When Debra Jarvis was diagnosed with breast cancer, it brought a transforming reality to her role as a local oncology chaplain.
February 21, 2008
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At-risk youth, unconscious biases are subjects of psychology lectures
The the third annual Allen L.
91爆料 Seattle receives President鈥檚 Honor Roll award for service
The 91爆料 Seattle has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for exemplary service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth.
Yoshi Kohno wins Sloan Research Fellowship
Yoshi Kohno, assistant professor of computer science & engineering, has been awarded a Sloan Research Fellowship, given each year to outstanding young scientists.
Colleges combine for new minor in Education, Learning and Society
The creation of an education minor is no minor event.
Recession woes spell slim budgets in state Legislature
The best news out of Olympia is likely to be that this session will finish on or before its appointed March 13 deadline, meaning that the Legislature and the public will not be subject to even more gloomy news on state revenue forecasts.
Business Diversity Program: Making the University more accessible
A revamped and reorganized Business Diversity Program is trying to make complex processes at the 91爆料 more accessible and understandable to underrepresented businesses in Washington, and also to raise the consciousness of those units purchasing goods and services.
Zigzag: Not the shortest route, but often the most efficient
A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it isn’t necessarily the fastest or easiest path to follow.
It came from outer space 鈥� and likely disintegrated over northeastern Oregon
People in at least four states and a Canadian province saw a bright fireball streaking across the Pacific Northwest sky in the early hours Tuesday but, contrary to some reports, there was no collision with the ground, 91爆料 scientists said.
Mystery Photos
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
School of Music offers voice recital, guest artists and some heavy metal rappin鈥�
Voice students will sing, guests will perform on double bass and piano, and the 91爆料 Percussion Ensemble will rap out wild rhythms in coming days, all sponsored by the School of Music.
Students develop 鈥� themselves and photos 鈥� through seminar, exhibit
Ten 91爆料 freshmen will exhibit the results from their freshmen seminar, Develop: Production of a Photo Essay, beginning today in Odegaard.
La Compania Nacional de Danza returns to Meany Hall
La Compania Nacional de Danza (CND) will perform at Meany Hall Feb.
University Symphony, Seattle Symphony to perform side by side Feb. 22
The 91爆料 School of Music will mark a first in its history when the University Symphony joins the Seattle Symphony in a side-by-side performance at 7:30 p.
Physician, musician, composer, actress all one in 鈥楥harisma鈥�
The dynamics between mind and body are ever-present in the life and work of Hope Wechkin, who is a 91爆料 physician but also a musician, composer, writer and performer.
One-man show tells tales of black gay men in the South
The 91爆料 Bothell’s Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program presents a performance of Pouring Tea: Black Gay Men of the South Tell the Tales at 6:30 p.
2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture to air on 91爆料TV
The 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture with Dr.
91爆料 Medicine Salute Harborview Gala set for March 1
The 16th annual 91爆料 Medicine Salute Harborview Gala will be held Saturday, March 1, 6 pm, at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel.
School of Pharmacy programs ranked best in the nation
Faculty, staff and programs of the 91爆料 School of Pharmacy made the school one of the best in the country in 2007.
Judy Shorr bids farewell after 33 years
School of Social Work nationally recognized for leadership
Faculty in the 91爆料 School of Social Work received national recognition for leadership in practice and research.
School of Public Health and Community Medicine highlights recent achievements
Faculty and staff of the 91爆料 School of Public Health and Community Medicine have logged many accomplishments over the past year.
School of Nursing posts stellar achievements
Last year was a stellar year for the 91爆料 School of Nursing.
February 20, 2008
It came from outer space 鈥� and likely disintegrated over northeastern Oregon
People in at least four states and a Canadian province saw a bright fireball streaking across the Pacific Northwest sky in the early hours Tuesday but, contrary to some reports, there was no collision with the ground, 91爆料 scientists said.
In the race to the top, zigzagging is more efficient than a straight line
A straight line may be the shortest distance between two points, but it isn’t necessarily the fastest or easiest path to follow.
February 15, 2008
91爆料 research shows Wisconsin primary results could provide strong clue about Texas and Ohio primaries
The Wisconsin primary on Tuesday could be a bellwether for primaries in Ohio and Texas, according to analysis by two 91爆料 researchers.
February 14, 2008
Wu Man brings Chinese pipa music to Meany Feb. 23
Wu Man, the undisputed master of the Chinese pipa, an ancient lute-like instrument, will give a concert at 8 p.
Atmospheric Sciences scholarship to be named for Richard Reed
Richard Reed, a longtime 91爆料 atmospheric sciences professor, died Feb.
French pianist here Feb. 20
Pianist Lise de la Salle performs at 8 p.
Graduate programs go international
International graduate education is the focus of two programs being offered Feb.
Deadline now Feb. 15 for workplace climate survey
You now have more time to express your feelings about working at the 91爆料 through the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative 2008 climate survey.
Etc: Campus news & notes
CREDIT FROM CASE: As usual, the 91爆料 did very well in the awards competition sponsored by District VIII of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), coming home with 26 honors.
Official Notices
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 3 p.
Cruise information plays part in Sound solutions
The most extensive sampling for zooplankton ever in Puget Sound and the first measurements for acidification of the Sound’s waters 鈥� something of concern because it’s happening in the open ocean and could affect the skeletons and shells of creatures large and small here in the Sound 鈥� were among the tasks last week on the 91爆料’s vessel Thomas G.
March is perfect for a 鈥楻ide in the Rain鈥�
Mark Twain famously said, “Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it” 鈥� but you can do something.
For the love of math: Morrow nurtures mathematicians, at work and at home
James Morrow was cycling in Montana when the big news arrived: He had won the nation’s most prestigious prize for higher-level math education.
It鈥檚 a 鈥楻oman holiday鈥� for 91爆料 prof
This academic year, Assistant Professor of Art History Margaret Laird has been spending a lot of time in Rome, and she’s taken some other 91爆料 professors and students with her.
Showing non-majors 鈥榟ow science is done鈥�
Class title: Biology 100: “Biology of Mood-Altering Drugs,” taught by Linda Martin-Morris, a senior lecturer; and Angelena Crown, a teaching associate.
Going paperless: ‘University Week’ to be delivered online-only starting in fall
Beginning with fall quarter, you will not be receiving paper copies of University Week in your mailboxes anymore.
‘My team is great’ 鈥� tell the world why in an original way
Would you like to brag a little? Well, now you have your chance.