July 20, 2000
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Washington Board of Regents will hold a regular public meeting at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 21, in the Walker-Ames Room, 225 Kane Hall in the Seattle campus.
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.
Weekend Homestay Participants Needed
It’s time for summer UW Weekend Homestays again! We are now recruiting weekend host families and would like to offer you the opportunity to participate.
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As a UW Weekend Homestay host, you share your home and family activities with two students from Japan for one weekend during the summer. Currently we have the following weekends available:
Students in the Weekend Homestay Program come to Seattle from Japan for two to four weeks during the summer. Their main goals are to improve their English skills and to experience daily life in the U.S. Since they stay in the dorms for most of their time in Seattle, the Weekend Homestay is really the only chance they have to make personal contact with a family in the Seattle area. The groups include male and female students, usually between 18 and 23 years old.
Host families can share their culture in meaningful ways, pick up some Japanese phrases, and learn about the students’ culture through conversations and excursions. For students and hosts alike, the homestay experience can develop friendships that last for years to come.
Visit our web site: http://faculty.washington.edu/lepetit for more details about the Weekend Homestay program. Fill out the online application or simply send an e-mail to Andrew Brunsletten, Homestay Coordinator, at lepetit@u.washington.edu to express your interest.
Surplus Property Auction
Surplus property and equipment released by UW departments will be available for purchase by the general public Saturday, July 22 at an oral auction. Bidding will begin at 10 a.m. The warehouse will be open for previewing Friday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 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 2:30 p.m. on the day of the sale. Buyers are encouraged to remove their purchases on Saturday before 5 p.m. All merchandise must be removed by 3 p.m. on Monday, July 24.
Items available for sale include computers, printers, desks, file cabinets, chairs, and bicycles. 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.
Blood Drives
Free Blood Pressure Screening
UW Hall Health Primary Care Center sponsors free blood pressure screening every Thursday from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Hall Health Primary Care Center and once a month in the following locations:
Degree Exams
Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.
General Examinations
Final Examinations
Financial Education Series
The Benefits Office is offering a financial education series during the month of July. Please join us at one or more of the educational seminars offered this summer. Presentations are led by representatives of Calvert Group, Fidelity Investments, SAFECO Mutual Funds, TIAA-CREF, and The Vanguard Group.
All seminars are free to UW employees and guests. No registration is required. Seating is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Room capacity for most locations is 75 people.
| Monday July 24 | |||
| Investing 101 | 89 a.m. | Harborview Hall A | SAFECO |
| International Investing | 78:30 a.m. | Denny 216 | Calvert Group |
| Socially Responsible Investing | 12:301:30 p.m. | Denny 216 | Calvert Group |
| Women and Investing | 4:305:30 p.m. | Denny 216 | SAFECO |
| Tuesday July 25 | |||
| All About IRA's | 7:308:30 a.m. | Smith 304 | TIAA-CREF |
| International Investing | Noon1 p.m. | Harborview Hall A | Calvert Group |
| Investing 101 | 12:301:30 p.m. | Thompson 134 | SAFECO |
| Budget & Debt Mgmt. | 56:30 p.m. | Savery 216 | Vanguard |
| Wednesday July 26 | |||
| Asset Allocation | 7:308:30 a.m. | Loew 102 | TIAA-CREF |
| Budget & Debt Mgmt. | Noon1:30 p.m. | Electrical Engr.1 Room 037 | Vanguard |
| All About IRA's | 12:301:30 p.m. | Health Science T-531 | TIAA-CREF |
| Investments: Beyond the Basics | 56:30 p.m. | Loew102 | Vanguard |
| Thursday July 27 | |||
| Retirement In View | 89 a.m. | UWMC Plaza Cafe. Rooms B & C | Fidelity |
| Investment Strategies | 12:30 1:30 p.m. | Electrical Eng. 1 Room 045 | Fidelity |
| Retirement In View | 5 6:30 p.m. | Savery 216 | Fidelity |
Seminar descriptions
All About Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA)
Understanding and using the best product can be a complicated process. This course will help you select which tools are best for you; Classic, Roth, and Education IRA’s. Discuss roll over IRA opportunities, and converting an existing Classic IRA to a Roth.
Asset Allocation Strategies
How to choose an asset mix appropriate for your retirement time horizon and risk tolerance; will focus on the benefits of diversification across asset classes and help participants build a portfolio that meets their retirement needs.
Budget and Debt Management
Living within your means. What’s your net worth and why is it important? How can you get control of your credit cards? What’s the best method to pay down debts? How can you find the money to increase your savings?
International Investing
Larger non-U.S. markets and emerging markets; volatility associated with international markets; explains currency risk and political selection of an international stock fund.
Investing 101
Investment terminology: stocks, bonds, mutual funds and annuities, asset allocation, compound interest. How should you be investing in your retirement plan?
Investments: Beyond the Basics
Becoming a savvy investor. How do you build a better portfolio? What’s the best way to add layers of diversification? When should you add an international fund? What should you look for in a mutual fund?
Investment Strategies
Designed for Individuals who are more than ten years from retirement. Evaluate savings goals. Set foundations for a retirement savings plan. Identify how much you save and where you may have gaps. Explore ways of meeting your goals.
Retirement In View
Designed for individuals with less than 10 years to retirement. A hands on workshop to evaluate your lifestyle and expenses, sources of income, determine your savings gap, closing the gap, and address estate planning issues in order to prepare you for your retirement years.
Socially Responsible Investing
Socially responsible investing continues to be an important aspect of an investors decision making process. Learn about the social screening criteria used, the philosophy behind it, and how this philosophy still enables you to accomplish your goals.
Women and Investing
Many woman who have taken charge of their lives and careers draw the line when it comes to managing their money. Many would like to take control, but don’t know where to begin. Why you need to take control of your finances? How can you meet today’s expenses and invest for tomorrow’s needs? What can you do to get started?
For further information feel free to visit the Benefits Office on line at http://www.washington.edu/admin/benefits.