Karl Bohringer, Gaetano Borriello, Paul Kinahan, James Ritcey and Steve Seitz have been honored for their outstanding records of accomplishment in engineering.
December 1, 2010
The latest news from the UW
Screenings on wheels: MammoVan coming Dec. 6, 20
Women age 40 and over should have annual mammograms, but its hard to find the time. The MammoVan is coming to help on Dec. 6 and 20.
Henry Art Gallery offers faculty/staff tour Dec. 15
The gallery is offering a 30-minute exploration of its current exhibitions in a 91探花Art Break staff tour at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
Holiday sale at the Arboretum Dec. 11, 12
The Arboretum Foundation’s holiday sale, Gifts & Greens Galore, returns to the Graham Visitors Center at the Washington Park Arboretum on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hear a jazz guitarist, voice students Dec. 6
Jazz guitarist John McLaughlin will talk about improvisation and its development in the afternoon, and voice students will perform in the evening in Brechemin Auditorium.
Annual holiday concert set for Dec. 7 in Meany Theater
The School of Musics annual Carolfest gets underway at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, in Meany Theater. The Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Womens Choir, and 91探花Mens Glee Club will perform carols and seasonal music from around the world.
Drama school play tells story of 鈥楲ast Witch to be executed in British Isles
The 91探花School of Dramas production of Rona Munros The Last Witch opens Friday, Dec. 3 and runs through Dec. 12 at the Jones Playhouse.
Arab musician Simon Shaheen performs Dec. 4 at Meany
Simon Shaheen, one of the most significant Arab performers and composers of his generation, will appear at Meany Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band perform Dec. 8 at Meany
The Studio Jazz Ensemble directed by Cuong Vu and Ivan Arteaga, and the Modern Band, directed by Cuong Vu, perform big band arrangements, repertory selections, and new originals in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 in Meany Theater.
Artists from around the world are part of new exhibit at Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Curator Daniele Di Lodovico brings his exhibit, Suitcase, to the Jacob Lawrence Gallery Dec. 7-18. The exhibit is his way of combining his travels, love of art and affable personality in the form of small works from a globally diverse selection of artists.
91探花student composers' work to be performed
Student composers present their original works, using traditional and not-so-traditional instruments, in a concert Friday, Dec. 3 in Brechemin Auditorium.
Wind Ensemble, two bands to perform Dec. 9
The 91探花Wind Ensemble, Symphonic and Campus Bands present an evening of music for wind band ensembles at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, in Meany Theater.
Signature global health programs funded
International efforts are directed at maternal and child health, food and water security, injury control, medications, tropical medicine, and implementation science.
Prostate Cancer Survivors Celebration Breakfast to raise funds, awareness for research
Kenny G and The Canadian Tenors will perform live together Dec. 9 at the Seattle Sheraton event. Dr. Mitchell Gold, president of Dendreon, will be the keynote speaker.
Prostate cancer: To screen or not to screen
To make an informed choice, men should consider the limits of prostate cancer screening and what they would do if test results are positive.
November 30, 2010
91探花Medicine health system tackles, reduces infection rates
Three medical centers — Harborview Medical Center, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center, and 91探花Medical Center achieve and surpass goals in infection control.
Big turnout for launch of global health collaboration in Latin America
PERLA — the Program for Education and Research in Latin America — has been launched with more than 60 people from departments across campus and from organizations around the city. They met to start working together on interdisciplinary projects.
91探花Medicine health system tackles, reduces infection rates
91探花Medicine health system tackles, reduces infection rates
November 29, 2010
Jazz ensembles to perform at School of Music Dec. 1, 2
Student jazz ensembles coached by Marc Seales, Cuong Vu, and Luke Bergman pay homage to the icons of jazz and break new ground with original progressive jazz compositions in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 1 and 2 in Brechemin Auditorium.
Neuroscience of instinct: How animals overcome fear to obtain food
Neuroscience of instinct: How animals overcome fear to obtain food
November 24, 2010
Finger-trap tension stabilizes cells’ chromosome-separating machinery
Scientists have discovered an amazingly simple way that cells stabilize their machinery for forcing apart chromosomes.
As Nov. 28 election approaches, Egyptian opposition builds larger presence online than government
In the run-up to Egyptian elections Sunday, opposition parties have larger online presence than government
鈥淔inger trap鈥� tension stabilizes cells鈥� chromosome-separating machinery
Accurate gene distribution during cell division depends on stable set up.
November 22, 2010
91探花Gospel Choir to perform at Meany Hall Nov. 29
Phyllis Brydwell will lead the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs of praise, jubilation, and other expressions of the gospel tradition. Plus, guests from Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Get paid to change the world: New book shows how to find jobs in public service
Heather Krasna, director of career services at the 91探花Evans School of Public Affairs, has written
November 19, 2010
Free college preparation for high-school students with disabilities
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November 18, 2010
Official Notices
Public comments sought on the 520, I-5 to Medina Project, the Universitys sexual harassment policy and several blood drives.
Peace Corps director visits UW
The Peace Corps director is visiting the 91探花Thursday and Friday to meet with faculty, staff, students and former Peace Corps volunteers.
91探花Faculty Dance Concert set for Dec. 2-5
The 91探花Dance Program will present a concert featuring choreography by its award-winning faculty along with the restaging of works by special guests.
MRSA exposure for fire fighters, medics greater than for general public: 91探花study
MRSA exposure for fire fighters, medics greater than for general public: 91探花study
Peace Corps director visits UW
Aaron Williams, the director of the Peace Corps, is visiting the 91探花 Thursday and Friday, Nov.
November 17, 2010
Etc. : Campus News & Notes
Growing mustaches in the Evans School; Capital Projects raises bucks with spaghetti; a new honor for Sandra Archibald 鈥� and Thomas Harper makes an opera happen.
Energy improvement initiatives funded at Harborview
The matching grant is from Community Power Works, a locally and federally supported program to create green jobs and energy savings.
Undergraduates anthrax-killing protein wins international synthetic biology prize
A team of 91探花students took home the top prize in the Health and Medicine category this month at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.
More than meets the eye: Burke wants you to look beyond his disability
Mariners fan Eric Burke has a health care team on his side at 91探花Medical Center.
A 鈥榤onumental’ opportunity: 91探花education faculty to lead $40 million Head Start grant
The 91探花will take the lead among seven institutions in a new five-year, $40 million national Head Start grant to discover and share best practices in teaching and learning for Head Start teachers and others.
Scientists question widely adopted indicator of fisheries health and evidence for 鈥榝ishing down marine food webs
The most widely used measure for assessing oceans and fisheries led to inaccurate conclusions about half the time it was used, according to research led by a 91探花fisheries scientist.
91探花is fourth in country in students studying abroad
The 91探花 has risen from seventh to fourth among universities in the total number of its students who are studying abroad, according to a report issued by the Institute of International Education.
Two 91探花biologists are among the first Allen Distinguished Investigators
Two 91探花biology faculty members 鈥� Michael Dickinson and Jennifer Nemhauser 鈥� are among the first seven researchers nationwide to receive Allen Distinguished Investigator Awards from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
Several DNA sequence variations linked to electrical signal conduction in the heart
A study led by a 91探花cardiologist has produced findings that pave the way for better understanding of abnormal heart rhythms and heart defects.