UW News
The latest news from the UW
November 24, 2006
Serengeti patrols cut poaching of buffalo, elephants, rhinos
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.
November 21, 2006
DO-IT program seeks students with disabilities for college preparation
The University of Washington’s DO-IT scholars program is now accepting applications from Washington State high school sophomores and juniors with disabilities who are interested in preparing for college and challenging careers.
November 17, 2006
$1.5 million to advance promise of woody biomass for fuel in Washington
With a potentially huge supply of woody material thinned from Washington forests, the state’s pulp and paper mills could become the “biorefining” backbone for turning woody plant material into fuel and other products, a University of Washington professor says.
November 16, 2006
Cervantes Institute comes to the UW
It can’t bring Seattle any sun from Salamanca, but a Cervantes Institute, which opened this fall at the University of Washington, promises culture from Spain and Latin America plus online Spanish courses.
The world’s unhappiness is ours, Farmer tells students
Paul Farmer came to the UW on Monday, urging his listeners to regard health care not as a privilege but as a right, something that must be part of the social contract.
Teachers create, perform work in annual Faculty Dance Concert
The Dance Program at the UW opens its annual performance season with a concert featuring work and performances by its nationally recognized faculty.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Shiplike ‘city,’ scenes of war, pirate radio featured in new Henry exhibits
It’s loosely patterned after a map of two islands along the Seine in Paris, but Floating Plaster/City Motion, the latest multimedia presentation of the Henry Art Gallery’s New Works Laboratory, remains happily open to interpretation, its creators agree.
School of Music offers a host of concerts in November
The School of Music will offer six different concert experiences through November — from chamber singers and ensembles to campus bands and even jazz.
Cervantes Institute comes to the UW
It can’t bring Seattle any sun from Salamanca, but a Cervantes Institute, newly created at the UW, promises culture from Spain and Latin America plus courses in Spanish online.
First hybrids, now biodiesel — Motor Pool is going green
Such changes as switching to cleaner fuels and using more hybrid vehicles are part of a larger effort at making more environmentally sound, sustainable choices, says David Carr, manager of the UW Motor Pool.
Staying in touch in case of inclement weather
As we head into the season when snow and other severe weather is possible, UW employees need to be aware that there is a hotline they can call to find out if the University is operating as usual.
From woody material to fuel: $1.5 million Denman chair leads way to innovation
With a potentially huge supply of woody material thinned from Washington forests, the state’s pulp and paper mills could become the “biorefining” backbone for turning woody plant material into fuel and other products, a UW professor says.
UW researchers mark end of a neutrino research phase in Canadian mine
The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, a Canadian physics research facility with substantial involvement by UW scientists, this month will complete more than seven years of neutrino measurements using a heavy water detector core.
Official Notices
Notice of Public Hearings (no smoking policy)
Notice is hereby given that three public hearings will be held for the purpose of allowing all interested persons an opportunity to present their views, either orally or in writing, on the proposed amendments to Chapter 478-136 WAC, “Use of University of Washington Facilities,” concerning the UW’s No Smoking Policy.
UW Fulbright Scholars to consider ocean policy, poverty, building materials
His first Fulbright grant brought him from Poland to the UW, where he was ultimately hired by the School of Marine Affairs and became a naturalized citizen.
‘Games for Change’ forum shows how games can teach
Playing games for a serious purpose will be in the spotlight as “Games for Change,” a forum on video games and education, is held from 7 to 9 p.
Dance, piano in spotlight at Meany
A flamenco dance company and a classical pianist are on tap in the next week at Meany Hall for the Performing Arts.
David Domke named Washington Professor of the Year
An associate professor in the Department of Communication who says trusting students is the key to a vibrant classroom has been named Washington Professor of the Year.
A company’s reputation is what gets fried when its books get cooked
While fines imposed by regulators and courts on companies that falsify records may seem substantial, a new study finds the largest monetary penalties suffered by these companies are the result of a damaged reputation when news of their misconduct was reported.
Support for family-friendly faculty policies through new Balance@UW initiative
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David Domke named Washington professor of the year
An associate professor at the Department of Communication who says trusting students is the key to a vibrant classroom has been named Washington professor of the year.
November 15, 2006
Brain, behavior may have changed as social insect colonies evolved
A new study suggests that brain and behavior relationships may have changed in a profound way as larger, more complex insect societies evolved from smaller, simpler ones.
November 13, 2006
A company’s reputation is what gets fried when its books get cooked
While fines imposed by regulators and courts on companies that falsify records may seem substantial, a new study finds the largest monetary penalties suffered by these companies are the result of a damaged reputation when news of their misconduct was reported.
November 9, 2006
Toddlers needed for brain development study
Researchers who are trying to unlock the secrets of what causes some children to have delayed development are looking for 25 children who are delayed in some aspect of their development and 25 typically developing children 18 to 30 months of age from the Puget Sound area to participate in a University of Washington study.
Dining surveys run until Nov. 22
UW employees have until November 22 to offer their opinions about dining services on campus by filling out an online survey.
A conversation with Andrew Light, UW environmental ethicist
In late October, a British government report strongly warned that lack of response to global warming could push the world economy into a serious downturn.
Volunteering gives staffer ‘peace and joy’ — for 21 years
Editor’s note: Through the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight some of the UW staff and faculty who volunteer at agencies supported by the fund.
Author of Pulitzer-winning play cycle to speak
Robert Schenkkan set out to be the next Orson Welles — an actor/writer/director.
A name change and a promotion:
Janice DeCosmo becomes associate dean in
Undergraduate Academic Affairs
The Office of Undergraduate Education has officially changed its name to Undergraduate Academic Affairs and promoted one of its own to associate dean.
European Union HQ hosts UW students
Gwen Davis
University Week Intern
The UW is known for the colorful variety of its study-abroad programs.
Dispelling fears of a global fisheries crisis
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, newspapers trumpeted a report in Science magazine that predicted the collapse of all seafood fisheries by 2048.
Archaeological adventure: New program creates opportunities for scholars of Southeast Asia
Peter Lape describes his graduate school archaeological field work in Southeast Asia as “a total nightmare most of the time.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
A tale of three data centers
In the world of computing, the Holy Grail is power.
Two concerts set for Nov. 11
The UW School of Music will offer two concerts on Saturday, Nov.
UW advancing in neuroscience
Cognitive neuroscience and imaging are in the process of taking a giant leap forward at the UW.
Etc
SLEUTHING FOR FUNDS: The Financial Management Department takes care of serious accounting work all year long.
Hendrik Lenstra to give VIGRE lecture
The UW will host Hendrik Lenstra as part of the VIGRE Distinguished Lecturer Series, designed to honor stellar ambassadors of mathematics and to expand public interest in and understanding of mathematics.
Say, can you see?
Can’t see as well as you used to?
The Refractive Surgery Center at UW Medical Center-Roosevelt is one of the nation’s leading providers of vision correction services.
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