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May 11, 2006
Seattle Symphony director to speak at UW School of Music
As part of the UW School of Music’s “Music in American Cultures” series, Gerard Schwarz, music director of the Seattle Symphony, will speak on Contemporary American Composers and the Symphony Public on Wednesday, May 17 at the School of Music.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Ride of Silence on May 17 to quietly remember bike accident victims
When Duane Wright heard about the Ride of Silence, a national event honoring bicyclists who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways, he thought it was a nice idea and that someone ought to sponsor a Seattle ride.
Delaney named to newly established Paros Chair
John Delaney, professor of oceanography, has been named the first holder of the Jerome M.
Bust of ‘Scoop’ Jackson moved to new home outside Thomson Hall
A bust of the late Senator Henry “Scoop” Jackson was moved outdoors this week, where it will greet visitors to Thomson Hall, the home of the Senator’s namesake Jackson School of International Studies.
Holly’s folly: New Arboretum design isolates invasive species while giving others room to grow
A new home for the hollies — the design for which includes both elegant and humorous elements — is being planned at the Washington Park Arboretum, a part of the University of Washington Botanic Gardens.
UW says goodbye to David Hodge after 30 years
Perhaps it was inevitable that as dean since 1998 of the UW’s largest college , as an administrator with an excellent track record for fundraising who also has led the effort of transforming education within the college, David Hodge would be seen as presidential material.
Foege to speak on global health shortcuts
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Former government official who said ‘no’ to Nixon will speak at commencement
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Campus crime sees slight increase in 2005
The University Police Department’s Annual Report is a sort of statistical potpourri — various categories of crime show small increases and declines each year, set against a backdrop of ever-improving campus protection policies making increasing use of technology.
UW students to explore far reaches of the globe, thanks to unusual Bonderman fellowship
Ten UW students recently received word that they’ve been awarded a Bonderman Travel Fellowship.
Notices
Reference Update
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May 9, 2006
Gas prices getting cruder
Two years ago I wrote a column that began, “My local gas station ran out of the number ‘2.
May 8, 2006
Sixth expedition to North Pole installs mooring in 2 ½ miles of ocean
This year’s University of Washington-led North Pole Environmental Observatory program, which ran April 10 through early May, was followed immediately by another UW-led expedition concerning what’s called the freshwater switchyard of the Arctic Ocean, which is underway until about May 17.
May 4, 2006
UW licenses innovative cardiovascular software to VPDiagnostics
University of Washington TechTransfer announced today it has licensed a computer-aided cardiovascular analysis system to VPDiagnostics, Inc.
William D. Ruckelshaus, first administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to be UW Commencement speaker
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9th Circuit Court of Appeals to Hold Session at Law School
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a special session at the UW School of Law on Friday, May 5, 2006 from 8 a.
Health Sciences News Briefs
Short of breath? This study could help
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, bronchitis or asthma/emphysema, and who experience shortness of breath with daily activities, are being sought for a study.
Symposium to open Imaging Center
An afternoon symposium with internationally recognized experts in magnetic resonance imaging will mark the opening of the Department of Radiology’s new Bio-Molecular Imaging Center at South Lake Union from 1:30 to 5 p.
Asbury a 2006 Searle Scholar
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Study: Taxes, ad bans can help curb youthful drinking
Harmful drinking is one of the leading causes of death in the U.
New method could map some immunity genes
Seattle scientists have developed a new method for analyzing the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) of the human genome.
Krebs Lecture: On breast cancer’s beginnings
Somewhat like an investigator trying to reconstruct the scene of a crime in order to find out exactly what happened, Dr.
Mary-Claire King twice honored for breast cancer research
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40 years later, cancer researcher’s big idea may prove true
Nearly 40 years ago, Dr.
NIH director to visit campus May 8
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Official Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY
Pilot Research Grants Available
The UW Specialized Center of Research in Pharmacology of Drugs in Pregnancy (UW SCOR; supported by NICHD and ORWH) announces the availability of funds for one year pilot research grants ($10,000 per award) on the pharmacology of drugs in pregnancy.
Silver bracelets join strong Northwest Coast collection at the Burke
The Burke Museum recently received a donation of 30 silver bracelets made by Northwest Coast Native Americans.
May 10 film features music of Afghanistan
Ethnomusicologist John Baily, head of the Afghanistan Music Unit and head of the Centre for Contemporary Music Cultures in the Music Department of Goldsmiths College, London University, will speak at a special seminar and show his film, A Kabul Music Diary, on Wednesday, May 10 at the UW School of Music.
More about metamorphosis: Researchers study gene that aids maturation
It is a marvel of nature that a creature such as a caterpillar changes into something quite different, a butterfly.
Scholar to speak about rare books
Terry Belanger, university professor and honorary curator of special collections at the University of Virginia, will speak on Books and Paper vs.
Post-World War II Korean books to be displayed at Allen Library
The time from 1945 to 1950, from the end of World War II to the start of the Korean War, was known in Korea as the liberation space, a period of intellectual blossoming and making art for its own sake.
Pair of UW professors named 2006 Carnegie Scholars
Two UW professors have been chosen as 2006 Carnegie Scholars.
The future is now for the UW’s iSchool
A decade ago, with much fanfare, the UW undertook a study of what should happen to what was known at the time as the Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences.
Grim issues of life and privilege at play in ‘Harvest’
“Ripped from the headlines” is a phrase too often breathlessly employed by prime time television dramas.
Race, justice topics at May 5 symposium
A symposium, “Fictions of the Archive, Rumors of Insurrection,” will be held from 10:30 a.
Kamchatka: Earthquakes hint at plate beneath
For many years geologists have harbored a belief that the Kamchatka Peninsula, shrouded in mystery and secrecy on Russia’s east coast, actually sits on the same tectonic plate as the mainland United States, Canada and Mexico.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE?
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BRAVE MAN: A UW student is headed to Washington, DC this week to pick up a Citizen Bravery Award from the U.
Grass roots Leadership Symposium set for May 13
A special symposium May 13 will help participants understand what it takes to start a grass roots organization.
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