Judge A. Raymond Randolph of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will visit the 91探花Law School for two days as the first Shefelman Jurist-in-Residence. He will speak at a public forum May 13.
May 4, 2011
The latest news from the UW
Speaker questions promise of cheap, abundant natural gas from shale
Arthur Berman, of Labyrinth Consulting Services, will speak on Shale Gas: A View from the Bottom of the Resource Pyramid, at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, in 220 Kane.
Astrophysicist lecture is full, but you can catch it on the Internet
Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City, will reflect on highlights from his scientific career — including being blamed by adults and school children alike for demoting Pluto鈥攚hen he speaks at the 91探花May 12.
Mushroom Maynia: Fun with fungi at the Burke May 15
Its a day of hands-on family fun dedicated to fungi and mycology.
Attention astronomy fans: Talk, observatory programs planned
Planetary scientist Ralph Lorenz will talk about Saturns moon Titan on May 9, and the Jacobsen Observatory plans open houses on May 18 and June 1.
An annual rite of spring: Mothers Day at the Arboretum
The Arboretum Foundation and the 91探花Botanic Gardens Education Department will once again host their popular annual Mother’s Day event, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8, at the Arboretum.
91探花Bothell 5K run-walk May 14 to benefit student scholarships
91探花Bothell will hold its Sixth Annual 5K Run-Walk on Saturday, May 14. The event, hosted by the 91探花Bothell Alumni Council, has generated more than $40,000 for student scholarships.
Husky cards get 鈥榮mart as part of transition to ORCA system
New, smart Husky Cards are coming and will replace the U-PASS — but don’t toss that old card until you know the new one works.
May 3, 2011
鈥楩atting in: Immigrant groups eat high-calorie American meals to fit in
Immigrants to the United States and their U.S.-born children gain weight, and it’s not simply the abundance of high-calorie American junk food. Psychologists show that immigrants choose typical American dishes as a way to prove their American-ness.
May 2, 2011
91探花Regents approve contract for Michael Young
At a special meeting May 2, the 91探花 Board of Regents approved a five-year contract for new president-designate Michael K. Young.
College students use of Kindle DX points to e-readers role in academia
A nine-month study of how 91探花 graduate students did or did not use the large-format Amazon Kindle DX in their course reading provides information on the potential future for e-readers in academia.
May 1, 2011
Several baffling puzzles in protein molecular structure solved with new method
The structures of many protein molecules remain unsolved even after experts apply an extensive array of approaches. An international collaboration has led to a high performance method that rapidly determined the structure of protein molecules in several cases where previous attempts had failed.
April 29, 2011
National thought leaders in mental health and healthcare delivery gather for summit in Seattle
A select group of thought leaders and researchers are participating in a summit meeting May 2 – 3 in Seattle to generate a national roadmap for integrating mental health services into primary care. The summit kicks off a year-long effort to increase Americans’ access to high-quality, Sevidence-based mental health care.
Life of author Husain Al-Barghouthi to be remembered May 2
The life and writing of Husain Al-Barghouthi, a 91探花alumni who became a professor and respected Palestinian author before his death in 2002, will be remembered in an event at 4 p.m. Monday, May 2.
April 28, 2011
'COPE' online education responds to FDA call for safe prescribing of painkillers
A 91探花online training tool will help the region’s physicians follow new U.S. Food & Drug Administration(FDA)safety requirements in prescribing opioids. The new FDA requirements are in response to a rise in deaths from accidental painkiller overdoses.
Leading scholar in American Jewish Studies to speak at UW
Jonathan Sarna, a Brandeis University professor long known for his work on American Jewish history, will deliver the 36th annual Samuel & Althea Stroum lectures in Jewish Studies on Monday, May 9, and Wednesday, May 11.
91探花research shows new road tolls might not unfairly burden low-income drivers
Tolls on the State Route 520 bridge begin this summer but 91探花research shows those tolls may not unfairly burden low-income households.
April 27, 2011
Michael Young: Coming to lead 91探花is "an enormous privilege"
91探花President-designate Michael Young met with reporters on Wednesday, April 27, saying it was a “sense of commitment and excitement鈥� that attracted him to the institution.
Etc: Campus news & notes
Virginia Armbrust becomes a Fellow of a professional society, Deborah Medlar is appointed regional director of an accounting honorary and Jeff Hou is honored for service learning education. The latest activities of your campus colleagues, plus a poetry booklet for audiences at Meany.
Rethinking work environments through 鈥榠nteraction design
Art meets engineering when Axel Roeslers art students help redesign an airplanes flight deck and create a program to record a hospitals emergency treatment protocol.
Official Notices, April 28
A regent’s meeting and several blood drives.
91探花Bothell Business Plan Competition partners with the Founder Institute
Bothells Business Development Center is joining the Founder Institute to boost business development with events like the Business Plan Competition, to be held May 6.
How palliative care helps patients and families
When a patient faces a life-threatening illness or injury where recovery seems unlikely, what can be done to provide physical and emotional comfort? In a video, Dr. Wayne McCormick, professor of medicine, answers common questions about palliative care.
Preparing for Bike to Work Month with U-PASS
Commuter Services and U-PASS are sponsoring events throughout May to celebrate 91探花cyclists and Bike to Campus Month.
Washington Park Arboretum plans summer camps for kids
The camps are designed for first-to-sixth graders, ages 5 to 12. They will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, with before and after care available.
New voice mail system for 91探花Seattle: Are you affected?
Most 91探花Seattle faculty and staff who use campus voice mail, and a few off-campus units, will be upgraded to a new system on May 11, and will need to set up a new voice mailbox beforehand.
Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?
Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.
Welcome sign of spring: Primo Plant Sale returns April 30-May 1
Are you lusting for lobelia or yearning for yews? Then dont miss the Arboretum Foundations annual FlorAbundance Spring Plant Sale, April 30 and May 1 in Magnuson Park.
Tree count leads Facilities Services to major campus inventory
Since 2004, 91探花Facilities Services has worked with global positioning systems and geographic information systems to electronically map everything theyre responsible for campuswide.
Where minds meet: 91探花Bothell opens collaborative spaces in Beardslee Building
The UWB dedicated the collaboratory, a new open working space, on April 22. Its a place for the open exchange of ideas, supported by design and technology, with a focus on the STEM fields 鈥� science, technology, engineering and math.
91探花Bothell research shows panic at the pumps unfounded, has negative consequences
Though gas prices go up and down like a roller-coaster, consumers tend to see price spikes as permanent, according to a 91探花Bothell researcher.
Husky Green Awards 2011: Two students, one staffer, two sustainability groups
Three individuals and two groups were honored at the 91探花Earth Day celebration as winners of the second annual Husky Green Award. The award, sponsored by the Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee, recognizes those who have shown leadership, initiative and dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainability at the University.
Era of canopy crane ending; certain research and education activities remain 鈥� view slideshow
The 25-story construction crane used since 1995 to investigate such things as how Pacific Northwest forests absorb carbon dioxide, obtain sufficient water and resist attacks by pests and diseases is being pruned back to just the tower.
Essington wins Pew fellowship to evaluate trade-offs in fisheries
Timothy Essington, 91探花associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, is one of four Pew fellows in marine conservation in the world this year.
8 percent of women physical oceanographers in tenure track, down from 23 percent 鈥� with audio clip
The gender gap for physical oceanographers in tenure-track positions has almost doubled since the mid-1990s.
April 26, 2011
Human rights symposium to feature Amnesty International director and student awards
Amnesty director Larry Cox will deliver the keynote address and four students will receive awards.
April 25, 2011
Regents offer 91探花presidency to University of Utahs Michael K. Young
The 91探花Board of Regents has authorized its chair, Herb Simon, to offer the University presidency to Michael K. Young, who has been president of the University of Utah since 2004.
Federal subsidies for child nutrition: More funding is better
A new study from 91探花 researchers found that child-care providers who received higher reimbursements spent more on food, and the food was of higher nutritional quality than the food purchased by providers who received lower reimbursements.
Psychologists warn that therapies based on positive emotions may not work for Asians
Thinking happy thoughts is believed to accelerate recovery from depression, bolster resilience during a crisis and improve overall mental health. But 91探花psychologists reveal that pursuing happiness may not be beneficial across all cultures.
April 22, 2011
Harborview Medical Center honored for HIV/AIDS outreach
Twice in three years: Thats how frequently Secretary of Health Mary Selecky has brought Washingtons Excellence in Health Care Award to Harborview Medical Center. Selecky presented the 2010 Warren Featherstone Reid Award April 19 to honor the hospitals satellite HIV/AIDS care clinics in Everett and Bremerton.