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June 12, 2008
The latest news from the UW
June 11, 2008
Harborview celebrates opening of new inpatient expansion building named in honor of Norm Maleng
Harborview Medical Center celebrates the opening of its new inpatient expansion building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 17, 2008.
iRobot secures licensing agreement for UW’s Seagliders
University of Washington record-holding, ocean-observing robots that operate at sea for months at a time — traveling thousands of miles at the behest of operators on land directing activities via a satellite phone network — will be commercially produced by iRobot under a licensing agreement announced this week.
June 10, 2008
Scenes of nature trump technology in reducing low-level stress
Technology can send a man to the moon, help unlock the secrets of DNA and let people around the world easily communicate through the Internet.
International arrests of citizen bloggers more than triple
Authoritarian regimes around the world are dealing with troublesome citizen bloggers by arresting them, and they’re doing it more often, according to researchers at the University of Washington.
June 9, 2008
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 University of Washington researchers — is one reason to rethink what we know about the nitrogen cycle.
June 7, 2008
Scientists find 245 million-year-old burrows of land vertebrates in Antarctica
For the first time paleontologists have found fossilized burrows of tetrapods — any land vertebrates with four legs or leglike appendages — in Antarctica dating from the Early Triassic epoch, about 245 million years ago.
June 5, 2008
Labor, environmentalists seek good green jobs
As part of its response to climate change and the need to rebuild our stumbling economy, Washington state has set a goal of creating 25,000 “green” jobs.
Teenagers attending college less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior
Adolescents attending college six months after completing high school are significantly less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than those who do not go to college, according to the first study to directly compare the two groups.
School of Robofish provides basis for teams of underwater robots
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers.
‘University Week’ then and now: An open future online, starting in September
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turned 25 years old.
Chinese sport paper-cutting exhibit comes to Suzzallo
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.
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
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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.