UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     Kathy Sauber A century of patriotism Centennial remembrances of the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exhibition began on Presidents Day when the Greater Seattle Daughters of the American Revolution noted the 100th year of the George Washington Memorial celebrations it holds annually. The bronze statue of Washington was created by Lorado Taft and arrived at the University in time for the 1909 opening of the AYP. This week, a ceremony was held in Kane Hall and then a color guard led visitors to the statue, where wreaths were laid honoring those who served in the American Revolution and other wars. VOLUME 26, NUMBER 17   |   2/19/2009  –  2/25/2009  |   UWEEK.ORG Two UW profs named Sloan Research Fellows Subhadeep Gupta, physics; and James Lee, computer science and engineering, are among 118 early career scientists, mathematicians and economists from 61 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada to be chosen as Sloan Research Fellows. Legislature faced with unpalatable alternatives in patching state budget’s hole Randy Hodgins, interim vice president for external affairs, called the state’s budget picture perilous in the near term. "Longer term, the federal stimulus package may provide some relief, but given the state's deteriorating revenue picture, it's possible that the impact of the federal dollars will be just to bring the state's situation back to where it was late last year," he said. Going the extra mile: Faculty Senate seeks members for councils, committees Secretary of the Faculty Marcia Killien writes about the need for faculty volunteers on the councils and committees that are “crucial to the operation of this University.” Jupiter String Quartet to make Meany Hall debut Feb. 25 The much-honored Jupiter Quartet will play Beethoven and Mendelssohn in its first-ever concert at Meany Hall on Feb. 25. McCabe to solo at Feb. 26 UW Symphony concert The University Symphony will perform Grieg's colorful and evocative Concerto in A minor with special guest soloist Robin McCabe, director of the UW School of Music, at 7:30 p.m. in Meany Theater. Pianist Nelita True to perform Feb. 21 Nelita True, professor of piano at the Eastman School of Music, will perform works by Beethoven, Faure, Liszt and more in a visiting artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in Brechemin Auditorium. Voice students to perform Feb. 23 UW voice students perform art songs and arias by Handel, Haydn and Mendelssohn in the voice division recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Brechemin Auditorium. Changing ocean conditions turning penguins into long-distance commuters Imagine you live in the suburbs of Chicago and you must commute hundreds of miles to a job in Iowa just to put food on the table. Magellanic penguins living on the Atlantic coast of Argentina face a similar scenario, and it’s challenging their survival. Choose an out-of-state contact person in case of emergency Each month, UWeek is carrying a new emergency management tip from the state. This month: Remember an out-of-state contact. Peer portfolio: Activities at UW’s peer institutions The University of Michigan teams up with General Motors to work on batteries, a UCLA team creates a medieval manuscript catalogue, UC Davis gets a grant to create a honey bee garden and the University of Illinois has an insect film festival. Official Notices A Board of Regents meeting, a blood drive, a grant opportunity and a volunteer opportunity. New vice provost: Spread the word about UW’s activities globally Stephen Hanson, the new vice provost for global affairs, wants to spread the word about the UW’s activities abroad, and to expand them too. New UW Police chief John Vinson a team player John Vinson, the UW’s new police chief, is a veteran law enforcement officer who also happens to have a master’s and a doctorate in public administration. He begins his new job Feb. 23. Class Notes: Students investigate lives of young people around the world In Global Youth, students study how youth respond to global opportunities and threats in different settings, with options to focus on themes of education, work, politics, health, relationships or environmental change. "Meet, Greet, Teach" Feb. 26 focuses on interdisciplinary environmental education Postdocs have the opportunity to hear about faculty experiences in teaching during the Program on the Environment’s “Meet, Greet, Teach” series. Feminism in academic administration the topic of Feb. 25 panel Three longtime UW administrators — Judith Howard, Susan Jeffords and Ana Mari Cauce — will discuss how feminism plays a part in their work in a special roundtable discussion Feb. 25. Lecture on arctic policy challenges marks opening of Polar Science Weekend More than 30 UW researchers are involved in Polar Science Weekend Feb. 26 to March 1 at the Pacific Science Center. The event gets under way with a lecture, Globalization and Climate Change: Challenges in the New Maritime Arctic, by Lawson Brigham, in 210 Kane. ‘Journalism on the Brink?’: UW, online journalists host panel The Seattle chapter of the Online News Association and the UW Department of Communication will host a panel discussion, "Journalism on the Brink? Can Digital Save It?" The discussion will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, in 220 Kane. Japanese film ‘Zen’ to be shown, discussed on Feb. 26 and 28 The Japanese film Zen, the story of a 13th century monk seeking his true master, will be shown and discussed on Feb. 26 in the HUB and on Feb. 28 at Seattle University. Cervantes Institute receives Spanish encyclopedia About 90 educators and others were on hand in Mary Gates Hall last week to witness the presentation to the UW and Seattle community of the first-ever Encyclopedia of Spanish Language in the United States. BizTech canceled in 2009 to mitigate budget cuts The fair’s organizers said though canceling the fair this year is unfortunate, they are prioritizing people over such programs in a year of severe budget challenges. UW is one of six ‘suns’ in map of tech industry’s ‘solar system’ A new map depicts the "solar system" of the Puget Sound technology industry as it developed over the past 30 years, as told through the genealogy of 711 companies, institutions and organizations. The UW is one of six "suns" on the map, representing the foundation of the local tech industry. HuskyTV is ready for the switch to digital The UW’s HuskyTV system is ready for the switch to digital television. Engineers with UWTV, the UW’s television channel, have already enabled the campus cable system to receive and transmit both analog and digital signals so there will be no interruption of service to viewers with either analog or digital cable ready television sets. New biologics center to advance personalized drug delivery The Center for Intracellular Delivery of Biologics seeks to open up a new universe of pharmaceuticals by guiding biologically based drugs to intracellular targets. Clinical trials’ review finds only exercise to prevent low-back problems Exercise beats out passive intervention methods in preventing low-back problems. Dental administrators and students meet with state legislators Group from UW School of Dentistry urges continuing support for the school amid state's budget woes. Neuropathology Fellow saves neighbor from fire Russ Huber, UW neuropathology fellow, makes heroic effort to save neighbor. ‘Lincoln Portrait.’ The UW symphonic, concert and campus bands present a concert remembering Abraham Lincoln in music. (7:30 p.m., Meany Theater.) ‘Blithe Spirit.’ Seeking material for a novel, Charles invites a spiritualist into his house. But the last thing he or his second wife, Ruth, anticipates is that the séance will conjure up the ghost of his first wife, who wants Charles all to herself! Hilarity, chaos and surprises ensue in this farce from Noel Coward, the master of sophisticated comedy. (Through March 1, Penthouse Theater.) On IT and research. Findings and recommendations from recent interviews with about 100 campus research leaders regarding the use of information technologies to support their work and future needs. (1-2:30 p.m., 220 OUGL.) True piano. Nelita True, professor of piano at the Eastman School of Music, will perform works by Beethoven, Faure, Liszt and more. (7:30 p.m., Brechemin Auditorium.) Big voices. Students of Tom Harper, Joyce Guyer, Jane Eaglen, Giselle Wyer and Tess Altiveros present art songs and arias from France, Germany, Italy and beyond. (7:30 p.m., Brechemin Auditorium.) Taking toll of tolls. The West Coast Poverty Center asks, do bridge and highway tolls disproportionately burden low-income households? A seminar with UW researchers that's open to the public. (3-4:30 p.m., Parrington Hall Commons.) ‘Resilient Community Planning.’ Hear presentations describing community planning in China and India, with a discussion on bridging the gap between graduate research and professional practice. (5-7 p.m., Gould Hall Court.) ‘Sonic Boom.’ The UW Percussion Ensemble performs a variety of contemporary music composed for metallophones, membranophones, and ideophones. (7:30 p.m., Meany Theater.) Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!