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May 3, 2007
Healthy chemical world lecture series
“Hidden Health Hazards: Everyday Exposures to Toxic Chemicals,” a look at common consumer products such as air fresheners, dryer sheets, cleaners and hand sanitizers which can have unlisted ingredients that are toxic chemicals, is the first of four lectures on the University of Washington campus concerned with how one can stay healthy in a chemical world.
MFA candidates in dance present new work May 10-13
The UW Dance Program presents an evening of new work choreographed by current MFA candidates, Snapshots from History.
Hear clarinet, piano, cello at coming School of Music events
A faculty recital on clarinet, a concert featuring piano and cello and student performances are being offered by the UW School of Music in coming days.
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.
Washington Weekend: A UW celebration
Red Square smelled of smoke at midday Friday — barbecue smoke, rising from the grills upon which thousands of burgers and dogs got cooked for the enjoyment of faculty and staff during the UW Community Celebration.
Poets Bly, Espada to speak on campus May 10
Two well-known American poets, Robert Bly and Martin Espada, will speak at the UW Thursday, May 10.
Questions and answers on workplace violence
Editor’s Note: The murder of Rebecca Griego here at the UW and the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech University have brought issues of workplace violence and safety into the national spotlight.
UW undergrads dominate international math competition
They thought they had already had their proudest moment.
Star birth goes boom, boom, boom: Three generations of stars form early in globular cluster’s life
Space Telescope Science Institute
Astronomers have long thought that globular star clusters had a single “baby boom” of stars early in their lives and then settled into a quiet existence.
Trash into treasure is Kaufman’s goal
Pat Kaufman began his career picking up waste, and now his time is spent trying to divert items from the trash to more productive uses.
Atwater named to National Academy of Sciences
Brian Atwater, an affiliate professor of Earth and space sciences and a geologist with the U.
Etc: Campus news and notes
GREEN POWER: The UW was recognized recently by the U.
Constructing Childhood: Children’s art display part of Simpson center project
Growing up is often fun and games, but isn’t always child’s play.
Minority affairs candidates to speak
The Search Advisory Committee on the Vice President for Minority Affairs and Vice Provost for Diversity has announced that the two final candidates for the position will be giving public presentations to the campus the week of May 14.
Faculty Senate: Legislature’s budget good news for education, UW
Washington’s state Legislature adjourned sine die (without a plan for reconvening this session) on Sunday, April 22, right at the deadline for its session to end.
Autism makes recognizing words hard: Children with the disorder use more of their brains on the task
New research indicates that young children with autism have a difficult time recognizing ordinary words and more of their brains are occupied with this kind of task compared to typically developing youngsters.
Legislative news best in 20 years
Okay, you can uncross your fingers now.
Health Sciences calendar briefs
Global outsourcing of clinical trials, May 4
Adriana Petryna, associate professor of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania, discusses Global Outsourcing of Clinical Trials: Ethical Challenges, Friday, May 4, from noon to 1 p.
Education in Medicine: Maintenance of board certifications
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May 10 Science in Medicine Lecture: Structural biology and tropical diseases
Wim Hol, professor of biochemistry and biological structure, will present the Distinguished Science in Medicine Lecture, Structural Biology in the Fight Against Tropical Diseases, Thursday, May 10, at noon in Hogness Auditorium, Health Sciences Center.
Treatment advances improve spine care
A healthy spine protects the spinal cord and spinal nerves.
Eighth-graders get hands-on environmental health lessons
For the past several years, the outreach and education team at the Center for Ecogenetics & Environmental Health has hosted the 8th grade class of Olympic View Middle School in Mulkiteo at the UW.
A brief history: UW Medical History and Ethics
The UW Department of Medical History and Ethics has come a long way since its beginnings as a single course, the “Introduction to Medicine,” in the 1950s.
May 1, 2007
Latest treatments, possible causes of autism to highlight press conference
WHAT: Press conference at the opening of the sixth International Meeting for Autism Research in Seattle.
April 27, 2007
Memorial for Rebecca Griego April 30
A memorial celebration of the life of Rebecca Griego will be held from 5 to 6 p.
April 26, 2007
UW deals with party-related issues, safety concerns north of campus
The University of Washington Police Department and Seattle Police Department have adopted a “zero tolerance” policy for violations of law, including those which are alcohol-related and for excessive noise, that occur in the neighborhoods north of campus.
Phase 1 locations for E.Media recycle bins*
- Bloedel Hall, second floor
- Anderson Hall, main floor
- Winkenwerder Hall, main floor
- HUB main hallway
- University Facilities Building, lower floor
- Gerberding Hall, basement level
- CSE – Allen Center main floor
- Gould Hall second floor
- Bryant Building, main hallway
- Publications Services, administrative area
- William Gates Hall, main floor
- Art Building library
- Hall Health 201 lobby
- Engineering Library
- Wilcox Hall, first floor public area
- Graves Hall lobby
- South Campus Center second floor
- HSC J014, Biochemistry Stores
- HSC B170, South Campus Stores
- HSC D108, School of Dentistry Stores
- HSC T Wing, Health Sciences Library
- HSC Plant Services Stores counter
- Merrill Hall library
- Bagley Hall, Chemstores
*Phase 1 installation scheduled to be completed by June 2007.
UW Recycling: Now you can recycle used electronic media, too
In the beginning, the UW only recycled paper and aluminum cans.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW law prof selected as Carnegie Scholar
For the second year in a row, a UW law professor has been selected as a Carnegie Scholar.
High-definition videoconferencing system donated to the UW
A high-definition videoconferencing system was launched in the Department of Technical Communication this week.
Autism is topic of Seattle conference co-chaired by UW prof
More than 900 scientists, parents and activists from around the world who are focused on understanding the causes of autism and finding treatments for the developmental disorder will gather in Seattle May 3-5 to share the latest research findings at the sixth International Meeting for Autism Research.
Jazz, piano, marimbas and the University Symphony featured in upcoming concerts
From jazz vocals to marimbas and a guest pianist performing with the University Symphony, the UW School of Music offers a variety of musical pleasures in coming days.
Conference spotlights McNair, Early Identification Program scholars
A research conference spotlighting the work of McNair and Early Identification Program scholars will be held Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5 at the HUB.
Richard Leakey to speak at Meany May 8 on ‘Climate Change and the Future of Life on Earth’
The Burke Museum will present a special slide presentation with Richard Leakey, world-renowned paleoanthropologist and environmental activist, at 7:30 p.
Memorial to honor Rebecca Griego April 30
A memorial to honor the life of Rebecca Griego and to pay tribute to her life and work at the UW will be held from 5 to 6 p.
Researcher, student, volunteer: Graduate School Medal recipient busy as he is multitalented
For Thomas Robey, it’s all about finding common ground between science, academia and the city.
Faculty, staff can get discounted Husky athletics tickets
Husky Athletics will continue to offer discounted season tickets to all UW Faculty and Staff as well as free admission for special Faculty and Staff Days throughout the year.
Employee recognition is front and center in LCVI action phase
Business management guru Tom Peters once said, “Celebrate what you want to see more of.
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