Meetings

Board of Regents

The UW Board of Regents will meet as a Committee of the Whole from 9 a.m.­5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13. The first half of the meeting, held in the Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall, will include presentations by Richard Thompson, director of the State’s Office of Financial Management (9­10:15 a.m.) and by Robert Craves and John Creighton, co-chairs of the 2020 Commission (10:15 a.m.­12:15 p.m.). The presentations will be followed by a brief executive session (to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation to which the governing body is or may be a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence). In the afternoon session (1­5 p.m.), held at the Center for Urban Horticulture, the Regents will discuss the role and agenda of the Board. No final action will be taken.

Board of Regents

The UW Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in The Spokane Club in Spokane. The Regents will meet in formal session to take official action on personnel changes and appointments, gifts and grants, contracts and agreements with outside agencies, and other University business.

Secretary of the Board

Association for Women in Science

Cara Berman, aquatic ecologist for the EPA Region 10 Seattle, will be speaking on “A Parallel Universe: Experience at the Taiwan EPA” at the November meeting of the Seattle Area Chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS-SA) on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7:30­9:00 p.m., at NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Auditorium, 2725 Montlake Blvd. East (entrance on East Hamlin Street) in Seattle. Parking is free and available behind the main building. All AWIS meetings are free and open to all members of the public. For more information call Sally Fitts at (206) 522-5969 or Helen Powell at (206) 328-7561.

Classes

Library Computer Classes

The UW Libraries provide computer training in subjects ranging from introductory classes such as “Finding Articles” and “Catalog Overview” to specialized classes in Engineering and Life Sciences “Database” search techniques. The classes are free and attendance is limited to UW students, faculty and staff unless noted.

To request a copy of the UW Library Computer Classes brochure, contact the OUGL Secretary at 685-3752 or e-mail bial@u.washington.edu. The information is also available via UWIN and UW Libraries Home Page at http://www.lib.washington.edu/training.htm.

Other

Study Subjects Wanted

Seeking subjects aged 18-50 years with physician-diagnosed asthma to participate in a research study. The study requires breathing sulfur dioxide for 10 minutes while walking on a treadmill, simple breathing tests, and giving a sample of cells from the inside of the cheek. One visit lasting approximately 45 minutes. Compensation: $20. Contact: Dr. Jane Koening at 543-2026 or Debra Winterton at 685-1596.

Environmental Health

Study Subjects Wanted

Healthy women 22-45 years old who have their insurance with Group Health are needed for a research study. Over approximately 7 weeks, you will be asked to 1) complete an initial interview and questionnaire session, 2) do a computerized mental health assessment, 3) keep a health diary for one month, 4) have nervous system testing done once (measure heart rate and blood pressure while sitting, standing, and lying and after putting your hand in cold water), 5) have your heart rate measured for 24 hours, 6) give a teaspoon of blood, and 7) keep track of your diet for 3 days. You will receive $125, parking and a summary of your diet for completing the entire study. If interested, call 616-5168.

Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems

Blood Drives

Student Blood Drive, 10 a.m.­4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, HUB.

Surplus Sales

Surplus property and equipment released by UW departments will be available for purchase by the general public Saturday, Nov. 21 at a silent auction. Bidding will begin at 10 a.m.
The warehouse will be open for previewing Friday, Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. through
3 p.m. Previewing can also be done
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the day of the sale.

All bidders must be registered before the bidding starts. Registration can be done during the preview hours. Payment, in cash only, will be accepted until
1:30 p.m. Buyers are encouraged to remove their purchases on Saturday before 4 p.m. All merchandise must be removed by 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23. Items available for sale include computers, printers, desks, file cabinets, chairs, and bicycles released by the UWPD. A complete catalog will be available at the time of registration. The surplus warehouse is located below the University Police at 1117 N.E. Boat Street. Parking is available along Boat Street and in the West Campus parking garage at no charge to customers on the day of the sale. Please call 685-1573 for more information.

Surplus Property

Degree Exams

Members of the Graduate Faculty are invited to attend the General and Final Examinations. Supervisory committee chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.

General Exams