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.
March 4, 2010
The latest news from the UW
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
‘Sita Sings the Blues.’
Three hilarious shadow puppets narrate both ancient tragedy and modern comedy in this beautifully animated interpretation of the Indian epic Ramayana.
Dance Majors Concert.
The UW Dance Program’s annual showcase of new work by undergraduate students.
March 3, 2010
Dr. Hunter Handsfield wins award for STD prevention
University of Washington’s Dr.
Trying to kick the marijuana habit? UW study wants you
Whales, salmon and the Sound.
Rob Williams, 2009-10 Canada-US Fulbright visiting research chair, will discuss his research on two transboundary issues in marine conservation: evaluating the effects of ocean noise on whales, and estimating the amount of salmon required to support resident killer whale populations.
Gospel Choir.
Phyllis Byrdwell leads the 100-voice UW Gospel Choir in songs of praise and revelation, hymns, call-and-response numbers, and other expressions of the gospel tradition.
March 2, 2010
Media advisory: U.S. chief information officer to speak at UW
WHAT: Vivek Kundra, U.
March 1, 2010
Federal stimulus funds for UW create 2,000 jobs directly and indirectly
The UW has to date received $191.2 million from federal agencies for research under the year-old American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Ancient Shipwrecks.
Shipwrecks survive as archaeological examples of their time and provide insights into their home cultures.
February 28, 2010
‘Rising from Ruins.’
Hanson Hosein’s documentary film, Rising From Ruins, recounts the emotional experiences of the men and women who returned to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
‘Guitar plus!’
In this faculty recital, Michael Partington is joined by a diverse cast of colleagues in a program of gems from the chamber repertoire for guitar, with music ranging from Boccherini to Takemitsu.
February 27, 2010
Media advisory: UW expert on great earthquakes, tsunamis available for media on Chile quake
Brian Atwater, a University of Washington affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences and a U.
February 26, 2010
Obomsawin film.
A screening of WABAN-AKI: People from Where the Sun Rises, by Canadian filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, a member of the Abenaki Nation and one of Canada’s most distinguished documentary filmmakers.
Jane Coop on piano.
A professor of piano at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Coop will perform works by Bach, Beethoven and Mendelssohn.
February 25, 2010
Media Advisory: UW hosts student entrepreneurs in global competition to address issues of poverty and global health
The Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition, March 2 to 4, has student teams from around the globe pitching business solutions.
Dance Majors Concert: Students put their hearts and souls into the five-month process of creating a program
For five months, students have been organizing every aspect of the upcoming Dance Majors Concert.
Sociology prof Gary Hamilton to discuss Wal-Mart’s economic impact March 4
Everyone has an opinion about Wal-Mart, whether they love it or hate it.
UW grads, staff members help Seattle Symphony ‘clean its attic’
The trove is vast:
Fifty years of audio recordings.