The 91爆料 Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Bands perform works by several composers in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, in Meany Hall.
April 20, 2011
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Legislative session likely to go into overtime
Although this week is supposed to mark the official end of the Washington legislative session, all parties have agreed a special session will be necessary.
April 15, 2011
91爆料 Department of Global Health center awarded $300 million for health training
International Training and Health works with local governments and institutions in resource-limited countries to develop skilled health care workers and strong national health systems. The new award is part of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
April 14, 2011
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at Commencement
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius will speak at 91爆料 Commencement June 11.
Data catches up with theory: Ocean front is energetic contributor to mixing
For more than two decades scientists have suspected theres a substantial source of energy for ocean mixing at ocean fronts. Researchers with the Applied Physics Laboratory are the first to devise a way to prove it.
April 13, 2011
91爆料 Awards of Excellence recipients announced
The University will honor 21 individuals and one team of four this year as part of the annual Universitywide awards program. The award winners will be honored at a special event on June 9 in Meany Hall.
Forest resources special events mark UN International Year of Forests
In observation of the UN International Year of Forests, the 91爆料 School of Forest Resources has scheduled a forest film festival, a talk May 6 with alums who are leaders in global forestry and a look at forestry education, research and management May 10.
Computer Science and Engineering students win National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition
This weekend in San Antonio, eight students from the 91爆料’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering won the trophy in the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
Leader of Comeback America to speak at Evans School
David M. Walker, the founder and chief executive officer of the Comeback America Initiative, will speak at the Evans School of Public Affairs on Wednesday, April 20.
Exhibits, symposium, talk celebrate life and work of C茅sar Ch谩vez
The 91爆料 is holding a series of events over the coming months to celebrate the life and work of C茅sar Ch谩vez, labor leader and civil rights activist. The series is titled Viva La Causa: C茅sar Ch谩vez and the Pacific Northwest.
鈥楤ridging the Antilles a conference on the Caribbean 鈥� and an excellent photo exhibit
The Latin American and Caribbean Student Association at the 91爆料 presents “Bridging the Antilles,鈥� a conference taking place Thursday through Saturday, April 21 to 23.
Pharmacy’s Katterman Lecture gears up for an ‘Electronic Revolution’
Sue Merk, a pharmacist from OneHealthPort, will talk about the use of advanced communications and information technologies in hospitals, communities and clinics.
Seminar focuses on communicating the science of climate change
“Communicating the Science of Climate Change鈥� is the topic of a seminar by Michael McPhaden, affiliate professor in the 91爆料 School of Oceanography and president of the American Geophysical Union, on April 21.
Exotic travel comes with health risks
Explore the world and return in good health. Dr. Stephen Emmons, a family physician and travel medicine specialist at the 91爆料 Medicine Neighborhood Clinic in Woodinville, has tips to prevent illness and injury in exotic locales.
Why I chose 91爆料 Medicine: Convenient, personalized care from inspiring providers
Ginna Wall, a nurse who works with new moms and newborns at 91爆料 Medical Center, has received her own healthcare at 91爆料 Medical Center-Roosevelt for the past 12 years. She describes the convenient, personalized attention provided at the Women’s Health Care Center.
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.
Etc: Campus news & notes
An award for Kenneth B. Pyle, a research fellowship for Laura Chrisman, and the story of the 91爆料s 1936 rowing team is headed for the big screen. And a winning show of Peeps.
Official notices – April 14, 2011
The Board of Regents meets, required asbestos training for all employees is online, blood drives are offered and 91爆料 International & English Language Programs offer quarterly and on-site classes designed primarily for non-native speakers of English.
Two 91爆料 profs win Guggenheim Fellowships
Two 91爆料 professors 鈥� Heidi Pauwels and Michael Honey 鈥� are among 180 scholars, artists and scientists from the United States and Canada to receive fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.
91爆料 biologists stumped by 鈥榥aked penguins in Africa and South America
In the last five years, the chicks of two penguin species on different continents have been afflicted with a disorder that causes them to lose their feathers, and scientists are trying to determine the reason.
鈥楽candinavian Crime Fiction: New book studies popular genre
Mention Scandinavian crime fiction and most people think of Stieg Larssons novels, but his work comes from a tradition dating back decades. A new book co-edited by the 91爆料s Andrew Nestingen explores that tradition.
One-woman show 鈥楽aving Face a personal matter for Samantha Rund (of 鈥�91爆料360)
When Samantha Rund performs her original show April 17 and 18 at the Ethnic Cultural Theater, shell be fulfilling a longtime interest in Shakespeares character Ophelia 鈥� but also honoring the memory of a close friend.
Larionoff, McCabe combine for violin-piano recital April 17
Maria Larionoff, concertmaster of the Seattle Symphony, and Robin McCabe, 91爆料 piano professor, will perform works by Brahms, Schumann and Faure in the final installment of this year’s Barry Lieberman and Friends series.
Fairy tales are at center of drama schools 鈥楽ecret in the Wings
The lesser-known European fairy tales are in the spotlight as the 91爆料 School of Drama presents its production of Secret in the Wings, by Mary Zimmerman. Guest director Julie Beckman brings the play to the Meany Studio Theatre April 17-May 1.
Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin to perform at Meany Hall April 20
Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, hailed as possibly one of the greats of the new century, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Meany Hall, as part of the 91爆料 World Series.
鈥楽axophone Night at Brechemin Auditorium April 20
Students of Michael Brockman will take the spotlight in “Saxophone Night,鈥� an annual evening of music for solo performers and quartets, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, in Brechemin Auditorium.
鈥楾he Encyclopedia Show takes on topic of bears April 22
The Encyclopedia Show, a “live literary variety show being staged independently in 10 cities around the world,鈥� will play in 210 Kane at 7 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Poets to visit as part of 91爆料 Common Books celebration of National Poetry Month
Nationally-acclaimed poets Philip Levine and Ken Arkind will share their work and answer questions at “Poetry: From Pulitzer to Performance鈥� as part of the 91爆料 Common Books celebration of National Poetry Month. The event will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, in Kane Hall.
Banana slugs and hissing cockroaches: Continuing the 91爆料 tradition of training biology teachers
“How do you tell the sex of a banana slug?鈥� Its a typical question in Biology 492A, biology for teachers, a popular class that graduates often describe as “the most practical class Ive ever taken.鈥�
Teaching and Learning Symposium set for April 19
The 7th Annual 91爆料 Teaching and Learning Symposium will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 in Kane Hall.
Global Business Case Competition finals open to public April 16
Student participants have come from as far away as Thailand, China, Brazil and New Zealand for the 2011 Global Business Case Competition, April 11 to 16, and the public is invited to watch the “final four” on April 16.
Child safety experts advise that children ride in rear-facing car seats until age two
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued new passenger safety guidelines for children. Dr. Beth Ebel, director of Harborview’s Injury Prevention Center, tells how to keep children safe every ride, every time.
91爆料 Poetry Film Series
W.H. Auden likened poets to makers of “verbal objects.鈥� Filmmakers attempt to bring those objects to life. As part of National Poetry Month 鈥� and in connection with the 2011 Common Book, You Are Never Where You Are 鈥� the 91爆料 Libraries is presenting a series of films with poetry connections. The selection ranges from an animated tale to an all-consuming affair to an antagonistic beatnik鈥� all of which have their roots in poetry. All films will be shown in…
April 12, 2011
New book by 91爆料 geographers describes social influences on Seattle — see video
Liberal yet conservative, cosmopolitan but close to wilderness, postindustrial while still strong in manufacturing. 91爆料 geographers explain how the Emerald City acquired its contradictions and stereotypes.
April 11, 2011
Social wasps show how bigger brains provide complex cognition — see slideshow
91爆料 neurobiologists studied 10 species of social wasps and report that bigger-brained wasps devoted more brain space to complex thinking, implying that smaller-brained wasps can never get ahead.
Factors influencing obesity is topic of 2011 Annual Science in Medicine Lecture April 13
Dr. Arya Sharma, a world-recognized expert on obesity and its prevention and management, will speak at the 91爆料 April 13. He will talk about systematically assessing influences on eating, metabolism, and activity that contribute to excess weight.
April 10, 2011
West Antarctic warming triggered by warmer sea surface in tropical Pacific
New research shows that rising sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific Ocean drive atmospheric circulation that has caused some of the largest shifts in Antarctic climate in recent decades.
April 7, 2011
SR 520 eastbound ramp to Montlake to close temporarily
The off-ramp from eastbound State Route 520 to Montlake Boulevard will close during the early morning hours Saturday, April 9, and Monday, April 11, so crews can deliver and remove equipment for geotechnical drilling work.
Free software makes computer mouse easier for people with disabilities
As the population ages, more people are having trouble with motor control, but a 91爆料 team has invented two mouse cursors that make clicking targets a whole lot easier.
91爆料 Libraries to participate in statewide Snapshot Day April 12
Libraries staff and students will wield cameras, solicit comments, and gather statistics for a 24-hour period to illustrate the value of libraries through stories, photographs and statistics.