A traveling exhibit of paper art from the People’s Republic of China titled Cutting Ribbons for the Olympics: Exhibition of Chinese Folk Sport Paper Cuts will be on display in Room 102 of Suzzallo Library today through Aug.
June 5, 2008
The latest news from the UW
UW will expand certificate programs in Abu Dhabi
The UW will expand its certificate program at the United Arab Emirates Academy in Abu Dhabi.
Show Husky pride at Safeco Field July 18
Raise your hand if you love: a.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.
Faculty Senate chair looks back
What a year! It went by in a flash, with some goals accomplished and others not.
Stories of giving: Faculty, staff, retirees make a difference by supporting students
As Campaign UW: Creating Futures enters the home stretch, it is time to reflect on some gifts to the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students that are making a difference.
When it comes to nitrogen, the ‘fix’ is in
The discovery in the last decade of new suites of microorganisms capable of using various forms of nitrogen — discoveries that have involved a number of UW researchers — is one reason to rethink what we know about the nitrogen cycle.
Underwater communication: Robofish are the ultimate in ocean robots, keeping in touch without scientists’ help
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers.
Facing sophomore slump: Adviser has been there
Kurt Xyst is one adviser who knows firsthand about the challenges students face.
Nominees sought for diversity award
Nominations for the 2008 Diversity Award for Community Building are now being accepted.
Baldasty named interim vice provost, graduate dean
Gerald (Jerry) Baldasty, chair and professor of communication, has been named interim vice provost and dean of The Graduate School effective Aug.
Etc: Campus news & notes
EMMY EXCELLENCE: UWTV Production, the UW’s television production facility, has earned an Emmy nomination from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its outstanding production Inside Access: Daniel’s Story.
Attention researchers: Office moves coming up
Does your department or unit have business pending with the Human Subjects Division or the Office of Sponsored Programs?
If so, remember that both offices are moving to UW Tower over the next two weekends, which will cause a brief interruption of their service.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW Commencements planned June 13, 14, 15
UW President Mark A.
Moving Cunningham: Committee looking for new site for one of University’s oldest buildings
Cunningham Hall will be moving.
Bioengineering’s Rushmer Lecture set for June 6
Global Health redefines ‘collaboration’
The UW Department of Global Health is stretching the boundaries of academia and redefining what “interdisciplinary collaboration” means.
Improving health through education, research & service
The Department of Global Health is building an infrastructure and a foundation for a complementary and interdisciplinary enterprise that will reach far.
Teaching Scholars Program prepares education leaders
Rowing shells feel tippy, as if any movement might capsize them, until rowers get used to them.
UW Public Health names 2008 Distinguished Alumni
June 2, 2008
133rd Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m. June 14 at Husky Stadium
May 30, 2008
UW Medicine to honor outstanding alumni at all-school celebration
The UW Medicine Alumni Association will honor four alumni June 7 at an evening reception at Bell Harbor International Conference Center.
200 Washington, Oregon families with one autistic child each sought for study
Scientists searching for the causes of autism are taking a new and hard look at families who have only one child with the developmental disorder.
May 29, 2008
Did walking on two feet begin with a shuffle?
Somewhere in the murky past, between four and seven million years ago, a hungry common ancestor of today’s primates, including humans, did something novel.
Understanding global warming: The scientific basis for concern
Class title: “Atmospheric Sciences 111: Global Warming, Understanding the Issues,” taught spring quarter by Theodore Anderson, a research associate professor and part-time lecturer.
UW Bothell names vice chancellor for advancement and external relations
Richard Penny has been named vice chancellor for advancement and external relations at UW Bothell.
Populating UW Tower — a work in progress
The move of campus units to UW Tower is already a bit more than a third complete, and more units will move in over the summer.
World music from the UW Percussion Ensemble and friends June 3
Drums will sound from the Meany Studio Theater when the School of Music presents World Percussion, featuring the UW Percussion Ensemble, at 7:30 p.
Peer portfolio
BLOODHOUNDS: The University of California-Davis School of Veterninary Medicine has opened a community-based blood donor program — for dogs.
School of Music offers Spring Opera Workshop June 5
Bugs Bunny famously asked, “What’s opera, doc?” The School of Music will address that question with its Spring Opera Workshop, at 7:30 Thursday, June 5, in the Meany Studio Theater.
Jazz from School of Music on June 4, 7
Looking for some jazz for a warm spring evening? The UW School of Music has two offerings for jazzoids in coming days, both instrumental and vocal.
A variety of styles on stage this week from School of Music
American folk songs, gospel numbers with special guests, chamber singing and an evening of performance from combined UW choirs all are among events being presented by the UW School of Music in the next week.
‘Synthesis’: The Visual Arts 2008 Senior Exhibition
The UW Interdisciplinary Visual Arts program will present its 2008 Senior Exhibiton, titled Synthesis, June 11 to 14 at the School of Art’s Sandpoint Gallery in Seattle’s Magnuson Park.
Staffer returns to a beloved country from her past: Iran
Nancy Penrose is back at the University after visiting the country she once lived in but didn’t remember.
UW Botanic Gardens offers session on greening your home
UW Botanic Gardens will present a program on greening your home at 7 p.
Fire’s aftermath: Students to return to Greece to report on media coverage of government
Last August, Taso Lagos was terrified he, his program assistant and his 13 undergraduates would be caught in wildfires raging across central and southern Greece.
Dawg Daze presenters wanted
Jen Drumm, The coordinator of Dawg Daze, the annual event welcoming new students to campus, is looking for faculty and staff who are interested in participating.
After an honorary degree, Herbert Blau reviews a busy career
When Herbert Blau received an honorary degree recently, the occasion was particularly poignant.
Mystery photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.