Three years ago, mathematicians in the United States and Great Britain announced the discovery of an invisibility cloak.
June 4, 2009
The latest news from the UW
The Tree Salvage Program would give new life to reclaimed wood
A beloved elm tree that stood at the entrance to what is now the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse is about to enjoy a new life in the lobby.
Vocal jazz ensembles to perform
The UW Vocal Jazz 1 and UW Diva Vocal Jazz ensembles perform standards by Horace Silver, Stephen Sondheim, Keith Jarrett, Bobby Sharp, Madeline Peyroux, and others in a concert at 7:30 p.
Organization of the week: Toastmasters at the UW
Editor’s note: There are many organizations open to the UW faculty and staff.
Music of Schubert in spotlight for UW Symphony concert
The University Symphony presents a tribute to Franz Schubert Friday, June 5, in Meany Theater.
University of Maryland professor to chair Urban Design & Planning
Qing Shen, associate dean for academic affairs and a professor at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, has been named chairman and professor in the Department of Urban Design and Planning, pending approval by UW President Mark Emmert and the Board of Regents.
Another photo of Suzzallo takes prize in photo contest
The third and final week of our photo contest is over and we have another winner! Drum roll please: The prize goes to David Hogan, who works in billing at Creative Communications, for his photo, The Grand Stairway.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.
More costly private model of foster care could save $6.3 billion in long term
In these times of trillion-dollar budgets and deficits, $6.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
SCIENCE STAR: Joseph Felsenstein, professor of genome sciences and biology, has received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American Institute of Biological Sciences.
Educators gather for UW Early Learning Conference June 5-6
Educators, counselors, lawmakers, advocacy groups and parents will meet at the UW Friday and Saturday for the UW Conference on Early Learning, to be held at UW Tower.
Expect congestion during Commencement June 13
Transportation Services advises motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to avoid Husky Stadium on Saturday, June 13, due to the graduation ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.
Secretary of defense, Yakama tribal elder to receive honorary degrees
The UW will confer honorary degrees on two individuals at <A href="http://uwnews.
Commencement weekend June 12-14 at UW’s three campuses
Cauce goes ‘home’ to country she left 50 years ago
It was the trip of a lifetime, although it lasted just four days.
Facilities Services staffer is a loser, and proud of it
Rick Parfitt is a loser.
AYPE remembered: Self-guided tours of campus exposition sites now available
Throughout the summer you’ll be able to take a tour of the most important sites of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition — with or without a tour guide.
Global health pioneer Paul Farmer to speak on June 18
Common autism medication is ineffective for repetitive behaviors, study finds
By Teri Thomas
Seattle Children’s
Citalopram (Celexa), a medication commonly prescribed to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), was no more effective than a placebo at reducing repetitive behaviors, according to a multi-site clinical trial guided by lead author Dr.
For pharmacy students, breaking down complex drug has its rewards
Each medication on your health plan’s “approved list” is there, in part, because a pharmacist vouched for it.
New director of Environmental Health & Safety no stranger to UW
By Elizabeth Sharpe
Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences
Jude Van Buren, an alumna of the UW’s Department of Environmental Health, returned to her alma mater this month as director of Environmental Health & Safety, a department that supports and monitors workplace safety and health practices at the university.
Rivara to receive UW Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award
Political math.
Columbia University political scientist Andrew Gelman speaks on Coalitions, Voting Power, and Political Instability as part of the MathAcrossCampus Colloquium.
‘Spring Sing.’
The University Singers, the Women’s Choir and the UW Men’s Glee Club share the spotlight with a variety of music from classical to pop and everything in between.
June 3, 2009
140 Washington, Oregon, Idaho families needed for UW autism studies
Families throughout Washington and parts of Oregon and Idaho have two opportunities to help University of Washington researchers unlock some of the secrets of autism, a spectrum of developmental disorders that now affects about one out of every 150 children born in the United States.
June 2, 2009
‘Northwest Trek.’
Geoffrey Boers conducts the Chamber Singers in a program of works by Northwest composers, including UW faculty member Giselle Wyers and UW Chorale Conducting students Eric Barnum and Laurie Betts Hughes.
June 1, 2009
More costly private model of foster care could save $6.3 billion in long term
In these times of trillion-dollar budgets and deficits, $6.
Love and the UW Chorale.
The University Chorale explores both the nature of love and love of nature in this year-end concert, which features “I Died for Beauty,” an Emily Dickinson poem set to music by American composer Jerry Ulrich and dedicated to the University Chorale, plus new works by UW composer Giselle Wyers.
May 30, 2009
Student digital videos.
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) presents a special screening of video shorts created by students in the course Experiments in Digital Video: The Architecture of Time.
May 29, 2009
‘Building’ Korea.
A book launch for Building Ships, Building a Nation: Korea’s Democratic Unionism Under Park Chung Hee by Hwasook Nam, UW professor of history and international studies.
‘The Duchess of Langeais.’
Last in the second annual French and Francophone Film Festival.
May 28, 2009
Denny Yard next up for a makeover
Many buildings on the UW campus are no strangers to renovation; now it’s time for the landscape to get a little love.
Henry Art Gallery announces new hours of operation
The Henry Art Gallery has reduced its hours due to the challenges of the current recession.
Class Notes: Smile, professors! You’re on YouTube
Class title: EDUC 402: YouTube Goes to College: Documenting Excellent Teaching and Learning on the UW Campus, taught by Eugene Edgar, professor in the College of Education; Mary Pat Wenderoth, senior lecturer in biology; and Scott Macklin, chief technology officer of the College of Education.
UW opens its job search system free to recent grads, alumni
The UW is offering free access to HuskyJobs, its online job search system, this summer for recent UW graduates as well as alumni.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW researchers vying for economic stimulus money
The UW could receive $250 million to $300 million as the result of the federal government’s economic stimulus package.
UW prof provides commentary on ‘Sea Change’ film
“I have to be able to look my granddaughter in the eye.
Photo of Suzzallo takes prize in photo contest, one more week to go
The second week of our photo contest is over and we have another winner! Drum roll please: The prize goes to Lisa Jones, who answers phones and takes emergency calls at the University, for her photo, Suzzallo Reading Room in Reflection.