
UW Poetry Film Series
W.H. Auden likened poets to makers of “verbal objects.” Filmmakers attempt to bring those objects to life. As part of National Poetry Month — and in connection with the 2011 Common Book, You Are Never Where You Are — the UW Libraries is presenting a series of films with poetry connections. The selection ranges from an animated tale to an all-consuming affair to an antagonistic beatnik… all of which have their roots in poetry. All films will be shown in…
April 12, 2011
New book by UW geographers describes social influences on Seattle — see video
Liberal yet conservative, cosmopolitan but close to wilderness, postindustrial while still strong in manufacturing. UW geographers explain how the Emerald City acquired its contradictions and stereotypes.
April 11, 2011
Social wasps show how bigger brains provide complex cognition — see slideshow
UW neurobiologists studied 10 species of social wasps and report that bigger-brained wasps devoted more brain space to complex thinking, implying that smaller-brained wasps can never get ahead.
Factors influencing obesity is topic of 2011 Annual Science in Medicine Lecture April 13
Dr. Arya Sharma, a world-recognized expert on obesity and its prevention and management, will speak at the UW April 13. He will talk about systematically assessing influences on eating, metabolism, and activity that contribute to excess weight.
April 10, 2011
West Antarctic warming triggered by warmer sea surface in tropical Pacific
New research shows that rising sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean drive atmospheric circulation that has caused some of the largest shifts in Antarctic climate in recent decades.
April 7, 2011
SR 520 eastbound ramp to Montlake to close temporarily
The off-ramp from eastbound State Route 520 to Montlake Boulevard will close during the early morning hours Saturday, April 9, and Monday, April 11, so crews can deliver and remove equipment for geotechnical drilling work.
Free software makes computer mouse easier for people with disabilities
As the population ages, more people are having trouble with motor control, but a University of Washington team has invented two mouse cursors that make clicking targets a whole lot easier.
UW Libraries to participate in statewide Snapshot Day April 12
Libraries staff and students will wield cameras, solicit comments, and gather statistics for a 24-hour period to illustrate the value of libraries through stories, photographs and statistics.
April 6, 2011
Sudden cardiac death affects about 1 in 44,000 NCAA athletes a year
Athletic training and competition can increase the risk of sudden death in college students with underlying heart disease. The new data — higher than many estimates — could influence screening guidelines for sport physicals.
Solar research in the spotlight: Kane Hall event and live webcast on UWTV
The deans of Engineering, Arts & Sciences and the College of the Environment will participate in a lecture that shines a light on UW research in solar energy. The talk, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, is at capacity but UWTV will host a live webcast.
Amount of AIDS virus in genital secretions predicts risk of heterosexual transmission
The link between higher reproduction of the virus in the genital tracts and the increased risk transmitting HIV to others may reveal biological mechanisms of disease spread during sexual activity, and may suggest new strategies to reduce infection.
School of Pharmacy dean emeritus honored for research excellence
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy has honored Sid Nelson for his many contributions to pharmaceutic sciences, including work leading to safer medications.
UW scientist named School of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumna
Dr. Gail Anderson attended the UW as an undergraduate and graduate student, and then pursued her career here. This month she will receive the School of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumna Award for her work on drug treatments for brain injuries and epilepsy.
Six UW students named 2011 Magnuson Scholars in the health sciences
Six 2011 Magnuson Scholars have been chosen, one from each UW health science school. The scholarship is named for the late Sen. Warren Magnuson, who strove to improve the nation’s health through government support for medical research and care for those in need.
April 18 is coming, and UW business students are helping to ease the pain
Struggling over taxes? Consider the student members of the UWs Beta Alpha Psi, who had already completed 343 returns by the end of February, and they arent even their own.
Trash-In 2011: A snapshot of campus recycling, composting on April 13
How far has the campus come in recycling and composting? You have to dig through the trash to tell, and that’s just what folks at the UW Recycling & Solid Waste office will do April 13 in the annex alongside the Bryants Building.
Learn do-it-yourself efficiency, savings at the Home Improvement Fair April 13
Even in a recession, you can do things to increase your homes energy efficiency and also save money. Learn how at the annual Home Improvement Fair, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Mary Gates Commons.
Match Day is a family affair for graduating medical students
Every March, the nation’s graduating medical students find out where they will spend their next several years of training. On March 17, National Residency Match Day 2011, UW medical students gathered in Hogness Lobby to open their placement letters with friends, families, and faculty mentors at their sides.
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.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
Awards for librarian Leslie Bussert, social work lecturer James H. Williams and professors Nancy Hooyman and Susan Kemp; statistician Jon Wellner, philosophy professor emeritus Karl Potter; and comparative literature professor Marshall Brown and more. Plus, the UW Tacomas Joy Building is honored. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues — and, um, buildings.
Early Bloomers Plant Sale April 9 at the Arboretum
Young shrubs, small trees, conifers, bonsai starts, and early blooming perennials are on sale Saturday, April 9, at the Arboretum.
UW blog profile: ‘Burke Blog a lively look inside natural history museum
Want to know what goes on behind the scenes at the Burke? Take a look at the entertaining and informative Burke Blog, online since 2006.
‘Birds at the Burke: Fly on over for a visit April 17
Specimens from the Burke Museums ornithology collection will be on display as part of “Birds at the Burke” on April 17.
Official notices April 7, 2011
A Board of Regents meeting on April 14 and blood drives on April 7, 11 and 12.
Altered landscapes: Art professors work crosses disciplines
Philip Govedares paintings arent representational, or quite what you expect of a landscape. Hell soon be presenting to the American Association of Geographers.
Melia Watras and Seattle Universitys Amber Archibald lead talents in April 10 ‘Violas United
Melia Watras, UW associate professor, will host Seattle University faculty violist Amber Archibald in a performance featuring students from both schools. The recital is at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Hospital meals served with a taste of haiku for Harborview patients
Later this month Harborview Medical Center patients will spot a haiku sample on their meal trays. Those interested can try their hand at traditional Japanese poetry, or the modern American Sentence.
April 5, 2011
Ill just Google it: College students find plenty of information online, but often go offline to verify
According to a new study, college students use online sources to gather information for personal decisions but also rely almost as much on family and friends for finding and making choices about information.
April 4, 2011
Earthquake scientists discuss West Coast earthquake early warning system
Scientists from Washington, Oregon and California are in talks about the feasibility of establishing an earthquake early warning system for the West Coast.
High dose of oxygen enhances natural cancer treatment
An environment of pure oxygen at three-and-a-half times normal air pressure adds significantly to the effectiveness of a natural compound already shown to kill cancerous cells.
March 31, 2011
Four UW undergrads awarded Goldwater scholarships
Four UW undergraduates have won Goldwater Scholarships, designed to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Libyan political scientist to speak at UW on April 4
Ali Ahmida, who knows Libya as a native and as a scholar educated in north Africa, will lecture at 7 p.m. in 210 Kane.
Faculty Fund for Library Excellence is established
The UW Faculty Senate has unanimously approved a resolution establishing the Faculty Fund for Library Excellence. The fund could help compensate for budget losses at the UW Libraries, and return the Libraries to their previous ranking.