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October 28, 2010
The latest news from the UW
Cats getting new homes, lives, through UWeek classifieds
Carol Crowell first saw Cosette in the University Week Classifieds.
New class of biomolecules triggered in response to respiratory virus infection
For the first time, scientists have discovered that a poorly understood class of RNA produced in a mammal’s cells during a respiratory virus attack may affect the outcome of the infection.
Researchers develop first implanted device to treat balance disorder
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October 27, 2010
New methods detect subtleties in human genomes’ repetitive landscapes
These techniques spot minute variations linked to evolution, diversity and brain development
A walk for remembering.
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, there will be a walk to remember six members of the campus community who lost their lives to domestic violence.
October 26, 2010
Scented consumer products shown to emit many unlisted chemicals
The sweet smell of fresh laundry may contain a sour note.
October 25, 2010
New class of biomolecules triggered in response to respiratory virus infection
Long, non-protein-coding RNAs may help regulate innate immunity
Volunteers needed for study on suicide intervention strategies
Researchers at the Behavioral Research & Therapy Clinics at the University of Washington seek King County men and women to participate in a study on suicide intervention.
October 24, 2010
Remembering ‘Dr. Sam’
When he was 17, the late Sam Kelly met Paul Robeson, who asked him, “What are you doing for the race?” That question inspired Kelly to devote his life to helping others.
October 21, 2010
Researchers develop first implanted device to treat balance disorder
A University of Washington Medical Center patient is the world’s first recipient of a device that aims to quell the disabling vertigo associated with Meniere’s disease.
Come plant a tree on Oct. 28
Want to help make a green campus even greener? Volunteers are needed to help plant 15 to 20 Deodar Cedar trees at the north end of the E-1 parking lot between 10 a.
President Obama pleases a purple and gold crowd in UW campaign stop
President Barack Obama addressed — and delighted — a packed, purple house of Huskies at Hec Edmondson Pavilion today, part of a whistlestop-style tour to get out the Democratic vote, especially for Sen.
Celebration of life for Paul Steven Miller planned Oct. 25
The UW School of Law will have a community gathering to celebrate the life of Paul Steven Miller, the Henry M.
Researchers develop first implanted device to treat balance disorder
University of Washington researchers develop first implanted device to treat balance disorder
From obscurity to prime time: viral political videos can spring from non-political sites
Two elite blogs often post the most interesting political videos which are then picked up by top general-interest blogs
‘McCarthy and the Old Woman’
Florence Bean James Lives! James (1892-1988) co-founded and led the legendary Seattle Repertory Playhouse, housed in the present-day Jones Playhouse, and was a political activist, gifted speaker, and inspiration for countless theatre artists and audiences in Seattle.
Pain conference brings together a variety of health and social service professionals
Prescription opiate use and misuse has received considerable national attention because of the growing number of deaths associated with prescription pain killers, a blackmarket in pills, and the rise in drug-seeking and addiction rates.
President Obama to address noon rally at Hec Edmundson Pavilion
President Barack Obama will speak at rally being held at noon Thursday, Oct.
UW Medicine physicians participate in concussion roundtable
Why I chose UW Medicine: My primary care physician knows me well and my providers consult as a team
UW Medicine comprises seven entities with a single mission of improving health, both locally and globally.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Honoring each other: Nominations open for annual campus awards
Every day you work alongside people who are fabulous at what they do.
Take a Course in ‘Young Love 101’ at School of Drama’s ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’
A king and three of his nobles swear off earthly pleasures and seclude themselves in an academy for three years.
Guest Artist Recital: Bassoonist Pascal Gallois, Oct. 29
Renowned French bassoonist Pascal Gallois — a member of the famed Paris-based Ensemble Intercontemporain — will perform at 7:30 p.
Getting LEAN: Units learn to shed inefficiencies with new philosophy
Finance & Facilities has gone on a LEAN diet to become more efficient and responsive to its customers, creating culture change that empowers line employees.
Wind Ensemble to perform chamber concert Oct. 24
Members of the UW Wind Ensemble will perform at 1:30 p.
The UW’s last presidential visit: A different world in 1961
President Barack Obama will speak at the UW today, Thursday, Oct.
Faculty violist Melia Watras to perform Oct. 25
Faculty violist Melia Watras will perform a concert of contemporary works for the viola and the pieces that inspired their creation at 7: 30 p.
Biologist hopes new ‘condos’ will help Galapagos penguins stave off extinction
Think of it as Habitat for Penguinity.
Molecular Engineering and Science Institute to address energy and medicine; UW bioengineer named director
What if doctors had tools to pinpoint the location of disease inside the body’s cells? What if window panes captured solar energy that could be used to power homes? Molecular engineering, sometimes called molecular manufacturing or molecular systems, is very small-scale construction made possible by advances in chemical synthesis that allows for this new class of nanotechnology.
Hot dogs, tacos, barbecue and more: Good street eats now on Red Square
There’s Motosurf, and then there’s Siganos, which is part of the formidable thing they call Megatron.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
CLEVER CROWS: When PBS’ program, Nature, takes a look at crows on Sunday, Oct.
Welcome event for UW Autism Center Director Wendy Stone looks at autism science
“Autism Science: From Research to Clinic and Back Again” is the topic of a welcome event this month for the new director of the UW Autism Center, Wendy Stone.
New survey shows voters oppose income tax, favor Murray over Rossi
Washington state voters are focused on jobs and the economy, and they’re anti-tax, according to a new survey that also shows incumbent Patty Murray ahead of former state Sen.
Computer music by Joseph Anderson is featured in concert
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media presents an evening of computer music by composer Joseph Anderson on Tuesday, Oct.
Civil rights leaders to discuss ‘freedom dreams’
Two longtime civil rights and social justice activists will headline a distinctive event this month at UW Tacoma.
New ‘Diversity Blueprint’ is the beginning of a process, Lange says
The Diversity Blueprint, which articulates a set of priorities for achieving an integrated vision for campus diversity, is really the beginning of a process that must be implemented at the grass roots in order to succeed, according to Sheila Edwards Lange, vice president and vice provost for minority affairs and diversity.
Smaller Faculty Senate begins new year with communication as key
The Faculty Senate begins a new year at 2:30 p.
Disability expert Sue Kroeger to visit, speak Oct.25, 26
Nationally recognized disability expert and scholar Sue Kroeger will visit the UW Oct.