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UW seeks to deepen its commitment to sustainability
In the next two months, an energetic team of faculty, staff and students from all three campuses, coming together as the Climate Action Team, will be developing the first draft of a Climate Action Plan, intended to sketch out the major issues and hard decisions that the UW must make if it is to become a carbon-neutral university and one that is increasingly emphasizing sustainability in its teaching and research.
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UW TechTransfer secures two highly experienced IP professionals to join unit
UW TechTransfer, the unit that facilitates the commercialization of UW research, has hired Todd Alberstone as director of intellectual property management and Ed Cummings as a licensing officer focused on computing technologies. Both have experience in the local high-tech industry.
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Jim Donald Named Executive-in-Residence at UW Bothell
Former Starbucks CEO Jim Donald has been named Executive-in-Residence for the Business Program at the UW Bothell. He will be mentoring students and giving lectures.
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Donovan Stokes performs on double bass Feb. 7
Donovan Stokes, professor of double bass at Shenandoah Conservatory, will present an eclectic mix of classical, world, and electronic compositions by Sarasate, Misek, and Stokes in a Barry Leiberman and Friends concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb, 8, in Brechemin Auditorium.
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‘Friday the Thirteenth Mallet Jazz’ coming on — well, you know the day
UW faculty vibraphonist Tom Collier will present Friday the Thirteenth Mallet Jazz, a concert of original compositions and jazz standards at 7:30 p.m. on -- you guessed it -- Friday, Feb. 13, in Brechemin Auditorium.
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New residents of Kincaid Hall are in the shell-making business
Foreign visitors are nothing new for the UW campus, but this school year three strange guests from a distant land have taken up residence in Kincaid Hall. They are chambered nautiluses — tropical cephalopods with exotic-looking shells — and they are living in a large tank of water in the laboratory of Biology Professor Peter Ward.
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'University Week' seeks help with upcoming articles
University Week plans articles on Lincoln, Darwin, campus blogs and how social networking is used in academic settings. Can you help?
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Etc.: Campus news & notes
Honors for UW Libraries employees Judith Henchy, Nancy Huling and Eleanor Chase; Japan honors Biology Professor Keiko Torii; a film produced by Scott Macklin will show in town Feb. 14; some UW profs appear on an Animal Planet show; and a whole bunch of UW awards from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Region VIII. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues.
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Class Notes: Writers on Writing brings people together for writing, reading, conversation
Students from all academic backgrounds learn about writing from nearly the entire UW creative writing faculty, plus young writers and poets who drop in to give readings and tips.
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Newsmakers
Shaming as punishment, using scans for diagnoses, releasing the results of medical studies, strengthening Japan’s image and getting back on the wagon when lapses occur are some of the topics addressed by UW faculty and quoted in the national media.
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Official Notices
A public hearing on animal control rules, research applications sought by the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute, volunteers sought by Children’s Hospital, a Board of Regents meeting and campus blood drives.
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Deadline approaching for Celebrating UW Women
The deadline for submitting nominations for Celebrating UW Women is Feb. 19. Now in its fifth year, Celebrating UW Women recognizes the contributions of outstanding female students, staff and faculty members.
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Leonard Hudson to receive Trudeau Medal
Leonard Hudson, former head of the UW Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, to be honored for his research, training of physicians, and patient care.
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Missing piece in chromosome increases epilepsy risk
International team of researchers, including UW scientists, discover cause of most prevalent risk factor for epilepsies.
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Ramsey highlights challenges, opportunities for UW Medicine
Dr. Paul Ramsey, CEO of UW Medicine and dean of the UW School of Medicine, focused on sustaining excellence in his annual address.
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Neighborhood Clinics are at the top of their game
UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics have earned fourth consecutive perfect score from national accrediting organization.
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Heartburn belies reflux’s complex causes, subtle symptoms
UWMC Swallowing Center's esophageal function lab evaluates complex cases of GERD.
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UW Health Sciences Libraries target improving patient care
New initiative brings evidence-based health sciences information to health professionals throughout Washington state.
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