A number of news media articles followed environmental microbiologist Dr.
December 3, 2009
The latest news from the UW
Originality will rule at School of Music’s Composers’ Workshop on Dec. 4
Student composers will present original works for traditional instruments, electronic realizations and works for newly created instruments in the Composers’ Workshop, 7:30 p.
Class Notes: Astrobiology studies the nature of life — starting with Earth
Class title: Astrobiology 115: Life in the Universe.
Program with UW involvement a finalist for ‘Changemaker’ award, and you can vote for it
Since last May, the UW School of Social Work, funded by the Mental Health Transformation Project out of the Governor’s office, has been helping to build the Washington State Coalition to Improve Mental Health Reporting, which aims to build relationships between journalists and community members with the goal to improve the public’s understanding of mental health and wellness through accurate news reporting.
Surgeon brings together voice-related professionals, students
Al Merati is a new father, a musician, a husband and a busy surgeon at the UW.
It’s a grand night for singing at CarolFest Dec. 8
The holidays are a time when people want to come together and celebrate.
History cubed: Burke Boxes are like traveling museums
They were started by Erna Gunther, the Burke Museum’s educator and later director, back in the 1930s.
Modern dance and period music mix in the Faculty Dance Concert’s ‘Brahms Waltzes’
The title Brahms Waltzes may bring to mind ladies in long dresses whirling around the dance floor in the arms of tuxedo-clad men, but that isn’t what viewers will see when the dance is performed as part of the Faculty Dance Concert this weekend.
Early intervention for toddlers with autism highly effective, study finds
A novel early intervention program for very young children with autism — some as young as 18 months — is effective for improving IQ, language ability and social interaction, a comprehensive new study has found.
Get holiday greens and more at Arboretum sale, reception
The Arboretum Foundation’s beloved holiday sale returns to the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum from 2 to 8 p.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Dental student Emily Chu wins Hinman clinical research award
Chu studied how problems in phosphate metabolism affect tooth structure and composition and the bony ridge of the jaw.
American Public Health Association honors UW School of Nursing faculty member
Betty Bekemeir’s strengthening of members services was recognized with a 2009 Executive Citation.
‘Skeptical optimists’ push for better global health data
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation post-bachelor fellows accept a challenge from The Lancet editor Richard Horton.
School days in Neah Bay: Help identify this week’s Lost and 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.
UW Medicine’s Dr. Erika Goldstein: teacher, mentor and friend
Her approaches to teaching UW medical students have earned Dr. Goldstein the admiration and respect of her students, and a national award.
WTO remembered.
A screening of Jill Frieberg’s film This is What Democracy Looks Like to mark the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Organization protests in Seattle.
‘Moving the Rock’ reception.
A book launch/signing reception for Mary Abrums, UW Bothell associate professor of nursing.
Faculty Dance Concert.
Highlighting the diverse talents of the UW’s award-winning Dance Program faculty, along with the artistry of special guests and performances by undergraduate and graduate students.
December 1, 2009
‘Songs of Transition.’
The UW Chamber Singers and University Chorale team up for Between the Now and the Not Yet: Songs of Transition.
November 30, 2009
UW researchers discover groundbreaking approach to predicting life expectancy among patients with malignant brain tumors
University of Washington researchers have discovered a way to more accurately predict life expectancy in patients newly diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, the most aggressive form of primary brain tumors — and the type that took the life of Senator Ted Kennedy earlier this year.
Early intervention for toddlers with autism highly effective, study finds
Referencing Dali.
When Gabriela’s husband returns from the Persian Gulf she struggles to reconnect with a changed man in this evocative, moving story rooted in magical realism.
November 25, 2009
Free e-samples of prescription drugs: At what cost?
Search the Internet to learn about your asthma, high cholesterol or other common disorder, and odds are you’ll be directed to a pharmaceutical company-sponsored Web homepage.
Media advisory: UW expert to discuss alcohol, anger, aggressive driving
WHO: Dennis Donovan, PH.
November 24, 2009
UW to be pilot site for smart grid technology
The University of Washington will be part of a team that will conduct a regional smart energy grid demonstration project.
New report says climate change accelerating much faster than expected
Scientists say effects of climate change greater than expected and getting more serious
Lise de la Salle.
One of the true surprises and highlights of the 2007-08 President’s Piano series, Lise de la Salle astonished Seattle audiences with the maturity, expressiveness, and depth of her playing.
November 23, 2009
Fish food fight: Fish don’t eat trees after all, says new study
Recent theories stating that half of fishes’ food comes from ecosystems on shore may not hold water.
November 21, 2009
AYP Symposium.
This daylong public symposium about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition will feature keynote speaker Robert Rydell, the premier world’s fair historian.
Shadmehr Aghili.
An Iranian musician, singer and songwriter.
November 20, 2009
Little Big Band.
The Burke Museum presents a rocking evening of Native American rock, blues, jazz, storytelling and dance at Meany Hall.
November 19, 2009
Gold, silver medals for UW teams in the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition
You could call it a Lego competition for the biological sciences.
Community engagement, accountability, real-world experience key to UW teacher training
UW Medicine medical volunteers gear up to care for Seattle Marathon 2009 runners
More than 70 UW Medicine medical volunteers will be on hand the Sunday after Thanksgiving to assist runners who become ill or injured during the Amica Seattle Marathon 2009.
Concert, symposium close out yearlong celebration of AYP centennial
Transgender Day of Remembrance events on Nov. 20
This week, the UW’s Q Center is hosting several events to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov.
UW ranks seventh nationally in students studying abroad
The UW is seventh in the nation among doctoral institutions in how many students it sends on study abroad programs.
Accentuate the positive: Coaches can shape young athletes’ definition of success
Young athletes’ achievement goals can change in a healthy way over the course of a season when their coaches create a mastery motivational climate rather than an ego orientation, UW sport psychologists have found.
Disaster tip of the month: Creating a ‘safe room’ in your home
Editor’s note: The Emergency Management Division of the Washington Military Department is offering a tip a month to help people get prepared for a disaster.