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June 3, 2010
Parents invited to early learning conference
Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend the Saturday, June 5 session of the three-day “UW Conference on Early Learning: From Research into Action,” giving them an opportunity to join the educators and other professionals who are attending to conference.
Masters of art: Student art, design talents shine in Henry Art Gallery’s eclectic MFA Exhibition
From towering aluminum headgear to outsized stainless steel pillows, interactive note cards, posters promoting good social works and even a device to better document medical emergencies, there’s a lot to peruse and ponder at the annual MFA Thesis Exhibition, now open at the Henry Art Gallery.
Scholar of Scandinavian diplomacy is also a serious soccer coach
Christine Ingebritsen is a keen scholar of Scandinavian diplomacy, committed enough that’s she’s written books about it.
Issaquah Cub Scouts collect books for families of Neonatal Intensive Care babies
Cub Scouts from Issaquah, Wash.
Bits of history: Lost & Found Film series a success, thanks to readers, colleagues
Did you know:
- That UW scientists once sprayed young salmon with fluorescent dye particles to track them as they made their way from a creek to a larger body of water.
Expect commencement-related traffic congestion near Husky Stadium on June 12
UW Transportation Services advises motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to avoid Husky Stadium on Saturday, June 12, due to the UW commencement ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.
UW Pediatric Dentistry names new residency program director
Dr. Marcio Da Fonseca was most recently the director of Inpatient Care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
PATH president Christopher Elias to receive School of Public Health Distinguished Alumnus Award
Dr.
Next Common Book is UW-created book of 15 poems, ‘You Are Never Where You Are’
The Common Book this year will be a UW original.
Student-built blimp finds unique job in Computer Science Building
It started innocently enough, with a forwarded news article.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
What is that glass object? Can you help identify this Lost & Found film?
We’re back to the public opinion lab this week.
Productive partnership: UW’s David Miller and business partner Robert Hull share honor from American Institute of Architects
When Dave Miller was a Peace Corps volunteer in Brazil during the late 1960s, he designed and helped build inexpensive but sturdy houses for the working poor.
‘Renewable Energy Landscapes.’
Solar, wind, and biomass resources are the three leading options for renewable energy production at a scale that will make a difference in the U.
UW Sings.
The University Singers, Women’s Choir, and Men’s Glee Club present a captivating array of sounds in this popular year-end concert.
June 1, 2010
UW moves to new admissions process
The UW is moving to a process whereby admissions decisions are not made until all applications have been received and assessed.
Digital arts BFAs.
The DXARTS program presents the work of 10 graduating seniors graduating with Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees.
May 28, 2010
MFA art at the Henry.
The Henry Art Museum presents the School of Art Master of Fine Arts annual exhibition in the North Galleries.
Composers’ Workshop.
Student composers present original works in an evening of music directed by Joel-Francois Durand.
May 27, 2010
Board of Regents names presidential search committee members
The UW Board of Regents today approved a 17-member Presidential Search and Advisory Committee to find a successor for President Mark Emmert.
Genome comparison tools found to be susceptible to slip-ups
You might call it comparing apples and oranges, but lining up different species’ genomes is common practice in evolutionary research.
Tag(s): genomics
UW, tribal partnership to develop Pacific Northwest bioenergy
Biofuels are increasingly popular, but also controversial.
Percussion music, jazz coming from School of Music
World percussion music and jazz are among offerings in coming days from the UW School of Music.
Lunch after the HUB: A host of dining options available
The Husky Student Union has been duly celebrated and will soon shut its doors for a major, two-year remodeling project.
Javid, Pendras to speak at UW Bothell, UW Tacoma commencements
UW Bothell has announced that Mahnaz Aflatooni Javid will speak at its commencement ceremony June 13.
The totem pole is subject of lecture June 1 at the Burke
Art historian Aldona Jonaitis will talk about her book, The Totem Pole: An Intercultural History, at 7 p.
Jazz great Ron Carter to teach, perform at UW May 28
Ron Carter is a Grammy winner and has recorded with such stellar names as Lena Horne, Dexter Gordon, Bill Evans, B.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Some Montlake Blvd. lanes are closed at night
From now until Tuesday, June 8, Sound Transit’s contractor will be performing storm drainage work across Montlake Blvd (see map for details).
Medal of Honor dedication to be shown on UWTV Memorial Day Weekend
The UW can proudly claim eight Congressional Medal of Honor recipients as Huskies.
Board of Regents names presidential search committee members
The UW Board of Regents today approved a 17-member Presidential Search and Advisory Committee to find a successor for President Mark Emmert.
Unexpected decline in newborn mortality drives child deaths below 8 million
Worldwide mortality in children younger than 5 years has dropped from 11.
UW Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity receives $2.2 million grant
The UW Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) program has received a four-year, $2.
Weird orbits of neighbors can make ‘habitable’ planets not so habitable
Astronomers hunting for planets orbiting nearby stars similar to the sun are looking for signs of rocky, Earth-like planets in a “habitable” zone, where conditions such as temperature and liquid water remain stable enough to support life.
Disability studies students to present work at Allen Library June 1
Students in Pat Brown’s Disability Law, Policy & the Community class will present the results of their quarter-long studies of public disability policy from 9:30 to 11:30 a.
UW names Lisa Graumlich first dean of College of the Environment
A scientist known internationally for research on climate and ecosystems — and who has a track record of getting wide-ranging groups of experts to focus on environmental issues — has been named the inaugural dean of the UW’s College of the Environment, now in its first academic year.
Longtime UW climate researcher is new Washington state climatologist
Nick Bond has been doing climate research at the UW since 1990, but he wants to learn even more about climate and its history in Washington state.
School of Music vocal groups perform June 1, 3
The end of the school year is bringing vocal offerings from the UW School of Music.
Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences launches new initiative
On May 24, the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences launched a multi-year, multimillion-dollar initiative that will develop insights into how children learn.
Ultraviolet radiation not culprit killing amphibians, research shows
In nature, ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is not the amphibian killer scientists once suspected.
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