UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     VOLUME 25, NUMBER 30   |   6/5/2008  –  6/25/2008  |   UWEEK.ORG Moving Cunningham: Committee looking for new site for one of University’s oldest buildings Cunningham Hall will be moving. And its future location has been narrowed to a few possibilities, with a decision on the recommended location due shortly. UW Commencements planned June 13, 14, 15 UW President Mark A. Emmert will officiate at commencement ceremonies in Seattle on June 14, as well as commencement ceremonies at UW Tacoma June 13 and UW Bothell June 15. The Seattle ceremonies will be at Husky Stadium starting at 2 p.m. Graduates begin to line up at noon. The academic procession begins at 1:30. The ceremony takes 2½ hours and could be shortened in the event of inclement weather. Attention researchers: Office moves coming up Departments having pending business with the Human Subjects Division or the Office of Sponsored Programs need to pay attention to their schedules. Both units are moving to UW Tower soon, and there will be some interruption in service. Baldasty named interim vice provost, graduate dean Gerald (Jerry) Baldasty, professor and chair of the Department of Communication, has been named interim vice provost and dean of The Graduate School effective Aug. 1. Current Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Suzanne Ortega has accepted the post of provost at the University of New Mexico. Underwater communication: Robofish are the ultimate in ocean robots, keeping in touch without scientists’ help Most ocean robots have to communicate with scientists to share information — but not Robofish. These UW-developed robotic fish can communicate with each other. When it comes to nitrogen, the ‘fix’ is in The discovery in the last decade of new suites of microorganisms capable of using various forms of nitrogen — discoveries that have involved a number of UW researchers — is one reason to rethink what we know about the nitrogen cycle. Etc: Campus news & notes An Emmy nomination for UWTV, an award for Michael Honey’s book, an honorary doctorate for Phyllis Wise, a national honor for Charlene Aguilar, and awards in the College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences and the Psychology Department. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues. Faculty Senate chair looks back Dan Luchtel, Faculty Senate chair, looks back over a year of challenges and accomplishments. Official notices ‘University Week’ then and now: An open future online, starting in September Our 25th year coming to a close, UWeek editors look ahead to the newspaper's future -- we'll be online only come September, with new features planned. Facing sophomore slump: Adviser has been there Kurt Xyst is one adviser who knows firsthand about the challenges students face. After dropping out initially, he returned to college and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Now, this adviser in Undergraduate Advising is pursuing a doctoral degree. Nominees sought for diversity award Nominations for the 2008 Diversity Award for Community Building are being accepted through June 13. The Diversity Award for Community Building is presented to a UW student, staff member or faculty member who engages in a change effort on campus that results in multicultural community building. UW will expand certificate programs in Abu Dhabi The UW will expand its certificate program at the United Arab Emirates Academy in Abu Dhabi. On June 2, UW President Mark Emmert and Mohammed Omar Abdullah, chairman of the Abu Dhabi academy, signed an agreement that will add courses to the program, and perhaps expand it to other Persian Gulf countries such as Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Chinese sport paper-cutting exhibit comes to Suzzallo A traveling exhibit of paper art from the People’s Republic of China titled Cutting Ribbons for the Olympics: Exhibition of Chinese Folk Sport Paper Cuts will be on display in Room 102 of Suzzallo Library today through Aug. 3. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 3 to 5 p.m. today in the same room, and the campus community is welcome to attend. Labor, environmentalists seek good green jobs Washington state has set a goal of creating 25,000 “green” jobs. But will they be good, family-supporting jobs? And will we have the trained workforce to fill them? The Washington State Good, Green Jobs Conference — set for Saturday, June 21, in Mary Gates Hall — will address those questions. Stories of giving: Faculty, staff, retirees make a difference by supporting students As Campaign UW: Creating Futures enters the home stretch, a look back at some gifts to the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students that are making a difference. Show Husky pride at Safeco Field July 18 The UW Alumni Association is teaming up with the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative to offer Husky Summer Celebration Night with the Mariners, an evening of baseball on Friday, July 18. Tickets are $17, with $6 going to student scholarships. Play ball! Global Health redefines 'collaboration' Department issues all-campus invitation for proposals for new initiatives to reduce health disparities around the globe. Concept papers are due June 30. Improving health through education, research & service The UW Department of Global Health is building an inrastructure that extends around the world. UW Public Health names 2008 Distinguished Alumni Dr. Ward Hinds will be honored on June 13 for his career achievements and for setting a higher standard for public health. Teaching Scholars Program prepares education leaders The Teaching Scholars Program helps faculty interested in becoming better educators. The program is accepting applications through June. Bioengineering's Rushmer Lecture set for June 6 Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum, global health and engineering expert, will deliver the 20th annual Rushmer Lecture. Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!