Boaters considering a cruise to Southeast Alaska will get valuable information at a one-day workshop cosponsored by Washington Sea Grant and the Seattle Yacht Club.
February 18, 2010
The latest news from the UW
Institute tackles legal obstacles to providing aid in humanitarian crises, hires new director
When a humanitarian crisis arises, it seems to be part of human nature to want to help.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition lives on — on the Web, that is
To have been at the 91̽»¨in 2009 was to hear a great deal about the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Centennial a century back, in 1909.
‘Addressing the Sputniks of Our Generation’ is title of talk today
Arun Majumdar, inaugural director of the <A href="http://arpa-e.
91̽»¨resident curls, just for fun – not for Olympic glory
When Dr. Mike Linden takes to the ice, curling lets him unwind from his residency training in pathology and laboratory medicine.
HFS staffer Yadesa Bojia celebrated for designing striking new African Union flag
It was a huge honor to have his design selected as the new flag of the African Union and to watch as the flag was presented at the recent African Union Summit, says Yadesa Bojia, a graphic designer in Housing and Food Services.
‘Conservation Colloquium’ planned March 3
91̽»¨students using marginal urban land to grow vegetables, a class helping re-prioritize conservation sites on the Columbia River Plateau and a project drawing on indigenous people’s knowledge to manage the threat of wildfires are among the topics during a “Conservation Colloquium” March 3.
Farming: It’s right here on campus
While millions of college students spend hours playing the Facebook phenomenon FarmVille, planting and harvesting cyber crops, a group of 91̽»¨students are doing the real thing on the <A href="http://students.
Class Notes: Guantanamo and its Legacy
Class title: Law, Societies and Justice 490/Political Science 401 — Guantanamo and Its Legacy.
Rose-covered cottage with picket fence: Can you tell us about life depicted in 1940s film?
Editor’s Note: The 91̽»¨Audio Visual Services Materials Library has more than 1,200 reels of film from the late 1940s through the early 1970s, documenting life at the University through telecourses, commercial films and original productions.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Pharmacist’s role in patient care advanced in Ethiopia
91̽»¨School of Pharmacy faculty work with their Ethiopian colleagues to expand pharmacists’ duties in the populous East African country.
Memorial to be held Feb. 25 for Kathryn Waddell, executive director of Health Sciences Administration
The 91̽»¨lost a great friend and colleague on February 9 when Kathryn Waddell, executive director of Health Sciences Administration, passed away after a long battle with cancer.
After the prophets.
Drawing upon the evidence provided by the Dead Sea Scrolls, Alex Jassen of the University of Minnesota explores the rich world of prophets and prophecy that continued to thrive long after the end of the age of the classical biblical prophets.
‘Waiting for Lefty.’
The School of Drama reflects on the current economic crisis with a series titled “Looking Up at Down: Plays from the Great Depression.
91̽»¨bands unite.
Songs and Dances for Band features the 91̽»¨symphonic, campus and concert bands.
February 17, 2010
‘From Behavior to Brain.’
Adults are armchair psychologists, attributing to ourselves and our social partners various goals, intentions, desires and beliefs to explain our own and others’ behaviors.
February 15, 2010
Brain-controlled cursor doubles as a neural workout
Electrodes on brain’s surface show that using imagined movements to control a cursor generates larger-than-life signals in only 10 minutes.
February 12, 2010
Guitar ensemble.
Students of Michael Partington present a program of music from the classical and romantic eras for guitar solo, duo and trio, and guitar with other instruments.
February 11, 2010
Obama to appoint artist and 91̽»¨grad Chuck Close to presidential arts committee
Close is one of six nominees and holder of the UW’s highest award for graduates
91̽»¨ leaders give salary to fund scholarships, programs
Senior leaders at the 91̽»¨ have decided to donate 5 percent of their salaries to the University in support of student scholarships and academic programs.
Workplace gendered tradeoffs lead to inequalities for women
Radical new directions needed in food production to deal with climate change
Yields from some of the most important crops begin to decline sharply when average temperatures exceed about 30 degrees Celsius, or 86 Fahrenheit.
Districts have options when it comes to teacher salary inequities
School districts can take steps to level out salary inequities caused by maldistributions of teachers, according to researchers at the UW’s Center on Reinventing Public Education.
Evaluation shows Exploration Seminars are great for learning
Back in 2003 the University decided to try out a new idea by offering four short-term study abroad “Exploration Seminars” during the time between summer and fall quarters.
Etc: Campus news & notes
ACING CASE: The 91̽»¨picked up plenty of awards in the Council For the Advancement and Support of Education’s District VIII competition, starting with a Grand Gold in fundraising and special event publications for the program of the Annual Recogniton Gala by 91̽»¨Marketing, Jo-Ann Sire and Creative Communications.
91̽»¨earthquake engineer assesses damage in Haiti
The UW’s Marc Eberhard, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, led a five-person team sent to evaluate damage from the devastating magnitude-7 earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan.
Out with McAfee and in with Sophos — Change your anti-virus software by March 31.
Faculty, staff and students using UW-licensed McAfee anti-virus software must replace it by March 31 because the University has chosen a new anti-virus software.
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Students face real-life design challenge: A simple, cheap and effective prosthetic arm
In fall quarter, 21 91̽»¨industrial design students received a challenge to “not do what’s always been done.
The man behind the TV at the Olympics
Beginning Feb.
91̽»¨bands unite for ‘Songs and Dances for Band’
The 91̽»¨symphonic, concert and campus bands will perform Thursday, Feb.
Center for Experiential Learning helps undergraduates through the competitive scholarship process
Editor’s Note: This is the last part of University Week’s four-part series describing the work of the Center for Experiential Learning.
Go to the poles in your imagination at annual Polar Science Weekend
Hands-on exhibits, 91̽»¨polar experts and a bit of imagination will transport you and your family to the extreme environments of the Arctic and Antarctica later this month during Polar Science Weekend at Pacific Science Center.
91̽»¨again named top contributor of Peace Corps volunteers
For the fourth year in a row, the 91̽»¨has been named top contributor of Peace Corps volunteers from undergraduate alumni.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, Feb.
Shantala Shivalingappa to bring kuchipudi dance to 91̽»¨in World Series debut
Shantala Shivalingappa will make her 91̽»¨World Series debut and introduce Seattle audiences to “kuchipudi,” a form of classical dance from South India, in a concerts Thursday through Saturday, Feb.
Odegaard gets first self-checkout station for books and in-library course reserves
Students waiting to check out a book or open reserve materials now have an option: a self-service checkout station on the ground floor of Odegaard Undergraduate Library, installed in December 2009.
Update on Husky Vibrations project: Ideas for taming the tremor
Could the answer be as simple as a rubber mat?
Students in fall quarter’s section of Introduction to Mechanical Design mulled over the problem of slight vibrations in the TV camera platforms, or “buckets,” during football games at Husky Stadium.
Scientists urge new approaches to agriculture in the face of climate change
Yields from some of the most important crops begin to decline sharply when average temperatures exceed about 30 degrees Celsius, or 86 Fahrenheit.