UW News
The latest news from the UW
July 6, 2006
New recruiter seeks underrepresented groups for science, technology, engineering, math
When Sibrina Collins entered graduate school in chemistry at The Ohio State University, it suddenly became obvious to her that minority groups were far outnumbered in graduate study of the sciences.
Business alum gives $6 million for chair, building
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ISIS: Where medicine meets virtual reality
Tina Wood and Laura Foy, co-hosts of Microsoft’s online technology program The Ten Show, are about to find out what happens when a patient’s heart stops beating in the OR.
July 5, 2006
UW alumnus gives $6 million to building campaign, endowed chair in marketing
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July 3, 2006
Women given specialized treatment half as likely to attempt suicide
Women with a serious mental disorder called borderline personality disorder who received a specialized form of cognitive behavioral therapy were half as likely to attempt suicide as women who were treated by expert therapists in dealing with difficult patients.
June 30, 2006
Students with disabilities gather at UW to find success through technology
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June 29, 2006
‘Ape-earances’ can be deceiving for many under the influence of alcohol
It’s pretty difficult to overlook the proverbial 800-pound gorilla, or even an average-size person dressed in a gorilla suit.
Planning for stewardship an important part of successful ecological restoration
Restoring degraded ecosystems around Seattle — and giving them a fighting chance to stay healthy — can be as much about PR as the right plants.
June 24, 2006
Statement from UW President Mark Emmert on the death of Denice Denton
“We mourn the loss of Denice Denton.
June 22, 2006
Wanted: Skilled tradesmen
I recently listened in on a conversation between two savvy people.
Tiny creatures survived Earth’s deep freeze
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A family man retires
Ben A. Research Studies Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center seeks women for study The Nutrition and Exercise for Women (NEW) Study — A study that examines the effects of exercise and nutrition on breast cancer risk factors — seeks to recruit more than 500 Seattle-area participants. Steven Goodreau, assistant professor of anthropology, won $100 worth of Flexcar use after completing a quiz sponsored by the Facilities Services Conservation Campaign Committee. At about lunchtime last Tuesday, the parking lot of the UW Motor Pool was lined with several attractive vehicles, gleaming with showroom polish but a bit smaller than most you see on the street. Visually Speaking: MFA and BFA Student Artworks, curated by Charlotte Beall, opens June 22 and runs through Oct. Some major earth moving will be taking place in the shadow of George Washington this summer. By Ed Kromer Bill Resler, an eccentric senior lecturer in tax accounting and part-time basketball coach whose scruffy appearance has been described as “Santa Claus in Birkenstocks,” doesn’t exactly fit Hollywood’s image of a leading man. UW President Mark Emmert was in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai June 12–21, meeting with dignitaries, educators and government officials. The National Science Foundation has reversed an earlier decision and will support UW efforts to draft a conceptual design proposal for a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory in the Washington Cascades, University officials have learned. A task force appointed by Provost Phyllis Wise has completed an interim report that calls for articulating a vision for the future of the University’s information systems, and thinking about how future hardware and software development would fit into that vision. WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus. By Elaine Kraft The Empty Suitcase Theater Company, a student theater group of the UW Bothell, will be traveling to Tuscany this month at the invitation of the international student theater festival in Arezzo, Italy. HIV infection is significantly more common among non-Hispanic blacks than it is among any other young adult racial or ethnic group in the United States, according to the first study drawn from the nation’s general youth population. Taking a page from the treatment book on alcohol abuse, researchers from the UWhave successfully tested a brief, low-cost intervention to deal with depression, the No. TOURING TROMBONIST: School of Music doctoral trombone student Philip B. UW President Mark Emmert was in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai June 12-21, meeting with dignitaries, educators and government officials. The National Science Foundation has reversed an earlier decision and will support UW efforts to draft a conceptual design proposal for a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory in the Washington Cascades, university officials have learned. A task force appointed by Provost Phyllis Wise has completed an interim report that calls for articulating a vision for the future of the University’s information systems, and thinking about how future hardware and software development would fit into that vision. Crittenden twice honored Dr. The building at 815 Mercer Street has been named the Brotman Building in honor of UW Regent Jeff Brotman and his wife, Susan Brotman. Bacteria, those nasty little bugs that cause many illnesses, constantly assault our immune systems as they try to infect us. Safeco Field is sporting a new health care partner this season as part of a sponsorship agreement between UW Medicine and the Seattle Mariners. Marjan Zarghami is the first recipient of the UW School of Medicine’s Global Health Pathway Certificate, awarded to students who have completed additional coursework in international health during their medical school training. More than a year ago Weiya Zhang and Allison Porter sat next to each other in UW School of Medicine orientation for first-year students. June 19, 2006 The National Science Foundation has reversed an earlier decision and will support University of Washington efforts to draft a conceptual design proposal for a Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory in the Washington Cascades, university officials have learned. Taking a page from the treatment book on alcohol abuse, researchers from the University of Washington have successfully tested a brief, low-cost intervention to deal with depression, the No. June 15, 2006 Non-fatal, self-inflicted injuries by adolescent and young adult females are major public health problems and researchers have found physiological evidence that this behavior may lead to a more serious psychological condition called borderline personality disorder. June 12, 2006 (Updated on June 21, 2006) A new satellite that last week began gathering data from the Earth’s atmosphere could be a key tool in unraveling just how much effect the reflectivity of clouds and tiny particles called aerosols are having on the planet’s changing climate. June 9, 2006 Bacteria like Salmonella have a complicated immune system that helps them recognize and isolate foreign DNA trying to invade their cell membrane, according to a University of Washington-led study in the June 8 issue of Science Express.
Notices
Faculty member claims Flexcar prize in quiz
UW Motor Pool looking at electric cars, alternative fuels as part of energy saving strategy
Student art on display at retirement residence
Downtown art to be reborn on campus
Heart in his game: UW lecturer loves accounting and basketball, not necessarily in that order
Business School
Blog, photos let campus share China trip with President Emmert
NSF supports underground lab effort
Report recommends new office, new administrator to manage information
Mystery Photo
UWB theater group heads to Italy
UW Bothell
Study: HIV rate higher in blacks
Brief therapy can help depression, study shows
Etc: News & Notes from around campus
Blog, photos let campus share China trip with President Emmert
NSF supports underground lab effort
Report recommends new office, new administrator to manage information
Health Sciences News Briefs
Call it the Brotman Building
Bacteria protected by their own ‘immune system’
Ballpark buddies: Mariners & UW Medicine
World-class debut: Student receives first-ever Global Health Pathway Certificate
Two Miss Seattle winners at School of Medicine
National Science Foundation reinstates Cascades underground lab proposal
Brief intervention reduces symptoms of depression
Researchers find physiological markers for cutting, other self-harming behaviors by teenage girls
New satellite set to collect most-detailed data yet about atmospheric particles
Bacteria have their own immune system protecting against outside DNA
