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October 5, 2006
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo at right was taken somewhere on campus.
We the people
Kathy Sauber Library Technician Lorna Aites warms up for the UW’s first-ever Constitution Readathon by reading the Declaration of Independence aloud. About 100 people, mostly library employees, are expected to participate in the readathon, to be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, outside the Suzzallo Reading Room. The readathon is sponsored by…
Researchers, practitioners of urban ecology to share insights
For the first time Seattle’s urban ecology researchers and managers are gathering for a day-long symposium to exchange their respective insights about protecting and restoring natural ecosystems in urban settings.
New Community Psychology option offered at UW Bothell
The UW Bothell will add a new Community Psychology option for Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences students interested in careers in human services, community development, mental health, youth, prevention, and program evaluation.
An evening of elegance, anyone?
Seeking an evening of elegance on campus? The Seattle-based company Dance for Joy is sponsoring “An Evening in Vienna,” a Viennese ball in the grand tradition, Sunday, Oct.
‘Labor, Knowledge and Economy’ forum planned
A public forum, “Organizing our Futures: Labor, Knowledge and the Economy,” will be held on Oct.
Forum on I-933 slated for Oct. 12
A public forum on I-933 will be held from 7 to 9 p.
Program spotlights technology-enabled classrooms
Innovative Learning Spaces is the title of a program scheduled for 2:30 to 4 p.
New graduate training program brings together talents at UW, WSU
A new National Science Foundation-funded interdisciplinary graduate training program will bring together faculty and students in two academic areas — anthropology and biology — at two institutions, the UW and Washington State University.
New graduate training program brings together talents at UW, WSU
A new National Science Foundation-funded interdisciplinary graduate training program will bring together faculty and students in two academic areas — anthropology and biology — at two institutions, the UW and Washington State University.
UW, Heritage University team to train future leaders in Toppenish
There can be an unfortunate cycle to the under-representation of minority populations — in education, the workplace and the public sector.
UW TechTransfer reports increases in invention disclosures, licensing agreements, options
UW TechTransfer, which facilitates the commercialization of UW research, has announced record growth in key areas for the 2006 fiscal year.
A sign of the times: Web site gives directions on outdoor advertising
With the arrival of fall quarter, the signs and banners have begun to appear around campus, advertising everything from the Karate Club to the Look Up! safety campaign.
Sarakasi African acrobats to perform at Meany
The UW World Music & Theatre Series is opening its season this year with Sarakasi, “the amazing African acrobats.
Thinking can make it so: Computer scientist talks about ‘The Mind Body Connection’
The idea that a person could move an object just by thinking about moving it used to be the province of science fiction or tracts on extrasensory perception.
Sculptor’s work won’t endure, but he hopes it starts conversations
Michael Magrath expects the sculpture he installed downtown in September to dissolve by Christmas.
UW ‘stellar archaeologist’ gets biggest share of Hubble observing time
It’s not unusual for UW astronomers to use the Hubble Space Telescope in their research, but for the first time a UW scientist has been granted the largest share of observation time for an entire year.
Conference for higher education faculty, staff, set for Nov. 1-3
Not a lot of UW people have attended the annual Washington State Faculty & Staff of Color in Higher Education Conference over its 11-year history — but maybe that will change this year.
Police warn bicyclists to protect their property as thefts increase
Want to keep your bicycle safe on campus? Then the UW Police have two messages for you:
- There is no such thing as a good cable lock.
New grants designed to help women succeed in academe
The UW has recently received three grants that will assist underrepresented faculty, especially women, succeed in the academy.
October 4, 2006
UW ‘stellar archeologist’ gets biggest share of Hubble observing time
HUBBLE TELESCOPE FACTS
LAUNCHED: April 24, 1990, from Space Shuttle Discovery
NAMED FOR: U.
October 3, 2006
Depressed and suicidal, self-harming girls needed for study
Fifty depressed teenage girls and adolescent girls from the Puget Sound area who engage in self-harming or suicidal behavior are being sought for a new University of Washington study.
September 28, 2006
Are we ready? A report on UW disaster preparedness
Are your workspace and home prepared for emergencies? The staff of the Office of Emergency Management and University Week have teamed for a report on campus emergency management titled Are we ready?
Read the supplement here:
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Health Sciences news briefs
Eberhard Fetz receives Javits Award in Neurosciences
Eberhard Fetz, UW professor of physiology & biophysics in the Washington National Primate Research Center has been awarded the Senator Jacob Javits Award in Neurosciences.
UWMC honored for excellent hospital nursing
By Craig Degginger
News & Community Relations
UW Medical Center has been recertified as a “Magnet Nursing Services Organization” by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its excellence in nursing practice and patient care.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Seattle
Mayor Greg Nickels declared this September to be Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Seattle.
Global Lecture Series to start
Inadequate health care and conditions result in millions of deaths each year from preventable diseases.
Stem cell research, climate change among topics in coming lectures
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Spaces available in English classes
Are you a UW employee for whom English is a second language? If so, would you like to improve your speaking, writing or pronunciation skills? Spaces are available in this fall’s English in the Workplace courses, offered at no cost to you or your unit.
Bridge comment period extended
The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the SR520 Bridge Replacement and HOV Project comment period has been extended to Oct.
Partnering for emergency support
The UW School of Public Health and Community Medicine is partnering with Public Health-Seattle & King County to recruit and train medical and non-medical volunteers for the new Public Health Reserve Corps for emergency response.
Safety is goal in Look Up! campaign
The UW Transportation Office has a question for bike riders and pedestrians alike: If you don’t heed stop signs and traffic laws, what makes you think the other person will?
With the new school year, the Transportation Office has updated its rules of the road.
Need grammar advice? Now you can ‘Ask Betty’
Beginning this quarter, when UW students have a grammar question, they can ask Betty.
Dialog with a dean: A conversation with Edwina Uehara, dean of the School of Social Work
Of the six UW schools of health science — medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, dentistry, and social work — social work is most often thought of in relation to the social sciences, rather than the health sciences.
King Holmes named first global health chair
By Tina Mankowski & Justin Reedy
News & Community Relations
Dr.
Chemistry prof wins Pioneer Award
Younan Xia does research at some of the smallest scales imaginable, but the importance of his work has earned a giant reward for the UW chemistry professor.
Moe named acting head of Human Subjects
Karen E.
Official Notices
IESUS invites applications
The Institute for Ethnic Studies in the United States (IESUS) invites applications from UW faculty members who are engaged in or are beginning projects on ethnic issues in the United States.
‘Common Book’ subject here Nov. 13
Students can register now to hear Paul Farmer, the subject of Tracy Kidder’s book, Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr.
Kennedy to head facilities
Charles Kennedy, who is currently the director of facilities operations for the University of California, San Francisco, will become the UW’s associate vice president for facilities services, effective Oct.
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