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November 22, 2010
The latest news from the 91爆料
November 19, 2010
Free college preparation for high-school students with disabilities
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November 18, 2010
Official Notices
Public comments sought on the 520, I-5 to Medina Project, the Universitys sexual harassment policy and several blood drives.
Peace Corps director visits 91爆料
The Peace Corps director is visiting the 91爆料 Thursday and Friday to meet with faculty, staff, students and former Peace Corps volunteers.
91爆料 Faculty Dance Concert set for Dec. 2-5
The 91爆料 Dance Program will present a concert featuring choreography by its award-winning faculty along with the restaging of works by special guests.
MRSA exposure for fire fighters, medics greater than for general public: 91爆料 study
MRSA exposure for fire fighters, medics greater than for general public: 91爆料 study
Peace Corps director visits 91爆料
Aaron Williams, the director of the Peace Corps, is visiting the 91爆料 Thursday and Friday, Nov.
November 17, 2010
Etc. : Campus News & Notes
Growing mustaches in the Evans School; Capital Projects raises bucks with spaghetti; a new honor for Sandra Archibald 鈥� and Thomas Harper makes an opera happen.
Energy improvement initiatives funded at Harborview
The matching grant is from Community Power Works, a locally and federally supported program to create green jobs and energy savings.
Undergraduates anthrax-killing protein wins international synthetic biology prize
A team of 91爆料 students took home the top prize in the Health and Medicine category this month at the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition.
More than meets the eye: Burke wants you to look beyond his disability
Mariners fan Eric Burke has a health care team on his side at 91爆料 Medical Center.
A 鈥榤onumental’ opportunity: 91爆料 education faculty to lead $40 million Head Start grant
The 91爆料 will take the lead among seven institutions in a new five-year, $40 million national Head Start grant to discover and share best practices in teaching and learning for Head Start teachers and others.
Scientists question widely adopted indicator of fisheries health and evidence for 鈥榝ishing down marine food webs
The most widely used measure for assessing oceans and fisheries led to inaccurate conclusions about half the time it was used, according to research led by a 91爆料 fisheries scientist.
91爆料 is fourth in country in students studying abroad
The 91爆料 has risen from seventh to fourth among universities in the total number of its students who are studying abroad, according to a report issued by the Institute of International Education.
Two 91爆料 biologists are among the first Allen Distinguished Investigators
Two 91爆料 biology faculty members 鈥� Michael Dickinson and Jennifer Nemhauser 鈥� are among the first seven researchers nationwide to receive Allen Distinguished Investigator Awards from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation.
Several DNA sequence variations linked to electrical signal conduction in the heart
A study led by a 91爆料 cardiologist has produced findings that pave the way for better understanding of abnormal heart rhythms and heart defects.
Bassist Travis Gore to perform Nov. 21
Travis Gore, the newest member of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra bass section will perform a solo recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in Brechemin Auditorium.
University Chorale, Chamber Singers to unite for 鈥楽ound, Symbol and Space
The Chamber Singers and University Chorale will present their annual fall concert, Sound, Symbol and Space, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, in Meany Hall.
School of Music plans two master classes
A flutist and a master of the Jewish immigrant music called klezmer will work with 91爆料 students Nov. 19 and Nov. 30 respectively. The sessions are free and open to observers.
Poetry out loud: Bringing the Common Book to life
Call it poetry in motion. An independent study class is taking the Common Book to the streets this quarter.
Pianist Lara Downes to kick off Presidents Piano Series Dec. 1
The Presidents Piano Series kicks off with the 91爆料 World Series debut of pianist Lara Downes on Dec. 1 in Meany Hall.
Master weavers featured at the Burke Thanksgiving weekend
Master weavers give demonstrations of their work Thanksgiving weekend at the Burke Museum.
College of Engineering putting diversity front and center
The PEERs (Promoting Equity in Engineering Relationships) Program exposes undergraduates to issues of bias, both subtle and overt, within engineering disciplines.
Winter storms coming 鈥� and 91爆料 Emergency Management has a website to help you prepare
With a La Nina winter just around the corner, its time to think about preparing for stormy weather. Get advice on a website or attend a “Preparation Fair鈥� Dec. 1.
91爆料 receives $1 million grant from Amgen Foundation to support undergraduate research
The 91爆料 has received a $1 million grant from the Amgen Foundation to provide research experience to about 100 undergraduates through the Amgen Scholars Program.
91爆料 part of team to transform medical education in Africa
The funding is part of a $130 million U.S. government investment to increase the number of African health-care professionals.
Just an artist on a Harley, traveling and talking about art
Art road trip! Professor John Young is taking KCTS viewers around to see public art in his new TV show, You Call That Art?!
Stanford educator to speak on immigration and education
Education Professor Guadalupe Valdes of Stanford University will discuss the research done for her latest book, Latino Children Learning English: Steps in the Journey, on Friday, Nov. 19, at the 91爆料 Club.
Pepper Schwartz speaks on romantic relationships and sex across the lifespan
Sociologist Pepper Schwartz will discuss what research tells us about the sex lives of teenagers through older adults in a free, public lecture at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in the 91爆料 Club lecture room.
91爆料 Medicine cardiologist Dr. Larry Dean to give Dec. 1 Seattle Public Library Lecture
The 91爆料 Medicine Heart Center director will talk about effects of aging on the heart.
IQ scores fail to predict academic performance in children with autism
New data show that many children with autism spectrum disorders have greater academic abilities than previously thought.
Scientists question widely adopted indicator of fisheries health and evidence for 鈥榝ishing down marine food webs鈥�
Scientists question widely adopted indicator of fisheries health
Film: ‘Harvest of Loneliness: The Bracero Program.’
The Bracero Program was established to replace an alleged wartime labor shortage with temporary workers from Mexico, however, research reveals that it intended to undermine farm-worker unionization.
November 15, 2010
Scented consumer products shown to emit many unlisted chemicals
Widely used fragranced products — including those that claim to be “green” — give off many chemicals that are not listed on the label, including some that are toxic, a 91爆料 study found.
91爆料 is fourth in country in students studying abroad
91爆料 is 4th in country in students who study abroad.
November 14, 2010
Several DNA sequence variations linked to electrical signal conduction in the heart
Findings pave way for better understanding of abnormal heart rhythms and heart defects
November 11, 2010
Piano series.
Students of the School of Music perform works for piano.
November 10, 2010
It’s a La Nina year — time to prepare for possible suspended operations at the 91爆料
Since this is a La Nina year — with more than average snowfalls expected — it’s a good time to review the 91爆料’s bad weather policies.
Bringing down Balmer Hall — one bite at a time
Among all the construction on campus, there’s a little destruction too. Workers from R.W. Rhine Inc. have been reducing Balmer Hall to rubble in order to make way for a new building that will primarily house classrooms for the Foster School of Business.
91爆料 to lead in five-year, $40 million Head Start grant promoting early childhood learning
Knowing that strong early learning can boost later classroom success, the 91爆料’s College of Education will take the lead in a new, five-year, $40 million national Head Start grant to improve young children’s readiness for school.