Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
May 27, 2010
The latest news from the UW
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.
Health care debate.
The UW chapters of the Young Americans for Liberty and the Federalist Society host a health reform debate between Ilya Shapiro, senior fellow at the Cato Institute, and UW School of Law Professor Stewart Jay.
UW panel to discuss autism and childhood vaccinations June 1
The speakers include the UW Autism Center director, a UW family physician, and the head of autism services at Seattle Children’s.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Brechemin Piano Series.
UW music students perform works for piano.
It’s about Denny Hall, sort of: Help identify this week’s Lost & Found Film
Editor’s Note: The UW Audio Visual Services Materials Library has more than 1,200 reels of film from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, documenting life at the University through telecourses, commercial films and original productions.
Flexible approach to anxiety treatment may result in better symptom relief
People with anxiety disorders showed a greater relief of symptoms and a better ability to function when their primary-care physicians used a flexible approach to treatment, according to a UW-led study.
Band, choirs unite for concert
The UW Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and choirs team for a concert titled Ruah: Wind and Spirit.
May 26, 2010
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.
Longtime UW climate researcher is new Washington state climatologist
Nick Bond, senior meteorologist with the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean, will take over climatologist role.
May 24, 2010
Ignoring seat belt law costs Montanans $36 million in health-care costs
Ignoring seat belt law costs Montanans $36 million in health-care costs
Unexpected decline in newborn mortality drives child deaths below 8 million
Sub-Saharan African countries, such as Rwanda, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia, see rapid reductions
Weird orbits of neighbors can make ‘habitable’ planets not so habitable
Computer models indicate some exoplanets might fluctuate between being habitable and not because of eccentric orbits of neighboring planets.
UW names Lisa Graumlich first dean of College of the Environment
A scientist known for climate and ecosystem research is the inaugural dean of the University of Washington’s College of the Environment.
Voters dissatisfied with Congress and state Legislature but willing to accept state income tax
New UW survey indicates growing discontent with state and national government but majority approval of state tax on wealthy households
UW research helps consumers, policymakers identify and access healthy, affordable food
Ensuring access to healthy, affordable foods is a top priority in tackling the obesity epidemic in the United States.
May 23, 2010
Ultraviolet radiation not culprit killing amphibians, research shows
In nature, ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is not the amphibian killer scientists once suspected.
May 21, 2010
Undergraduate Research Symposium.
This annual symposium provides an exciting venue for undergraduates from all academic disciplines to present their research via poster, oral presentation, and performance sessions.
Bothell capstones.
Graduating students in the Master of Arts in Cultural Studies program present their capstone projects to colleagues and the UW Bothell community.
May 20, 2010
Media alert: Arboretum BioBlitz 2010 starts Friday, teams reveal findings Saturday at public open house
WHAT: Seattle’s first-ever bioblitz gets underway Friday afternoon with volunteers looking for as many birds, plants, lichens, amphibians and other species as possible in the Washington Park Arboretum during a 24-hour period.
Neandertal genome sequencing reveals new clues on human-specific gene changes
The distinctions between human and Neandertal genomes may reveal what set ancient humans apart from the now-extinct, human-like beings.
Two UW students chosen as President’s Medalists
Two UW students have been chosen President’s Medalists for the Class of 2010.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Name that UWTV program, and win an iPad
What’s in a name? On television, it’s a key component of the show.
Neandertal genome sequencing reveals new clues on human-specific gene changes
The distinctions between human and Neandertal genomes may reveal what set ancient humans apart from the now-extinct, human-like beings
Bearers of cultural history: Burke Museum hosts two Ainu interns from Hokkaido, Japan
The Burke Museum is hosting two museum interns from Japan who are participating in a first-ever cultural exchange between the indigenous Ainu of Japan and Native American communities in Washington state.
A musical week ahead on campus
If you’re looking for a little night music next week, there will be three concerts to choose from.
Learning first: Refocusing central school district offices to improve teaching and learning
Central offices of urban school districts have been able to shift their focus from administration and compliance to improvement of teaching and learning districtwide by making five key changes, according to a new report by researchers from the UW College of Education.