A new study by a 91爆料 psychologist presents the first evidence that a basic sense of fairness and altruism appears in infancy
October 7, 2011
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October 6, 2011
Turning slash piles into soil benefit
Students of the 91爆料 have teamed up on a startup that promises to turn slash piles of forest refuse into biochar, a commodity for sale to landscapers, farmers and gardeners.
October 5, 2011
91爆料 is 25th best university in world in Times ranking
The 91爆料 was ranked 25th best university in the world and the fifth-ranked American public university, according to The Times Higher Education Rankings
As 2011 Combined Fund Drive begins, agencies need help 鈥榥ow more than ever
A single dollar donated to UNICEF though the 91爆料 Combined Fund Drive buys four measles vaccinations, and could save four lives 鈥� think what a larger donation could do. The 2011 Combined Fund Drive runs from Oct. 12 to Dec. 2.
Lost and Found Films: 鈥榃omens Classes, circa 1965
Set your Wayback machines for 1965 again this week as we present this silent, black and white, 96-second film appropriately titled Womens Classes, circa 1965. Anyone know whats going on here?
School of Art honors its founders with exhibit
The 91爆料 School of Art presents an exhibit featuring work by its first director, Water Isaacs, and two of the faculty who joined him at the new school 鈥� Ray Hill and Boyer Gonzales.
Live jazz accompanies Chamber Dance Companys lively 鈥楥antos Gordos — with video
Each year the 91爆料 Chamber Dance Company revives classic dances, but they dont often perform to live music. This year, thanks to a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, theyll do just that. Cantos Gordos, by Bebe Miller, will have accompaniment from an ensemble of accomplished musicians, playing music by jazz great Don Byron.
President Young to address University community Oct. 12
President Michael Youngs first annual address to the 91爆料 community will take place from 3:30 to 4: 30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in 130 Kane.
Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity receives $3.96 million GEAR UP grant
The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Education and will fund GEAR UP programs serving low-income middle and high school students in the Skagit and Yakima Valley regions of Washington state as well as two new districts in the Columbia Basin.
School districts 鈥榗ritical friend: Center for Educational Leadership celebrates 10 successful years
The 91爆料 College of Educations Center for Educational Leadership is celebrating 10 years of fine work with school districts regionally and across the country, working for equity and excellence in the classroom.
91爆料 Tacoma launches partnership with Zipcar
91爆料 Tacoma has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc. to offer a car-sharing program on campus. Zipcar now will offer cars to 91爆料 Tacoma students, faculty and staff members ages 18 and older, as well as members of the local community ages 21 and over.
Hall Health ready to show off first renovation in 35 years
Hall Health will be showing off its remodeled digs at an open house for the upper campus community from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. An open house for the health sciences community will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Tours will be offered on both days.
Much more than physics: Remembering Common Book author Richard Feynman
The Common Books purpose is to give first-year students a shared experience over a common text. Who better to spark discussion than physicist Richard Feynman, whose 1963 91爆料 lectures comprise the book.
91爆料 Graduate School recognizes outstanding dissertations, thesis
The 91爆料 Graduate School has awarded its 2011 Graduate School Distinguished Dissertation and Thesis Awards to Aurelia Honerkamp-Smith and Maria Grigoryeva respectively, and its 6th Chapter Award to John Hoekman.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
MSNBC names 91爆料 one of the “most beautiful college campuses,鈥� Landscape Architecture Professor Daniel Winterbottom is named a fellow of his professional society and Landscape Architecture Chair Jeff Hou is honored by the Organization of Chinese Americans of Greater Seattle.
Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?
Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.
Toastmasters hold open houses
Those interested in the public speaking group Toastmasters have two chances to check out 91爆料-related groups on campus and at Harborview Oct. 6 and 13.
School of Art honors its founders with exhibit
Walter Isaacs, the first director of the 91爆料 School of Art, is featured in an exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, along with two of his colleagues–Ray Hill and Boyer Gonzales.
Art installation by 91爆料 Bothell professor on exhibit in Kirkland
Excerpts from the “Library of Babel,” an art installation by 91爆料 Bothell Assistant Professor Ted Hiebert will be on display through Dec. 3 at Kirkland Arts Center.
Two men, two pianos: Taborn and Burns perform in Brechemin
Craig Taborn and Gust Burns, two leaders of east and west coast piano innovation, debut their new collaborative two-pianos project at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Two 91爆料 public health researchers win NIH Early Independence Awards
Biostatistician Dr. Daniela Witten and epidemiologist Nicola Basta were chosen for their drive and maturity to flourish as young scientists.
October 4, 2011
Sixteen regions of the genetic code newly discovered to influence lung function
The discovery of 16 additional sections of the human genome that influence lung function brings the total known variants to 26. These findings in the genetic code hold promise for future screenings and treatment of lung disease.
Epidemiologist notes oral health challenges in Asia at Dentistrys annual Research Day
Dr. Waranuch Pitiphat of Thailands Khon Kaen University urged 91爆料 dental students to consider global oral health research. At the poster presentation after her talk, Peter Yamamura won the annual dental student research competition.
Hormonal contraception use doubles HIV risk, according to 91爆料 study in Lancet
A 91爆料-led study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases shows a troubling link between hormonal contraception and HIV. The study is getting widespread press coverage because of the popularity of injectable birth control like Depo-Provera in parts of Africa hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic.
Dentistry wins grant to expand oral health training in Thailand
The Fogarty International Center award is part of a federal effort to ameliorate the epidemic of non-communicable diseases in developing countries.
October 3, 2011
Community effort brings lasting drop in smoking, delinquency, drug use
Tenth graders in towns using Communities That Care, a prevent system developed by 91爆料 School of Social Work researchers, were less likely to have tried drinking or smoking and showed less delinquent behavior.
September 30, 2011
New leader for electrical engineering
The 91爆料 Department of Electrical Engineering has appointed a new chairman, Vikram Jandhyala, professor of electrical engineering.
September 28, 2011
British ambassador to U.S.: Partnerships, higher ed are key in responding to Asian growth
Nations such as China and India are surging ahead, but the West should be careful not to overestimate, misinterpret the changes or “become paralyzed by fear of our own decline,鈥� British ambassador to the U.S. Nigel Sheinwald told a 91爆料 international studies class during a visit to campus.
Two new student residence halls, and an increased commitment to sustainability
A new era in 91爆料 student housing is beginning this month as Housing & Food Services opens two new buildings 鈥� one with student apartments and the other a residence hall with a powerful commitment to sustainability.
Lost & Found Films: 鈥楥oulee Cleanup, Outtakes
Its 1937 in Grand Coulee, Washington. A sign in a store window says, “Were out breaking our backs, tearing down old shacks. Cleaning up our city.鈥� Anyone know any more? Is this film related to the 91爆料?
Mystery Photo: How well do you know the campus?
Think you know the campus? Then try your luck with the Mystery Photo. Guess correctly and you might win a prize.
91爆料 Bothell to offer limited tours of restored wetlands
Register now for tours of the 91爆料 Bothell wetlands, set for Oct. 8 and Nov. 4.
91爆料 games by the numbers: Craig Heyamoto, statistics crew chief
Since New Years Day in 1960, Craig Heyamoto has either attended, watched on television or listened on the radio to all but two 91爆料 football games. And for 34 years hes headed the crew that keeps statistics for 91爆料 home football games.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
Mac Parks shares an award from the National Communication Association with 91爆料 alum Kory Floyd; Frances McCue wins a Washington State Book Award for poetry; a journal article by W. Lance Bennett is among the top-cited for 2010; Amanda Bruner, Lekelia Jenkins and Sharon Sutton are honored by Northwest Asian Weekly for environmental work, and the 91爆料 is noted for environmental achievment by Seattle Magazine and the Princeton Review.
Official Notices, Sept. 29
Friday Harbor is available for scholarly pursuits, grants are sought for alcohol or drug abuse-related fields, and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center conducts a smoking cessation study.
Genome map of advanced, lethal prostate cancers reveals 'hypermutations'
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the 91爆料 scientists have conducted the first comprehensive assessment of DNA errors that drive advanced prostate cancer.
Carpe Diem String Quartet to perform at Meany
The Carpe Diem String Quartet performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Meany Hall. The group will perform works by Sowash, Mendelssohn, Monti, Piazzola and its own violist, Korine Fujiwara.
Viewers control dancer electronically in 鈥楳annequin
Dancer David Wolbrecht will wear electroluminescent wire that glows like neon, and viewers will press a computer touch screen to control his movements. Its all to promote the next exhibit of the 91爆料 Photographers Group.
Pilobolus kicks off dance series at Meany Hall
Pilobolus kicks off the 2011-12 World Dance Series at Meany Hall with a program of fan favorites. Their performances will be at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 6-8.
Two from 91爆料 visit White House as NSF announces new work-life balance initiative
Pretty cool: Kate Huntington and Gina Schmalzle of Earth and space sciences attend a White House ceremony hosted by Michelle Obama. Even cooler: NSF makes changes allowing early-career faculty to more easily care for dependents while continuing their work.