Meetings

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 appointments and changes, gifts and grants, contracts and agreements with outside agencies and other University business.
Secretary of the Board

The 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 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 email bial@u.washington.edu. The information is also available via UWIN and UW Libraries Home Page at http://www.lib.washington.edu/training.htm.

Training and Development
Training and Development will offer the following classes soon. For further information, call 543-1957.

Powerful Presentation Skills, 1:30­4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16.

Safety Training
Environmental Health and Safety will offer the following free safety classes to University personnel. Pre-registration is required; call 543-7201.

Laboratory Safety Systems (LSS Training), 9:30­11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov 24, Computer Resource Center OUGL, Collab II.

Back Protection Program, 1:30­3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24, 34 Fisheries Teaching and Research.

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control, 3:30­4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 2,
T-531 Health Sciences Center.

A training schedule is also available on the EH&S Web site: http://www.ehs.washington.edu

Urban Horticulture
Pruning Basics, 7:30­9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, $5.

Preregistration is required for all of these classes. Call (206) 685-8033 for information.

Other News

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.

UW Medical Center Blood Drive, 10 a.m.­12:30 p.m. and 1:15­4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20, Health Sciences Lobby.

Surplus Property

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 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.

Washington Park Arboretum Holiday Sale
Decorate your home for the holidays with fresh, fragrant seasonal greens and crafts from the Washington Park Arboretum’s 13^th annual Greens Galore sale. The event will be held Saturday, December 5^th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive East, in Seattle.

You will find a large variety of unusual greens and cones. There will also be a selection of decorated wreaths, garlands, gift items and paperwhites that provide a delightful seasonal touch to any home.

Admission is free. Please dress for the weather and bring a box or bag for your purchases. The proceeds benefit the Washington Park Arboretum.

For more information, call (206) 726-1954.

General Examinations