Three faculty members in the Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine have been honored recently for their work in research, technology development, and education.
February 1, 2007
The latest news from the UW
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.
Copenhagen is program’s classroom
A small group of Renaissance men and women are needed for a month of study this summer in Denmark.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Bumblebee house warming: It takes a village
All bumblebees aren’t always as busy as, well, a bee.
Mathematicians conjure up invisibility cloak
Every child’s dream of becoming invisible leaped forward last year toward becoming a reality.
Neither snow nor rain… keeps this crew down
Editor’s Note: Uniquely Washington is a biweekly column featuring one of the University’s most important resources — our people.
Etc: Campus news and notes
PRODUCTIVE PROFS: The UW ranks highly in a new Faculty Scholarly Productivity Index, the results of which were announced in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article.
Conference spotlights women in science
Don’t let the name deceive you: Next week’s conference on Women in Science & Engineering isn’t only for women — nor is it only for science or engineering students.
Learning about sharks: Dissection offers chance to gather new information
Fishing for a salmon shark with a rod and reel would be like fishing for a marlin “times three,” according to a UW shark expert who’s witnessed their ferocity.
Woods to hold Nursing’s Reid Endowed Deanship
By Elise Perachio Daniel
School of Nursing
Robert G.
Tech center awards research grants
The Washington Technology Center has awarded Research and Technology Development grants totaling $457,301 to seven Washington researchers working in partnership with local companies.
Drama school presents Euripides classic
The UW School of Drama will present the last of Euripides’ classic tragedies, The Bacchae, Jan.
Blumenfeld to head Alumni Association
Chuck Blumenfeld, a partner at Perkins Coie LLP law firm who was president of the UW Alumni Association for 2005-06, has been selected as executive director of the UW Alumni Association and UW associate vice president for alumni relations, effective Feb.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
January 23, 2007
UW receives $3.5 million for first endowed nursing deanship
January 19, 2007
Chuck Blumenfeld selected as executive director of UW Alumni Association
Chuck Blumenfeld, a partner at Perkins Coie LLP law firm, and who was president of the University of Washington Alumni Association for 2005-06, has been selected as executive director of the UW Alumni Association and UW associate vice president for alumni relations, effective Feb.
January 18, 2007
Bumblebee house warming: It takes a village
All bumblebees are not always as busy as, well, a bee.
UW Medical Center, Health Sciences honor Dr. King, community activist, and volunteers
“The Noble Road to Peace,” UW Medical Center/Health Sciences celebration honoring Dr.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Health Sciences news briefs
Wylie Burke, professor and chair of the Department of Medical History and Ethics, became president of the American Society of Human Genetics on Jan.
‘History detective’ to speak Jan. 20
Wes Cowan, star of the PBS television series History Detectives and guest appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, will share his antiquing adventures as the guest of the Burke Museum at 7 p.
Study uncovers a lethal secret of 1918 influenza virus
In a study of non-human primates infected with the influenza virus that killed 50 million people in 1918, an international team of scientists has found a critical clue to how the virus killed so quickly and efficiently.
Quilt show will feature work by UW people — including scientists
The UW will be well represented in a quilt show opening at the Seattle Convention and Trade Center this weekend, and not all of the exhibitors are from the School of Art.