Two visiting artists will perform at the School of Music in the next week.
October 16, 2008
The latest news from the UW
Introducing the new Secretary of the Faculty, Marcia Killien
For Marcia Killien, taking on the job of Secretary of the Faculty seems an appropriate and challenging next chapter to a long career of academic and University service.
New course leads to student contest for environmental solutions
A new “Environmental Innovation Practicum” course, offered this quarter, will be a springboard for a universitywide competition that will encourage students to develop practical solutions to environmental problems.
Top 91探花administrators receive national honors
The UW’s president and provost have both been elected to prestigious national societies.
Pierce, Everett and Kitsap transit companies join growing U-PASS program
The 91探花has announced that it is adding three more transit companies to its popular U-PASS program.
Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant
By Rachel Tompa
News & Information
Researchers at the 91探花have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
CFD volunteer protects kitties through all nine lives
Editor’s note: During the Combined Fund Drive campaign, University Week will spotlight some of the 91探花faculty and staff who volunteer at agencies supported by the fund.
Nominations now open for a host of annual awards
Nominations are now being sought for the University’s annual awards that honor outstanding teachers, staff, librarians, mentors and those engaged in leadership and public service.
Mystery photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Peer Portfolio
NOW SEE THIS: The University of Michigan has installed videophones in several locations on its campus to serve the needs of deaf students, faculty and staff, reports the campus newspaper, The Record.
鈥楻hodes Scholarship鈥� for teaching one of two new scholarship programs at College of Education
The 91探花College of Education is beginning two prestigious new scholarship programs, both with the aim of enhancing teacher effectiveness and focusing greater attention on disadvantaged students and high-needs areas.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Brain nerve cells can control stimulation of paralyzed muscles
An artificial connection between nerve cells in the brain and muscles has been shown to restore voluntary movement to paralyzed limbs.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
GOOD CHEMISTRY: Chemical Engineering Professor Buddy Ratner was named one of the “One Hundred Chemical Engineers of the Modern Era” by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers as part its centennial celebration.
Panel Oct. 16 considers energy policy priorities for the next administration
The day after the final presidential debate, energy experts will gather on the 91探花campus for a discussion of “U.
Third Emerald City Search 鈥� this year allied with amphibians 鈥� runs Oct. 15-24
Somewhere within Seattle city limits, a mysterious and unique Emerald City Search medallion will be hidden in plain sight 鈥� and it’s up to the Seattle community to find it!
In celebration of “The Year of the Frog,” Woodland Park Zoo and the 91探花announce the third annual Emerald City Search.
Polls may underestimate Obama鈥檚 support by 3 to 4 percent
Current polls of the presidential election may be underestimating Barack Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent nationally and possibly larger margins in the Southeast and some strongly Republican states, according to 91探花researchers.
Nominees sought for University ombudsman
Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to take part in the search process for the University ombudsman by submitting nominations and recommendations for the post to the search committee, chaired by Judith Howard, divisional dean for social sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Y鈥檃ll come to the Homecoming rally Oct. 17
91探花faculty and staff are invited to the 91探花Alumni Association’s fifth annual Homecoming Rally at 8 p.
Changes in structure, academic review process among those recommended in Graduate School review
A new organizational structure and an improvement in academic program reviews are among the recommendations in the final report delivered this week by the Working Group on Graduate School Roles and Responsibilities.
Global blindness is topic of medicine lecture Oct. 23
Eileen Whalen takes the helm of Harborview Medical Center
It was a busy first week for Eileen Whalen, who began her new job as Harborview’s executive director Monday, Oct.
Tumor Vaccine Group to host open house Oct. 23
Explore how your immune system can fight cancer at the second annual Tumor Vaccine Group Open House, Thursday, Oct.
First African-American 91探花med school graduate, dies at 79
Communication is key to surviving public health crises
When a public health emergency strikes, a key to survival is effective communication among the local health department, health care providers and the community.
Health Science G&H Wing renovation completed
All of the corridors are open, the courtyard between Pacific Street and the I wing is being replanted, and finishing touches will make the labs and offices ready for move-in by the end of the month.
Harborview nurse wins 2008 Rona Jaffe Writer’s Award
Jennifer Culkin is a critical care nurse at Harborview Medical Center and an award-winning author.
Pharmacy student receives coveted Roybal Scholarship
By Melinda Young
School of Pharmacy
Growing up in the outskirts of Lima, Peru, during a period of economic turmoil and political violence, Luis Ramos developed a sense of the importance of community.
October 15, 2008
Brain nerve cells can directly control stimulation of paralyzed muscles through an artificial connection
An artificial connection between nerve cells in the brain and muscles has been shown to restore voluntary movement to paralyzed limbs. This finding was reported today in the journal Nature.
October 14, 2008
Visiting scholars from Afghanistan reported missing
Five visiting scholars from Afghanistan at the 91探花 have been reported missing to the 91探花 Police.
October 13, 2008
Mouse study shows fetal heart can grow cells to repair disease damage
A recent study in mice shows the ability of the fetal heart to grow healthy cells to compensate for cardiac tissue lost to disease.
Scientists develop new cancer-killing compound from salad plant
Researchers at the 91探花 have updated a traditional Chinese medicine to create a compound that is more than 1,200 times more specific in killing certain kinds of cancer cells than currently available drugs, heralding the possibility of a more effective chemotherapy drug with minimal side effects.
Top 91探花administrators receive national honors
The UW’s president and provost have both been elected to prestigious national societies.
October 9, 2008
91探花researchers to lead two CDC-funded projects exploring communications with vulnerable populations, health-care providers in emergencies
When a public health emergency strikes, a key to survival is effective communication between the local health department, health-care providers and the community.
Polls may underestimate Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent
Current polls of the presidential election may be underestimating Barack Obama’s support by 3 to 4 percent nationally and possibly larger margins in the Southeast and some strongly Republican states, according to 91探花 researchers.
New eProcurement system goes live online Oct. 13
91探花eProcurement, the University’s online system for ordering supplies and equipment, is about to implement a new system that will greatly enhance the user experience.
Faculty, staff invited to bring kids to college planning evening
The Office of Admissions invites 91探花faculty and staff to a college planning evening exclusively for them and their high school children from 6 to 7:30 p.
President Emmert to speak Tuesday, Oct. 14
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MOMIX returns to Meany Hall with concert of favorites
Dancer-illusionists MOMIX, the sell-out hit of the 91探花World Series 2006-07, returns to Meany Hall with Best of MOMIX, a collection of some of the company’s favorite works.
Resident advisers get hands-on practice in fire safety
Thick smoke clouds a first-floor corridor of Terry Hall.