The NIH Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Career Development Program at the UW has accepted its second group of clinical research scholars.
March 2, 2006
The latest news from the UW
Bringing a medical perspective to Ph.D. programs
The UW is one of 13 institutions around the country that have won grants from a new program at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) aimed at introducing Ph.
Toward a cell therapy for cancer
Certain types of white blood cells assist the body in destroying cancerous tumors.
Of jellyfish and ‘jumping green genes’
The green fluorescent protein that some jellyfish have developed to light themselves up has proven useful for scientists, too.
Doctor shortages threaten community health efforts
Shortages of physicians may threaten the planned expansion of the nation’s Community, Migrant, Public Housing, and Homeless Health Centers, concludes a study released this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Seeking to reduce cancer in Native Americans
There is no word for cancer in most American Indian and Alaska Native languages.
Context, Collaboration, and Installation
Medicine is often described as both a science and an art.
Prof Hollywood: Book makes film debut
UW faculty write books all the time, but it’s rare for one of them to be made into a movie.
Electronic field trip
Millions of school students could “visit” the Wind River Canopy Crane this Tuesday.
Calm heads prevail at Facilities Services’ Communications Center
Nina Butorac and Cindy Guadiz’s work involves going from one crisis to another.
Dietrich to speak on writing
Journalist William Dietrich will speak on Two Roads to Reality: Journalism, Fiction, and the Future of Writing as part of the UW Libraries’ Blom Lecture Series.
Educational Outreach: An Introduction
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to UW Educational Outreach, the programs we administer, the value we bring to students, departments and the UW, as well as the services our talented and professional staff offer to our campus partners.
Graduate, Professional Education Week celebrated with varied events
Varied events are scheduled for Graduate and Professional Education Week at the UW, March 6-10, sponsored by The Graduate School, GPSS, UW Alumni Association and the Center for Career Services.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Red Square was once a ‘swimming pool’
Last summer, University Week wrote to faculty and staff who have worked here at least 35 years and asked for their reminisciences.
Study: Containment strategy may only delay bird flu
Containing an emerging bird flu pandemic at its source is likely to only delay, and not stop, the spread of illness.
Mosey on down to Biz Tech round-up
You won’t need to be a technology expert to find something of interest at the annual Biz Tech 2006: Technology Round-Up fair.
February 24, 2006
Devices tease out individual sounds from underwater racket
While biologists sort out what levels of noise go unnoticed, are annoying or cause harm to marine mammals, physical oceanographer Jeff Nystuen is giving scientists and managers a way to sift through and identify the sounds present in various marine ecosystems.
February 23, 2006
With legislative deadline approaching, it’s a tale of two budgets
With the statutory deadline for the legislative session fast approaching, there appear to be no major obstacles in the way of a March 9 adjournment, according to UW Director of State Relations Randy Hodgins.
University of Washington Photographers Group will run a new exhibit.
The University of Washington Photographers Group will run a new exhibit of photos titled At Random in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library from March 1 to April 28.
Women of Color Reception planned March 1
Women’s History Month at the UW begins with the third annual Women of Color Reception, from 11:30 a.
Pacific Science Center in grips of polar blast March 2-5
With the extent of Arctic ice reaching record-breaking lows in recent seasons and Antarctic ice sheets losing dramatic, miles-wide pieces of ice, the world’s attention has been focused on changes underway at both ends of the Earth.
Dino Day promises delightful doings
Participants in this year’s Dinosaur Day at the Burke Museum can discover the evolutionary connection between dinosaurs and birds — and marvel at the museum’s new prehistoric giant duck.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Tour China with UW volleyball team
If you’d like to visit China and watch the UW’s national champion volleyball team in action all at the same time, you can have your wish.
School of Music offers variety of concerts
The School of Music is offering its usual potpourri of concerts this week, beginning with a free one.
UW School of Law International Moot Court Team Wins Regional Competition
The UW School of Law team won the southwest regional Jessup International Moot Court Competition at the University of Texas at Austin, Feb.
Brazilian dance troupe Grupo Corpo returns to Meany
The Brazilian dance ensemble Grupo Corpo will return to Meany Theater next week, bringing its fusion of Western theatrical dance forms and Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Scott Woodward appointed vice president for external affairs
UW President Mark A.
Devices tease out individual sounds from underwater racket
While biologists sort out what levels of noise go unnoticed, are annoying or cause harm to marine mammals, physical oceanographer Jeff Nystuen is giving scientists and ecosystem managers a way to sift through and identify the sounds present in various marine ecosystems.
Edwina Uehara named dean of UW School of Social Work
Edwina Uehara, who has spent her entire teaching career at the UW’s School of Social Work, is the school’s new dean.
All invited to listen and learn at Peace Corps Day
Every returned Peace Corps volunteer has a story to tell.
The true colors of Roy Lichtenstein
Tearful blondes wait and worry for their men, suffering through their makeup and lipstick.
The true colors of Roy Lichtenstein
Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation Comic book-style images like the offset lithograph poster above, from 1967, appropriately titled WHAAM!, are what Roy Lichtenstein is known for. But a new exhibit at the Henry shows he was able to do much more than that. Opening on Friday, Feb. 24, the exhibit runs until May 7. See the story.
Initative team moves forward based on survey results
The Leadership, Community and Values Initiative is moving forward to implementation, based upon the findings in the Universitywide survey conducted in April, 2005.
February 22, 2006
University students tackle poverty in socially responsible business plan challenge
Students representing universities in China, India, Japan and the United States will present their ideas to incorporate both financial and socially sustainable solutions for reducing poverty through new business development, in the University of Washington’s Business School’s second annual Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition.
February 17, 2006
Edwina Uehara named dean of UW School of Social Work
Edwina Uehara, who has spent her entire teaching career at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work, is the school’s new dean.
February 16, 2006
Scott Woodward appointed vice president for external affairs
University of Washington President Mark A.
Researchers take steps toward overcoming biological obstacles to cell therapy for cancer
Certain types of white blood cells assist the body in destroying cancerous tumors.
Health Sciences briefs
Snowboarding for breast cancer
The sixth annual Mamafest: Snowboarding for Breast Cancer event will be on Saturday, March 11, at the Summit at Snoqualmie West, with support from the event going to the UW Medical Center’s Cancer Genetics Clinic and other local organizations.