UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     Kathy Sauber In the swim It’s that time of year in Frosh Pond as a mama duck takes her brood of nine out for a swim on a recent morning. You won’t see them in the fountain anymore, however, because they have been removed to a habitat to ensure the survival of the little ones. VOLUME 25, NUMBER 32   |   7/10/2008  –  7/23/2008  |   UWEEK.ORG Penguins sounding climate change alarm Like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, penguins are sounding the alarm for potentially catastrophic changes in the world's oceans, and the culprit isn't only climate change, says a UW conservation biologist — oil pollution, overfishing and coastal development play a part, too. ‘Jazz on a Summer’s Day’ at the Henry Three Thursdays in summertime -- starting today -- and three jazz concerts in the Henry Art Gallery Sculpture Court. The weather's warm but it's very cool to mix jazz and art. School of Music presents free concerts July 20, 22 Two free concerts in coming days from the UW School of Music. Stayin’ alive: Researchers foil seasonal programmed brain cell death in living birds For the first time, UW scientists have shown that inhibiting a certain enzyme that programs cell death in the brains of birds can keep the brain from degeneration for up to a week. Understanding salmon as ecosystems in action The collapse of the Sacramento River chinook salmon run may be another lesson on the importance of understanding the biocomplexity and diversity behind successful salmon runs, say UW researchers who are studying what keeps runs healthy and resilient. Etc. Campus news & notes A top honor for Patricia Kuhl from the Acoustical Society of America, the Work-Life Balance Award for Kate Quinn from the Society of Women Engineers and an award for online learning for Akira Horita, professor of pharmacology and psychiatry. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues. Official Notices Conversing with international students and learning better English. Making faces: Theatrical makeup class draws majors and nonmajors alike The School of Drama’s Introduction to Theatrical Makeup class is a popular elective, and not just with drama students. This summer, a business major and a biochemistry major are part of the group. Everyone’s invited to grand opening of waterfront From 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, July 17, the UW will host a campus and community celebration of the recently remodeled and rejuvenated region of the campus near Portage Bay just east of the Bryant Building. The celebration will include live Latin American music, refreshments and a brief introduction to kayak paddling. Hawaiian park reborn, thanks to UW students A UW landscape architecture professor and five of his students helped advance the dream of a community in Hawaii: They drafted a master plan for renewing a park where Hawaiian royalty once lived. Bankers, boomerangers, rockers and more — a summer of conference guests at the UW Summer is the time for visitors on the UW campus. About 11,000 in all — bankers, boomerang throwers, cheerleaders, computer programmers, teachers, swimmers, bike riders and many more. Oh, and plenty of incoming students, too. Grabbing lunch in summer: More options than you think As summer settles over the UW’s Seattle campus, employees all ask the same question sooner or later: “Hey, what’s open for lunch on campus these days?” Here’s a list of options from Housing and Food Services. Tickets still available for Mariners game July 18 A thousand UW faculty, staff and alumni have signed up to watch the Seattle Mariners battle the Cleveland Indians on July 18 — but there are 500 tickets still available. Exploring stigma and health Scholars seek to bridge research traditions on stigma, prejudice and discrimination. UWMC takes part in WHO safe surgery checklist initiative UW Medical center is one of eight sites participating in effort to reduce errors in the operating room. UW Medicine lands top information technology award An electronic medical record system wins IT Project of the Year. Tremendous losses shape 'interesting' life UW student maintains positive attitude despite spinal cord injury. Medical center lauded again as top environmental performer UW Medical Center receives its second Environmental Leadership Award for reducing waste, eliminating mercury and improving environmental performance. Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!