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June 3, 2010
The latest news from the UW
Challenges of environmental governance is topic of talk by Miles
A UW expert on climate change and planning for its consequences — someone whose advice has been sought at every level from the local Puget Sound basin to the international Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change — will ask the question Whither Ocean Governance? Is Effective Management the Holy Grail? in a special lecture Friday, June 4.
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.
H. psychadelica makes top-10 new-species list
A species of fish with rare, forward-facing eyes like humans and a body colored with swirls of tan and peach zebra stripes has made the list of top 10 new species.
With ham radio volunteering and managing diabetes, nothing slows this dedicated manager
Official notices
New rates begin July 1 for Fleet Services
On July 1, new Fleet Services rates will go into effect.
Newsmakers
THE VALUE OF ETHNIC STUDIES: James Banks, professor of education and director of the UW Center for Multicultural Education, discussed the teaching of ethnic studies on a recent segment of National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation series.
Etc. Campus news& notes
LIFETIME ACHIEVER: Psychology Professor Alan Marlatt will receive the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy’s Career/Lifetime Achievement Award at the Association’s convention in San Francisco in mid-November.
Endowed lectureship named in honor of tireless public health advocate, Peter Breysse
When the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences was formed 40 years ago, Peter Breysse was one of its founding faculty members.
UW Bonderman fellows explore far reaches of the globe by means of unusual fellowship
Ask a Bonderman travel fellow where she is going — or where he has been — and settle in for a fascinating conversation.
Meet the 2010 Bonderman fellows
The 2010 Undergraduate Bonderman Fellows are Zachary Triber Brown, Joseph Andrew Cramer, Autumn Cutter, Luke Jensen, Brittany Ann Lichty, Nina Tan, and Alex Win.
Law student was once a defendant, now plans to be a defender
When Alena Suazo graduates from the UW School of Law in June, she’ll have the degree that qualifies her for the public defender job she wants.
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
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.
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.