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Federal stimulus funds for UW create 2,000 jobs directly and indirectly
The UW to date has received $191.2 million from various federal agencies for research under the year-old American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, funds that are commonly referred to as stimulus money. This money, coming in the form of 420 individually awarded grants, has created or helped retain more than 1,000 jobs at the UW.
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Mindfulness group relaxes, refreshes with meditation during lunch hours
The UW Mindfulness Sangha — one of many organizations open to UW faculty and staff — meets every Tuesday during the lunch hour. There is a 35-minute meditation and a reading, if time permits. “The meetings are about giving people some time to practice their meditation with a group,” said co-founder Denis Martynowych.
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Etc.: Campus news & notes
Jim Murray named president-elect of the American Geophysical Union's ocean sciences section, Ana Mari Cauce appointed to Jacob K. Javitz Fellows Program Fellowship Board, Malcolm Parks named editor of the Journal of Communication, and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Terry Mitchell from the Organizational Behavior Division of the Academy of Management.
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It’s a film from Homecoming 1957 — but does anyone know more?
We see a Homecoming display from 1957 — but how was it used? Help Film Archive Specialist Hannah Palin learn what’s going on in this week’s Lost and Found Film.
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Notices
Blood drives, alcohol and drug abuse research grants still available, and the Board of Regents will meet next on March 18.
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A life in the midst of the civil rights movement inspires research, brings award for Honey
UW Tacoma’s Michael Honey, who has written three books about Martin Luther King Jr. and was an active participant in the civil rights movement, has been named the recipient of UWT’s Distinguished Research Award.
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Who will give the next University Faculty Lecture? Nominations are open
Nominations are being sought for the annual University Faculty Lecture Award, which honors current or emeriti faculty whose research, scholarship or art has been widely recognized by their peers and whose achievements have had a substantial impact on their profession, on the research or performance of others and perhaps on society as a whole. The honoree will deliver a public lecture.
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UW global health chair to receive Ned Behnke Leadership Award
Dr. King Holmes will be honored March 9 for his leadership and commitment in promoting AIDS awareness.
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UW receives national recognition for community service
The UW has been named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement.
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Bioengineering student first UW undergraduate awarded prestigious Luce Scholarship since 1977
Jesse Burk-Rafel, a senior honors student in bioengineering, was recently selected as a 2010-11 Luce Scholar. A native of Bainbridge Island and graduate of Bainbridge High School, Burk-Rafel is one of only 18 nationwide to receive this scholarship.
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Libraries sponsor research awards for undergraduates
The UW Libraries is looking for a few good student research projects. Now in its seventh year, the libraries’ Undergraduate Research Awards program enables students to submit research papers to a faculty/librarian review panel for the opportunity to win $1,000 for winning papers, or $100 for honorable mentions.
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UW Tower goes green with edible Patio Demonstration Garden
While students farm one-third of an acre on campus, inhabitants of the UW Tower are thinking even smaller. Their plots of land are measured in feet rather than acres, but they produce some crops that are just as appetizing. Say hello to the UW Tower Patio Demonstration Garden. In fact, you may already have seen it. It’s located on the brick plaza just south of the tower, in a series of concrete planters.
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Engage Speaker Series: Where science meets storytelling
For scientists, the research always comes first. But it’s also good to know how to communicate that research to nonscientists. That’s why a few graduate students created Engage: The Science Speaker Series. The next lecture is Wednesday, March 10.
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Writer’s Block Literary Festival: Experience an epiphany
The second Writer’s Block Literary Festival is March 5. It aims to dispel even the worst case of writer’s block. Activities start at 3:30 p.m. in Savery Hall.
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Horner to speak on ‘How to Build a Dinosaur’ March 5
Can dinosaurs be brought back to life? Is there a velociraptor lurking in the cells of every chicken? Does extinction have to be forever? Jack Horner, one of the most influential paleontologists of our time, will tackle these questions and more at the 2010 Burke Lecture at 7 p.m. Friday, March 5.
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Summer science and more: UW Summer Youth Programs now open for registration
Girls and science, middle-schoolers and robotics, grade-schoolers plumbing the secrets of ancient civilizations — there will be a lot going on in this year’s UW Summer Youth Programs, and registration is already open.
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to speak March 4
Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, will discuss what’s ahead for computing — with a particular focus on how cloud computing will change the way people and businesses use technology — at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 4.
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U.S. chief information officer to speak at UW
Vivek Kundra, U.S. chief information officer, will speak at the UW on Thursday, March 4, regarding government efforts to make its information technology work better for citizens.
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Post-doc Association to hold career panel and networking reception March 5
Attention post-docs: Have you ever wondered what’s next after your post-doc and how to get there? Find out at the annual UW Post-doc Association career panel and networking reception, 5 to 8 p.m. p.m. Friday, March 5, in room S-060 of the Foege Building.
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UW Libraries collaborates with Taiwan library to digitize rare Chinese classic books
UW Libraries’ East Asia Library and the National Central Library of Taiwan will begin a project this summer to digitize Chinese rare books held at the East Asia Library and Special Collections at UW Libraries.
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Forest change topic of first-ever College of the Environment dean’s lecture
From wildfires to wild flowers — Pacific Northwest forests appear to be changing. New ways of thinking and managing forest lands are needed, says forest resources’ Dave Peterson, who will speak Thursday, March 11, about Climate, Forests and Future: A View from Treeline.
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Photo by Peter Kelley
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Workers on the site of the new molecular engineering building appeared in shadow during a recent lunchtime "sun break."
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