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November 20, 2008
Panel of scholars looks at religion as promoter of human rights, peace
In a world where religion is often associated with negative images of war, violence and terrorism, a panel discussion on Religions as Promoters of Human Rights and Peace provides a different, refreshing lens.
The sounds of singing: Opera, chorales, chamber singers and CarolFest coming from School of Music
The sounds of singing will herald fall’s transition into the holiday season at the School of Music.
Financial Crisis: Perspectives from the UW
Three UW faculty members will discuss the ongoing world economic troubles at 7:30 p.
School of Music ensembles present jazz, percussion and more
Ensembles will rule in instrumental presentations in coming days from the School of Music.
Mammals rule at Burke Museum Family Day Nov. 22
Discover the incredible diversity of mammals from around the world at the Burke Museum’s third annual Meet the Mammals family event, 10 a.
School of Drama peeks behind the Iron Curtain with powerful comedy, ‘The Quick-Change Room’
The UW School of Drama continues its 2008-09 season with The Quick-Change Room: Scenes from a Revolution, Nagle Jackson’s hilarious and powerful backstage comedy about a Russian theater group transforming itself from the Communist economy to capitalism.
Beyond ballet.
Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet creates dance works that strip ballet of its traditional formalities and push it into intriguing, new territory.
Class Notes: Students’ work flies high in rockets class
Class title: ESS 490/590: Rockets and Instrumentation, taught by Professor Robert M.
Pinning down the fleeting Internet: Web crawler archives historical data for easy searching
The Internet contains vast amounts of information, much of it unorganized.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
UW, volunteers join forces trying to save Washington’s imperiled plants
Salish fleabane.
Yes you can: Carlson Center seeks 2009 MLK Jr. Day of Service project leaders
The Carlson Center is inviting UW faculty and staff to be project leaders for the Martin Luther King Jr.
Students make holiday papers from wheat straw, giant reed grass instead of wood
When a College of Forest Resources student group manufactured holiday papers on campus as a fundraising project recently, they did it without wood pulp, the most common material used to make paper products.
Stephen E. Hanson selected as vice provost, UW Office of Global Affairs
UW Provost Phyllis Wise announced Nov.
Free energy assessments offered for 20 Seattle-area businesses
Energy experts from the UW want to help local businesses cut their utility bills.
New member of UW Emergency Management creates sessions on disaster response
If the Seattle region were struck by a severe earthquake, and it happened during a workday, you probably wouldn’t be able to travel home quickly.
Dennis Lang: The activist behind disability studies at the UW
For someone who volunteers his time at the UW, Dennis Lang, guiding light behind the Disability Studies Program, has made a tremendous mark on the University.
A commitment to the CFD, even from a temporary staffer
Name: Lori Huskey
UW Job: Campaign Executive
CFD-related activity: Campaign executive for the UW Combined Fund Drive
For how long? Her temporary position with the campaign runs from August through January.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Track your fitness, environmental impact with new cell phone applications
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track.
Bio-Molecular Imaging Center gives researchers unique view of diseases and conditions
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is used in hospitals and physician’s offices around the world to help diagnose a wide variety of patient conditions, from bone and joint problems to circulatory conditions.
Study finds that having a big heart is not always a good thing
A cell signaling pathway that abnormally promotes heart muscle cell growth invariably leads to unhealthy enlargement of the heart.
Harborview legend Michael Copass begins leadership transition
Dr.
UW Medicine clinics, medical centers participate in community checkup report
The Puget Sound Health Alliance on Thursday, November 13, unveiled its second Community Checkup report.
A conversation with School of Nursing Dean Marla Salmon
Marla E.
November 19, 2008
Track your fitness, environmental impact with new cell phone applications
Planning on gobbling a few extra treats this holiday season? Soon, your cell phone may be able to help you maintain your exercise routine and keep the pounds off over winter months, without your having to lift a finger to keep track.
November 18, 2008
UW over-enrolled by more than 1,000 students
Undergraduate students returned to the University of Washington this fall in numbers well above what was expected, resulting in the Seattle campus having about 1,100 students more than predicted and authorized under the state budget for the UW.
Stephen E. Hanson selected as vice provost, UW Office of Global Affairs
University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise announced today that Stephen E.
Stress hinders rats’ decision-making abilities
WASHINGTON — A little bit of stress goes a long way and can have far-reaching effects.
November 17, 2008
Pinning down the fleeting Internet: Web crawler archives historical data for easy searching
The Internet contains vast amounts of information, much of it unorganized.
November 13, 2008
What do you have in mind? Ethical questions in neuroscience
New methods for examining and influencing brain activity have led to better treatments for disabling neurological and psychiatric diseases, but they also pose ethical questions about their use inside and outside of medicine.
Museum Without Walls project plans meeting Nov. 18
The University District Museum Without Walls volunteers and staff will host a meeting on Tuesday, Nov.
AIDS and STD research symposium set for Nov. 21
The UW Center for AIDS and STD will hold a research symposium from 9 a.
Children’s author Gerald McDermott to speak on
‘Heroes and Tricksters’
Award-winning children’s author, illustrator and filmmaker Gerald McDermott will speak on Heroes & Tricksters: A Mythic Journey on Nov.
Celebrating centenaries in music
UW music students will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of two composers — Elliott Carter and Olivier Messiaen — with a performance of their works at 7:30 p.
A variety of styles coming in performance from the School of Music
Student jazz and chamber music, a Chinese zither soloist and a Hindustani vocalist are among musical performances offered by the School of Music in coming days.
Ballet group returns with new work, ‘Long River, High Sky’
Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet returns to the UW World Series Nov.
Internationally known oceanographer’s memorial Nov. 16 on campus
Warren Wooster, who died Oct.
Cheerful Givers group holds workshop at noon today
The campus Cheerful Givers group — which helps homeless and low-income children celebrate birthdays by providing them gift bags — is holding a bag-filling workshop today, Nov.
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