January 15, 2009
Donna Shin, flute faculty artist at the School of Music, and pianist Alexandra Nguyen of the University of Colorado at Boulder, will perform music from around the world 鈥� highlighting the European virtuoso, sounds from the Orient, and dance inspirations from Latin America 鈥� in a faculty recital at 7:30 p.
Pamela Schreiber, who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, including extensive experience in housing at large institutions, has been selected as the 91爆料’s new director of housing and food services, Vice President and Vice Provost for Student Life Eric Godfrey has announced.
91爆料 student Devin Hampton is just 10 credits shy of earning his undergraduate degree in political science, but he’s not worried about walking in a graduation ceremony anytime soon.
The 91爆料 Graduate School has won a grant that will enable it to make improvements to an important recruiting tool called the National Name Exchange.
Scott Pingel, principal double bassist for the San Francisco Symphony, will conduct a master class with students of Barry Lieberman, followed by a brief recital with pianist Rie Ando of works by Schubert, Bach, and more, at 1:30 p.
The JACK Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.
Christy Gullion, who has nearly two decades of experience working for a variety of federal, state and local agencies, has been appointed the 91爆料’s director of federal relations, Interim Vice President for External Affairs Randy Hodgins announced.
Do you know of an outstanding female 91爆料 student, staff or faculty member who deserves recognition? Consider nominating her for Celebrating 91爆料 Women.
So far, the Office of Planning and Budgeting has received more than 220 ideas from across the University on cutting costs, increasing efficiency and maintaining quality in what are expected to be lean financial times.
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Since 1966, the School of Dentistry’s Department of Orthodontics has conducted an annual orthodontic wire sculpture contest for first-year residents, with entries judged in three categories: 1) most esthetically pleasing; 2) most innovative design; 3) highest technical competence (quality of welding, soldering, etc.
Even though nurses routinely disclose nursing errors to their patients, a new study published in the January issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety shows that nurses often are not included when physicians tell patients about more serious mistakes.
Patients with dementia and diabetes appear to display a different pattern of injuries in their brains than patients with dementia but without diabetes, according to an article posted online Jan.
Once, when Jonathan Wender was a police sergeant, he was called to an elementary school because an 8-year-old student had become physically violent.
An hour and a half of singing, dancing, speeches and community service awards, all to honor Dr.
January 14, 2009
A year-long World Health Organization pilot program in eight hospitals around the world鈥攊ncluding the 91爆料 Medical Center (91爆料MC) in Seattle鈥攈as proven conclusively that inpatient deaths can be significantly reduced, along with the rate of major complications after surgery, by following a simple checklist.
Anthony Gill, 91爆料 professor of political science, discusses governments’ increasing use of property rights regulations and zoning laws to inhibit the construction and expansion of houses of worship.
January 10, 2009
The Blue Earth Alliance and Henry Art Gallery present artist Camille Seaman with the second in The Henry’s series on documentary photography that focuses on global environments, social, and cultural issues.
January 9, 2009
Visiting artist Jacob Dahlgren finds abstraction in everyday materials, which he uses to create dynamic interactive installations and performances.
January 8, 2009
91爆料 student Devin Hampton is just 10 credits shy of earning his undergraduate degree in political science, but he’s not worried about walking in a graduation ceremony anytime soon.
Tuberculosis bacteria can commandeer the body’s defenses in the early stages of infection and redirect them for their own offensive strategies, according to results reported today in the scientific journal Cell.
New research shows that rapidly warming climate is likely to seriously alter crop yields in the tropics and subtropics by the end of this century and, without adaptation, will leave half the world’s population facing serious food shortages.
With state budget challenges mounting and revenue numbers extremely uncertain, the 91爆料 will focus on minimizing state funding losses in the 2009 legislative season, Randy Hodgins, director of state relations, told 91爆料 officials in a pre-session briefing Wednesday.
From troubled beginnings nearly 18 years ago, the Hubble Space Telescope has revolutionized astronomy and its stunning images have stirred the imaginations of people around the globe.
The 91爆料 is the pilot site for the first compostable paper cup designed specifically for soft drinks.
The 91爆料 Astronomy Department is making the universe “Yours to Discover” in 2009, thanks to its partnership in celebrating the <A href="http://www.
The Cuong Vu Trio will lead two masterclasses/clinics for 91爆料 School of Music students on Friday, Jan.
During the quarter break, snow fell in Seattle 鈥� so much snow, in fact, that the University closed for three days.
The 91爆料 recently announced the freshman, sophomore and junior medalists for 2007-8, awards that are based on a student’s overall academic record.
Editor’s note: Stephen Warren, professor of atmospheric sciences and Earth & Space Sciences, sent University Week this brief study he did of how universities coped with the Great Depression.
Much is known about how large, national corporations practice corporate social responsibility, but there is little information about how business giving relates to the regional community.
Rebecca Cummins and Margie Livingston, Work from the Shenzen Residency will be presented at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery Jan.
Student Activities and Union Facilities is looking for photographers to participate in the second annual Photo Scavenger Hunt competition.
The Peking Acrobats will perform at Meany Hall as part of the 91爆料 World Series at 2 and 8 p.
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
The Ethnology Department at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture welcomes Deana Dartt-Newton as the new curator of Native American ethnology.
Organist Alison Luedecke and oboist Susan Barrett, founding members of the California-based group Millennia Too!, will perform at 3 p.
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Say you’re hiking for a week 鈥� how much food and equipment should you bring? Or you’re delivering hot meals to clients, or arranging a carpool 鈥� what’s the most efficient route?
Students in Math 381, Associate Professor Sara Billey’s Discrete Mathematical Modeling class, use math to help solve such practical questions and more.