For the first time paleontologists have found fossilized burrows of tetrapods — any land vertebrates with four legs or leglike appendages — in Antarctica dating from the Early Triassic epoch, about 245 million years ago.
June 7, 2008
The latest news from the UW
June 5, 2008
Labor, environmentalists seek good green jobs
As part of its response to climate change and the need to rebuild our stumbling economy, Washington state has set a goal of creating 25,000 “green” jobs.
Teenagers attending college less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior
Adolescents attending college six months after completing high school are significantly less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior than those who do not go to college, according to the first study to directly compare the two groups.
School of Robofish provides basis for teams of underwater robots
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers.
鈥楿niversity Week鈥� then and now: An open future online, starting in September
This school year, University Week, the 91探花campus newspaper for faculty and staff, turned 25 years old.
Chinese sport paper-cutting exhibit comes to Suzzallo
A traveling exhibit of paper art from the People’s Republic of China titled Cutting Ribbons for the Olympics: Exhibition of Chinese Folk Sport Paper Cuts will be on display in Room 102 of Suzzallo Library today through Aug.
91探花will expand certificate programs in Abu Dhabi
The 91探花will expand its certificate program at the United Arab Emirates Academy in Abu Dhabi.
Show Husky pride at Safeco Field July 18
Raise your hand if you love: a.
Official notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting Thursday, June 12, at 1 p.
Faculty Senate chair looks back
What a year! It went by in a flash, with some goals accomplished and others not.
Stories of giving: Faculty, staff, retirees make a difference by supporting students
As Campaign UW: Creating Futures enters the home stretch, it is time to reflect on some gifts to the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students that are making a difference.
When it comes to nitrogen, the 鈥榝ix鈥� is in
The discovery in the last decade of new suites of microorganisms capable of using various forms of nitrogen 鈥� discoveries that have involved a number of 91探花researchers 鈥� is one reason to rethink what we know about the nitrogen cycle.
Underwater communication: Robofish are the ultimate in ocean robots, keeping in touch without scientists鈥� help
In the world of underwater robots, this is a team of pioneers.
Facing sophomore slump: Adviser has been there
Kurt Xyst is one adviser who knows firsthand about the challenges students face.
Nominees sought for diversity award
Nominations for the 2008 Diversity Award for Community Building are now being accepted.
Baldasty named interim vice provost, graduate dean
Gerald (Jerry) Baldasty, chair and professor of communication, has been named interim vice provost and dean of The Graduate School effective Aug.
Etc: Campus news & notes
EMMY EXCELLENCE: UWTV Production, the UW’s television production facility, has earned an Emmy nomination from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its outstanding production Inside Access: Daniel’s Story.
Attention researchers: Office moves coming up
Does your department or unit have business pending with the Human Subjects Division or the Office of Sponsored Programs?
If so, remember that both offices are moving to 91探花Tower over the next two weekends, which will cause a brief interruption of their service.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
91探花Commencements planned June 13, 14, 15
91探花President Mark A.
Moving Cunningham: Committee looking for new site for one of University鈥檚 oldest buildings
Cunningham Hall will be moving.
Bioengineering’s Rushmer Lecture set for June 6
Global Health redefines ‘collaboration’
The 91探花Department of Global Health is stretching the boundaries of academia and redefining what “interdisciplinary collaboration” means.
Improving health through education, research & service
The Department of Global Health is building an infrastructure and a foundation for a complementary and interdisciplinary enterprise that will reach far.
Teaching Scholars Program prepares education leaders
Rowing shells feel tippy, as if any movement might capsize them, until rowers get used to them.
91探花Public Health names 2008 Distinguished Alumni
June 2, 2008
133rd Commencement at UW’s Seattle campus–2 p.m. June 14 at Husky Stadium
May 30, 2008
91探花Medicine to honor outstanding alumni at all-school celebration
The 91探花Medicine Alumni Association will honor four alumni June 7 at an evening reception at Bell Harbor International Conference Center.
200 Washington, Oregon families with one autistic child each sought for study
Scientists searching for the causes of autism are taking a new and hard look at families who have only one child with the developmental disorder.
May 29, 2008
Did walking on two feet begin with a shuffle?
Somewhere in the murky past, between four and seven million years ago, a hungry common ancestor of today’s primates, including humans, did something novel.
Understanding global warming: The scientific basis for concern
Class title: “Atmospheric Sciences 111: Global Warming, Understanding the Issues,” taught spring quarter by Theodore Anderson, a research associate professor and part-time lecturer.
91探花Bothell names vice chancellor for advancement and external relations
Richard Penny has been named vice chancellor for advancement and external relations at 91探花Bothell.
Populating 91探花Tower 鈥� a work in progress
The move of campus units to 91探花Tower is already a bit more than a third complete, and more units will move in over the summer.
World music from the 91探花Percussion Ensemble and friends June 3
Drums will sound from the Meany Studio Theater when the School of Music presents World Percussion, featuring the 91探花Percussion Ensemble, at 7:30 p.
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BLOODHOUNDS: The University of California-Davis School of Veterninary Medicine has opened a community-based blood donor program 鈥� for dogs.
School of Music offers Spring Opera Workshop June 5
Bugs Bunny famously asked, “What’s opera, doc?” The School of Music will address that question with its Spring Opera Workshop, at 7:30 Thursday, June 5, in the Meany Studio Theater.
Jazz from School of Music on June 4, 7
Looking for some jazz for a warm spring evening? The 91探花School of Music has two offerings for jazzoids in coming days, both instrumental and vocal.
A variety of styles on stage this week from School of Music
American folk songs, gospel numbers with special guests, chamber singing and an evening of performance from combined 91探花choirs all are among events being presented by the 91探花School of Music in the next week.
鈥楽ynthesis鈥�: The Visual Arts 2008 Senior Exhibition
The 91探花Interdisciplinary Visual Arts program will present its 2008 Senior Exhibiton, titled Synthesis, June 11 to 14 at the School of Art’s Sandpoint Gallery in Seattle’s Magnuson Park.
Staffer returns to a beloved country from her past: Iran
Nancy Penrose is back at the University after visiting the country she once lived in but didn’t remember.