Seventeen-time Grammy award-winning guitarist Pat Metheny will make a special appearance at the UW School of Music on Friday, April 30, when he leads a clinic with UW jazz students.
April 29, 2010
The latest news from the UW
Research shows part of Alaska inundated by ancient megafloods
New research indicates that one of the largest fresh-water floods in Earth’s history happened about 17,000 years ago and inundated a large area of Alaska that is now occupied in part by the city of Wasilla, widely known because of the 2008 presidential campaign.
Japanese group to plant 鈥楶eace Pole鈥� at UW Tacoma, participate in forum on worldwide disarmament
A group of more than 40 Japanese delegates, including a survivor of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, will be featured in a forum on the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons at 12:30 p.
Huskies to play first weekday game in 71 years for TV on Nov. 18
For the first time in 71 years, the Huskies will be playing a non-weekend contest in Husky Stadium to accommodate a nationwide telecast on ESPN.
Sociologist Jake Rosenfeld examines workplace pay in 鈥楽tarbucks, Boeing and You鈥� May 6
Why do workers get paid what they do? Over the past few decades, U.
Composer Huck Hodge, a musician since childhood, never considered another career
Assistant Professor of Music Huck Hodge has been out of graduate school less than two years, but already he’s received two prestigious honors and is an alternate for a third.
Hall Health to be expanded, refurbished beginning this summer
You could call it “Campus Makeover, the Hall Health Edition.
A serious White House meeting on workplace issues 鈥� and a pretty cool afternoon, too
It was a serious and substantive meeting with White House staff over workplace flexibility issues that Randi Shapiro, UW Work Life director, got to attend on March 31.
John T. Slattery is chair-elect of Pharmaceutical Sciences section of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Mystery Photo
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
UW students document human rights abuses related to production of biofuels
Students could smell the Guatemalan river before they were close.
Comparative-effectiveness study confirms new treatment for a type of diabetic vision loss
A national study shows that ranibizumab injections plus laser therapy results in dramatic improvement in vision.
William H. Gates Sr. to be UW Commencement speaker
Crew practices in 1948 鈥� can you tell us more about this film?
Editor’s Note: The UW 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.
Confucius Institute of Washington opens to support Chinese language, culture
Opening ceremonies for the Confucius Institute of Washington, which will be housed on campus, were held this week.
Two UW professors named to National Academy of Sciences
Patricia Kuhl, a researcher recognized internationally for her work on early language and brain development and studies on how children learn, and Lynn Riddiford, who studies the hormones that regulate insect molting and metamorphosis, have been named members of the National Academy of Sciences.
New methods identify thousands of DNA sequences missing from human genome reference map
Researchers have discovered 2,363 new DNA sequences corresponding to 730 regions on the human genome by using new approaches.
Pianist Terrence Wilson.
This accomplished, Juilliard-trained pianist was first seen at Meany Hall performing with the Ritz Chamber Players in 2008.
鈥楢 Trip to Nowhere.鈥�
Written, directed and illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed, this film depicts the deportation and exile of almost two million innocent women and children to the harsh, frigid Soviet Siberian Gulag during WWII.
鈥楢 Trip to Nowhere.鈥�
Written, directed and illustrated by Shannon Hart-Reed, this film depicts the deportation and exile of almost two million innocent women and children to the harsh, frigid Soviet Siberian Gulag during WWII.
April 28, 2010
Comparative-effectiveness study confirms new treatment for diabetic macular edema
Ranibizumab injections plus laser therapy results in dramatic improvement in vision
Research shows part of Alaska inundated by ancient megafloods
New research shows one of the largest fresh-water megafloods in Earth’s history inundated an area now occupied in part by Wasilla, Alaska.
Job interview workshop.
Jim Reinnoldt, a lecturer in business administration at UW Bothell, will discuss how to be successful in job or graduate school interviews.
April 27, 2010
Statement from UW Board of Regents Chair Herb Simon
Comments regarding UW President Mark Emmert’s selection as president of the NCAA.
April 26, 2010
Survey shows that among whites, tea party supporters more willing than others to curtail civil liberties
2010 Multi-State Survey of Race & Politics examines what Americans, including tea party supporters, think about race, public policy, nationa
William H. Gates Sr. to be UW Commencement speaker
Prominent lawyer, civil activist and philanthropist to speak at UW Commencement
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The School of Music’s Wind Ensemble and symphonic, concert and campus bands team for an evening of music.
April 23, 2010
Alexander Dossin.
A faculty member at the University of Oregon, Dossin will present a lecture-recital on the life and music of Heitor Villa-Lobos.
April 22, 2010
UW energy- and water-sensing technology acquired by Belkin
Zensi, a research startup that uses simple technology to monitor home electricity and water use, has been acquired by electronics company Belkin International Inc.
Biomedical informatics expert Daniel Masys to give 2010 Annual Science in Medicine Lecture April 29
Masys will speak on the combined use of electronic records and biospecimens in studying relationships genetics and disease.
Student service and leadership to be celebrated April 28
As senior year approached for Angelica-Mae Corral, she was very anxious and overwhelmed when it came to figuring out her next step after graduation.
Former EU president to speak at UW
Josep Borrell, who served as president of the European Union Parliament from 2004-07, will speak at the UW School of Law at 4 p.
UW ranked first nationally for primary care for 17th year in a row
The UW has been ranked first among primary-care medical schools in the country for the 17th consecutive year, according to annual rankings of graduate and professional programs provided April 15 by U.
Commuter Services proposes new transportation and parking rates for 2010-2011
Commuter Services is seeking to increase parking and U-PASS rates to help financially sustain the U-PASS program.
Littlefield Organ Series presents Sandra Soderlund on April 25
Sandra Soderlund, a professor of organ and harpsichord at Mills College in Oakland, Calif.
UW green tech startup acquired by Belkin International
Zensi, a research startup that uses simple technology to monitor electricity and water use in the home, has been acquired by international electronics company Belkin.
Professional Staff Organization will look back as it turns 20 with April 28 celebration
The Professional Staff Organization will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, April 28, in the Walker-Ames Room, Kane 鈥� the place where it all began.
Vote early and often to support observatory renovation
The satirical admonition to “vote early and often” takes on new significance as the UW competes for a grant to help preserve the Theodor Jacobsen Observatory.
Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Cop class
Mary Levin UW Police Officer Patrick Gilbert (right) demonstrates striking locations for the use of a collapsible baton with Officer Tom Warwick in the annual Citizens Academy class on Wednesday, April 14. The 10-week class continues through June 2.