New research shows that notches carved by rivers at the bottom of glacial valleys in the Swiss Alps survive from one glacial episode to the next, protected in part by the glaciers themselves.
December 6, 2010
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UW Police officers come to the rescue to make a faculty members interview possible during the snow, Music Professor Patricia Campbell chairs the Smithsonian Folkways, the undergraduate landscape architecture program is honored, and Computer Science & Engineering Professor Ed Lazowska is named to a U.S. Department of Energy committee.
December 5, 2010
New research shows rivers cut deep notches in the Alps’ broad glacial valleys
Research shows that notches carved by rivers at the bottom of glacial valleys in the Swiss Alps survive from one glacial episode to the next
December 3, 2010
Forum on Science, Ethics, Policy plans meeting
The Forum on Science, Ethics and Policy will have its first general meeting of the year at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 in 228 Mary Gates. The group of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows provides an opportunity for dialogue about the impact of science in our world.
December 2, 2010
Have your say about disabilities and universal design on Dec. 6
Do you have opinions or experiences to express about disabilities and interior/universal design? You can share your views in a public forum on disabilities called Have Your Say.
December 1, 2010
Blog profile: An economist looks at education reform
Economics Professor Dick Startz talks about his blog, which is intended to offer up the scientific evidence on K-12 education reform.
Princeton sociologist to discuss changing attitudes toward immigrants Dec. 9
Doug Massey says harsh anti-immigration reforms over the past 30 years are causing Latinos to become the new American underclass. His talk is the first in a three-part public lecture series focusing on the concept of diversity.
New measures introduced to make travel abroad safer for UW community
In 2011, all students who participate in programs abroad offered through International Programs & Exchanges will be required to purchase study abroad insurance as part of a new program designed to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff who travel on University of Washington related study or business.
Backup for babies and parents: St. Josephs Baby Corner, a CFD choice
St. Josephs Baby Corner provides baby supplies to low-income King County families. Its one of the charities you can support through the Combined Fund Drive.
Official Notices
A hearing on administrative changes in parking, some blood drives and a notice about regents meetings.
Author ponders snails, slugs and life in the very slow lane
Step into a world that, until now, youve only stepped on, says the book jacket of the newest book by David Gordon.
Vintage visions: Sporting elegant bygone fashions, just for fun
Petticoats, nipped-in waists, Edwardian walking suits — members of the group Somewhere in Time Unlimited step out in historical fashions, just for fun.
Neuroscience of instinct: How animals overcome fear to obtain food
Animals are capable of making instinctive safety decisions, a UW researcher has learned. Professor of Psychology Jeansok Kim demonstrated that rats weigh their odds of safely retrieving food pellets placed at varying distances from a perceived predator.
IQ scores fail to predict academic performance in children with autism
In a study by researchers at the University of Washington, 90 percent of high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorders showed a discrepancy between their IQ score and their performance on reading, spelling and math tests.
Princeton sociologist to discuss changing attitudes toward immigrants Dec. 9
Doug Massey says harsh anti-immigration reforms over the past 30 years are causing Latinos to become the new American underclass. His talk is the first in a three-part public lecture series focusing on the concept of diversity.
Gulf oil spill offers central discussion point for Honors 100 class
What does a philosopher, or a creative writer, have to say about an oil spill? Thats what a group of honors students have been finding out this quarter as they take Honors 100, the required first course in the new honors curriculum.
Five UW faculty named fellows of the IEEE
Karl Bohringer, Gaetano Borriello, Paul Kinahan, James Ritcey and Steve Seitz have been honored for their outstanding records of accomplishment in engineering.
Screenings on wheels: MammoVan coming Dec. 6, 20
Women age 40 and over should have annual mammograms, but its hard to find the time. The MammoVan is coming to help on Dec. 6 and 20.
Henry Art Gallery offers faculty/staff tour Dec. 15
The gallery is offering a 30-minute exploration of its current exhibitions in a UW Art Break staff tour at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Holiday sale at the Arboretum Dec. 11, 12
The Arboretum Foundation’s holiday sale, Gifts & Greens Galore, returns to the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hear a jazz guitarist, voice students Dec. 6
Jazz guitarist John McLaughlin will talk about improvisation and its development in the afternoon, and voice students will perform in the evening in Brechemin Auditorium.
Annual holiday concert set for Dec. 7 in Meany Theater
The School of Musics annual Carolfest gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Meany Theater. The Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Womens Choir, and UW Mens Glee Club will perform carols and seasonal music from around the world.
Drama school play tells story of ‘Last Witch to be executed in British Isles
The UW School of Dramas production of Rona Munros The Last Witch opens Friday, Dec. 3 and runs through Dec. 12 at the Jones Playhouse.
Arab musician Simon Shaheen performs Dec. 4 at Meany
Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab performers and composers of his generation, will appear at Meany Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band perform Dec. 8 at Meany
The Studio Jazz Ensemble directed by Cuong Vu and Ivan Arteaga, and the Modern Band, directed by Cuong Vu, perform big band arrangements, repertory selections, and new originals in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 in Meany Theater.
Artists from around the world are part of new exhibit at Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Curator Daniele Di Lodovico brings his exhibit, Suitcase, to the Jacob Lawrence Gallery Dec. 7-18. The exhibit is his way of combining his travels, love of art and affable personality in the form of small works from a globally diverse selection of artists.
UW student composers' work to be performed
Student composers present their original works, using traditional and not-so-traditional instruments, in a concert Friday, Dec. 3 in Brechemin Auditorium.
Wind Ensemble, two bands to perform Dec. 9
The UW Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Campus Bands present an evening of music for wind band ensembles at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in Meany Theater.
Signature global health programs funded
International efforts are directed at maternal and child health, food and water security, injury control, medications, tropical medicine, and implementation science.
Prostate Cancer Survivors Celebration Breakfast to raise funds, awareness for research
Kenny G and The Canadian Tenors will perform live together Dec. 9 at the Seattle Sheraton event. Dr. Mitchell Gold, president of Dendreon, will be the keynote speaker.
Prostate cancer: To screen or not to screen
To make an informed choice, men should consider the limits of prostate cancer screening and what they would do if test results are positive.
November 30, 2010
UW Medicine health system tackles, reduces infection rates
Three medical centers — Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, and UW Medical Center achieve and surpass goals in infection control.
Big turnout for launch of global health collaboration in Latin America
PERLA — the Program for Education and Research in Latin America — has been launched with more than 60 people from departments across campus and from organizations around the city. They met to start working together on interdisciplinary projects.
UW Medicine health system tackles, reduces infection rates
UW Medicine health system tackles, reduces infection rates
November 29, 2010
Jazz ensembles to perform at School of Music Dec. 1, 2
Student jazz ensembles coached by Marc Seales, Cuong Vu, and Luke Bergman pay homage to the icons of jazz and break new ground with original progressive jazz compositions in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1 and 2 in Brechemin Auditorium.
Neuroscience of instinct: How animals overcome fear to obtain food
Neuroscience of instinct: How animals overcome fear to obtain food
November 24, 2010
Finger-trap tension stabilizes cells’ chromosome-separating machinery
Scientists have discovered an amazingly simple way that cells stabilize their machinery for forcing apart chromosomes.
As Nov. 28 election approaches, Egyptian opposition builds larger presence online than government
In the run-up to Egyptian elections Sunday, opposition parties have larger online presence than government
“Finger trap” tension stabilizes cells’ chromosome-separating machinery
Accurate gene distribution during cell division depends on stable set up.
November 22, 2010
UW Gospel Choir to perform at Meany Hall Nov. 29
Phyllis Brydwell will lead the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs of praise, jubilation, and other expressions of the gospel tradition. Plus, guests from Mount Zion Baptist Church.