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October 27, 2009
Computer music.
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) presents an evening of tape and computer music, with Barry Truax as guest composer.
October 26, 2009
First evidence for a second breeding season among migratory songbirds
Biologists document a second breeding season for songbirds that spend summers in temperate North America and winters in the tropics.
October 25, 2009
‘The Tempest.’
Shakespeare’s final play is a wonder of invention — an exuberant celebration of theatrical art and artifice.
October 24, 2009
‘Women Working.’
UW School of Music alumna Becky Billock performs works by American women composers, including Marion Bauer, Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Jennifer Higdon, Libby Larsen, Amy Beach, Emma Lou Diemer and Margaret Bonds.
October 23, 2009
Purple and Gold Day.
By order of Gov.
Henry Open House.
Join the Henry to celebrate new exhibitions Vortexhibition Polyphonica, Allan Sekula: Waiting for Tear Gas, Polaroids: Mapplethorpe, and Eirik Johnson: Sawdust Mountain with karaoke and cupcakes, too.
October 22, 2009
UN Secretary-General receives honorary UW degree
Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the UW at a formal academic convocation Monday, Oct.
New UW Photographers Group show opens Oct. 27
The UW Photographers Group will hold its eighth annual exhibition, Chiaro e Scuro, from Oct.
Researchers make key step towards turning methane gas into liquid fuel
UW scientist instrumental in important step to convert methane gas to a liquid, giving the potential of making it more useful as a fuel.
Taking medicine for HIV proves hard to swallow for many people
Highly active antiretroviral therapy has increased the longevity and quality of life for people living with human immunodeficiency virus.
Where are we?
The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Tiny but adaptable wasp brains show ability to alter their architecture
For an animal that has a brain about the size of two grains of sand, a lot of plasticity seems to be packed into the head of the tropical paper wasp Polybia aequatorialis.
Research gives glimpse of tectonic history on Puget Sound-region fault zones
For nearly two decades scientists have known about the Seattle fault and have been refining their understanding of the danger it presents to the Puget Sound region if it ruptures in a major earthquake.
New book edited by UW political science professor explores Thoreau as political thinker
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), the naturalist and transcendental philosopher, inspired audiences but also irritated them.
Empty Space founder and UW alum Burke Walker directs ‘The Tempest’ in renovated Jones Playhouse
“There’s no such thing as a traditional production of The Tempest.
It takes two to tutor a sparrow
They say it takes a village to raise a child, and apparently it takes at least two adult birds to teach a young song sparrow how and what to sing.
A perfect match: UW sociologist Pepper Schwartz becomes AARP columnist
There aren’t many college professors who would (or could) write a column called The Naked Truth, but those who know Sociology Professor Pepper Schwartz won’t be surprised that she’s doing just that.
Peer Portfolio
MP3 ART: About 300 students wearing red, blue, green and yellow shirts gathered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus at 12:30 p.
Costs up, plans changing, new dependent audit in force as Open Enrollment approaches
It’s best to pay close attention to the changes in UW medical plans for 2010 — many employee out-of-pocket costs are going up dramatically, and there is a new audit that requires you to prove eligibility for your dependents or lose that coverage.
Noise abatement study to cause some noise near SR 520 starting Oct. 26
The Washington State Department of Transportation will be conducting a test pile noise abatement study starting on Oct.
The UW School of Music offers two concerts this weekend
Pianist Becky Billock, a School of Music alumna, will perform works by American women composers at 7:30 p.
UW law students take climate justice issues to Stanford, Europe
Two UW School of Law students have brought the issue of climate change as it relates to human rights to the forefront and recently went on the road presenting their work at Stanford Law School and in Europe.
UW School of Music grad goes for baroque in compositions to be performed at Town Hall Oct. 24
When Justin Henderlight’s original composition is performed at a concert Oct.
Metal Artist to speak at UW Libraries
Mary Lee Hu, retired UW professor of metal arts will speak at 7 p.
Researchers make key step toward turning methane gas into liquid fuel
Researchers at the University of Washington and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have taken an important step in converting methane gas to a liquid, potentially making it more useful as a fuel and as a source for making other chemicals.
Etc: Campus News and Notes
LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT: If you’re looking for some sparkly entertainment, stroll down to Westlake Park between 5 and 9 p.
Record enrollments at UW Bothell, Tacoma this fall
As the 2009-1010 academic year gets under way, the UW’s Bothell and Tacoma campuses are bulging at the seams with record enrollments.
Chinese Film Week highlights work by award-winning director
Chinese Film Week, October 26-31, offers discussions and screenings of award-winning writer and director Peng Xiaolian’s films, as well as an appearance by Peng herself.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov.
Climate Action Plan sets out vision for greenhouse-gas-neutral future at UW
Imagine the UW’s Seattle campus 40 years from now:
- Central energy is supplied from renewable resources.
Tag(s): clean or renewable energy
The UW’s ‘green honor roll’
The University has received many honors and awards for its sustainability efforts.
A recliner on wheels: 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.
Researchers find way to improve depression in older cancer patients
Depression in older cancer patients is very common, and has debilitating effects on their quality of life both during and after treatment.
Uplift International — from earthquakes to human rights – shaking up health
By Emily Lee
Special to UW Health Sciences
Uplift International, a Seattle-based NGO, is run with the support of Beth Rivin, UW research associate professor of law and director of the Global Health and Justice Project.
Infant sucking habits may affect how baby talks
Pacifier, baby bottle or finger sucking may hamper a child’s speech development if the habit goes on too long.
Motulsky to receive inaugural award for lifetime of work in human genetics
Dr.
Joel Berg named to new dentistry post
Dr.
UW Chamber Dance Co.
The company resurrects old dances from the 1930s in a program titled The Shape of Dissent, a reminder that poverty and homlessness are not new events in America.
Eirik Johnson.
Join the artist as he discusses the Henry exhibition Sawdust Mountain.
October 21, 2009
ResearchToolkit.org provides one-stop web resource for health researchers
University of Washington’s Institute of Translational Health Sciences and its partners—Group Health Research Institute, Duke University and Wayne State University—have developed a new web site to help researchers create and sustain successful multisite research collaborations.
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