The ensemble is about to return to Japan for its third tour of that country, and presents its Japan Tour Preview Concert, featuring the world premiere of Precious Metal: A Concerto for Flute and Winds, by D.
March 9, 2010
The latest news from the UW
March 8, 2010
Judge upholds freeze of UW faculty salaries
A King County judge dismissed a case from a faculty member to reinstate salary increases suspended due to the UW’s financial situation.
Regina Yeh.
School of Music alumna Regina Yeh and Hillary Herndon, past principal violist of the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra, present solo and duo works for viola and piano.
March 6, 2010
Dino Day.
See real dinosaur and dinosaur-era fossils from the Burke’s collection and participate in dinosaur-themed activities throughout the Burke Museum’s 25th annual Dino Day.
March 5, 2010
Major depression more than doubles risk of dementia among adults with diabetes
Adults who have both diabetes and depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, a progressive decline of thinking skills.
‘Composers’ Workshop.’
Student composers in the School of Music present original works.
March 4, 2010
Researchers discover gene that affects susceptibility to tuberculosis and clues to how it works
University of Washington researchers have identified a gene involved in susceptibility and resistance to tuberculosis.
Forest change topic of first-ever College of the Environment dean’s lecture
From wildfires to wild flowers — Pacific Northwest forests appear to be changing.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to speak March 4
Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, will discuss what’s ahead for computing, with a particular focus on how cloud computing will change the way people and businesses use technology.
Widening broadband
Writer’s Block Literary Festival: Experience an epiphany
Writer’s block can strike anyone.
Composers’ Workshop, Symphonic Band concert coming from School of Music
Student composers will present original works and the UW Symphonic Band will play in events coming from the School of Music.
Pianist Regina Yeh and violist Hillary Herndon team up for March 8 concert
School of Music alumna Regina Yeh will team with Hillary Herndon to present solo and duo works for viola and piano in a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.
School of Music: There will be jazz March 8, 10, 11
Jazz will be in the spotlight at three events coming from the School of Music — the Studio Jazz Ensemble on March 8 and Jazz Innovations I and II concerts on March 10 and 11.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, March 18, at UW Tacoma.
Dinosaurs and their closest relatives originated earlier than thought
A team of paleontologists that includes Christian Sidor from the UW has discovered a dinosaur-like animal — one that shared many characteristics with dinosaurs but fell just outside of the dinosaur family tree — living 10 million years earlier than the oldest known dinosaurs.
UW Libraries collaborates with Taiwan library to digitize rare Chinese classic books
UW Libraries’ East Asia Library and the National Central Library of Taiwan will begin a project this summer to digitize Chinese rare books held at the East Asia Library and Special Collections at UW Libraries.
Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling
For scientists, the research always comes first.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
OCEAN OFFICIAL: The American Geophysical Union, an international 5,800-member organization concerned with Earth and space sciences, has elected Jim Murray, UW professor of oceanography, as president-elect of its ocean sciences section.
A life in the midst of the civil rights movement inspires research, brings award for Honey
As a high school student in the 1960s, Michael Honey got behind the burgeoning civil rights movement.
UW receives national recognition for community service
The UW has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
UW Honors Program to launch new curriculum including interdisciplinary honors
When Rob McKenna arrived at the UW in 1980, he joined the University Honors Program.
Horner to speak on ‘How to Build a Dinosaur’ March 5
Can dinosaurs be brought back to life? Is there a velociraptor lurking in the cells of every chicken? Does extinction have to be forever? Jack Horner, one of the most influential paleontologists of our time, will tackle these questions and more at the 2010 Burke Lecture at 7 p.
Libraries sponsor research awards for undergraduates
The UW Libraries is looking for a few good student research projects.
Bioengineering student first UW undergraduate awarded prestigious Luce Scholarship since 1977
Jesse Burk-Rafel, a senior honors student in bioengineering, was recently selected as a 2010 11 Luce Scholar.
It’s a film from Homecoming 1957 — but does anyone know more?
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.
Mindfulness group relaxes, refreshes with meditation during lunch hours
Editor’s Note: There are many organizations open to the UW faculty and staff.
UW Tower goes green with edible Patio Demonstration Garden
While students farm one-third of an acre on campus, inhabitants of the UW Tower are thinking even smaller.
New Center for Performance Studies seeks to make the most out of lean times
“When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
Federal stimulus funds for UW create 2,000 jobs directly and indirectly
The UW to date has received $191.
Summer science and more: UW Summer Youth Programs now open for registration
Girls and science, middle-schoolers and robotics, grade-schoolers plumbing the secrets of ancient civilizations — there will be a lot going on in this year’s UW Summer Youth Programs, and registration is already open.
U.S. chief information officer to speak at UW
Vivek Kundra, U.
Post-doc Association to hold career panel and networking reception March 5
Post-doctoral fellows who might be wondering what’s next after the post-doc and how to get there can find out at the annual UW Post-doc Association career panel and networking reception, which will be from 5 to 8 p.
Who will give the next University Faculty Lecture? Nominations are open
Nominations are being sought for the annual University Faculty Lecture Award, which honors current or emeriti faculty whose research, scholarship or art has been widely recognized by their peers and whose achievements have had a substantial impact on their profession, on the research or performance of others and perhaps on society as a whole.
‘El Gesticulador’ (The Impostor) to be performed in Spanish at Ethnic Cultural Theatre
Students in the UW Spanish Play Production class will present El Gesticulador (The Impostor) March 13 and 14 at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Washington policymakers tour ISIS, announce broadband funding
Monday, March 1, was a busy day for the staff at UW Medicine’s <A href="http://www.
Major depression more than doubles risk of dementia among adults with diabetes
Adults who have both diabetes and major depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, compared to adults with diabetes only, according to a study published in the recent Journal of General Internal Medicine.
UW global health chair to receive Ned Behnke Leadership Award
Dr. King Holmes will be honored March 9 for his leadership and commitment in promoting AIDS awareness.
Katterman Lecture highlights innovations in pharmacy practice and patient care
Pharmacists offer significantly more in health-care services than many people realize. Two UW School of Pharmacy faculty members will talk A