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November 1, 2007
10 free events planned for EntrepreneurWeek
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) and the Science and Engineering Business Association (SEBA) have teamed up to host the UW’s first EntrepreneurWeek, a selection of entrepreneurial events, speakers, and networking opportunities for students, faculty and staff.
International students show their heritage at CulturalFest on Nov. 7
The diversity of the UW student body will be on display at the The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) CulturalFest, 3:30-7:30 p.
Poll shows mixed results; many voters undecided
A UW poll shows that three measures on the state’s November ballot may pass, but two are statistically tied, and plenty of voters remain undecided.
Postdocs to present research at symposium
Justin Percival is looking for ways to help victims of Duchenne muscular dystrophy increase muscle strength.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Russian virtuoso to kick off President’s Piano Series
The President’s Piano Series, presented by the UW World Series, will be launched with a performance by Yevgeny Sudbin at 8 p.
Project seeks reasons for loss of women in biological sciences
Compared to men there’s a higher percentage of women earning doctorates in biology than in most other fields of science.
Then and now: 1990 was year one for branch campuses, evening degree program
This school year, University Week, the UW campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turns 25 years old.
Educational Outreach plans easy-to-use tools for online instructors
If you can manage to complete an airline reservation online, you should be able to use the tools Educational Outreach plans to provide to instructors of online courses.
UW World Series brings Gamelan Çudamani to Meany
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Suzzallo’s ‘Companionable Books’ exhibit an extraordinary slice of history
Lovers of old books are drawn to Suzzallo Library every day of the year, but just now there’s even more reason for bibliophiles to stop by: An extraordinary exhibit called Companionable Books: A Century of Publishers’ Bindings, 1820-1920.
A sci-fi fan’s dream come true: Staffer wins a Hugo Award
As a kid, Randy Byers dreamed of winning a Hugo, the science fiction achievement award, for his writing.
UW fish collection becomes part of the Burke Museum
The Burke Museum is getting into ichthyology.
Employees who believe they are ‘ethical’ or ‘moral’ people might not be
Bad behavior seems rampant in business, and scholars are divided as to why people act ethically or unethically.
Rewarding good work: Nomination time again for University’s annual awards
Nominations are now being solicited for the University’s annual awards, which honor outstanding teachers, staff, mentors and those engaged in leadership and public service.
Astrophotography class Nov. 7 at Jacobsen Observatory
Have an interest in capturing the night skies on film? A class at 6:15 p.
Motivational coaching climate outscores winning for young athletes
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.
In brief
UWMC’s Krabak and Kaufman to discuss musculoskeletal issues on Patient Power radio program Nov.
Thomas to give Science in Medicine Lecture Nov. 14
Wendy Thomas, assistant professor in the Department of Bioengineering, will give the New Investigator Science in Medicine Lecture Wednesday, Nov.
Dental student receives Tanaka Humanitarian Award
By Dana Robinson Slote
School of Dentistry
Rosana Bishai, UW School of Dentistry student, has been selected as the 2007 Academy of Dentistry International Terry T.
Computer project helps predict structure of protein
With the aid of thousands of home computers around the world, UW and Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers have made a breakthrough in predicting the three-dimensional structure of a naturally occurring protein.
Amazon rainforest is site for continuing education program
A lodge in the Amazon rainforest will be the unusual location for a continuing education program next March sponsored by the UW Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine and Nursing.
October 31, 2007
Motivational coaching climate outscores winning for young athletes
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.
Washington Poll indicates three ballot measures may pass, but two others are tied
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October 30, 2007
Holier than thou? Employees who believe they are ‘ethical’ or ‘moral’ might not be
Bad behavior seems rampant in business, and scholars are divided as to why people act ethically or unethically.
October 25, 2007
Like it or not, uncertainty and climate change go hand in hand
Despite decades of ever more-exacting science projecting Earth’s warming climate, there remains large uncertainty about just how much warming will actually occur.
Media advisory: Engineering students create electrifying Halloween decorations
WHAT:
Rolling robots, mechanical monsters that follow you, spooky candy jars: all are motorized Halloween decorations built by University of Washington electrical engineering students competing in a new departmental contest.
Reminder: Take our two-question survey
If you haven’t already taken our two-question survey, please spend the 5 minutes it will take to do so.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
College of Education sponsors mind-expanding, culture-bridging teacher exchange with Jordan
What began as a meeting of cultures and teaching styles grew into a connection of minds and hearts this summer when Seattle-area educators met, studied with and befriended counterparts from the country of Jordan, and then visited Jordan themselves.
Missing body keys action in drama school play
The UW School of Drama presents the Seattle premiere of Stephen Adly Guirgis’s Our Lady of 121st Street, which previews on Oct.
ArtsLink: Helping students connect
When students come to the UW, many have general ideas about what to study and how to prepare for future careers, but they are often unaware of which University major, program or classes will best help them reach their educational and career goals.
Clarinetist offers concert Oct. 26
English clarinetist Gareth Davis will perform at 7:30 p.
Open enrollment begins next week
Increased annual coverage limits, the removal of lifetime benefit caps and some different plans are among changes coming in UW employees’ medical and dental insurance for 2008.
UW earns A- in sustainability
The UW has received a grade of A-minus in the College Sustainability Report Card, issued by the Sustainable Endowments Institute.
Robinson Center celebrates birthday, begins campaign
How time flies and things grow.
Adding value: Chair wants Faculty Senate to tackle big issues
Dan Luchtel would like the Faculty Senate to be seen as a body that “adds value to our shared governance.
Burke outdoor learning program lauded
The Burke Museum helps Seattle’s urban students get out of the classroom and into nature with its Magnuson Outdoor Learning Laboratory, and now the program has been honored by the Environmental Education Association of Washington with the association’s 2007 Community Catalyst Award.
Lowney survives cancer to become athlete, CFD donor
Name: Susan Lowney
UW Job: Buyer II, in the Purchasing Department.
Etc: campus news & notes
SIMPLY BRILLIANT: Popular Science magazine chose Yoky Matsuoka, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, for a spot on this year’s “Brilliant 10” list.
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