The Chamber Singers, University Chorale and University Symphony will team March 11 for a performance of Felix Mendelssohns beloved oratorio Elijah.
March 7, 2011
The latest news from the UW
91探花researchers seek volunteers for study on anxiety disorder therapies
91探花researchers seek King County area adults who have difficulty regulating their emotions and who are struggling with depression or anxiety disorders
March 3, 2011
5-ALA clinical trial opens for patients with brain tumors called gliomas
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved 91探花 Medical Center’s use of an experimental drug called 5-ALA to help locate brain tumors. The compound causes certain kinds of tumor tissue to glow during surgery under a fluorescent light.
New findings on drug tolerance in TB suggest ideas for shorter cures
Inexpensive medications already approved for other uses, such as treating high blood pressure, can block this drug tolerance mechanism. Overcoming drug tolerance would permit TB antibiotics to do their infection-fighting job.
March 2, 2011
Algal antifreeze makes inroads into ice
Sea-ice algae 鈥� the important first rung of the food web each spring in places like the Arctic Ocean 鈥� can engineer ice to its advantage, according to the first published findings about this ability.
World-class music and dance: The 91探花World Series announces its 2011-12 season
Pilobolus dance, the songs of Chava Alberstein, the African harmonies of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Carpe Diem and Emerson string quartets 鈥� these and many more will be presented next year.
A glimpse of 2016: New plan for Montlake Triangle features better access
When the Sound Transit station near Husky Stadium opens in 2016, there will be a pedestrian overpass across Montlake and a path to Rainier vista. Read more and take a look.
No easy answers to pressing questions in Human Rights and Education seminar
Fred Mednick, founder of Teachers Without Borders, is introducing students to international human rights policies and the complexities of trying to implement them.
Etc: Campus News & Notes
JW Harrington performs with the Bellevue Opera, Dafney Dabach wins an award for her dissertation, the UWPD raise a lot of cold cash in their 2011 Polar Plunge, and doctoral candidate Jason Siegel wins a Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award.
Official Notices
A regent’s meeting at 91探花Bothell, this week’s blood drives and grants available for work on alcohol and drug abuse.
Newsmakers
Labor unrest, cancer of the esophagus and the spread of disease as a result of climate change are three of the things 91探花faculty commented on in the national news media recently.
Faculty Senate will consider endorsing Faculty Fund for Library Excellence
The Faculty Fund for Library Excellence would accept donations for current and emeritus faculty members.
Pakistani human rights advocate to speak March 10
Investing in Women in Pakistan & the Muslim World is the title of a talk to be given by Humaira Shahid at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in 110 Kane. Shahid is a member of the Punjab Provincial Assembly, a human rights activist and a journalist.
Disks around young distant stars likely forming into planets
A 91探花astronomer is part of an international team that for the first time has captured detailed images that indicate how planets might have formed from the disks of material around two young stars more than 400 light years from Earth.
UWs Craig Sheppard to join Emerson String Quartet at Meany March 8
The Emerson String Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Meany Hall 鈥� and the UWs own Craig Sheppard will join them in the shows second half.
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.
Deadline is March 18 for Transition School/Early Entrance Program
Qualified seventh- and eighth-graders can apply for admission to the Transition School/Early Entrance Program that allows them to skip high school and enter the 91探花early.
March 1, 2011
Narwhal, polar bear research subject of talk Thursday
APLs Kristin Laidre talks Thursday at the Seattle Aquarium about working in the high Arctic and her projects on narwhals and polar bears.
Wise to hold town hall on budget matters March 8
Interim President Phyllis Wise will hold a town hall meeting for the 91探花community at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in 130 Kane. The meeting will be webcast live on UWTV.org.
Intensive counseling on adhering to HIV treatment improves patient outcomes
Intensive counseling on the importance of adhering to HIV treatment significantly reduces poor compliance and treatment failure in sub-Saharan Africa, according to an article in PLoS Medicine March 1 by 91探花researcher Michael Chung and colleagues.
For first time, scientists show an HIV vaccine impacts the genetic makeup of the virus
Results of study suggest new vaccine strategies to debilitate viruses by tapping into their response to selective pressure.
UW-written works lead March 7 evening of jazz
The Modern Jazz Ensemble will perform original works by 91探花music students and the Studio Jazz Ensemble will play music by 91探花alumni in Meany Hall.
Dino Day: A paleontological journey for the whole family March 5
Take a paleontological journey to Antarctica, Patagonia, Zambia, Montana, and Wyoming without leaving town at Dino Day, the Burke Museums popular family-friendly event.
Yes, summers really coming: 91探花Summer Youth Programs open for registration
91探花Summer Youth Programs is taking registration now, with classes in writing, dance, programming and even architecture. Can summer be far off?
Advocate for pregnant women to speak March 7
Lynn Paltrow, founder and executive director of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women, will speak from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 in Room 138 of William H. Gates Hall.
Founder and chairman of X PRIZE Foundation to visit Evans School
Dr. Peter Diamandis, who founded the X PRIZE Foundation, will lead a public conversation on the prize at 4 p.m. Monday, March 7, in 309 Parrington.
Symphonic Band performs new work, classics March 6
Members of the 91探花Symphonic Band, under the direction of Steven Morrison and Alison Farley, will perform at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in Brechemin Auditorium.
February 28, 2011
Quantum String Quartet to perform March 5
The School of Music presents the Quantum String Quartet, winners of the 2010 91探花Strings and Piano Chamber Ensemble Competition, in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Overcome writer's block at March 3 Career Development Seminar
Researchers, turn your actions into words at a free science writing talk March 3. Learn how to successfully complete and submit a manuscript, and increase the odds of publication.
All 91探花Medicine hospitals to become smoke- and tobacco-free environments
91探花Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center will become smoke- and tobacco-free facilities May 31, in concert with the World Health Organizations “World No Tobacco Day.鈥�
Turkish, African music coming soon to School of Music stage
M眉nir Beken, a master of the Turkish Ud; and Senegalese percussionist Thione Diop will be performing and teaching at the School of Music March 4 and 11 respectively.
February 25, 2011
Learn about research in some of the most challenging places on Earth
With live presentations and 40 exhibit and activity stations, Polar Science Weekend March 3-6 offers opportunities to learn about extreme polar environments from those who work there.
February 24, 2011
91探花uses cutting-edge storm water management techniques
Whatever rainwater falls on campus soil is likely to end up in Lake Washington, because of the campus topography. The 91探花works closely with the city of Seattle, which has been at the forefront in developing cutting-edge ways of managing storm water, says Jim Morin, a facilities project engineer and storm water expert in Facilities Services. The University adheres to city guidelines to mitigate the effects of storm water runoff created by any new campus buildings. Most of these mitigation…
February 23, 2011
Trial shows drug to correct abnormal protein improves lung function in cystic fibrosis patients
A drug to correct the function of the abnormal protein in some forms of cystic fibrosis has been shown to improve lung function in clinical trials. Dr. Bonnie Ramsey, 91探花professor of pediatrics and a physician at Seattle Childrens, was one of the lead investigators on the trial.
Annual faculty lecture to discuss the future of bioengineering
Buddy Ratner, professor of bioengineering and chemical engineering, will deliver the 35th Annual Faculty Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in 130 Kane Hall.
Higher education access is topic of 鈥榗ommunity conversation'
A community conversation on the threats to accessible higher education in Washington will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Cleveland High School.
Brian Baird to discuss science policies and Congress
Former U.S. Representative Brian Baird will lead a seminar on Tuesday, March 1, titled “What Feynman, Kuhn and Popper Could Teach Congress and Vice-Versa.”
91探花School of Law sponsoring March 4 conference on regulating cancer drugs
Who decides what drugs should be available to cancer and how are decisions made? A School of Law conference on March 4 will take up the issues.
UCLAs Tyrone Howard to speak at Suzzallo Library March 4
Howard will give a talk about his book, “Why Race and Culture Matter in Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap in Americas Classrooms.”
Salmon-safe: 91探花recognized for protecting water quality, salmon habitat
The UWs Seattle campus has won certification as salmon-safe. The certification, created by the Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability, recognizes the UWs efforts to protect water quality and salmon habitat.