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February 16, 2006
Face it: Electrical ‘facial stimulators’ don’t really work
Devices sold over the counter to consumers as facial stimulators, claiming to produce results similar to those of a traditional face-lift, provide little, if any improvement to aging skin, according to a new study conducted at UW Medical Center’s Cosmetic Surgery Center and published in the January/February issue of the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery.
‘Go Red for Women’ lunch coming Feb. 28
A 15-foot mesh form, complete with red lights in the shape of a dress, appeared last week on the roof above UW Medical Center’s Valet Parking kiosk.
Global Health chair candidates meet the public
The search for the first chair of the UW Department of Global Health has been winnowed down to three candidates.
New PET/CT scanner a national first
UW Medical Center is the first hospital in the country to install a new-generation PET/CT imaging system designed to help physicians detect, diagnose and monitor treatment of cancer and other diseases, including heart disease and neurological disease, more accurately and earlier in the disease process.
Team care can help older adults, too
Older diabetic patients with depression who received a new type of team care had more depression-free days, better physical functioning, and lower medical costs than patients treated with a standard model of care.
Former President Carter to speak at building dedication
Former President Jimmy Carter will be on campus Wednesday, March 8, to give the keynote address at the dedication of the new building at the corner of Pacific Ave.
Area pandemic planning well under way
In case a pandemic flu arises, contingency planning is under way at a global, federal, regional, state, county, city, business, hospital, and clinic level.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Sea Grant chooses veteran of ‘other Washington’
The woman who helped shape marine policy at the national level and spoke before Congress and federal ocean agencies on behalf of 83 of the nation’s largest oceanographic institutions has joined the UW as director of the Washington Sea Grant Program.
Play holds a mirror up to faculty hiring
The members of the computer science department faculty search committee entered Room 310 of the HUB chatting idly, and sat down to begin their work.
Official Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
ADAI grant deadlines
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from UW faculty for its Small Grants Research Awards.
Valuable species not fished out, study shows
When fishing boats return with catches of increasingly less-valuable fish, the commonly held notion is that the more valuable species have been fished out.
Religion, violence, peace: Undergrads explore connections across time and cultures
Devout Christians blow up abortion clinics as an act of protest.
Three profs honored by meterological society
Robert A.
Eggers elected to National Academy of Engineering
Susan Eggers, a professor in the UW’s Department of Computer Science & Engineering and co-inventor of a revolutionary computer processing technology that changed commercial industry standards, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
ETC: Campus news & notes
FLYING HIGH: When Pioneers of Aviation appears on public television, someone familiar to UW people will be front and center.
Faculty lecturer to speak about helping aggressive children
Carolyn Webster-Stratton, a professor in the UW School of Nursing and founding director of the UW Parenting Clinic, will present the 2005-2006 UW Annual Faculty Lecture.
Check mates
Karisa Mayer Kevin Binz, left, and Elston Cloy ponder their next moves during the preliminary round of the Washington State Chess Tournament, held at UW Tacoma last weekend. The tournament features 20 of the best players in the state in two categories. The winner in each category will be decided in final matches over President’s…
Dyslexic children need help with spelling as well as reading
Brain images of children with dyslexia taken before they received spelling instruction show that they have different patterns of neural activity than do good spellers when doing language tasks related to spelling.
February 14, 2006
Shopping list gets longer — not less choosy — in some of world’s largest fisheries
When fishing boats return with catches of increasingly less-valuable fish, the commonly held notion is that the more valuable species have been fished out.
February 13, 2006
UW’s Eggers elected to National Academy of Engineering
Susan Eggers, a professor in the University of Washington’s Department of Computer Science & Engineering and co-inventor of a revolutionary computer processing technology that changed commercial industry standards, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
February 9, 2006
UW Bothell selects four finalists for campus chancellor
Four finalists have been selected from a field of more than 80 applicants for the chancellorship of UW Bothell.
UW joins Seattle City Light to Green Up
The UW has become the largest purchaser of green power in Seattle.
Thomson taps: A renewal, not a dirge
Tapping sounds will be heard in the corridors of Thomson Hall in days to come.
From classical to jazz: School of Music plans five concerts
The School of Music has a busy schedule over the coming week, with five ensemble concerts planned.
Japanese folk history, solo pianist grace Meany stage this week
The UW World Series presents a celebration of Japan’s folk history and a solo piano concert this week in Meany Theater.
Lecture series explores forest ecosystems Feb. 9-March 9
Like the Ents — the tree guardians from J.
College of Education presents discussion of citizenship education, diversity
The best venue for teaching citizenship skills and values to young people is where the diversity of students is greatest, and that’s public school, says Walter Parker, one of three professors from the UW College of Education who will meet the public on Feb.
Space Huskies seeking fifth- and sixth-graders who ‘Imagine Mars’
Do your children want to go to Mars? Or maybe design a space colony? If so, they’re just the people the Space Huskies Program is looking for.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Beware spyware; it’s still a threat on the Net
Spyware is alive and well on the Internet.
Three UW faculty receive grants from the Washington Technology Center
The Washington Technology Center (WTC) recently awarded grants to eight Washington researchers teamed with local companies to commercialize new technologies.
New emergency management class seeks ‘informed citizenry’ on disaster matters
There’s going to be a major earthquake at the UW next quarter, but don’t worry, it won’t be real.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day: Pepper Schwartz’s new book brings strategies for singles
The ideal Valentine’s Day present for people seeking sweethearts might be a package of self-knowledge.
Legislature’s good news for UW is death or revision of bills
This legislative session has reached its midpoint, and much of the good news for the UW has been about legislation that has “died” or been amended to satisfy UW concerns.
Vision statement available for comment
A draft vision statement for the UW is available for comment online at <A href=" https://catalysttools.
Free IRS tax preparation help available for filers with basic tax returns
Free assistance in filing basic individual federal tax returns is available on the UW campus, Fridays, Feb.
Academic and administrative office directories coming in March
Want a copy of the UW Academic and Administrative Office Directory right when it comes off the presses? Publications Services Office is offering online ordering through Wednesday, Feb.
Whale dancers
New Zealanders (from left) Te Rau Huia Ngata-Kutia, Derek Lardelli, Patrick Takoko and Wayne Ngata, on the right, perform part of a traditional “haka” dance at the Burke Museum Friday — one of the demonstrations that accompanied the opening of the exhibit about Maori weaving, Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread.
February 8, 2006
Silver-LEED winning Merrill Hall exemplifies energy-conservation efforts
Smart lighting choices and a solar panel provided by Seattle City Light are among the reasons the U.
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