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November 10, 2014

91探花top tier among best-landscaped West Coast colleges

The 91探花and other Washington schools hog half the spots on a new list of the West Coast’s 10 best-landscaped colleges, with the 91探花coming in at No. 4. The amount of green space, unique landscaping and attention to lawns earned the 91探花its ranking. The list was created by inspecting hundreds of photos, interviewing students, alumni and faculty, and scanning message boards. The accompanying website shows an image of the Quad and says: “91探花, a ‘public ivy’…

November 6, 2014

Public notice: Availability of final environmental impact statement — animal research facility

Public Notice University Of Washington Pursuant to the provisions of WAC 197-11-460 & 510 and WAC 478-324-140, the 91探花 hereby provides public notice of the: Availability of final environmental impact statement (FSEIS*) Project Name: Animal Research and Care Facility Proponent: 91探花 鈥 Seattle Campus Description of Proposal: Construction of a below grade two story structure totaling approximately 90,000 square foot (approximately 43,000 square feet on each level, plus an additional 4,000 square feet for the expanding…

91探花ranked 14th in the world by U.S. News & World Report

The 91探花 landed in a three-way tie for No. 14 in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 first ranking of Best Global Universities 鈥 a new ranking that is separate from its annual Best Colleges list. The publication released world rankings, it said, in recognition of the fact that more students are looking beyond their own borders for higher education options and universities are competing worldwide for the best students. The new U.S. News rankings, released last week, were…

Ditch tokens and increase light for optimal learning

Classroom d茅cor may seem relatively unimportant, but it can play a surprisingly big role in influencing student learning and achievement. That鈥檚 among the key findings in a new paper co-authored by 91探花 researchers. Published this week in the inaugural issue of Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, the paper finds that classroom features such as light, temperature and d茅cor can profoundly influence learning. Students exposed to more natural light perform better, the analysis found, but research…

November 4, 2014

‘Future proofing’: Present protections against challenges to come

You can’t predict the future, but you can prepare for it — that’s the thinking behind architect (and architecture graduate student and 91探花staff member) Brian Rich and his principles of “future proofing” existing and historical buildings.

Two new degrees coming from 91探花School of Law

The 91探花 School of Law is introducing two new programs to expand its degree offerings and provide more options for students. Beginning in January 2015, the school will offer an accelerated Juris Doctor/Master’s in Business Administration program that will enable students to earn degrees from the school the Foster School of Business in four years. Students will be encouraged to start the master’s courses in their first year and their doctorate curriculum in the second year. In the…

November 3, 2014

KCTS-9 Washington Poll: Strong support for Initiatives 594, 1351

The latest KCTS-9 Washington Poll has found strong support for the background checks on gun sales promoted by Initiative 594 and the reduced classroom sizes sought by Initiative 1351, and slightly less support for Initiative 591, which seeks to prohibit background checks for gun sales minus a national standard. The poll, directed by Matt Barreto, a 91探花 professor of political science, interviewed 602 registered voters statewide. Of these, 64 percent expressed support for the expanded gun sales background…

October 31, 2014

Genesee Adkins named 91探花director of state relations

Genesee Adkins, who brings 12 years of experience in the halls of state government, has been appointed director of state relations at the 91探花, effective Nov. 12. 鈥淲e are getting an experienced, highly capable government relations professional who understands the subtleties of Olympia and will be able to represent the university鈥檚 interests extremely well,鈥 said Randy Hodgins, 91探花vice president for external affairs.聽 鈥淭his coming legislative session will be one of the most important in recent years, and…

Study: Expansion of 91探花medical school in Spokane is state鈥檚 lowest-cost, highest-quality and most-immediate solution

The 91探花鈥檚 plan to double the size of its medical school in Spokane is 鈥渃learly the most cost-effective option鈥 to meet the physician workforce needs in Eastern Washington and throughout the state, according to an independent study by research firm Tripp Umbach. The study also found that Eastern Washington currently cannot support two medical schools because of a lack of capacity in clinics and residency programs. 鈥淎s an established program, 91探花School of Medicine has greater capacity than…

October 29, 2014

Geoscience teachers honor David Montgomery

David Montgomery, a 91探花professor of Earth and space sciences, took home the 2014 James H. Shea Award, given annually since 1991 by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. The award, presented Oct. 21 during the national meeting of the Geological Society of America in Vancouver, British Columbia, was for “exceptional contributions in the form of writing and or editing of Earth science information” that is of interest to the public and Earth science teachers. The award was established in…

91探花pedals to gold

The 91探花’s innovative “Ride in the Rain challenge” is among the reasons the university has just moved up to the highest gold level set by the League of American Bicyclists. Among the 100 current Bicycle Friendly Universities recognized by the league, only 10 have achieved gold. The league’s president and a panel of city and university experts talking about current progress and the path forward for bicycling around the region will kick off the annual November “Ride in…

October 27, 2014

Political scientist Christopher Parker: ‘If it were not for big government鈥’

Political scientist Christopher Parker: ‘If it were not for big government鈥” Christopher Parker, 91探花 associate professor of political science, rarely minces words when debating about American politics and government.He has done much research on philosophical differences between the tea party and traditional conservatives, and was co-author, with fellow 91探花political scientist Matt Barreto, of the 2013 book, 鈥淐hange They Can鈥檛 Believe In: The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America.鈥 He also has some new research about conservative…

Portraits from time of change in Western Washington logging industry

“I鈥檝e had my leg crushed; been in a full-leg cast for 16 months; put more of my buddies six feet under than I care to think about; been frost bitten and treated for heat exhaustion; and had every one of my fingers and most of my toes broken. [But] when I’m at the top of that mountain of one of those perfect mornings and the sun is just cresting the ridge, nothing else really seems to matter. I guess I…

October 24, 2014

Fusion researchers take a different approach to a heated conversation

When Thomas Jarboe and Derek Sutherland took their concept for an economically feasible fusion reactor into the public sphere two weeks ago, they expected some negative loud mouths and naysayers. After all, this is fusion physics, a field that seems so inaccessible to most people that it carries a certain mystique and inspires an almost religious fervor to see it succeed or fail. That’s the playing field that Jarboe, a professor of aeronautics and astronautics, and Sutherland, a graduate student,…

Jackson School hosts daylong discussion of Kurdistan, Middle East Nov. 6

The 91探花’s Jackson School of International Studies will host a daylong conference titled “Kurdistan and the Changing Middle East” on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the Peterson Room on the fifth floor of Allen Library. Re艧at Kasaba, Jackson School director, will give introductory remarks and moderate panels titled “Regional Dynamics” and “State-Society Relations in Northern Iraq.” Arbella Bet-Shlimon, 91探花assistant professor of history, also will participate in the latter panel. The keynote address, “Kurdistan, the Changing Middle East, and…

91探花honored for sustainability efforts

The 91探花won Seattle Business Magazine鈥檚 2014 Community Impact Award for Sustainability in Business Operations this week for demonstrating how businesses can have a beneficial impact on their communities. Seattle Aquarium and Harley Marine Services won silver awards for their sustainable business operations. UW鈥檚 award recognizes its overall environmental stewardship, Climate Action Plan, many LEED certified buildings and the connection to the 91探花Business Diversity Program. 鈥淭his award reflects the terrific work by the entire 91探花community over the past…

October 23, 2014

Denny Bell to ring Friday as family carries on 53-year 91探花tradition

Brewster Denny, great-grandson of Seattle and 91探花 founders Arthur and Mary Denny, rang the Denny Bell for 91探花homecoming ceremonies nearly every autumn for 51 years. He died in 2013 at the age of 88, but his family is carrying on the tradition. Denny’s daughter Maria Denny will gather with her mother, Patricia, husband, Jim Kodjababian, and their children, Jacob and Ella, at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 鈥 at Denny Hall, of course 鈥 to ring the…

Solar energy research gets boost from federal grant

Energy researchers at the 91探花will expand their work in making high-efficiency, printable solar cells and solar inks with the help of a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. Researchers say these printable solar cells could be twice as efficient as today’s standard solar technologies. This, in turn, could drive down the cost of solar installations and solar power as a clean energy source. Hugh Hillhouse, a professor of chemical engineering, and Alex Jen, professor and department chair…

Traditional, tea party conservatives seem split on foreign policy

Foreign policy looms large as the 2014 midterm elections approach. But traditional conservatives and their tea party counterparts may bring different concerns and motivations to the November ballot, according to a 91探花 political scientist. While traditional conservatives seem most motivated by concern over American security, Christopher Parker, 91探花professor of political science, suggests that those identifying as tea party conservatives have somewhat more mixed motivations, linked with agitation over the Obama presidency and stemming from a feeling of…

Graduate School Public Lectures: Olympia Snowe, Nobel recipient Michael Levitt and more

Seats are still available for three of the four 91探花Graduate School Public Lectures of 2014, presented in cooperation with the 91探花Alumni Association. The lectures are all free, but advance registration is required. The series begins with a lecture by Olympia Snowe, a former U.S. senator from Maine, who will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Room 130 of Kane Hall. Her lecture is titled “Anything is Possible 鈥 How to Overcome Obstacles and Make a Difference.”…

October 20, 2014

Two 91探花slots open for 2015 Slovenia visit

91探花faculty, other academic personnel and senior graduate students are being invited to apply for the chance to visit the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia during 2015. There is financial support for two 91探花participants staying for two to four weeks. Each is expected to give lectures, interact with Slovenian students and collaborate with Slovenian faculty members in their field of study. The visits must be completed by the end of 2015 and should take place during the spring or…

91探花student population grows, minority enrollment continues upward trend

Enrollment for the three 91探花 campuses increased nearly 3 percent in the new school year, according to the finalized Fall 2014 census of enrolled students released by Philip Ballinger, associate vice provost for enrollment and undergraduate admissions.

2014 History Lecture series sold out, but you needn’t miss the lectures

The four evenings that comprise the 2014 History Lecture Series have already sold out, but no one needs to miss the lectures themselves. The lectures will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3, all in Room 130 of Kane Hall. The series topic is “1914: The Great War and the Modern World.” There will be on-site waiting lists each evening and a televised feed will be broadcast in Room 210 of Kane…

October 17, 2014

91探花president touts innovation, public commitment in annual address

The 91探花 fosters innovation on its campuses not only because of its deep economic impact “but because, more importantly, we know it can create a world of good,” 91探花President Michael K. Young said Wednesday at his annual address. “Equally important is the extraordinary advantage that teaching innovation and creativity gives our students, whatever path they ultimately choose to pursue,” Young said. “We do good, and we train the next generation of people who will do good.” The…

See-through scalyhead

With its skeleton revealed in red and cartilage in blue, an image of a scalyhead sculpin fish from biology prof Adam Summers‘ lab is among the winners in this year’s BioArt competition. “Each day, scientific investigators produce thousands of images and videos as part of their research 鈥 from collection of image-based data, to the visualization of results,” according to contest sponsor the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. The federation conducts the BioArt competion to “share the beauty…

Watch John Delaney’s talks on ocean science, culture and art on UWTV

Fifth and final lecture: Summer 2014 Expedition Thursday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Kane Hall 110 Tickets, $20, available here If you missed the 91探花Alumni Association’s lecture series last spring, “The Global Ocean & Human Culture: Past, Present & Future,” you can now watch the talks on UWTV. John Delaney, a 91探花professor of oceanography, presented the four lectures last April and May in the UW’s Kane Hall. The talks now available for streaming are: Human Culture, Science of the…