President Emmert has just returned from India, where he was a member of a high-profile delegation of senior U.
April 5, 2007
The latest news from the UW
Burke Museum agrees with WSDOT to hold Tse-whit-zen collection in trust
Signing a five-year agreement with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) the Burke Museum will hold in trust the Tse-whit-zen archaeological collection uncovered by archaeologists in Port Angeles.
George returns to By George
John Young and Mike Magrath were just trying to clean out the Ceramic/Metal Arts studio when they pulled up a tarpaulin and found themselves face to face with George Washington.
Every exhibit tells its own unique story to designer Whiteman
When Andrew Whiteman was a child growing up near New York City, he loved to go down to the Museum of Natural History and stand in front of the dioramas in an otherwise darkened hall.
Career fair, and more, at UW Tacoma
A career fair, a forum on leadership, information on certificate programs and a photo display all will be offered by UW Tacoma in coming days.
Yeh and Jang in piano concert April 6
In the final concert of the East-West Piano Arts inaugural season, the UW School of Music will present noted pianists Nancy Jang and Regina Yeh, performing works for piano four-hands and duo pianos at 7:30 p.
UW scores in ‘US News’ rankings – again
The UW again has been ranked first among primary care medical and nursing schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.
Praising NSF support: Provost Wise promotes younger reseachers in congressional testimony
The reauthorization of the National Science Foundation offers the country an opportunity to strengthen its commitment to the pursuit of basic research.
Center on Human Development and Disability works for the inclusion of all
Forty years ago, President John F.
UWMC sponsors 2007 Seattle Marathon
The UW Medical Center is the title sponsor of the 2007 Seattle Marathon.
Stem cell biology lecture April 24
Sean Morrison, director of the University of Michigan’s Center for Stem Cell Biology, will present Stem Cell Self-Renewal, Cancer Cell Proliferation, and Aging, from 11 a.
Boucher to deliver Science in Medicine Lecture April 19
Richard Boucher, of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will give the 2006-07 Annual Science in Medicine Lecture, Cystic Fibrosis: From Salt, to Gene, to Salt, from noon to 1 p.
Microbiology pioneer to give Whiteley Lecture
By Eugene Nester
Department of Microbiology
Charles Yanofsky will present the Department of Microbiology’s 14th Annual Helen R.
Neurosurgery welcomes Dr. Benjamin Carson April 11
Internationally renowned physician, author and motivational speaker Dr.
Mandel to present Hille Memorial Lecture April 12
U.W. School of Nursing is No. 1 in the nation
The UW School of Nursing again has ranked first among nursing schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional schools provided last week by U.
U.W. School of Medicine ranks first in U.S.
The UW School of Medicine again has ranked first among primary-care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional schools provided last week by U.
April 4, 2007
UW junior selected as student likely to “make a difference”
Alula Asfaw, a University of Washington junior, is one of 65 students in the country selected as a Truman Scholar, on the basis of his leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.
April 3, 2007
UW hosts reception for Medal of Honor recipients exhibit
The University of Washington will host a reception tomorrow commemorating the opening of the “Visions of Valor” exhibit at Allen Library, which is a photo display of Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.
April 2, 2007
Shooting in Gould Hall, two dead
UW will launch Indigenous Wellness Research Institute at April 12 celebration
Between 400 and 500 people are expected to attend an evening celebration that will launch the University of Washington’s new Indigenous Wellness Research Institute on April 12 in Kane Hall on the Seattle UW campus.
March 30, 2007
UW School of Nursing ranks No. 1 in nation, a spot held since 1984
The University of Washington (UW) School of Nursing again has ranked first among nursing schools in the country, according to rankings of graduate and professional schools provided today by U.
UW tops national primary care medical school rankings for 14th straight year
The University of Washington again has been ranked first among primary care medical schools in the country, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided by U.
March 29, 2007
UW Bothell to host an additional finalist in chancellor search
The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that an additional finalist for chancellor will be visiting campus April 3 and 4.
UW presents diversity award to Alan Sugiyama
The University of Washington will present its highest award for achievements on behalf of diversity to Alan Sugiyama, the founder and executive director of the Center for Career Alternatives.
UW Police — and their new dog Kali — on show in open house April 4
The UW Police will hold their annual open house from 2 to 4 p.
UW to host Partners for Children
Mark Courtney, one of the nation’s leading experts on child welfare has been named executive director of the Partners for Our Children, a new public-private partnership created to improve Washington’s child welfare system.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Claiming poetic spaces: The poetry of youth in Calcutta
Bijoy Das sweeps the floors in the Malda train station outside Calcutta, India.
Global warming essays chosen as next Common Book
It’s official: The next Common Book is Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change.
‘Smart’ sunglasses and goggles let users adjust shade and color
Imagine a single pair of glasses with lenses that can be transparent or dark, and in shades of yellow, green or purple, all on command.
Yanofsky to present Microbiology’s annual Whitely Lecture
By Eugene Nester
Microbiology
Charles Yanofsky will present the Department of Microbiology’s 14th Annual Helen R.
Communication, cooperation, interdisciplinarity — and some very cool robots
Room 236 of the Art Building was alive with robots one afternoon during finals week.
UW Bothell to host a third finalist in chancellor search
The search advisory committee for the position of chancellor of the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) has announced that a third finalist for chancellor will visit the campus in coming days.
UW will launch Indigenous Wellness Research Center at April 12 celebration
Between 400 and 500 people are expected to attend an evening celebration that will launch the UW’s new Indigenous Wellness Research Institute on April 12 in the Walker-Ames Room of Kane Hall.
Organist David Heller to perform April 1 in Kane Hall
David Heller, professor of music and university organist at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, will perform at 3 p.
Silk Road Lecture Series presents ‘The Monks of Kublai Khan’
Joel Thomas Walker, UW associate professor of history and adjunct professor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, will speak on The Monks of Kublai Khan: Christianity Under the Mongols, at 7 p.
Burke Museum calls for educational volunteers
The Burke Museum is looking for a few good volunteers to lead school tours.
Dawg Prints: A better way to print
To help defray the cost of student printing, some departments used to just put out a can and put a sign on it saying, “Leave your money here.
Facilities Services packs ‘em in for big Meany meeting
A huge crowd gathered in Meany Hall on Tuesday, March 20, but it was no dance troupe or musical act.