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December 7, 2006
New online museum makes Olympic Peninsula history more accessible
The UW Libraries have partnered with communities on the Olympic Peninsula to create an unusual online museum that provides access to much historical material that previously was in private hands.
December 6, 2006
UW Press launches two Scandinavian series
The University of Washington Press, working with the Department of Scandinavian Studies, has launched two new book series that include Scandinavian co-publishers.
Immigrants of a feather don’t necessarily flock together
The traditional idea that immigrants cluster together in neighborhoods with their countrymen after coming to the United States and move away after achieving economic success is far from universal.
December 5, 2006
UW gets major role in Energy Department project to study properties of nuclei
A University of Washington team will lead a new $15 million U.
November 30, 2006
Scientists want to solve puzzle of excess water vapor near cirrus clouds
A number of researchers in recent years have reported perplexing findings of water vapor at concentrations as much as twice what they should be in and around cirrus clouds high in the atmosphere, a finding that could alter some conclusions about climate change.
Crime prevention officers move to Kane Hall
Attention: The UW Police are coming to Kane Hall.
Rescuing Furry Hurricane Victims: UW admissions specialist returns to New Orleans to help still-recovering abandoned pets
Editor’s note: Karin Dalesky, an admissions specialist in Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at UW Tacoma, has twice gone to New Orleans to tend to pets who are victims of the hurricanes.
Asian immigrants have lower rates of mental illness
Immigrants from Asia have lower rates of psychiatric disorders than American-born Asians and other native-born Americans, according to the first national epidemiological survey of Asian Americans in the United States.
Fish to elephants: Transferred technique shows patrols reduce poaching
A technique used since the 1930s to estimate the abundance of fish has shown for the first time that enforcement patrols are effective at reducing poaching of elephants, African buffaloes and black rhinos in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo on the right was taken somewhere on campus.
Students share music with Toppenish kids
For many of the students in Patricia Campbell’s class, Music for Children, the trip to Toppenish loomed as a scary experience they weren’t sure they could succeed at.
Dance fever: Recovery can be hard
If there were a 12-step group she could turn to, one member of the UW dance faculty might find herself saying, “Hi, I’m Juliet McMains and I’m a glamour addict.
Two $5 concerts set this weekend
This weekend there is an opportunity to attend two $5 concerts at the UW School of Music.
Pianist to perform as part of East-West series
Soloist and chamber musician Susan Chan, a member of the piano faculty at Portland State University, will present the first concert in the new East-West Piano Arts Series on Saturday, Dec.
UW medical lectures at Seattle Public Library resume Jan. 3
UW Medicine, in partnership with the Seattle Public Library, continues its medical lecture series at 6:30 p.
Sullivan to lecture on Alzheimer’s Dec. 7
Dr.
Climate change researcher to give free lecture
One of the leading scientists studying the Himalayan mountains and how they might impact long-term climate change will give a free lecture at 7:30 p.
Passion for service bonds eclectic cohort of Health Sciences students
This year’s crop of health sciences students are smart, compassionate, and have a strong desire to serve others.
Pay stations replace parking meters near IMA
This week, curbside solar pay stations will be installed to replace the coin-only parking meters in front of Graves Hall, the IMA and in lot E17 on the northwest corner of Husky Stadium.
Carolfest planned Dec. 4; symphony Dec. 7
If you need to get in the mood for the holidays, the UW choirs may help you out when they present a festive concert of seasonal music, from carols both ancient and modern to vocal jazz arrangements.
Teacher prep, A&S links to
be explored
The second in a series of luncheons which explores ways in which Arts & Sciences faculty can be engaged in teacher preparation will be held from noon to 1:30 p.
A conversation with Dean Sidney Nelson of the School of Pharmacy
Q: You’ve been dean of pharmacy for several years now.
Equal rights activist to speak at law school
The UW School of Law will host a book signing and lecture by Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School professor and executive director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, Friday, Dec.
President Emmert gets ‘life-saving’ coaching
UW President Mark Emmert received a few lessons in emergency patient care from Dr.
Online grant applications: Now they’re required
The government is going electronic.
King receives American Cancer Society’s highest award
Dr.
Combined Fund Drive volunteer: Transplanted caring
Name: Tami Sadusky
UW job: Director, Grant and Contract Accounting
Volunteer activity: I volunteer for Project Life, which is the volunteer program serving LifeCenter Northwest and the Living Legacy Foundation.
Nora Disis named ‘Superhero’ by cancer foundation
Dr.
Stardust mission gathers more honors
Accolades continue to roll in for the Stardust mission that flew to comet Wild 2, gathered particles from the ancient space body and returned them to Earth.
Purchasing changes outside order policy
Beginning Jan.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents public meeting for Thursday, Dec.
No ivory tower: Planners seek UW occupants for newly acquired properties
In a reversal of the ivory tower idea, the UW is moving toward the community as it makes plans to occupy the tower that Safeco built.
Excellent advising, counseling a necessity
The secret, it seems, is out.
ETC.
campus news & notes
TOSS A COIN: When the four captains of the Seattle Seahawks walked onto the field for the coin toss Monday night, a UW staffer and her sister were there with them.
National climate service needed, UW profs say
It’s time for the United States to have a national climate service — an interagency partnership led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and charged with understanding climate dynamics, forecasts and impacts — say six members of the UW’s Climate Impacts Group.
Nine named AAAS Fellows
Eight UW professors and one recently departed professor have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Asian immigrants report fewer mental health problems
Immigrants from Asia have lower rates of psychiatric disorders than American-born Asians and other native-born Americans, according to the first national epidemiological survey of Asian Americans in the United States.
November 29, 2006
Nike+iPod Sport Kit raises privacy concerns
This holiday season, gift-givers may unwittingly give their favorite athlete a workout accessory that can double as a tracking device.
November 27, 2006
UW researchers advocate creation of national climate service
It’s time for the United States to have a national climate service — an interagency partnership led by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and charged with understanding climate dynamics, forecasts and impacts — say six members of the University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group.
November 24, 2006
Resilient form of plant carbon gives new meaning to term ‘older than dirt’
A particularly resilient type of carbon from the first plants to regrow after the last ice age – and that same type of carbon from all the plants since – appears to have been accumulating for 11,000 years in the forests of British Columbia, Canada.
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