UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     Gerberding: A real bell tower at last The bell tower in Gerberding Hall — which has stood empty since the building’s construction in 1953 — has acquired a new set of eight bells. A gift of the Gordon Stuart Peek Foundation, the bells are being installed this week. Peek is a UW alumnus and retired history professor who spent the bulk of his career at Seattle Central Community College. Our photographers recorded the bells’ progress from storage crates into the tower on Monday, April 28. To see the slide show, click on the photo above or follow this link. Work continues inside the tower. The dedication and first public ringing of the bells will be on May 31. VOLUME 25, NUMBER 25   |   5/1/2008  –  5/7/2008  |   UWEEK.ORG Two UW profs elected to National Academy of Sciences Two UW professors have been elected to membership in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for their excellence in original scientific research. Elizabeth Thompson, professor of statistics; and Michael Bevan, professor of immunology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator, are among 72 new members elected this week. Paul Taylor Dance Company at Meany May 1-3 The Paul Taylor Dance Company returns to Meany Hall May 1-3 as part of the UW World Series. The popular company, now in its 53rd year, will perform at 8 p.m. each night. Poet and playwright to perform May 8 at UW Tacoma Internationally renowned author, poet, and playwright Carlos Andres Gomez will read his poetry on Thursday, May 8, at UW Tacoma. Vocal jazz students perform May 3 The School of Music will present an evening of solo performances by members of the Vocal Jazz I and the Women's Vocal Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3, in Brechemin Auditorium. Class notes: Learning to manage conflicts over natural resources A look at Natural Resource Conflict Management, where students analyze conflicts and learn collaborative approaches to disagreements over resources. Then and now: The message of Bill Gates III “It’s not the technology itself that’s interesting, it’s the empowerment" is what Bill Gates III told a UW audience in 1993, and it seemed just as true when he visited again last week. ‘Elder statesman’ Pitre helped plant seeds of change in the 1960s From the Black Student Union in the 1960s to his current role as associate vice president for diversity, Emile Pitre has watched the UW evolve and open its doors to students and faculty of color. Educational Outreach comes together at UW Tower For the folks in Educational Outreach, relocating to UW Tower is more than just another move, it’s a chance to come together under the same roof for the first time in many years. Learning goals projects among 41 poster presentations at Symposium on Teaching and Learning Three projects on departmental learning goals will be among 41 offerings at the annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning, scheduled for 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, in the HUB Ballroom. Globalization and graduate education subject of discussion May 7 The Graduate School will hold a panel discussion May 7 on the effects of globalization and the labor market for graduate students. A reception following will recognize the publication of a major book by the UW’s Maresi Nerad on the globalization of graduate education. Transnational issues in mentoring doctoral education explored May 6 A discussion of transnational issues in mentoring and supervision of doctoral education will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, in 104 Miller. Celebrating four decades of diversity The UW has come a long way since African American students formed the Black Student Union and began agitating for change in 1968. Now, 40 years later, the UW is celebrating the diversity it has come to embrace. Ocean circulation and future climate topics of May 8 lecture Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Carl Wunsch, whose work since the '60s has led to new strategies and tools for observing the ocean, will talk about The Ocean and Climate Change: Exciting Stories, Realistic Problems and the Future at 7 p.m. May 8 in 120 Kane. Refugee advocate to speak May 15 Judy Mayotte, author of Disposable People? The Plight of Refugees, will be at the UW to share her experiences on May 15. Prize winner goin' to the Dawgs One prize winner from the April 23 Community Celebration is going to the Husky-OSU game on Oct. 18. Better benefits: A few enhancements from WorkLife For UW employees who need a little help, the services UW WorkLife Office, part of Human Resources, can come in handy. And some of these benefits have recently been increased. Linda Buck elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Nobel Laureate Linda Buck has been elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. School of Medicine launches Hispanic health pathway The Office of Multicultural Affairs in the School of Medicine seeks to improve the health of Hispanic communities. Housewarming: Help make the Collegiana feel like home The Collegiana opens for UWMC patients and families away from home. Johns Hopkins' president to give Moss Lecture on May 8 Dr. William Brody, president of Johns Hopkins University, will give the annual Albert A. Moss Lecture in Imaging Sciences at 5 p.m., May 8, in Hogness Auditorium, Health Sciences Center. Avram Hershko to give the Hans Neurath Lecture on May 8 The 2004 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Avram Hershko, will give the 24th annual Hans Neurath Lecture on Thursday, May 8. South Lake Union informational session set for May 12 An informational session to provide a glimpse of research communities and resources available at South Lake Union. Randall Moon to give Science in Medicine Lecture May 22 Director of the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Randall Moon will give the next Science in Medicine Lecture, on Thursday, May 22. Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!