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October 12, 2006
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FOOD AND MUSIC: Ethnomusicologists are in the business of studying music, not food.
Sculpture representing first male ancestor of the Chilliwacks returned to tribe by Burke
Launched by singing, drumming and words of thanks, T’xwelátse is finally on his way home after a century-long visit at the Burke Museum.
Purchasing seeks help in revamping its Web site
Are you a customer of Purchasing and Stores? Most everyone on campus is.
People are first priority in C&C’s emergency plan
Even in the high-technology world of the UW Computing & Communications organization, when it comes to emergencies, people will always come first.
Ruckelshaus honored: Namesake center to tackle hard-to-resolve statewide issues
The UW and Washington State University have announced the launch of a joint center to assist in addressing hard-to-resolve social, economic and environmental issues in Washington.
Official Notices
Alcohol/drug abuse grants available
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from UW faculty for its Small Grants Research Awards.
October 11, 2006
We need better yardstick to measure digital divide, researcher says
Relying on easy-to-measure factors like how many Internet access points a place has presents a simplistic picture of today’s digital divide.
University of Washington promises free tuition to low-income students
University of Washington President Mark A.
October 10, 2006
WSU and UW establish the William D. Ruckelshaus Center to help resolve contentious issues
The University of Washington and Washington State University will announce on Tuesday (Oct.
October 6, 2006
David Auth named 2006 Inventor of the Year
David Auth, former University of Washington professor of electrical engineering, has been awarded the 2006 Inventor of the Year Award.
October 5, 2006
UW prof leads board advising NOAA on critical science issues
David Fluharty, a University of Washington marine affairs expert, has been named to chair the science advisory board of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency that manages and conducts research about the nation’s ocean and atmospheric resources.
SnowWorld exhibit to open at Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt Museum
Virtual reality gives users the illusion of going inside SnowWorld, an interactive computer-generated virtual place where children at UW Harborview Burn Center escape their extreme pain during wound care procedures for severe burns.
UW awarded $6.8 million to improve workplace health and safety in agriculture
Craig Degginger
News & Information
The Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center has received a new five-year, $6.
Emotionally ambivalent workers are more creative, innovative
People who experience emotional ambivalence — simultaneously feeling positive and negative emotions — are more creative than those who feel just happy or sad, or lack emotion at all, according to a new study.
UW prof to chair NOAA’s science advisory board
David Fluharty, a UW marine affairs expert, has just been named to chair the science advisory board of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency charged with conducting research about and management of the nation’s ocean and atmospheric resources.
Pianist Melody Quah to perform Oct. 8
Prizewinning pianist Melody Quah will perform at 2 p.
CFD 2006 makes noise in its kickoff meeting
The 2006 Combined Fund Drive kicked off Wednesday on the UW campus with words of inspiration, a special song and a whacking-loud group percussion performance by the campaign coordinators.
Emmert gives annual address Oct. 11
President Mark Emmert will give his annual address to the University community at 4 p.
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.
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