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February 8, 2007
The latest news from the UW
Etc: Campus news and notes
FIRST-RATE FUNDERS: The UW’s Combined Fund Drive (CFD), and the people who make it happen, have received an armload of awards from King County’s CFD office.
UWB artist-in-residence offers public programs
The UW Bothell Initiative for Creativity, Performance and Research will feature Matthew Burtner as its artist in residence this month.
UW leaders invited to values seminar
Leaders at all levels of the UW are invited to attend a seminar, “Creating a Values-Based Culture: The Role of Leaders at the University,” from 8:30 a.
Workshop set for faculty mothers-to-be
Balance@UW, an initiative to help faculty balance their academic careers with their personal lives, is offering sessions for faculty women who are pregnant or in the process of adoption.
HR unveils new, user-friendly Web site
The UW Human Resources Web site has a new look as of Feb.
February 5, 2007
‘Good vibrations’ from deep-sea smokers may keep fish out of hot water
February 2, 2007
Northwest scientists contribute to international report, see increased warming
Climate scientists from the Pacific Northwest, many from the University of Washington, have played key roles in a major new international study that shows climate change will have serious effects on the world in the coming decades.
February 1, 2007
Women in polluted areas at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
Women living in areas with higher levels of air pollution have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease and subsequently dying from cardiovascular causes, according to a University of Washington study appearing in the Feb.
College of Forest Resources alum launches centennial lecture series Feb. 8
A history of forestry in the United States and the UW’s College of Forest Resources role during the last 100 years is the topic of a talk Feb.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
A double life: Days at UWT, nights at the theater
Editor’s Note: This story is reprinted with permission from Inside Track, the faculty/staff newsletter at UW Tacoma.
Jessica Burstein goes right ahead and talks about Tenure Club
For Jessica Burstein, “Tenure Club” was the mental equivalent of a trip to the gym, a break from the grind that goes with being an assistant professor.
Ready your bins for RecycleMania
Ladies and gentlemen, ready your recycling bins, and may the most tonnage win.
Human preference for other species could determine whether they survive
As humans exert ever-greater influence on the Earth, their preferences will play a substantial role in determining which other species survive.
College of Education’s annual February Forum to focus on the ‘achievement gap’
As the demographics of Washington’s schools continue to change, can students meet increasing expectations of achievement? Faculty members from the UW College of Education will address this and other questions in a public forum titled Closing the Gap: New Strategies for a Changing 21st Century Classroom, from 6 to 9 p.
Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students inspires philanthropy
For faculty and alumni of the Evans School, philanthropy “is in their soul.
Course packs now centralized at the University Book Store
Time was, students went to several campus copy center locations to find the supplemental reading material — course packs — required by their professors.
Composer Chihara to attend performance of his work Feb. 9
Composer Paul Chihara will be present for the performance of his new piano quintet, La Foce, at 7:30 p.
A personal journey: Charles Johnson to speak tonight
Charles Johnson, the S.
UW campaign: One goal reached, another set
The University of Washington Foundation decided Jan.
February features array of lectures by UW Medicine leaders and health care experts
Dean Paul Ramsey presents State of UW Medicine address Feb.
Orthopaedics faculty honored for research and education
Three faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine have been honored recently for their work in research, technology development, and education.
UW researchers develop hepatitis C virus culture system
UW researchers have opened the way for improved study of hepatitis C virus by devising a novel virus culture system.
UWTV program highlights UW contributions to global fight against AIDS
King Holmes, the William H.
Health Information Resource Center available for all
UW Medical Center’s Health Information Resource Center, which opened last fall, fills many needs.
January 30, 2007
UW College of Forest Resources kicks off centennial with Gov. Gregoire Wednesday
In the same month that its faculty and staff members have been helping the state look to the future concerning working forests and the potential for biofuels from woody debris, the University of Washington’s College of Forest Resources kicks off a year-long celebration of its 100th anniversary.
January 29, 2007
Human preference for other species could determine whether they survive
As humans exert ever-greater influence on the Earth, their preferences will play a substantial role in determining which other species survive.
January 26, 2007
UW Foundation raises campaign goal by $500 million
The University of Washington Foundation decided today (Jan.
January 25, 2007
UW Medicine receives $2.5 million for stem cell research
SEATTLE—Bill and Marilyn Conner have always been interested in medicine and medical research.
A conversation with Paul Ramsey, dean of the School of Medicine
By Marjorie Wenrich
Office of the Dean of Medicine
Editor’s note: Dr.
UW Medicine presents 7th annual Mini-Medical School Feb. 6 -March 13
By Tracey Compton
News & Community Relations
Have you absorbed enough ER and Grey’s Anatomy to know the difference between anaphylactic shock and a heart attack? Or perhaps you’d like to know what’s behind all those food contamination scares of late or how high intensity focused ultrasound and stimulation is causing a stir.
Tuvan throat singers perform at Meany
The UW World Music & Theatre Series continues with Tyva Kyzy (Daughters of Tuva).
Spine patients get back in the driver’s seat
A couple of years ago, Cecelia Black was like many teens — driving with a permit and practicing to become a licensed driver and more independent.
Ride in the rain? Try snow, wind, hail . . .
This year’s Ride in the Rain program has coincided with some of the worst weather in years.
Chamber Dance Company performs Feb. 1-4: Annual concert features important historical works
The Chamber Dance Company presents another unique exploration of modern dance history Feb.
Super Bowl: Sports or religion?
“I believe in the church of baseball.
Nearly free college education: Tuition Exemption Program gives every employee access to UW classrooms
Benefits available to UW employees cover the spectrum from medical coverage to bus passes, access to great facilities and more.
Medical lectures and Tumor Vaccine Group open house set for Feb. 7 & 8
Pandemic Pandemonium in the Pacific? Find out Feb. 7
The transit of people, products, and disease across the Pacific Ocean is the topic of Dr.