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July 19, 2007
The latest news from the UW
Prof’s play is ‘First Class’ look at Roethke
Professors may sometimes see their classes as a kind of theater, but it isn’t often that a University class is portrayed onstage at a real theater.
UW geosciences ranks high in survey of published research
The UW scored very high in a survey of published geosciences research by Thomson Scientific, both in the number of times UW research was cited by other scientists and the average number of times a UW paper was cited.
Building for peace: UW students learn and serve in nation where the U.S. once waged war
When Christoph Giebel was a medical rescue technician on a German Red Cross boat in the early 1980s, he treated Vietnamese boat people — men, women and children fleeing the government that took over after the war ended in 1975.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Native American students gather at UW to learn about graduate opportunities
The Fourth Annual Graduate Horizons Program met at the UW Friday through Tuesday, providing information and advice to Native American college students visiting from across the country, here because of their interest in pursuing graduate work.
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GOING BUGGY: David Gordon, science writer at Washington Sea Grant, is the author of a book that made it onto a rather dubious Top 10 list.
Toast of the campus: UW club members learn speaking skills and more
Fred Pitz really knows how to tell a story, even if he claims not to be prepared.
Journalists and trauma: What is needed?
Should journalists and other witnesses of traumatic events receive mandatory counseling or debriefing in the aftermath?
No, concludes an article published July 1 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
UW Bothell prof wins big in fantasy sports league
Clark Olson was in Hollywood last week, along with a plethora of top professional athletes, to attend the annual ESPYs, a sports award event created and broadcast by ESPN.
Rawlins named interim director of Ruckelshaus Center
Former Washington State University President V.
UW Tower assignments made
For a lot of faculty and staff members at the UW, the waiting and wondering is over.
Service Culture Endowed Fund — A tribute to Coulter
In 1999, the Academic Medical Center Service Culture Endowed Fund was created, thanks to an endowment from an anonymous donor made in part to honor the exemplary care a family member received at UW Medical Center.
Auf Wiedersehen, John Coulter!
On July 27, John Coulter, associate vice president for medical affairs and executive director for Health Sciences Administration, will get on his bike and ride off into the sunset as he retires from the UW after almost 29 years of service.
20th Summer Seminar in Health Care Ethics, Aug. 6-10
When there are conflicting opinions in patient care, who decides what’s in the best interest of the patient?
Health care professionals from the United States and abroad will grapple with this question and others at the UW’s 20th Annual Summer Seminar in Health Care Ethics, Aug.
Dr. John Hogness memorial service set for July 22
A memorial service will be held for Dr.
Maynard Olson receives 2007 Gruber Prize for Genetics
International conference on patient, family care starts July 30
Up to 1,000 people are expected to attend the 3rd International Conference on Patient- and Family-Centered Care in Seattle July 30 to Aug.
Van Voorhis to give Biomedical Research Integrity Lecture
July 18, 2007
New consensus on trauma support for journalists and other first responders
Should journalists and other witnesses of traumatic events receive mandatory counseling or debriefing in the aftermath?
No, concludes an article published July 1 in the American Journal of Psychiatry.
July 17, 2007
Rawlins to serve as interim director of WSU/UW Ruckelshaus Center
Former Washington State University President V.
Technology summer camp welcomes disabled high-school students
More than 50 college-bound high-school students with disabilities will come together on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus to participate in the annual DO-IT Scholars Summer Study program.
July 16, 2007
Microsoft picks new UW center to develop distance learning technologies
Last year, students enrolled in a professional master’s degree program in Seattle sat 800 miles from their teacher.
July 13, 2007
UW Medical Center, specialty programs rank among best in nation
The University of Washington Medical Center’s exceptional performance was noted in the U.
July 12, 2007
Domestic violence, psychological distress are recipe for higher unemployment
The scars created by domestic violence persist long after the bruises have healed, leaving some adolescent mothers psychologically distressed and increasing their chances of being unemployed, according to a new study.
July 11, 2007
Judith Wasserheit named Global Health Research Ambassador
July 10, 2007
National Science Foundation picks South Dakota site for underground lab
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Study shows cane sugar, corn sweeteners have similar effects on appetite
A new study of sweetened beverages shows that cane sugar and high fructose corn syrup have similar effects on hunger, fullness, and food consumption at lunch.
July 6, 2007
John R. Hogness, former UW president, dies at 85
July 5, 2007
I-5 construction to begin soon
UW commuters who use I-5 should be aware of some upcoming repair work.
Two new councils bring UW advisers together to collaborate, consult
For years, academic advisers at the UW have been paid to advise students.
Materials world: Materials scientists going places as part of the UW’s global scope
Teen, domestic violence connected, study shows
Researchers tracing the development of violent behavior have found a link between teenage violence and domestic violence.
What’s the buzz? Bee colony will help productivity of student farm
By university standards, the newest residence hall on campus is pretty small, but those living there don’t seem to mind.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Expose mom to smoke, hurt baby
Children whose mothers were exposed to second-hand smoke while they were pregnant have more symptoms of serious psychological problems compared to the offspring of women who had no prenatal exposure to smoke, according to a new UW study.
Corn cutlery? Composting is growing at the UW
Kitchens at the UW have been composting their food waste for some time — but now composting is coming out front, and becoming everybody’s business.
Peer Portfolio: News from our peer institutions
THE KEMPER 100 — Who doesn’t like a good reading list? William T.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK: If you’ve passed by Johnson Hall recently, you might have noticed that the Department of Earth and Space Sciences has some rather unusual signage marking its presence in the building.