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The latest news from the UW
February 2, 2006
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Grad school lauded for inclusive efforts
The UW Graduate School has been honored for its innovations in promoting an inclusive graduate community.
New assistant vice provost to be involved with civil rights, disability accommodations
Cheryl Angeletti-Harris has been named assistant vice provost for equal opportunity, taking over for Helen Remick, who recently retired from the position after 30 years at the University.
Sediment could be key in major earthquakes
The most powerful earthquakes — such as those that shook Indonesia in 2004, Alaska in 1964, Chile in 1960 and the Pacific Northwest in 1700 — occur in subduction zones, areas of the sea floor just offshore where two tectonic plates meet and one dives beneath the other.
January 31, 2006
Chronic oil pollution takes toll on seabirds along South American coast
The old adage tells that oil doesn’t mix with water.
January 30, 2006
Sediment could be a major factor in biggest subduction zone earthquakes
The most powerful earthquakes — such as those that shook Indonesia in 2004, Alaska in 1964, Chile in 1960 and the Pacific Northwest in 1700 — occur in subduction zones, areas of the sea floor just offshore where two tectonic plates meet and one dives beneath the other.
January 27, 2006
Flap over fishes: Who’s the smallest of them all?
The authors of a paper in this week’s Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Section B, who say their 7.
January 26, 2006
Self-knowledge can be a sweetheart of a Valentine’s Day gift
The ideal Valentine’s Day present for people seeking their sweethearts might be a package of self-knowledge.
Inventory of experts: UW creates web directory of knowledge on Puget Sound
Last month President Mark Emmert was appointed by Gov.
A senior thesis at sea: Oceanography students do research on Galapagos Islands
Senior Jennifer Glass was back in class Monday after returning from Ecuador where she had a chance to lead a group making the first detailed maps of a seafloor rift that’s part of the hot spot responsible for the formation of the Galapagos Islands.
Hints of color abound among UW foliage — even in winter
The sun, uncharacteristically of late, was out on Tuesday afternoon — a harbinger of springtime to come.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Carol Vaness concert cancelled
Soprano Carol Vaness’ Jan.
Technology in classrooms is topic of roundtable
A roundtable on technology in traditional classrooms will be held at 3:30 p.
Nominations wanted for state ‘Extra Mile’ Award
Nominations are now open for the Extra Mile Awards, which are given to individuals or teams of state employees who “surpass expectations for exemplary public service.
Author on race, gender issues to speak
Loyola Marymount sociologist Margaret Hunter, author of Race, Gender and the Politics of Skin Tone, will discuss and read from her work from 11 a.
Bothell, Tacoma reserve seats for transfer students
With the state poised to allow the first freshmen at UW Bothell and UW Tacoma in 2006, both schools have formalized agreements promising transfer students more than half of their undergraduate seats.
Professional Staff Program changes go into effect Feb. 1
Changes ranging from a longer bereavement leave to additional performance evaluation options are coming to the Professional Staff Program Feb.
Combined Fund Drive raises record $1.6 million — but online, the giving can continue
The 2005 Combined Fund Drive has ended, and with a record-setting total, too.
New Zealand Maori Weaving Exhibit Comes to Burke Museum Feb. 4
The Burke Museum is one of only four venues in the United States presenting Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread, an exhibition celebrating Maori weaving.
Yakima vintner pledges support of farmworkers’ children through scholarships
Vintner Gary Jackson, owner of the St.
Former mayor to create seminar series for Evans school
Former Seattle Mayor Norman B.
The Smallest Witnesses: Odegaard exhibit features drawings by children in Darfur
A professor and a visiting fellow from the University will be among those speaking when a new exhibit, The Smallest Witnesses: The Conflict in Darfur Through Children’s Eyes, comes to the Odegaard Library Feb.
Higher ed issues in legislature overshadowed by WASL
The Washington State Senate will announce its supplemental budget proposal for the remainder of the 2005-07 biennium on Feb.
January 25, 2006
Trauma-center care significantly lowers risk of death
Care at a trauma center lowers the risk of death for injured patients by 25 percent compared to treatment received at non-trauma centers, according to the results of a nationwide study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the University of Washington School of Medicine.
January 19, 2006
Career Discovery Week set for Jan. 23–30
Career Discovery Week is a three-ring affair this year, but it’s hardly a circus.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Official Notices
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES
Pilot project funding available
The Center for Ecogenetics and Environmental Health (CEEH) is offering pilot project funding in broadly defined areas of “gene-environment interactions.
Comet dust from seven-year project is paydirt for UW astronomer
When the Stardust sample return canister was opened at Johnson Space Center in Houston Tuesday, Donald Brownlee was delighted by what he saw.
UW custodians use products, methods easy on the environment and themselves
Move over Good Housekeeping seal of approval.
Three School of Music concerts planned next week
The UW School of Music plans three concerts next week.
The 35 Year Club: Dean earns standing ovation for memory feat
Last summer, University Week sent out e-mail to all the faculty and staff we could find who have worked here for at least 35 years.
Health Science News Briefs
New generation coming
“Here Comes Generation Why! Interacting with the Next Generation of Learners” is a new faculty development workshop offered by the Department of Medical Education and Biomedical Informatics and the School of Medicine’s Office of Faculty Development.
Local business leaders at CEO Lunch Series
The CEO Lunch Series, sponsored by the UW Business School and Alumni Association, will feature the presidents of regional giants Nordstrom Inc.
Forum on nanotech set for Feb. 8
The Washington Technology Center’s Microfabrication Laboratory will hold a forum and workshop titled “AccessIQ: A Forum for Innovation in Micro and Nano Process Development” from 7 to 9 a.
KUOW’s Sillman to speak Jan. 27
Changes in the public broadcasting industry will be the topic when veteran National Public Radio broadcaster Marcie Sillmann speaks at the annual meeting of the Friends of the UW Libraries.
Lecture topic: The nursing shortage and patient safety
A free public lecture on the national nursing shortage and its impact on patient safety is set for 5:30 p.
UW’s original mad scientist does funny things with microwave ovens
Bill Beaty isn’t really a mad scientist — he just plays one on the Internet.
White named new associate dean
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Ex-Limón dancer re-creates There is a time
Thanks to the Byrds, you don’t have to be a Biblical scholar to be familiar with the verses from Ecclesiastes, the ones about there being “a time for every purpose under Heaven.
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