UW News and Information Web     |     UW News     University Week UW News+Community     Applied Physics Laboratory/UW Workhorse at sea Who are these people and why are they gathered around the device in the front? They’re researchers, and the device is a profiler that measures such things as ocean current. This particular profiler has been deployed more than 500 times. Click here to read more about the work and the UW researchers who do it. VOLUME 26, NUMBER 8   |   11/13/2008  –  11/19/2008  |   UWEEK.ORG Campus video, films sought by UW Libraries Do you have a video or film of any era that relates to the UW? If so, the UW Campus Moving Image Project would like you to fill out a very brief survey. John Vinson selected as UW chief of police John N. Vinson, who currently is undersheriff for the Isabella County Sheriff's Department in Mount Pleasant, Mich., has been selected as the chief of police at the UW. His appointment will be effective in February of 2009. Ballet group returns with new work, ‘Long River, High Sky’ Alonzo King's LINES Ballet returns to the UW World Series to present the new work Long River, High Sky, which combines contemporary ballet with the centuries-old martial arts forms of China's Shaolin monks. A variety of styles coming in performance from the School of Music Student jazz and chamber music, a Chinese zither soloist and a Hindustani vocalist are among musical performances offered by the School of Music in coming days. Celebrating centenaries in music UW music students will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of two composers — Elliott Carter and Olivier Messiaen — with a performance of their works at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in Meany Theater. Web site exposes previously undocumented KKK activity in Washington The KKK saw a resurgence in the early 1920s, including in Washington State, where their rallies drew crowds of up to 50,000. UW researchers have shined new light on this dark era in state history. New book will tell much you didn't know about Northwest weather If you've ever wondered what a convergence zone is, what a rain shadow is or where the Seattle area ranks in terms of annual rainfall, you'll find answers in a new book on Pacific Northwest weather by Cliff Mass, UW professor of atmospheric sciences. Etc.: Campus news & notes Four of Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of the Year, honors for creative courseware, a distinguished National Communication Association lecture and the highest honor of the Wildlife Society. The latest accomplishments by your campus colleagues. Official Notices Asbestos labeling is under way, a research project on memory seeks volunteers and a Regents’ meeting and blood drive are scheduled. Internationally known oceanographer's memorial Nov. 16 on campus Warren Wooster, who died Oct. 29 at the age of 87, will be remembered at a memorial from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, at the University of Washington Club. Wooster was an international leader in bringing oceanographic science to the management of fisheries and other marine resources. A family-friendly zone: The School of Law’s Claire Sherman Thomas Remote Learning Center Like a theater’s crying room only better — the School of Law has a remote learning center where parents with babies can follow their lectures through a closed-circuit TV network. Award-winning poet Madeline DeFrees to speak at Suzzallo Nov. 14 Madeline DeFrees spent nearly four decades as a nun, but that never stopped her from writing. She wrote her first poem at 11 and has continued ever since. Now she is serving as the Maxine Cushing Gray Visiting Writer at the UW Libraries. Asian Languages and Literature notes centennial with discussion of how languages interact Michael Shapiro and Zev Handel of the Department of Asian Languages and Literature celebrate their unit’s centennial with a talk on how Asian languages have interacted and affected each other over the centuries, and also how the dramatic rise in power and influence of the People’s Republic of China will affect English language speakers in coming decades. Donations sought for University District food bank, where need is greater than ever The current economic slump means the University District Food Bank is busier than ever, receiving more than 4,600 requests for groceries in October. What's more, donations are down "across the board," said Assistant Director Bill Lowie — leaving the food bank in the lurch with a need that is beyond its capacity. The UW community can help ease the burden by participating in the 24th annual UW Holiday Food Drive Nov. 10 to Dec. 12. Busy CFD coordinator: ‘I’ve always volunteered -- it would be weird if I didn’t’ Staffer Dawn Counts not only volunteers simultaneously at more than one Combined Fund Drive agency, but also has served as a CFD coordinator for 18 years. Children’s author Gerald McDermott to speak on ‘Heroes and Tricksters’ Award-winning children’s author, illustrator and filmmaker Gerald McDermott will speak on Heroes & Tricksters: A Mythic Journey on Nov. 19 as part of the Spencer Shaw Lecture Series. Museum Without Walls project plans meeting Nov. 18 The University District Museum Without Walls volunteers and staff will host a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 7-9 p.m. for updates on the upcoming exhibit, Open to Question, A History of Social, Political and Community Activism in Seattle's University District, and related programs. Click your way to savings at UW Press Web site Thanks to a newly redesigned Web site, it just got a lot easier to save big on books from UW Press. The Press is offering 20 percent off any online order and up to 40 percent off a selection of 13 titles through Dec. 31. Check on your work responsibilities during inclement weather With the change of seasons it’s time to familiarize yourself with the University policies that apply during periods of severe weather, and in the event of a temporary suspension of non-essential operations. Book store offers thank you event for students, faculty, staff Nov. 20 University Book Store will hold the sixth annual celebration of current UW students, faculty and staff on Thursday, Nov. 20. All current UW students, faculty and staff are invited to save 20 percent storewide, enjoy free refreshments and enter to win gift baskets and iPod Shuffles. Cheerful Givers group holds workshop at noon today Join the campus Cheerful Givers group for its Birthday Bag Blitz today from noon to 1 p.m. HUB 200 A, B and C. UW Medicine receives $1 million to support hospital caregivers Mary Pigott says thank you by establishing a $1 million endowment for hospital caregivers at UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center. New compound makes certain bacteria less virulent UW study finds a newly tested compound inhibits Gram-negative bacteria's virulent disease agents. Drewnowski to give Public Health's Distinguished Faculty Lecture Adam Drewnowski, director of the UW Center for Public Health Nutrition, will talk about food, incomes and health on Nov. 19. Science in Medicine Lecture to explore cell death and inflammation Dr. Brad Cookson, professor of laboratory medicine and microbiology, will present the next Science in Medicine Lecture, Nov. 20. AIDS and STD research symposium set for Nov. 21 The UW Center for AIDS and STD will host a day-long research symposium on Nov. 21. Can you guess where this photo was taken? Guess correctly, and you might win a gift certificate to the University Book Store!