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October 19, 2006
The latest news from the UW
Health Sciences news briefs
UW Press publishes memoir of former social work faculty member
In his book Growing Up Brown: Memoirs of a Filipino American, Peter Jamero, former UW assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine and social work, recounts his early life in a farm labor camp in Livingston, Calif.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW Libraries digital collections link up with Wikipedia
Ann Lally, head of the UW Libraries Digital Initiatives, was looking at statistics for the annual report last spring when she noticed something interesting: The libraries’ digital collections were getting quite a bit of traffic from Wikipedia.
Violist Watras to perform new compositions in ‘Prestidigitation’
Faculty violist Melia Watras will perform new, cutting-edge music by five composers, including three from the UW, in a concert titled Prestidigitation, at 7:30 p.
Concerts by two pianists offered by UW School of Music
The UW School of Music will offer concerts by two pianists of contrasting style next week.
Free student speaker series topics relate to common book
UW Libraries and the Friends of the Libraries are teaming up to sponsor a student speaker series relating to this year’s common book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder.
Nominations sought for Faculty Senate vice chair
Nominations for vice chair of the Faculty Senate are being sought.
University of Chicago professor to speak about the issue of suicide terrorism
The Growing Threat of Suicide Terrorism is the title of a lecture by Robert Pape scheduled for 7:30 p.
Help Purchasing revamp its Web site
A reminder: Purchasing and Stores is looking for help in redesigning its Web site.
Diversity institute’s ‘Place Matters’ conference coming Oct. 27-28
“Place Matters: Seeking Equity in a Diverse Society” is the title of a conference slated for Oct.
Manage your benefits during Open Enrollment
Open enrollment, the time for UW employees can make changes to their health care options, will be from Oct.
UW dance makes an impression in Japan
Come January, Dance Professor Hannah Wiley and some of her dancers will be appearing on Japanese TV.
New International Book Club to Meet
Chicken with Plums, the new book by Iranian cartoonist Marjane Satrapi, will be the topic of conversation at the new International Book Club, which will have its first meeting at 2 p.
Homecoming week kicks off with Dawg Dash
Homecoming activities kick off this weekend on campus.
Russian comedy presented by UW School of Drama
The UW School of Drama is presenting Black Snow, a Russian comedy by Mikhail Bulgakov, which runs through Oct.
Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism
A novel look at the brains of adults with autism has provided new evidence that various brain regions of people with the developmental disorder may not communicate with each other as efficiently as they do in other people.
Very long-term forecast: Northwest winters will be even wetter
If you think Pacific Northwest winters are gray and rainy now, just wait.
October 18, 2006
Very long-term forecast: Northwest winters will be even wetter
If you think Pacific Northwest winters are gray and rainy now, just wait.
October 14, 2006
Brain regions do not communicate efficiently in adults with autism
ATLANTA — A novel look at the brains of adults with autism has provided new evidence that various brain regions of people with the developmental disorder may not communicate with each other as efficiently as they do in other people.
October 13, 2006
Costco Scholarship Fund Breakfast raises $2.6 million for underrepresented students
October 12, 2006
Health Sciences news briefs
Dept. of Medicine to start new male reproductive health program
By Roberta Wilkes
Department of Medicine
The Department of Medicine has received a new five-year K12 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to create a multidisciplinary Male Reproductive Health Research Training Program for internists, endocrinologists, and/or urologists.
Performing as patients: Acting talents helpful in Standardized Patient Program
By Claire Dietz
News & Community Relations
Several medical schools had been using standardized patients in various programs for years, but it was in the mid-1990s that the movement really began to catch fire.
Pun to give next Science in Medicine lecture
Suzie Hwang Pun, assistant professor of bioengineering and adjunct assistant professor of chemical engineering, will present the next Science in Medicine Lecture, titled Synthetic Gene Vectors: Molecular Tools for Biological Research and Delivery Vehicles for Medical Intervention.
Mamafest supports UW Medical Genetics Clinic
The UW Medical Genetics Clinic has received a $15,000 donation from Mamafest, an all-volunteer, youth-oriented organization in Seattle.
David Auth: 2006 Inventor of the Year
David Auth, former UW professor of electrical engineering, has been awarded the 2006 Inventor of the Year Award by the UW School of Medicine.
‘Emerald City Search: A Community Quest’ starts Oct. 19
A Bedouin goat-herd claimed, at least, to be chasing a wayward goat when he happened upon the cave containing some of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947.
Ancestral memories: UW staffer finds surprises when she digs through her family’s history
How far would you go to learn about your ancestors?
- Would you take a nine-month genealogy class?
- Would you learn a new language?
- Would you take trips to a far off country?
- Would you take classes in the history of that country?
Dena Petersen has done all those things, and she’s still at it, 10 years after her interest was kindled.
UW welcomes AAMC annual meeting
Tina Mankowski
News & Community Relations
What do 3,300 people interested in academic medicine have in common? The 117th Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) annual meeting.
Trio con Brio Copenhagen next up at Meany
Trio con Brio Copenhagen will open the 2006-07 International Chamber Music Series at 8 p.
‘Long continuous tradition’ attracts China scholar
As a 17-year-old senior at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, David Knechtges found himself annoyed.
Talking with Professor Betz Halloran
CFD volunteer profile: Sandra Madrid – Public service sustains her
Editor’s note: For the duration of the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight some of the UW faculty and staff who volunteer at agencies supported by the fund.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Forum on I-933 brings researchers, advocates together
“Balancing property rights and growth management: a discussion of the implications of I-933” is the title of a forum to be held from noon to 2 p.
UW Police offer advice on avoiding car prowls
Since school has started there have been 10 car prowls reported on campus.
Speaker to address questions of law, violence, global war
We’ve seen the horrific photos from the “war on terror.
UW joins effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The UW has joined with other major Seattle employers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are a result of their business operations.