By day, Ben Thompson helps research the world’s most pressing public health problems as a program assistant at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
November 5, 2009
The latest news from the UW
Black veterans were vital in the civil rights movement, says book by UW prof
Making Music: UW seminar works to build community through the arts
Often art is considered elitist or unattainable, but UW students are working to help debunk this belief and show that art can be used as a tool to build community.
Volunteers needed for Dream Project’s annual admissions workshop weekend
Volunteer tutors are needed Saturday and Sunday Nov.
Microsoft’s Craig Mundie to speak today on ‘Rethinking Computing’
Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft, will give a lecture titled Rethinking Computing at 4:15 p.
Help Cheerful Givers prepare gift bags for tots Nov. 7
Cheerful Givers, the nonprofit group that provides toy-filled birthday bags to low-income children, is having a gift bag-assembling event on Nov.
Staffer gets satisfaction in helping others through MS Society
Editor’s note: Through the duration of the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight members of the UW community who are personally involved with one of the 2,800 agencies supported by CFD funds.
Antarctic explorer, scientist to speak about ‘Dinosaurs on Ice’ at Burke
Dinosaurs on Ice: Jurassic Dinosaurs from Antarctica is the title of a lecture by William Hammer scheduled for 7 p.
Visiting artist from Korea to perform Nov. 7 in Brechemin Auditorium
Ethnomusicology visiting artist Bora Ju will give a concert at 7:30 p.
Economist David Cutler will give Nov. 13 Hogness Symposium on Health Care lecture
David Cutler, the Otto Eckstein Professor of Applied Economics at Harvard University Department of Economics, will give the 19th Hogness Symposium on Health Care lecture Friday, Nov.
Stress-induced changes in brain circuitry linked to low mood and cocaine relapse
Stress-evoked changes in circuits that regulate serotonin in certain parts of the brain can precipitate a low mood and a relapse in cocaine-seeking, based on mouse studies published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.
Small-town pharmacy business plan wins national student competition
Frick’s Rexall Drug Store in Sequim, Wash.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, Nov.
Video highlights unusual ‘art’ display illustrating the effects of rising sea level
A new video shows a recent project from the UW Program on Climate Change to demonstrate the many changes to the Puget Sound region expected because of rising sea level.
A CSI investigation, UW style: 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.
November 4, 2009
UW to dedicate new Medal of Honor memorial on Veterans Day
WHAT: Dedication of the Medal of Honor memorial at the University of Washington.
UW first educational institution to offer mobile tool for BlackBerry devices
The m.UW mobile campus tool is now available on the BlackBerry. The UW is the first educational institution to offer a BlackBerry app.
Vogler Quartet.
Founded in East Berlin in 1985 and still going strong with its original members.
November 3, 2009
Black veterans were vital in the civil rights fight, says book by University of Washington political science professor
Military service had shown them they could effectively combat both enemies on the battlefield and racism in the ranks.
Media advisory: UW Medical Genetics Clinic celebrates 50th anniversary
WHO:
- Keynote Speaker Dr.
November 2, 2009
Media advisory: UW Medicine Tumor Vaccine Group hosts third annual open house
UW Evans School of Public Affairs to collaborate with X Prize Foundation
Awards of $10 million or more go to teams that solve problems facing humanity and create new opportunities
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
In collaboration with La Raza Commission and other Latino organizations, the Ethnic Cultural Center hosts this annual event.
October 30, 2009
Chinese acrobats.
Thirty-eight award-winning performers from China’s national acrobatic Troupe, astounding audiences with their phenomenal prowess and artistry.
October 29, 2009
Stress-induced changes in brain circuitry linked to cocaine relapse
Stress can change circuits that regulate serotonin in certain parts of the brain and precipitate a low mood and cocaine-use relapse
Pregnant women risk early delivery from using psychiatric medication
The odds triple for premature child delivery among pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication, according to a new study.
UW smoothes pathway to 3-year bachelor’s degree
The University of Washington has announced a new program to make it easier for students entering the university with a high number of Advanced Placement and/or Running Start credits to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years.
Cell phones become handheld tools for global development
Mobile phones are on the verge of becoming powerful tools to collect data on many issues, ranging from global health to the environment.
Faculty Senate holds first meeting; chair sees crowded agenda for the year
The Faculty Senate will hold its first meeting of the academic year Thursday, Oct.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
What’s happening at Fern Lake? 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.
Service Employees Opportunity Fund already paying off in scholarships, now part of CFD
When UW retirees Jerri McCray and Helen Remick established the Service Employees Opportunity Fund, they hoped to help the University’s lowest-paid employees or their children to get an education.
Gates Foundation officer headlines postdoc symposium
The UW Postdoctoral Association will host its fifth annual Postoctoral Research Symposium from 2 to 5 p.
Big Apple bound: Two UW runners take on New York City Marathon Nov. 1
A is for apple, but it’s also for the UW’s Annabelle Allen and Angela Abel, who will take on the Big Apple this weekend to run the famous New York City Marathon.
Answer the call to service: Sign up to lead a project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
In honor of the ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Fortuitous research provides first detailed documentation of tsunami erosion
Tsunamis are among the most-devastating natural calamities.
Cell phones become handheld tools for global development
Mobile phones are on the verge of becoming powerful tools to collect data on many issues, ranging from global health to the environment.
Now hear this: Monthly ‘Ear-Responsible’ hearing clinics, starting Nov. 2
You can learn about today’s hearing aid options at “Ear-Responsible?” an informational seminar about hearing loss and hearing aids geared for those who are not familiar with
hearing aids or who may be interested in getting new hearing aid technology.
Nominations open for UW Health and Safety Committees — with changes in election process
Employees who serve on the UW Health and Safety Committees help ensure the safety of everyone in the campus community — and nominations are now open for the next two-year committee terms, which will begin on Jan.
Annual fright delight: Spo-o-o-o-ky organ music on Oct. 30.
The Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall will reverberate with the sounds of spooky organ music when students of Carole Terry perform the beloved annual concert of organ classics on the UW’s Littlefield Organ at 7:30 p.