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September 16, 2010
The latest news from the UW
91探花ranked 23rd in the world, fourth among American publics in new study
The Times Higher Education study shows the 91探花ranks among the best universities in the world.
September 15, 2010
Home鈥檚 electrical wiring acts as antenna to receive low-power sensor data
If these walls had ears, they might tell a homeowner some interesting things.
September 8, 2010
91探花to Host Largest University-Based Global Health Conference Sept. 19-21
More than 800 people will gather for the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) annual conference being held at the 91探花 in Seattle on September 19-21 to discuss the critical role of universities in global health.
September 7, 2010
91探花researchers seek to improve access to personalized drug therapy for underserved populations
The 91探花 has joined a nationwide network of scientists through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study how genes affect individual response to medicines.
September 2, 2010
80 percent of agricultural expansion in tropics came at expense of forests
Tropical forests — and not previously cleared land, as some have contended — were the primary source of new agricultural land in the tropics from 1980 through 2000, according to a paper published online this week in the Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Handouts for college research assignments are often poor roadmaps
Many handouts give more direction about mechanics than appropriate ways to conduct research.
September 1, 2010
91探花search committee holds forum in Spokane Sept. 8
will hold a forum 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 801 W. Riverside Ave.
August 31, 2010
Labor movement, 91探花collaborate on labor archive for Washington state
The proud legacy of the labor movement in Washington will preserved in an archive at the UW
August 30, 2010
Army ant raids help birds survive the winter in Costa Rica
The health of some migratory birds depends in part on army ant raids in the foothills of Costa Rica
In cracking apple DNA code, Apple Cup rivals join in international team effort
Researchers from WSU and the 91探花were part of a global team of 86 scientists who sequenced the apple genome.
August 26, 2010
Tuning into cell signals that tell where sensory organs will form inside the ear
These signals disappear early in life, but perhaps could be recharged to restore hearing loss in adults
August 23, 2010
Prospects for democracy in Iraq? Research shows Internet indispensable
Digital media, such as mobile phones and the Internet, have become all but essential in building democracies.
Astronomy conference at 91探花to explore the sun and other cool stars
For many people, all stars are “cool.
August 20, 2010
UW, Sound Transit build 鈥淕reat Wall of Us鈥� on construction site
Attention photographers and videographers: Installation of the 鈥淕reat Wall of Us鈥� will take place from 8 to 11 a.
91探花ranked 16th nationally by Washington Monthly based on service
The 91探花 is ranked 16th in the country among national universities based on its commitment to service, according to results released today by Washington Monthly.
August 19, 2010
91探花Regents finalize Emmert departure
The chair of the 91探花 Board of Regents today on behalf of the full board approved a plan for the upcoming presidential transition to occur commensurate with the start of the new school year at the university.
Tom Stritikus selected dean of 91探花College of Education
Associate Professor Tom Stritikus, who currently serves as associate dean of academic programs, has been selected by Provost Phyllis Wise to be the next dean of the 91探花 College of Education, effective Sept.
Researchers discover genetic link between immune system, Parkinson’s disease
A team of researchers has discovered new evidence that Parkinson’s disease may have an infectious or autoimmune origin.
Genetic alterations common to Kabuki syndrome discovered through streamlined DNA sequencing
Using a new, rapid and inexpensive DNA sequencing strategy, scientists have discovered genetic alterations that may account for a majority of Kabuki syndrome cases.
There’s a movie being filmed on campus — want to be an extra?
Want to be part of a movie? The independent film Judas Kiss began filming on the 91探花campus Wednesday, and will keep filming through Sept.
Consortium of Universities for Global Health 2010 annual conference to be held at 91探花Sept. 19-21
Universities are at the center of a global health revolution and are leading the way in exciting interdisciplinary partnerships.
Young artists to parade heady summer creations
As a sculptor, Bryan Schoneman likes to work vertically, creating headwear that teeters a couple or even a dozen feet above the wearer.
Deaf, hard-of-hearing students do first test of sign language by cell phone
Editor’s note: Each year the summer academy hosts a premier of the students’ animated short films.
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation launches landmark survey to discover the impact of disease worldwide
With so many products aimed at making people look and feel younger, it might be surprising to learn that not everyone wants to live forever.
Husky football coverage takes over Mondays on UWTV
UWTV and Husky Athletics will televise live press conferences with Husky football coach Steve Sarkisian and team quarterback Jake Locker beginning Monday, Aug.
91探花Medicine palliative care program receives funds to care for terminally ill people lacking primary care
91探花Medicine鈥檚 new program at Harborview Medical Center
A different, greener way of making things 鈥� call it 鈥榟umblefacture鈥�
Dominic Muren will go to the U District Farmers Market Aug.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Next issue of ‘University Week’ is Sept. 30
This is the last issue of University Week for summer quarter.
Save the date: Emmert to be feted Sept. 27
The 91探花community is invited to a special Farewell Celebration for President Mark Emmert, who is leaving to become head of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Bellevue’s Taste of Main event Aug. 21 to help children on the Eastside
The second annual Taste of Main will take place from 11 a.
91探花Tacoma opens new Student Health Services clinic
For the first time, when 91探花Tacoma students get a sore throat, discover a weird rash, have questions about living with diabetes or sprain an ankle getting off the bus, they have a place on campus to go for help.
91探花Tacoma a top choice for veterans
The 91探花Tacoma is in the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools offering opportunities and support for military veterans, according to the new Military Friendly Schools list released by <A href="http://www.
91探花Bothell announces biology as a new degree option
The 91探花Bothell has announced that the Higher Education Coordinating Board recently approved its proposal for a Bachelor of Science degree offering in biology.
15 91探花students, alumni selected for Fulbright Scholarships
Fifteen 91探花alumni and students have been awarded Fulbright U.
Slow-moving 鈥榚arthquake鈥� under Olympic Peninsula will be well recorded
91探花seismologists have begun recording a slow-moving and unfelt seismic event under the Olympic Peninsula, and it promises to be the best-documented such event in the eight years since the regularly occurring phenomena were first discovered.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
BIKING FOR THE BALTICS: The UW’s Baltic Studies Program is $10,000 richer, thanks to a local man of Estonian heritage and a bicycle trip across the country.
91探花named one of America鈥檚 20 鈥渃oolest鈥� schools by Sierra Magazine
Sierra Magazine, the official publication of the Sierra Club, has named the 91探花one of the top 20 colleges and universities for its initiatives to operate sustainably and limit its contributions to global warming.
Italy鈥檚 foreign minister to deliver address at UW鈥檚 Rome Center
Franco Frattini, Italy’s minister of foreign affairs, will deliver an address titled Immigration and the Rights of Immigrant Workers at the UW’s Rome Center, Tuesday, Aug.