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Vocal Jazz ensembles to perform
Members of the UW Vocal Jazz ensembles, under the direction of Dave Cross, perform solo vocal works in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in Brechemin Auditorium.
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Autism genes discovered; help shape connections among brain cells
A national research team including six present and former UW researchers has connected more of the intricate pieces of the autism puzzle, with two studies that identify genes with important contributions to the disorder.
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Survival mode that protects cells when oxygen is low also slows aging
UW scientists' research advances knowledge about aging and age-associated diseases in people.
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Contrary to recent hypothesis, 'chevrons' are not evidence of megatsunamis
Chevrons, those U- or V-shaped formations found in some coastal areas, have been thought to result from huge tsunamis. Nonsense, says a UW professor who has studied these formations on coastlines and elsewhere.
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Seaglider monitors waters from Arctic during record-breaking journey under ice
The UW has surpassed its own 2-year-old world record for operating a glider under the ice, this time by successfully operating one of its seagliders for six months as it made round trips hundreds of miles in length under the ice at Davis Strait.
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Missing planets attest to destructive power of stars' tides
During the last two decades, astronomers have found hundreds of planets orbiting stars outside our solar system. New research indicates they might have found even more except for one thing — some planets have fallen into their stars and simply no longer exist.
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Behind the stereotypes: Research with students from Mexico, U.S. shows difference in sociability
Researchers from Mexico and the United States teamed to look at cultural differences, similarities, in students of the two countries. Their findings tend to contradict the way many Mexicans view themselves as being less extroverted than Americans.
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Organization of the Week: The Campus Business and Professional Women
The Campus Business and Professional Women is a chapter of a national organization that advocates for working women. So it’s open to women and to men who feel strongly about working women’s issues.
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Etc: Campus News & Notes
Telly Awards for UWTV; public administration honors for Sandra Archibald and Hubert Locke; an ethics award for UWB’s Carol Leppa; an honorary doctorate and more for Charles Johnson.
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Official Notices
English language classes, an environmental impact announcement on the Brooklyn Building, a regent's meeting and some blood drives.
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Remembering Robert Heilman through a life of letters
A faithful, frank and entertaining correspondent, Robert Heilman’s exchanges with colleagues, proteges, fellow critics and others are compiled in a new book from University of Washington Press titled Robert Heilman: His Life in Letters. Culled from thousands of letters, the expansive volume was edited by Heilman colleagues and correspondents Edward Alexander and Richard Dunn, both UW professors emeritus of English, with the help of doctoral student Paul Jaussen.
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Harwood, Raftery elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Caroline Harwood, professor of microbiology, and Adrian Raftery, professor of sociology and statistics, are among 72 new members of the National Academy of Sciences.
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UW receives top ranking for sustainability
For the third year in a row, the UW received a grade of A- on the College Sustainability Report Card, issued by the Sustainability Endowments Institute. This is the only independent sustainability evaluation of campus operations and endowment investments.
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Benjamin Schmidt of history to embark on Mellon New Directions Fellowship
Benjamin Schmidt, associate professor of history, has received a Mellon New Directions Fellowship, designed for advanced training of faculty members in subjects that are outside their own disciplines.
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Bremner receives 2009 Distinguished Andrologist Award
William Bremner, chair of the UW Department of Medicine, has received the highest award given by the American Society of Andrology for his contributions to the study of the male reproductive system.
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UW names 2009 Magnuson Scholars
Six health sciences students receive Magnuson Scholarships, one of the highest awards given by the UW.
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Dentistry names first Pacific Continental Bank diversity scholar
Rob Pinon, a second-year dentistry student, receives a scholarship to address oral health disparities.
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International health experts to discuss evolving swine flu outbreak May 4
The Washington Global Health Alliance is convening an international public health panel Monday, May 4, to discuss the evolving swine flu outbreak.
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UW hosts Chinese First Councilor Madame Liu
UW President Mark A. Emmert recently hosted State Councilor Liu Yandong and other ministers from the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Madame Liu met with Emmert, Provost Phyllis Wise and members of the UW administration for a discussion on UW-China interests.
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Protecting Puget Sound is subject of symposium
Two panels of some of the region's top experts on science and policy concerning Puget Sound will speak at a symposium from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, at the Museum of History and Industry.
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McNair/Early Identification Program Spring Research Conference, May 1-2
Is the benefit of driving a hybrid car worth its cost? What controls the high-velocity gas close to the center of a black hole? When one eye is damaged, does the other eye grow stronger to compensate? Such questions and more will be addressed by UW faculty or students at the 17th annual Pacific Northwest Ronald E. McNair/EIP/GO-MAP Spring Research Conference, Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, at the HUB.
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UW Marine Affairs faculty help South African university start a maritime studies program
To train leaders and managers in ports, fisheries, tourism and other maritime activities – as well as environmental specialists so resources are managed sustainably – South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University sought advice from the UW’s School of Marine Affairs.
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Technology and distraction is subject of symposium
A daylong symposium, Technology, Distraction, and Immortality, is planned for 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 10, in 241 Mary Gates. The symposium will take up the topic of technology as both an enabler and a disabler in the search for a more meaningful life.
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Political analysts Christine Fair and Walter Russell Mead to speak at Luce Symposium
Global religion and human security are the topics of a three-day Comparative Religion symposium May 6-8. Political analysts Christine Fair and Walter Russell Mead will speak.
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UW scientists help with family event at Pacific Science Center
Scientists from the Applied Physics Laboratory, Department of Astronomy, School of Oceanography, Department of Atmospheric Sciences, Department of Earth and Space Science, Department of Electrical Engineering, the Joint Institute for the Study of the Atmosphere and Ocean and the College of Forest Resources will be on hand to help families understand what has been learned from views of the Earth as seen from satellites. The event is at the Pacific Science Center on Saturday, May 2.
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Go mad for mushrooms at the Burke’s Mushroom Maynia!
How do I know if a mushroom is poisonous or not? Do I need a permit to harvest mushrooms in Washington State? How do mushrooms help my garden? Curious fungi fanatics looking for answers to these questions and more are invited to attend the second annual Mushroom Maynia! event at the Burke Museum, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3.
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Now there’s a ‘U-PASS lite’ for walkers, bikers
Do you usually walk or bike to work, but wish you had a pass for those rare times when you need to park or ride the bus to campus? UW Transportation may have just the program for you. It’s called the U-Powered U-PASS.
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