Lynn Paltrow, founder and executive director of the National Advocates for Pregnant Women, will speak from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, March 7 in Room 138 of William H. Gates Hall.
March 1, 2011
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Founder and chairman of X PRIZE Foundation to visit Evans School
Dr. Peter Diamandis, who founded the X PRIZE Foundation, will lead a public conversation on the prize at 4 p.m. Monday, March 7, in 309 Parrington.
Symphonic Band performs new work, classics March 6
Members of the 91爆料 Symphonic Band, under the direction of Steven Morrison and Alison Farley, will perform at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in Brechemin Auditorium.
February 28, 2011
Quantum String Quartet to perform March 5
The School of Music presents the Quantum String Quartet, winners of the 2010 91爆料 Strings and Piano Chamber Ensemble Competition, in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in Brechemin Auditorium.
Overcome writer's block at March 3 Career Development Seminar
Researchers, turn your actions into words at a free science writing talk March 3. Learn how to successfully complete and submit a manuscript, and increase the odds of publication.
All 91爆料 Medicine hospitals to become smoke- and tobacco-free environments
91爆料 Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center will become smoke- and tobacco-free facilities May 31, in concert with the World Health Organizations “World No Tobacco Day.鈥�
Turkish, African music coming soon to School of Music stage
M眉nir Beken, a master of the Turkish Ud; and Senegalese percussionist Thione Diop will be performing and teaching at the School of Music March 4 and 11 respectively.
February 25, 2011
Learn about research in some of the most challenging places on Earth
With live presentations and 40 exhibit and activity stations, Polar Science Weekend March 3-6 offers opportunities to learn about extreme polar environments from those who work there.
February 24, 2011
91爆料 uses cutting-edge storm water management techniques
Whatever rainwater falls on campus soil is likely to end up in Lake Washington, because of the campus topography. The 91爆料 works closely with the city of Seattle, which has been at the forefront in developing cutting-edge ways of managing storm water, says Jim Morin, a facilities project engineer and storm water expert in Facilities Services. The University adheres to city guidelines to mitigate the effects of storm water runoff created by any new campus buildings. Most of these mitigation…
February 23, 2011
Trial shows drug to correct abnormal protein improves lung function in cystic fibrosis patients
A drug to correct the function of the abnormal protein in some forms of cystic fibrosis has been shown to improve lung function in clinical trials. Dr. Bonnie Ramsey, 91爆料 professor of pediatrics and a physician at Seattle Childrens, was one of the lead investigators on the trial.
Annual faculty lecture to discuss the future of bioengineering
Buddy Ratner, professor of bioengineering and chemical engineering, will deliver the 35th Annual Faculty Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, in 130 Kane Hall.
Higher education access is topic of 鈥榗ommunity conversation'
A community conversation on the threats to accessible higher education in Washington will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Cleveland High School.
Brian Baird to discuss science policies and Congress
Former U.S. Representative Brian Baird will lead a seminar on Tuesday, March 1, titled “What Feynman, Kuhn and Popper Could Teach Congress and Vice-Versa.”
91爆料 School of Law sponsoring March 4 conference on regulating cancer drugs
Who decides what drugs should be available to cancer and how are decisions made? A School of Law conference on March 4 will take up the issues.
UCLAs Tyrone Howard to speak at Suzzallo Library March 4
Howard will give a talk about his book, “Why Race and Culture Matter in Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap in Americas Classrooms.”
Salmon-safe: 91爆料 recognized for protecting water quality, salmon habitat
The 91爆料s Seattle campus has won certification as salmon-safe. The certification, created by the Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability, recognizes the 91爆料s efforts to protect water quality and salmon habitat.
Robinson Center offers summer programs for young scholars
The 91爆料s Robinson Center for Young Scholars is offering summer programs for fifth- to 10th grade students who qualify.
Building community 鈥�- 鈥榳ith convenience — on west campus
To Housing & Food Services, the student housing projects under way on west campus are about creating a whole new neighborhood.
More street food: Curbside 8 food truck now outside More Hall
Theres a new food truck on campus: Curbside 8, near More Hall, will offer a combination of new American food and global comfort foods, according to 91爆料 Housing & Food Services.
Nominations open for Husky Green Awards
Nominations are now open for the second annual Husky Green Awards meant to recognize individuals or teams of 91爆料 students, faculty and staff whove helped advance environmental stewardship and sustainability at the Seattle, Tacoma or Bothell campuses.
Dimmable windows with solar panels could power zero-energy buildings
91爆料 engineers and architects are collaborating on smart windows that can change transparency depending on conditions and actually harvest energy from the suns rays.
Nobel Laureate Erwin Neher to give Hille Lecture in Neurosciences March 1
Dr. Erwin Neher of the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry in Germany will present the 21st annual Einar Hille Memorial Lecture in Neurosciences March 1. He is know for work on how prior activities shape the efficacy of chemical transmissions between brain cells.
Learn about new treatments for Parkinson's at library talk March 2
“New treatments in the pipeline for Parkinson’s patients” is the topic of the March 2 91爆料 Medicine & Seattle Public Library Lecture. If you have Parkinson’s, or know someone who does, you won’t want to miss this free evening talk at the downtown library.
鈥楯azz Innovations: Back-to-back nights of jazz March 2, 3
Student jazz ensembles coached by 91爆料 talents will gather for two nights to pay tribute to icons of jazz and present original compositions, too.
91爆料 dance majors take to the stage March 3-6
The 91爆料 Dance Program presents its annual concert of undergraduate choreography March 3-6 in the Meany Studio Theater.
91爆料 Mens Glee Club to perform in community concerts March 4, 5
The 91爆料 Mens Glee Club will will appear with the a capella group The Coats at Eckstein Middle School March 4, and will be part of an a capella festival March 5.
French dance company performs at Meany March 3-5
The dance company Compagnie La Baraka performs at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 3-5, in Meany Hall. The groups choreography blends a variety of modern dance styles with lyrical ballet.
鈥楤aroque Celebration features 91爆料 ensemble with Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra
Students from the 91爆料 Baroque Ensemble will perform orchestral works and chamber music selections with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra Feb. 28 in Meany Hall.
Original student works to be performed in 'Composers Workshop' March 4
Student composers in the 91爆料 School of Music will present original works in the “Composers Workshop” in Brechemin Auditorium.
鈥楽eattle Superstar to be chosen at performance Feb. 26
Six 91爆料 students are betting fans of Americas Got Talent will come out for the final round of their own competition, Seattle Superstar Search, on Saturday, Feb. 26 in 130 Kane.
Student voices ring out in Voice Division Recital March 1
School of Music voice students will perform arias and ensemble pieces from the opera repertoire in the Voice Division Recital for this concert in Brechemin Auditorium.
Etc.: Campus news & notes
91爆料 staffers take home a number of awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
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.
Official Notices
The Board of Regents March meeting, several blood drives and grants available for alcohol and drug abuse research.
2010 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Ei-ichi Negishi, speaks this week at 91爆料
Ei-ichi Negishi, a 2010 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry and professor of chemistry at Purdue University, will speak Friday, Feb. 25, at 1:30 p.m. in 210 Kane.
February 22, 2011
Minority Law Students Association to host Feb. 24 panel discussion on race and criminal justice
What creates racial disparities in the criminal justice system and what could address them? A six-member panel moderated by Mary Fan, 91爆料 assistant professor of law, will explore these issues and related ones.
February 21, 2011
Foggy, volcanic Kuril Islands illuminate limits of where humans can live (with slideshow)
Ben Fitzhugh, a 91爆料 anthropologist, is leading an international team of anthropologists, archaeologists, geologists and earth and atmospheric scientists in studying the history of human settlement on the Kuril Islands.
February 18, 2011
Staff member in doctoral program receives prestigious EPA STAR fellowship
Cynnie Curl held down a full-time job at the 91爆料 while taking one graduate class at a time. She finished her doctoral general exam, and has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Environmental Protection Agency to fund her research on pesticides in food.
Winners named in Pocketmedia Film Festival
Money 4 Drugz! 鈥� the story of seeking grants to develop new drugs for infectious diseases 鈥� is the winner of this years Pocketmedia Film Festival.
February 17, 2011
Supercomputing expert to talk at 91爆料 on the future of extreme computing
The director of the National Center for Supercomputing Applications will speak at the 91爆料 on Tuesday, Feb. 22, on the future of extreme scientific computing.