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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*


  1. Bloedel Hall, second floor
  2. Anderson Hall, main floor
  3. Winkenwerder Hall, main floor
  4. HUB main hallway
  5. University Facilities Building, lower floor
  6. Gerberding Hall, basement level
  7. CSE – Allen Center main floor
  8. Gould Hall second floor
  9. Bryant Building, main hallway
  10. Publications Services, administrative area
  11. William Gates Hall, main floor
  12. Art Building library
  13. Hall Health 201 lobby
  14. Engineering Library
  15. Wilcox Hall, first floor public area
  16. Graves Hall lobby
  17. South Campus Center second floor
  18. HSC J014, Biochemistry Stores
  19. HSC B170, South Campus Stores
  20. HSC D108, School of Dentistry Stores
  21. HSC T Wing, Health Sciences Library
  22. HSC Plant Services Stores counter
  23. Merrill Hall library
  24. 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.

University’s rising stars to shine in Early Career Award Recognition Symposium

On May 4, the University will give some of its rising stars a chance to shine.

Noted theater designer to lead panel discussion May 1

The UW School of Drama will present a panel discussion led by noted theater designer Ming Cho Lee from 4 to 6 p.

UW teaming with the biggest name in glass art — Chihuly

The UW is joining with the biggest name in glass art for a new endowed faculty position.

Dr. Natalia Kanem to receive Public Health’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Dr.

Perspectives in Public Health April 26

The UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine will present Perspectives in Public Health — A Matter of Health and Safety: Public Health Looking Back, Leading Forward Thursday, April 26, from 6 to 8:30 p.

Medicine graduate students receive China National Award

Last week, three graduate students from the School of Medicine received the 2006 China National Award for Outstanding Overseas Students at a ceremony at the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco.

UWMC Food & Nutrition Services makes magazine cover

The results-oriented style of UW Medical Center’s Food & Nutrition Services caught the attention of Food Management, a magazine that presents new ideas for college, healthcare, school, and business dining.

Remodel of Health Sciences G & H wings under way

Work has begun to turn the courtyard between Pacific Street and the Rotunda at the base of the Health Sciences Building’s I wing into a delivery and staging area for the project to remodel the G and H wings of the building.

deTornyay Lecture to examine healthy aging and dementia

How caregivers of those with dementia can improve quality of life for themselves and their patients or loved ones is the topic of the School of Nursing’s annual de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging Spring Lecture on Thursday, May 3, from 3 to 4 p.

April 25, 2007

Autism conference to look at link to mercury poisoning, mirror neurons, genetics

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.

April 24, 2007

Space launchers, robotic fish will be on display at Engineering Open House

It’s somewhere between a carnival and a trip to a mad scientist’s lab.

Standardized testing of college students won’t work, says new book by UW researchers

“Inside the Undergraduate Experience: The University of Washington’s Study of Undergraduate Learning” by Catharine Hoffman Beyer, Gerald M.

April 19, 2007

Real and important work: Keystone projects connect UW grad students to pressing regional environmental issues

Will Mari
University Week intern

Graduate school is often thought of as a place for lofty thoughts and ethereal intellectual experiences, but the Program on the Environment (PoE) offers a Keystone course that is anything but abstract.

A week of variety from the School of Music

Latin Caribbean music, Indian music, J.

Northwest company rolls out toothbrush invented at the UW

A new product developed from technology invented at the UW aims to change the way you brush your teeth.

Official notices


ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

Applications Invited

The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from University of Washington faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects on ethnic issues in the United States.

Karina Walters to give Samuel E. Kelly Lecture April 26

Karina L.

Raymond Jonas named to Costigan endowed professorship

UW History Professor Raymond Jonas, an expert in the field of European and African history, has been named the inaugural Giovanni and Amne Costigan Endowed Professor in History.

Lecture series focuses on early childhood development

Beyond cooing and cuteness, early childhood is absolutely critical to every human being’s development.

Oceanographer flags dangers of ocean warming, acidification in April 23 lecture

The one-two punch of global warming and a chemical change in ocean waters because of human-caused carbon dioxide is the topic of the lecture Monday, April 23, titled Global Warming and Ocean Acidification: Double Trouble for Marine Ecosystems.

Mystery photo

Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.

Teaching, learning methods on display at symposium

Too many students in Biology 180 were floundering, so instructor Scott Freeman and his colleagues made the students and the course a research project.

Vice chancellor for academic affairs named at UWT

By Sandra Sarr
UW Tacoma

Beth Rushing has been named vice chancellor for Academic Affairs at the UW Tacoma.

Kavanagh to head transport services

Joshua Kavanagh, associate director of Parking and Transportation Services at the University of New Mexico, has been named the director of Transportation Services at the UW.

Prof uncovers humanity’s dirty little secret in new book

Throughout history civilizations expanded as they sought new soil to feed their populations, then ultimately fell as they wore out or lost the dirt they depended upon.

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