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April 15, 2010
Latest rankings show UW programs among best in nation
The University of Washington has been ranked first among primary-care medical schools in the country for the 17th consecutive year, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided April 15 by U.
Engineering Summit to address challenges in aerospace, computing, biotech
Seattle will host a National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Summit on May 2-3.
Show your Husky pride: Be a model
Creative Communications is looking for UW license plate holders and their vehicles for a celebrity photo shoot on the Seattle campus between April 19 and 23.
Opening classroom doors: Teaching and learning highlighted at annual symposium
Professor Diane Gillespie believes that writing and telling stories are a great way for educators to assess their teaching practices.
Author to speak on China’s role in the 21st century April 20
Jeffrey Wasserstrom of the University of California, Irvine, will read from and sign his book China in the 21st Century: What Everyone Needs to Know, at 7 p.
‘Off-Track Profs’ author to speak, sign books at Bothell
UW Bothell will host noted author and academic Edie Goldenberg on campus Thursday, April 22.
Engineering Summit to address challenges in aerospace, computing, biotech
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Traumatized trees: Bug them enough, they get fired up
Whether forests are dying back, or just drying out, projections for warming show the Pacific Northwest is becoming primed for more wildfires.
New state budget means more cuts for UW
The state Legislature finally adjourned this week, exactly 30 days into its special session.
UW Station: Construction update community meeting set
Sound Transit is hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, April 21 to discuss the latest on the UW station construction.
Records Management holds open house April 23, reminds staff to manage electronic records
Records Management Services — the office that oversees UW compliance with laws regarding which paper and electronic records to keep and which to destroy — is having an open house on April 23.
Arborteum’s annual plant sale to be April 24 and 25
The Arboretum Foundation’s annual FlorAbundance Spring Plant Sale, the region’s largest plant sale, returns to Building 30 of the Warren G.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents’ meeting for Thursday, April 15, has been cancelled.
Pianist to present lecture-recital on Heitor Villa-Lobos
Alexandre Dossin, faculty member at the University of Oregon, presents a lecture-recital on the life and music of Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos at 7:30 p.
UW team tracks serial killers to win Mathematical Contest in Modeling
A team of UW undergraduates has been declared an Outstanding Winner in the <A href="http://www.
Forum planned to discuss upcoming changes in Mary Gates Hall
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a public forum to answer questions about upcoming moves and construction in Mary Gates Hall.
Circle of Friends knitting group headed toward goal of 1,000 scarves
It all started with a death.
Author to discuss Islamic Cairo April 20
Caroline Williams, author of Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide, now in its sixth edition, will give a presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.
Expert on gifted education to join College of Education, direct Robinson Center for Young Scholars
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Harp, flute and strings in spotlight at concert April 18
Students of Heidi Lehwalder, Melia Watras and Donna Shin present a recital of chamber music for harp, flute, and strings at 3 p.
‘Glee’ gathering takes Seattle by storm, UW student helps make it happen
It sounds a little corny to hear someone organized an event to bring smiles to the faces of all involved, including audience members.
Marching in kilts, floating in the pond: Help identify this 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.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
COMPUTING CHAMPION: The Association for Computing Machinery has given Ed Lazowska, who holds the Bill & Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science & Engineering, its Distinguished Service award, recognizing his “wide-ranging service to the computing community and his longstanding advocacy for this community at the national level.
Happy Earth Day to you
The UW’s three campuses will brim with activities on the Earth Day’s 40th birthday on Thursday, April 22.
What’s in a word? More than you think, Friels’ ‘Translations’ shows
The School Of Drama presents Brian Friel’s Translations, a play about language as a nation fights to protect its culture and its people.
Campus gone green: Happy 40th birthday, Earth Day
Who says it’s not easy being green? For Earth Day’s 40th birthday on Thursday, April 22, students and staff are planning a variety of ways you can do just that, and learn about sustainability along the way.
Teaching and administration combine well for new manager of POD
When the Support Professionals Development Day gets under way April 21, two of the sessions will be taught by its sponsor’s new leader.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Developing countries worldwide devote more funding to health, except many in sub-Saharan Africa
The commitment to health by country governments in the developing world has grown dramatically over the last two decades, according to a new study by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the UW and Harvard Medical School.
UW Dentistry alumni to honor Dr. James C. McGraw
Known for his decades of animal care at Woodland Park Zoo, McGraw is lauded for service to the community, dental profession, and the school.
Pharmacy students make mark on Capitol Hill
UW chapter of American Pharmacist Association praised for outreach and advocacy.
Genome scientist Dr. Jay Shendure receives Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award
The Prostate Cancer Foundation announced April 13 that Dr.
Critic Ann Powers speaks.
Powers, UW alumna and chief pop music critic of The Los Angeles Times, will give the first of three lectures sponsored by the Women Who Rock collective of the Women Studies Department.
Dance Ensemble.
This ensemble provides a unique experience for University students to come together with performers and creators both within and outside the UW to present a creative and diverse event, and a rich experience for both the audience members and performers.
April 14, 2010
Academics and stress.
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Emerson String Quartet.
The accolades for this top-notch ensemble are as extensive as they are impressive: 30 acclaimed recordings with Deutsche Grammophon, eight Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, and more than three decades of outstanding performances worldwide.
Spring Career Fair.
The largest general career fair on campus, bringing more than 100 employers to campus who are looking to hire for internship and full-time entry-level opportunities.
April 13, 2010
Genome scientist Dr. Jay Shendure receives Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award
Shendure will use rapid DNA sequencing to identify genes and molecular pathways for the initiation and spread of prostate cancer.
Marc Seales and friends.
Faculty pianist Marc Seales performs original compositions with Portland-based musicians Gary Hobbs and Dave Captein on drums and bass and UW faculty artist Cuong Vu on trumpet, with a special appearance by UW percussionist Tom Collier.
April 11, 2010
Maternal deaths fall worldwide from a half-million annually to less than 350,000
HIV accounts for a large percentage of deaths, with most deaths concentrated in six countries
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