Shakespeare’s magic is transplanted to the UW campus in A U-Dubber Night’s Dream, opening May 26 in the Jones Playhouse, with previews May 23 and 25.
May 20, 2010
The latest news from the UW
New Campus Sustainability Fund will support projects by students, faculty, staff
A new pool of nearly $340,000, created through the sustained work of student activists, will fund student, faculty and staff projects that help make the UW more sustainable.
Drink coffee and support the UW at the same time
The next time you purchase one of those cards that can be used repeatedly for satisfying your coffee habit, you have an opportunity to support the UW.
The big dig: Sound Transit construction will be around awhile
If you’ve passed Husky Stadium recently, you’ve no doubt noticed that something big is going on.
Statewide Washington MESA Day to be held May 22
Washington MESA Day, a one-day event of academic challenges for middle and high school students representing seven MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement) Centers from across the state, will be held Saturday, May 22, from 8:30 a.
Honoring the man who made the Physics-Astronomy Building a reality
When Mark McDermott was chair of the Department of Physics, he had many goals, but one of his major ones was to get his department moved into a new building that would better serve its needs.
New book studies how charter schools can better meet special education needs
A new book from the Center for Reinventing Public Education takes an in-depth look at the connection between charter schools and special education, and recommends ways such schools can improve their ability to serve special students’ needs.
Films from the Vault: A day of viewing (and digitizing) old and odd movies
If you’re intrigued by old and odd films, you might want to set aside some time on Wednesday, May 26.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
RISING CONSERVATIONIST: Julian Olden, assistant professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, has received this year’s Early Career Conservationist Award from the Society for Conservation Biology, a 10,000-member organization.
Industry veterans join Center for Commercialization’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence Program
Five high-tech and biotech industry veterans with extensive experience as innovators, developers, entrepreneurs, and executive-level managers have signed on as Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) at the UW’s Center for Commercialization, Vice Provost for Technology Transfer Linden Rhoads has announced.
Class Notes: Fluency in Technology
Class title: Informatics 100 — Fluency in Information Technology, taught by D.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
The frog who failed famously, and the man who captured it on film
This is the story of a frog who tried really hard to catch a dragonfly, and just barely missed — and the man who captured the moment on high-speed film and sent it out to the world.
Film stars octopus, but where was he and why?
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.
Advocates for cleanup of Hanford Reservation win Annual Service Award For Community Partners
The UW School of Public Health presented the award to Gerry Pollet and Heart of America Northwest
Leader in adrenergic receptor research to give 23rd annual Krebs Lecture May 25
The speaker, Dr. Brian K. Kobilka of Stanford University, studies a pathway involved in high blood pressure, shock, asthma and migraines
Major depression is common and disabling after traumatic brain injury
A study of adults who had a traumatic brain injury showed that more than half — 53 percent — developed major depression in the year following their injury.
HUB hubub.
A day of festivity and fun to honor the HUB, standing since 1949 and headed for a two-year remodel.
MFA Dance Concert.
The Dance Program’s final concert of the season, featuring MFA artists who bring rich professional histories to their work at the UW.
May 19, 2010
Jazz Innovations.
Student jazz ensembles coached by Marc Seales, Tom Collier, Cuong Vu, and Phil Sparks will pay homage to jazz icons with new arrangements of the classics and break new ground with original progressive jazz compositions.
May 18, 2010
Flexible approach to anxiety treatment may result in better symptom relief
The Coordinated Anxiety Learning and Management allows primary-care physicians to address a range of mental disorders, not just one.
Major depression is common and disabling after traumatic brain injury
Study showed more than half of adult patients developed major depression in the 12 months following a traumatic brain injury.
Media alert: Presentation on the security of modern automobiles
A team of computer scientists led by Tadayoshi Kohno, an assistant professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington, and Stefan Savage, an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the University of California San Diego, have conducted an experimental study of security in modern automobiles.
May 15, 2010
UWBothell turns 20.
Join the fun and enjoy food, networking, tours, music, career development, and more.
May 14, 2010
Francia Russell, Kent Stowell to receive honorary UW doctorates
The University of Washington Board of Regents approved May 13 the granting of honorary doctor of arts degrees to the founding creative directors of Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB).
Spring Opera Gala.
Students and faculty from the School of Music Voice Division, along with Peter Eros and the University Symphony, present songs and arias from the opera repertoire.
‘Beatles and Beyond’ on guitar
Students of Michael Partington present a program of music that highlights the influence of folk and popular music in classical composition and arrangements.
May 13, 2010
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
HIV research open house set for June 8 at Harborview
The UW AIDS Clinical Trials Unit will be hosting an HIV Research Open House on Tuesday, June 8 from noon to 3 p.
Class Notes: Archaeology in Film
Class title: ARCHY 101: Archaeology in Film, taught by Ben Marwick, an assistant professor of anthropology.
Provost Wise addresses budget decisions in latest Town Hall, available online
Provost Phyllis Wise spoke about the budget and the University’s vision for the future at a Town Hall on Tuesday, May 11.
UW Tacoma Chancellor Spakes announces leadership transition
UW Tacoma Chancellor Patricia Spakes has announced that she will step down as chancellor in July 2011.
Mark 30th anniversary of eruption of Mount St. Helens at Burke Tuesday
May 18 marks the 30th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St.
45th Street Viaduct to be closed for four months
The NE 45th Street Viaduct connecting the west end of NE 45th Street with University Village and points east will be closed to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists from June 14 to Sept.
UW Bothell celebrates 20 years with open house
The UW Bothell celebrates its 20th year of operations in 2009-10 and reflects on its history of accomplishment at a campus celebration and open house.
Hundreds of projects to be showcased at annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Nearly 750 of the UW’s most talented and accomplished undergraduates will showcase their contributions to innovative and groundbreaking research at the Thirteenth Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium from noon to 5 p.
Coming together: 2010 Tribal Leadership Summit on May 14
For the fourth time in as many years, representatives of area Native American tribes will gather at the UW to discuss issues important to the indigenous community.
The American String Project plays at Benaroya — and on your computer, too
One doesn’t usually get previews of coming attractions for orchestras, but this year anyone interested in attending one of the upcoming concerts by the American String Project can get a preview online.
Gjertrud Schnackenberg to give annual Roethke reading
Poet Gjertrud Schnackenberg will present the annual Roethke reading, sponsored by the Department of English, at 8 p.
Chinese century?
An Evening with author Martin Jacques, author of When China Rules the World: the Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World.