Ignatius Rigor would be the first to say he’s no expert on polar bears, their listing as a threatened species last week or the policies of George W.
May 22, 2008
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91爆料 scientists join hunt for 鈥楪od鈥� particle to complete 鈥榯heory of everything鈥�
When the world’s most powerful subatomic particle collider begins gathering data this summer, it will be a major milestone for a number of 91爆料 scientists.
Here鈥檚 a chance to hear 91爆料鈥檚 own innovators, geniuses
Bionic contact lenses.
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91爆料 HERO: Northwest Dollars for Scholars has selected 91爆料 President Mark A.
German class to present fairy tales
What happens when you venture into the forest? For many fairy tale characters, a journey through the forest functions as a test of character and affects their lives forever–for better or worse.
Moliere鈥檚 鈥楾he Misanthrope鈥� next up for School of Drama
The 91爆料 School of Drama presents The Misanthrope from May 25 to June 8 in the Penthouse Theatre.
Dancing in the Digital Domain concert May 29
Dancing in the Digital Domain, a concert exploring the interplay of movement and technology, opens at the 91爆料’s Meany Studio Theatre on May 29 and runs through June 1.
Introducing the classifieds, the 91爆料鈥檚 marketplace
If you happened to glance to the right of our main photo on the University Week home page last week, you would have seen the first of a series of new features we’re introducing 鈥� the 91爆料eek Classifieds.
Immigration issue is central to new Common Book
The Devil’s Highway: A True Story, by Luis Alberto Urrea, has been selected as the third 91爆料 Common Book by Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
College of the Environment: New college designed to meet growing complexity, scale of Earth鈥檚 challenges
The 91爆料 Board of Regents last week received a preliminary blueprint for a new college that will position the 91爆料 to be the leader in environmental research and education, and to better resolve complex regional, national and international environmental challenges, according to Provost Phyllis Wise.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
Experiential learning: 91爆料 students get unexpected lesson when earthquake strikes
In brief
Human subjects panel May 28
The Medical History & Ethics Department will present a panel discussion, Lost in Translation, on Institutional Review Board processes on Wednesday, May 28, from 11:30 a.
On the job with 91爆料MC Operations & Maintenance
A hospital building is much like the people inside of it.
91爆料 docs inducted into American College of Physicians
91爆料 lab plays supporting role in platypus genome study
The platypus seems to have been engineered with spare parts from a duck, lizard and beaver.
Specialized blood cells keep immune system in check
Just as fire engines arrive quickly at the scene to save people and property, the cells that fight viruses have to reach the site of an infection promptly to mount a protective response.
Harborview names employee, manager of the year
The Harborview Medical Center Employee and Manager of the Year for 2008 are Benito (Bennie) Sy and Kathy Schahrer.
91爆料 Medicine honors outstanding alumni
The 91爆料 Medicine Alumni Association will honor four alumni with its annual awards, which will be presented during a reception June 7 at the Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle.
May 21, 2008
91爆料 scientists join hunt for ‘God’ particle to complete ‘theory of everything’
91爆料 scientists played a central role in building part of the Atlas detector, part of the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland, which goes online this summer and is hoped will resolve some long-standing physics problems.
May 20, 2008
91爆料 communities organize vigil and fund drive for China earthquake victims
May 15, 2008
91爆料 students unharmed in China earthquake but administration considered evacuation
| NEWS ALERT: The Chinese Student Association and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association will hold a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, May 20, at 8:30 p.
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New college to meet growing complexity, scale of environmental threatsThe 91爆料 Board of Regents today received a preliminary blueprint for a new college that will position the 91爆料 to be the leader in environmental research and education, and to better resolve complex regional, national and international environmental challenges, according to Provost Phyllis Wise. A fan of university campuses, Blume’s a perfect fit for this jobWhen Grant Blume goes on vacation, he seeks out the nearest college and arranges to take a campus tour. Public Hearing NoticeNotice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at noon on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in Room 310 of the Husky Union Building (HUB), at the 91爆料, Seattle campus. James Wellman Jr. to discuss new book May 21 at University BookstorePoets Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser to present 45th annual Theodore Roethke reading May 20Poets and essayists Mary Jo Salter and Brad Leithauser, who are husband and wife, will present the 45th annual Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Reading, at 8 p. Contemporary Group and Composer鈥檚 Workshop coming from School of MusicIn coming days the School of Music will present students and faculty performing together for the Contemporary Group and a Composers Workshop of new music written and performed by students. An evening of art songs with Stephen RumphFaculty artist Stephen Rumph will present an evening of art songs, including a duet with guest soprano Christina Kowalski, at 7:30 p. Michael Benitez Jr. to speak on May 15Scholar, activist and spoken word artist Michael Benitez Jr. From 91爆料 Police to Iraq 鈥� and back againSergeant John Bolding is back working with the 91爆料 Police after more than a year off campus serving with a somewhat larger force 鈥� the U. Washington Sea Grant Awards Geoduck Research ProjectsWashington Sea Grant has announced that it will award grants for three major research projects to examine the possible environmental effects of geoduck aquaculture in and around Puget Sound, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Corigliano Quartet to appear at Meany Hall May 22The acclaimed Corigliano Quartet will visit the 91爆料 for a concert at 8 p. Cold Rush: Arctic is new focus for fossil fuel resourcesSome have estimated that 25 percent of the Earth’s remaining oil and gas may be buried in the seafloor under the Arctic Ocean. Combined Fund Drive offers chance to Meet the CharitiesHave you ever wanted to learn more about 鈥� or maybe even volunteer for 鈥� one of the charities participating in the annual Combined Fund Drive (CFD)?
If so, a series of five monthly workshops sponsored by the CFD called Meet the Charities might be just the thing. ‘Enriching the Academy’: Diversity Research Institute conference May 16 celebrates interdisciplinary collaborationThe mission of the 91爆料 Diversity Research Institute is to spark interdisciplinary collaborations among faculty on campus and to spotlight diversity in collaboration on campus. Mystery PhotosWhere are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus. School of Public Health presents community service awardWil’s World: The Paper Cutouts of Wil KernerTwelve-year-old Wil Kerner was diagnosed with autism at 2. All-terrain vehicle use by children sparks concernBy Kellie Tormey With the onset of warmer weather, physicians at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle have reported seeing an increase in cases involving children injured while using all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). |