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March 1, 2007
Going green: Discussion of sustainable planning set for March 8
The College of Architecture and Urban Planning will present Civic and Green Infrastructure, a panel discussion highlighting sustainable planning and design in the Pacific Northwest and in Denmark, from 7 to 8:30 p.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UWellness: A link to better health
It’s been a long, cold winter.
U-CAR expanding to South Campus Center — and beyond
For years, UW employees had to go to the Motor Pool, on 25th Avenue near University Village, to get a vehicle through the U-Car program.
Making opportunity knock: Career development manager to help staffers get ahead
Susan Templeton would like UW staffers to know that she’s here to help them manage their careers.
Jazz, gospel and opera: School of Music has much to offer this week
A number of different experiences await audiences of the School of Music during the coming week, including jazz, gospel and classical, from bands, ensembles and choruses.
Talk to explorers, don mukluks, learn about glaciers at pair of polar events
The UW will launch International Polar Year with two events next week, a lecture that kicks off the series “Our Changing Climate: Polar Ice to Politics” followed by the Polar Science Weekend at the Pacific Science Center.
Tag(s): Applied Physics Laboratory • Polar Science Weekend
High tech for global justice: UW computer scientist designs custom cell phones
Bill Gates made his fortune in computer science by building the Microsoft software empire.
Local organizations transform recycling bins into works of art
The King County Solid Waste Division wants everyone to see recycling in a whole new light.
UW Business School to create new entrepreneurship program with gift from Leonard Lavin
The UW Business School has announced that Leonard Lavin, founder and chairman emeritus of the Alberto-Culver Company, has donated $2 million to establish the Leonard and Bernice Lavin Entrepreneurial Action Program (LEAP).
‘I happened across a good story,’ Kidder says of his book about Farmer
For author Tracy Kidder, Mountains Beyond Mountains was all about a compelling story, the tale of Dr.
African carnage: One year’s seized ivory likely came from 23,000 elephants
African elephants are being slaughtered for their ivory at a rate unprecedented since an international convention banning ivory trade took effect in 1989, a UW biologist says.
All-woman Hiphop show scheduled March 2
The UW Women’s Center, in collaboration with Housing and Food Services, Pinay Sa Seattle, and KBCS 91.
Philipsen named secretary of faculty
Gerry Philipsen, professor of communication, has been appointed by President Emmert as secretary of the faculty.
Forum looks at threat of cyber terrorism
When Paul Oman and Barbara Endicott-Popovsky open their newspapers or scan headlines online, they marvel at what they don’t see — no stories detailing how our power grid, water supply, and communication systems have been compromised.
Law school hosts climate change conference
The UW School of Law will host a conference on the law, economics, and impact of climate change on Friday, March 2 in William H.
Woodsman, spare that beehive!
When the madrona tree blew down in one of this winter’s windstorms, the UW gardeners weren’t surprised.
UW scientists prominent as ‘International Polar Year’ is launched
While dignitaries gathered Monday in Washington, D.
Brazilian guitarist next up at Meany Hall
The UW World Music & Theatre Series presents Badi Assad at 8 p.
Seminar spotlights HIV-STIs in African populations
The UW Center for AIDS Research will host a seminar on Disparities in HIV-STIs: Impacts on African-American and African-Born Populations, Thursday, March 8, from 8:45 a.
Brain Awareness Open House highlights March events
Brain Awareness Open House, March 6
The UW is hosting a Brain Awareness Open House, Tuesday, March 6, from 10 a.
New funding opportunities available in research on aging
Two new funding opportunities are available for people interested in research on the process of aging.
Luu receives 2007 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship
First-year medical student Ngoc-Phuong Luu has been awarded the 2007 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship.
UW-led studies featured in the journal Genome Research
The findings of two UW genome sciences research teams — one studying the genetics of the gibbon, and another examining a mechanism to allow for alternative readings of DNA — were featured in the February issue of the journal Genome Research.
American Academy of Ophthalmology honors Kalina
Robert E.
February 28, 2007
Custom cell phones for microfinance co-ops, fair-trade coffee growers
Bill Gates made his fortune in computer science by building the Microsoft software empire.
February 26, 2007
African carnage: One year’s seized ivory likely came from 23,000 elephants
African elephants are being slaughtered for their ivory at a rate unprecedented since an international convention banning ivory trade took effect in 1989, a University of Washington biologist says.
February 23, 2007
UW Business School to create new entrepreneurship program with gift from Leonard Lavin
The University of Washington Business School announced today that Leonard Lavin, founder and chairman emeritus of the Alberto-Culver Company, has donated $2 million to establish the Leonard and Bernice Lavin Entrepreneurial Action Program.
February 22, 2007
UW School of Drama captures the chaos after a revolution in Mad Forest
The UW School of Drama will present Caryl Churchill’s, Mad Forest, directed by Scott Hafso, Feb.
Dance Majors Concert March 1-4
The UW Dance Program will present its annual Dance Majors Concert March 1–4 in Meany Studio Theater.
Official notices
Academic Opportunities
Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy: Call for Proposals
As part of our ongoing effort to stimulate University-wide research and teaching on the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits & Philanthropy is offering grants to UW faculty and graduate students for research in these areas.
Shelter needs volunteers for spring break
ROOTS, an emergency shelter for young adults located in the U District, is in desperate need of volunteers during spring break.
The Burke shows off its best contemporary Native American art in ‘Spirit of the Ancestors’
What exactly does “contemporary” mean?
That was the first question curators of the Burke Museum’s new exhibit, In the Spirit of the Ancestors: Contemporary Northwest Coast Art, mulled over as they began choosing items from the permanent collection for display.
‘Common book’ author Kidder on campus Feb. 27
One day some years ago, Tracy Kidder hiked five hours through the steep, barren mountains of Haiti with Dr.
Christie earns Pew fellowship
Research focusing on institutions, people and tradeoffs when it comes to ocean policy has earned Patrick Christie, UW assistant professor of marine affairs and international studies, one of five Pew Fellowships in Marine Conservation awarded by the Pew Institute for Ocean Sciences.
Violinist Kavafian to perform with University Symphony
Violinist Ani Kavafian, renowned as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher, will perform with the University Symphony at 7:30 p.
Graduate and professional education week Feb. 26-March 1
Graduate and Professional Education Week, Feb.
Jazz on the 26th, percussion on the 27th, from the School of Music
The Studio Jazz Ensemble will perform work by Quincy Jones and and the Percussion Ensemble will present a concert titled Winter Beat in coming events sponsored by the UW School of Music.
Conference at Kane honors Midgal
A conference this week honors Joel Migdal, recipient of the Marsha L.
Regents make it official: UW campuses smoke-free
The UW Board of Regents “took a strong stand for health and safety” when they adopted permanent rules at their January meeting that make all UW campuses smoke free, said Karen VanDusen, director of Environmental Health and Safety.
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