Congratulations and thank you to these Undergraduate Academic Affairs employees who reached a milestone in their service to the University.
Category: Features
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UAA Service Awards for November 2010
Congratulations and thank you to these Undergraduate Academic Affairs employees who reached a milestone in their service to the University.
University of Washington receives $1 million grant from Amgen Foundation in support of undergraduate research
The University of Washington has received a $1 million grant over the next four years from the Amgen Foundation to provide hands-on laboratory experience to approximately 100 undergraduates through the Amgen Scholars Program.
UW is a top producer of US Fulbright students
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program, recently announced the complete list of colleges and universities that produced the most 2010-2011 U.S. Fulbright Students. The success of the top-producing institutions is highlighted in the October 25 online edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Expanded Role for Honors Program Director
James J. Clauss, director of the Honors Program, has accepted an expanded his role in Undergraduate Academic Affairs and is now associate dean. For Jim, the new role is “structurally logical” but is also recognition of the importance of Honors as an integral part of the University.
Volunteers needed for the Dream Project’s Admissions Weekend
Help local high school students achieve the dream of getting into college. Join the Dream Project on November 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dream Project’s Admissions Workshop Weekend and help hundreds of local high school students craft competitive college application essays.
Undergraduate Research Symposium featured on UW Discoveries
The Undergraduate Research Symposium is a recent addition to the University of Washington’s YouTube channel. Watch the video and hear what students have to say about the impact of research on their education.
Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor recognized by his alma mater
On October 14, UAA Vice Provost and Dean Ed Taylor and his wife Dr. Sue Taylor received the Distinguished Alumni Merit Award from their alma mater, Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA.
In Memoriam: Ran Hennes, University Honors Program
Ran Hennes, our dear colleague and former associate director, passed away Monday evening, September 13. Ran had been dealing with lymphoma for several years. He was still teaching part-time and enjoying his retirement. During the last six months he had some setbacks and toward the end he choose to go on his own terms.
Volunteer with Jumpstart and help local preschoolers prepare for kindergarten
On Thursday, October 7, the University of Washington community can help prepare preschool-age children for kindergarten by volunteering for Jumpstart’s annual national Read for the Record 2010 Day. The campaign generates public awareness for early childhood literacy and education by creating the largest, shared reading experience across the nation.