The next downtown Seattle Public Library and UW Medicine evening is lecture Feb. 2. It will feature sports medicine specialist Kim Harmon explaining platelet rich plasma therapy for injuries.
January 25, 2011
The latest news from the UW
Higher costs of more nutritious diets contribute to socio-economic disparities in health
People with lower incomes and less education typically have less healthful eating habits than people with higher incomes and more education. A UW study concludes that socio-economic disparities in diet quality are directly affected by diet costs.
Rogue storm system caused Pakistan floods that left millions homeless
Last summers disastrous and deadly Pakistan floods were caused by a rogue weather system that wandered hundreds of miles farther west than is normal for such systems, new UW research shows.
Its all budget all the time at the state Legislature
“The budget is absorbing all the conversations in both houses and in both parties,” said Margaret Shepherd, UW director of state relations, during a Skype session from her office in Olympia Jan. 24. “Higher education continues to be a focus of those discussions, and there is broad agreement that ‘something needs to be done. At this point, there is not much agreement on what that something is.”
January 24, 2011
Scientists, artists collaborate to produce new art exhibit in Seattle
The work of three UW researchers is highlighted in an art exhibit at the Washington State Convention Center featuring creations from collaborations between artists and scientists.
Higher costs of more nutritious diets contribute to socio-economic disparities in health: UW research
Higher costs of more nutritious diets contribute to socio-economic disparities in health: UW research
January 21, 2011
President Obama honors UW maternal health researcher Dr. Michelle Williams
Williams will receive a prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring next week at a White House ceremony.
President Obama honors UW epidemiologist Dr. Michelle Williams as one of the nation’s outstanding mentors
Williams will receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Math and Engineering mentoring.
January 20, 2011
Gulf grows between research practice and participant preferences in genetic studies
Realigning with participants’ interests is important for the future of research. UW and Group Health bioethicists suggest ways for scientists and study volunteers to build trusting relationships in a policy forum appearing Jan. 21 in the journal Science.
Encouraging women scientists in industry, government to enter academia
The On-Ramps into Academia workshop at the UW aims to lure women researchers working in government, industry or as consultants to academic positions. Applications for the second workshop, this spring, are due Feb. 15.
Gulf grows between research practice and participant preferences in genetic research
Realigning with participants’ interest is important for the future of genomic research.
January 19, 2011
UW announces academic medalists for 2009-2010
Three UW students have been singled out as outstanding in their classes, based on their academic records. Jennifer Kang has been named the freshman medalist, Gracie Ingermanson is the sophomore medalist and Krysta Yousoufian is the junior medalist.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
Michael Partington plays guitar for the Seattle Opera and Cliff Mass tries “nowcasting”; the latest from your campus colleagues.
A sanitized ‘Huckleberry Finn?
Some opinions about a scholar’s plan to release a version of “Huckleberry Finn” with the “n-word” replaced throughout with the word “slave.”
UW Surplus: ‘Serving the planet and the pocketbook
From computers to carillon bells, when the things we use end their campus lives, they meet their fate at UW Moving & Surplus — a sort of campus afterlife.
Images from Photography Certificate Program on display at UW Tower
When graduates of the UWs Photography Certificate Program offer an exhibit of their work in the UW Tower beginning Jan. 21, two UW staffers will be among the proud participants. And a third will be cheering them on.
Brooklyn Station open house Jan. 27: update on station design
Anyone interested in design options for the Brooklyn Station in the University District, part of Sound Transits North Link, should attend an open house on Thursday, Jan. 27. The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Heights Center.
Clear and simple: Free web tutorial on plain writing
Learn how to write easy-to-understand informed consents for research in this one-hour training.
Enroll now in UW Medicine Mini-Med School
Get an insider’s view of UW Medicine by registering for a series of free lectures and demonstrations on medical education, patient care and research. The Mini-Medical School is in session Tuesday evenings Feb. 1 to March 15.
Concerto Competition winners to perform at UW Symphony concert
When the University Symphony performs on Jan. 27, it will be a chance for the winners of the School of Musics annual Concerto Competition to show off what they can do. David Brooks, Yesol Im, Jae-In Shin and Brooks Tran won the opportunity after surviving two rounds of competition. Alternates Hunju Juno Lee and Maria-Alise Agrawal will also perform.
Official Notices
A Board of Regents meeting, some blood drives and a call for applications for research grants in alcohol and drug abuse.
UW Bothell, Bellevue College to jointly enroll international students
A new type of educational partnership in the state of Washington was launched Jan. 19, when the UW Bothell and Bellevue College sign a memorandum of understanding to establish a cooperative admissions process for international students studying business in the United States
Versatile violinist Mark OConnor to perform at Meany Jan. 29
Violinist Mark OConnor performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at Meany Hall. Embracing Appalachian fiddling, the jazz violin and the canon of classical music for strings, O’Connor redefines the idea of “cross-over” artist.
Airlift Northwest Open House January 21
Airlift Northwest welcomes visitors to an open house at its new offices and hangar. See the aircraft that transport critically injured patients, and meet staff who provide medical services inflight.
Jewish identity is subject of new book of essays edited by UW profs
In the new book, Boundaries of Jewish Identity, Susan Glenn and Naomi Sokoloff brought together a group of scholars in the fields of law, anthropology, history, sociology and literature to consider the question of who is a Jew and who gets to decide.
Inaugural poem author to speak at UW Jan. 27
Elizabeth Alexander, who wrote and delivered President Obamas inaugural poem, says it is time for Americans to begin a more nuanced civic conversation about race and culture. She will speak about that idea at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in 130 Kane.
‘Unspeakable: Film, lecture series organized around ‘Suitcase exhibit
A film and lecture series will be offered in tandem with the traveling exhibit “The Lives They Left Behind: Suitcases from a State Hospital Attic,” now on display in the lobby of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library.
Burke Museum offers monthly lunchtime tours starting Jan. 26
The Burke Museum is offering lunchtime tours for the campus community. Called “The Best of the Burke” and organized by Karin Moughamer, the museums campus outreach coordinator, each tour is a half-hour long and is led by an experienced docent.
Report: Charter school management organizations need efficiency, technology to thrive in lean times
Charter school management organizations must help schools operate more efficiently and innovate with new technologies to adapt to leaner times, according to a new report from the UWs Center on Reinventing Public Education.
Violence Prevention Training workshops offered Feb. 3, March 9
The warning signs of violence, together with information about UW resources for safety and counseling and much more, will be discussed at two Violence Prevention Training workshops offered by SafeCampus, the UWs violence prevention program.
Business Diversity Supplier Fair coming Feb. 2
Are you responsible for departmental purchasing? If so, you might want to check out the 24 suppliers who will be at this fair in the Mary Gates Commons.
Need a ride? Offering a ride? New Zimride service handles both
A new program from UW Commuter Services connects people with rides — and reduces the UW’s carbon footprint.
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.
January 18, 2011
UW Medicine, Valley Medical Center to explore strategic alliance
On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the chief executive officers of UW Medicine and Valley Medical Center announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore a strategic alliance in which Valley Medical Center, Public Hospital District #1 of King County County, would join UW Medicine.
UW Medicine, Valley Medical Center to explore strategic alliance
Today, Jan. 18, the chief executive officers of UW Medicine and Valley Medical Center announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Inten
January 13, 2011
Faculty flutist to perform Jan. 16 in Brechemin Auditorium
Faculty artist Donna Shin and pianist Casey Robards of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16 in Brechemin Auditorium. Faculty artists Shannon Spicciati, oboe, and Michael Partington, guitar, also appear.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
Sarah Nash Gates is a “culture maker” and Custodial Services cleans up with it second award for green cleaning. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues.
January 12, 2011
Down to the wire: Winners of orthodontic sculpture contest announced
With materials normally applied to shaping a radiant smile, first-year orthodontic residents create works of art in an annual competition.
Newsmakers
‘The New York Times’ profiles Jake Locker. Also, comments on colds, Kindles (or not), obesity, teaching impact and accidents in sports, and more. Your colleagues in the national news.
Official Notices
A Board of Regents meeting, some blood drives and a reminder of the anti-kickback, conflict of interest and whistleblower regulations.