A panel of local communications professionals will bring their expertise to the School of Pharmacy’s annual Don Katterman Lecture, set for 9 a.
June 1, 2006
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Gene and Cell Therapy Core Laboratory seeks new challenges
“In a broad sense,” says Dr.
The awards for outstanding nursing and support go to…
The 91̽»¨School of Nursing honored outstanding nurses and nursing leaders at its 2006 Nurses Recognition Banquet May 11 at the W Hotel in Seattle.
Bloedel professorship goes to Frances Lewis
Tour new 91̽»¨Regional Heart Center June 13
The 91̽»¨Medicine Regional Heart Center will have a public open house at 91̽»¨Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, from 4 to 7 p.
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DEGREE EXAMS
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations.
Remembance: Gould garden honors Gordon Varey
This year, undergraduate landscape architecture students are working in their own backyard — literally.
Sacred Ellington: 91̽»¨lecturer restores seldom-heard music by jazz great
A recently issued two-CD package is the culmination of efforts begun by Michael Brockman, lecturer in saxophone and jazz studies, about 18 years ago.
Mystery Photo
WHERE ARE WE? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
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FUNDING RETIREMENT — At the University of California, Davis, the 15-year retirement contribution holiday is over.
Faculty Field Tour participants get to know their corner of America
This year when 30 91̽»¨faculty members tour the state on the Faculty Field Tour, those of us back on campus will be able to follow along.
UWeek says goodbye until summer
This is the last issue of University Week for spring quarter.
Concert to honor music prof’s memory
When the first-ever Wood Flute Festival and Conference is held June 16-18 at the UW, it will include a memorial concert for Felix Skowronek.
ETC: Campus news & notes
AWARDS, AWARDS: There is an addendum to the May 18 item about national awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.
Look out for commencement traffic
The 91̽»¨Transportation Office advises motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to avoid the Husky Stadium on Saturday, June 10, for the 91̽»¨graduation ceremony beginning at 1:30 p.
Ever considered a Fulbright? The deadline is coming Aug. 1
Every year, several 91̽»¨faculty members apply to become Fulbright Scholars — a designation that can open up myriad possibilities of professional and research experiences around the world.
Biology gets $1.6 million Howard Hughes grant
The 91̽»¨Biology Department has been chosen to receive a four-year, $1.
To reorganize or not to reorganize? Committee holds first public forum
The committee charged with reviewing the organization of the UW’s schools and colleges elicited comments from a small but spirited group in its first public forum.
May 31, 2006
Rhesus monkeys in Nepal may provide new alternative for HIV/AIDS research
Scientists investigating the genetic makeup of rhesus macaque monkeys, a key species used in biomedical research, have found the rhesus in Nepal may provide a suitable alternative to alleviate a critical shortage of laboratory animals used in work to develop vaccines against diseases such as HIV/AIDS.
May 30, 2006
Public invited to tour 91̽»¨Regional Heart Center June 13
The 91̽»¨Medicine Regional Heart Center will have a public open house at 91̽»¨Medical Center on Tuesday, June 13, from 4 to 7 p.
May 25, 2006
Faster atmospheric warming in subtropics pushes jet streams toward poles
The atmosphere is warming faster in subtropical areas, around 30 degrees north and south latitude, than it is elsewhere, 91̽»¨-led research shows.
Proposed budget includes money for cabled observatory off Washington
With $150 million in President Bush’s proposed budget to install a cabled seafloor observatory off Washington and Oregon, a planning session is being convened June 5 for 91̽»¨faculty and departments to learn how they might take advantage of this new facility for earth and ocean research and education.
DX Arts celebrates first graduates with exhibit
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media is graduating its first class of BFA students this quarter, and an exhibition of their work is planned at the Consolidated Works, a multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center at 500 Boren Avenue North, beginning Friday, June 2.
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Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Book on intellectual property a ‘much-needed resource’
When attorney Aline Flower took a job in the UW’s Office of Technology Transfer back in 2000, she looked for a comprehensive legal reference book in the field, but found none.
Wealth of musical styles on display
A wealth of musical performances awaits audiences in the next week, from student composers, percussion, choirs and choruses.
Urban Archives: Listening to the city
A city, or any public space, speaks in many ways.
TGIF awards given to help develop technology
91̽»¨TechTransfer has announced the recipients of the first round of this year’s Technology Gap Innovation Fund (TGIF) awards.
Ready for your close-up? Catalyst has three new studios open for business
How cool is this?
Catalyst recently opened three studios designed for group collaboration.
New Research and Technology Building is open for business
The UW’s new Research and Technology Building is now open for business.
Got ideas about ‘the wall’? Students want to hear them
The wall that separates the campus from 15th Avenue NE is the subject of a forum to be held from 7 to 9 p.
President Emmert to appear at 91̽»¨Commencements, June 9, 10, 11
Where wildlife and urban life meet
The bear that found itself in the University District earlier this week was a rarity, but bears in Seattle’s outer suburbs aren’t uncommon this time of year as they scavenge for springtime food in what once was their habitat, Fish and Wildlife Department’s Kim Chandler told the The Seattle Times.
Leadership, Community & Values Initiative moves into action phase
The formal launch of the “action phase” of the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative occurred May 17 — although in reality the implementation of the findings is well under way.
May 23, 2006
Patchwork system working in Massachusetts
On July 1, 2007, every Massachusetts resident will have health insurance.
When it comes to privacy, gender matters
A study aimed at assessing perspectives about privacy in a public place – particularly when surveillance is not related to security – suggests women are more concerned than men, both as watcher and the watched.
May 22, 2006
Student entrepreneurs compete for seed money in 91̽»¨Business Plan Competition
With more than $70,000 in seed money up for grabs at the 91̽»¨ Business School’s ninth annual Business Plan Competition, it’s not surprising that this year’s ‘Sweet 16’ teams have spent the past few weeks refining and practicing their presentations for one of the largest events of its kind in the country.
May 19, 2006
New federally funded research program aims to improve survival from severe trauma
Hypertonic resuscitation — a concentrated intravenous (IV) dose of saline, with or without dextran, a sugar solution — has the potential to help survivors of traumatic injury by improving blood flow and delivery of oxygen to the injured brain while decreasing high pressure in the brain, a common problem for patients with brain injury.
May 18, 2006