Library Computer Classes

Each quarter, the UW Libraries provide free, drop-in classes on the computerized information systems available on the campus network for students, staff and faculty. These classes emphasize skills and strategies that enable participants to use these systems confidently to research topics related to class assignments, work projects or personal interests.

Questions about library classes can be directed to libquest@u.washington.edu This information is also available on the Information Gateway, the Libraries Web site, at http://www.lib.washington.edu/help/instruction/classes.html For course request forms, see http://www.lib.washington.edu/help/instruction/form3.html For copies of the brochure, contact Julie White at jewhite@u.washington.edu

Volunteers needed

Children’s Response Center

Children’s Response Center relies on enthusiastic and consistent support from the community. Advisory Board participation is an important avenue to deliver this support. The Center needs dedicated volunteers who have experience in fundraising, public relations/marketing, organizational and legislative matters, and general community volunteer experience to join its Advisory Board. The Center serves children and families on the Eastside who have experienced the effects of sexual assault or other traumatic events in their lives. For information call Mary Ann Carlson, Volunteer Program Coordinator, at 425-688-5130.

Free Treatment for Depression

If you are between the ages of 18-60 and have felt depressed in the past month, and/or lost interest in most daily activities, you may be eligible to participate in this research study evaluating intensive treatments for depression. Study participants receive free evaluation, free, thorough, state-of-the-art treatment and follow-up, and payment for follow-up evaluations.

To be eligible you cannot currently be taking an antidepressant medication, and you must be willing to be randomly assigned to a treatment group (either psychotherapy or medication). For more information call: The University of Washington, Department of Psychology Center for Clinical Research: (206) 685-8500 (confidential phone line).

Tax Workshop

File Your Taxes: A Tax workshops for international students and scholars.

If you are an international student or scholar and hold F or J visa status and are a nonresident for tax purposes, you are required to file a tax return form (1040NR or 1040NR-EZ) and a separate “information statement” (8843) for the 1999 tax year, if you have earned income in the U.S. during 1999. If you have not earned income during 1999, you are required to file the information statement only. These forms will soon be available at the International Services Office. For individuals who earned income in 1999, the filing deadline is April 15. For those who did not receive wages, the deadline is June 15. Income tax returns and the accompanying information statement should be mailed to: Internal Revenue Service, Philadelphia, PA 19255.

To assist international students and scholars in the filing of their tax returns, the following tax workshops have been scheduled:

All workshops will be in Johnson Hall on campus in Room 6. If you need further information, please call the ISO at 543-8041.

Public Notice

The University has received a report from the State Department of Health (DOH) regarding their inspection in November 1999 of the use of radioactive materials in University programs. Items of noncompliance may be categorized, according to severity, as a violation, an infraction, or a deficiency. There was one infraction and one deficiency described in the 1999 State Department of Health Inspection Report. A reply to this report will be returned to DOH. More information is available from the Radiation Safety Office, Environmental Health and Safety, Hall Health Center, 543-0463. The inspection report may also be reviewed at Health Sciences and Medical Affairs News and Community Relations Office, C-301 HSB, and the UW Visitors Information Center, 4014 University Way NE.

Open House

It’s the University of Washington School of Art Annual Open House/Open Studios.

MFA studios, undergraduate studios, Jacob Lawrence Gallery (featuring “Work in Progress: 1^st Year MFAs”), and Parnassus Coffee Shop and Art Gallery will be open Sunday, Jan. 23, 1-4 p.m., School of Art Building and Ceramic & Metal Arts Facility, UW Campus. Auctions and student sales will take place. Complimentary shuttle buses between the two facilities will be provided. Parking is free on the UW campus on Sundays. Unofficial Open House Web page: http://www.washington.edu/cartah/galleries/open/index.html

General Examinations

Final Examinations