UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     VOLUME 26, NUMBER 13   |   1/22/2009  –  1/28/2009  |   UWEEK.ORG Concerto Competition winners solo with the UW Symphony Jan. 29 Three students who triumphed in the annual Concerto Competition in November get their reward next week — a chance to solo with the UW Symphony. Tree death rate in Pacific Northwest doubled in 17 years Trees are dying twice as fast as they did three decades ago in older forests of the western United States and scientists suspect warming temperatures are a contributing factor. In the Pacific Northwest and southern British Columbia, the rate of tree death in older coniferous forests doubled in 17 years. New data show much of Antarctica is warming more than previously thought Scientists studying climate change have long believed that while most of the rest of the globe has been getting steadily warmer, a large part of Antarctica has actually been getting colder. But new research led by a UW professor shows that for the last 50 years, much of Antarctica has been warming at a rate comparable to the rest of the world. 'Astronaut-food approach' to medical testing: Dehydrated, wallet-sized malaria tests promise better diagnoses in developing world Researchers at the UW have developed a prototype malaria test printed on a disposable Mylar card that could easily slip into your wallet and still work when you took it out, even months later. Infants draw on past to interpret present, understand other people’s behavior UW psychologists have learned that 10-month-old infants use their prior exposure and understanding of familiar actions by a person to unravel new actions. However, they’re much better able to do this when the new action is performed in the same location as the old one. Official Notices A Board of Regents meeting, blood drives, research applications sought by the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, volunteers sought by Children’s Hospital, a short course in biomaterials and women needed for a stress reduction study. Charles Hirschman to address immigration in Faculty Lecture Charles Hirschman, professor of sociology, will give the 33rd annual Faculty Lecture, Immigration and American Identity, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28. President Obama’s Dreams from My Father named Common Book for 2009 The next UW Common Book was written by a man who no longer needs an introduction. Just call him Mr. President. And his 1995 memoir, Dreams from My Father, will be studied by all incoming freshmen next year. Caffeine fix: The Burke kicks off Coffee Jan. 24 and 25 What’s the story behind your cup of coffee? A new exhibit called Coffee: The World in Your Cup kicks off this weekend 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Burke with guided tours, coffee tastings and talks by coffee experts. UWPD places officer in HUB for lunchtime outreach Seeing a police officer doesn’t require a stroll down to the station on Boat Street anymore. The UW Police Department now has a cop on duty in the HUB every weekday. UW continues to lead U.S. universities in contributing Peace Corps volunteers The UW has led U.S. universities in producing Peace Corps volunteers for the last three years. Here’s why. Visiting scholar to lecture on antisemitism Antisemitism: An Eternal Hatred? is the title of a lecture by Steven Beller slated for noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, in 309 Parrington. Career Discovery Week has information for current staff members, too Career development is important even in tough times like these. And the 10th annual Career Discovery Week has information for current staff members as well as those seeking work. Mini-Medical School begins Feb. 3 Six evening sessions this spring will give participants a window on the process of becoming a physician and advances at UW Medicine. Study questions our understanding of early TB infection New research finds pattern of early-stage TB infection may differ from current understanding. Surgery checklist proves worth in worldwide study UW Medical Center was one of eight hospitals around the world involved in a pilot program. School of Public Health name shortened The words "and Community Medicine" have been dropped from the official school name. Enthusiastic audiences attend Martin Luther King Jr. tributes Photos reflect the spirit at Harborview, Health Sciences celebrations Coming up Dr. Paul Ramsey's annual address and a bioethics presentation on Washington's Death with Dignity Act are scheduled for next week. MathAcrossCampus. Martin Grotschel of the Technical University of Berlin presents "Combinatorial Optimization in Action," part of the MathAcrossCampus Colloquium series, given by high-level researchers and are open to all. (3:30-4:30 p.m., 220 Kane.) Job seeking in 2009. Part of the 10th annual Career Discovery Week, the full name of the event is "Job Seeking 2009: The Cold Hard Truth & What You Can Do About It." Dave Jensen, founder and managing director of CareerTrax, discusses the five methods of job seeking and how you can improve your chances. This event is geared toward grad students and postdocs in science and engineering fields, but all are welcome. (3:30-4:30 p.m., Health Sciences T-625.) Wagner and Mahler. The Seattle-based Lake Union Civic Orchestra is joined by baritone soloist Clayton Brainerd. (7:30 p.m., Meany Theater.) The World in Your Cup. Opening events for the Burke Museum's new exhibit, Coffee: The World in Your Cup. Coffee tasting, visits with growers, exhibit tours. The exhibit runs Jan. 24 to June 7. (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Burke Museum of National History and Culture.) How to snowshoe. How to snowshoe. Dan A. Nelson of Adventures Northwest gives a class on the basics of snowshoeing. A great recreational activity for the dreary winter months. If you can walk, you can showshoe. (6-7:30 p.m., UW1-103, UW Bothell.) Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!