ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute invites applications from University faculty for its Small Grants Research Awards. Proposed research must be in alcohol or drug abuse-related fields. The maximum amount considered for funding is $20,000. The next application deadline is 5 p.m., March 15. Questions concerning the application process or suitability of a potential project should be directed to the Institute at 543-0937. Application guidelines are available on ADAI’s Website at http://depts.washington.edu/adai or by calling ADAI at 543-0937.

OTHER NEWS

Biennium Close Planning

Departments are reminded that it is time to start planning for state budget Biennium Close, which occurs on June 30. The requirements for for purchase of items subject to Biennium Close are: the items be received by June 30, the invoices be dated by June 30, and the invoices be paid by the cut-off date in July, if the purchase is to be charged to the 99-01 biennium. It is not sufficient just for the requisition to be encumbered or the order to be placed.

Please note that in times of economic uncertainty, many vendors keep their inventories low. This is especially true for major and specialized equipment items, with a correspondingly long lead time for delivery after the order is placed. Departments must also anticipate a lead time of four to six weeks for competitive bidding, evaluation, and award of an order.

Information regarding Biennium Close will be available as of Feb. 15 on the Payables Administration Web site located at: http://www.washington.edu/admin/ap/office/.

Departments are urged to finalize plans for major purchases and submit requisitions as soon as possible. It is highly recommended that requisitions subject to Biennium Close be received in Purchasing by
March 1. There can be no assurance that items requested after that date will be received and paid for by the Biennium Close deadlines.

After the order has been placed, be sure to monitor the delivery status. If delivery is not made in the time frame shown on the purchase order and/or the PAS on-line inquiry screen, contact the vendor. If the response from the vendor is not satisfactory, immediately contact the Buyer for assistance. Also monitor your monthly Budget Activity Report (BAR) and/or the On-line Financial Information System (OFIS) to ensure that payments are completed and encumberances liquidated.

Questions regarding order processing and delivery should be directed to Purchasing (Box 351110) (543-5810); questions regarding payments and liquidations should be directed to Accounts Payable (Box 351130) (bchelp@u.washington.edu) (543-4500).

Biennium Close can be handled effectively if planning is completed early.

Blood Drive

Friday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 1:45 - 4 p.m. in the Health Sciences Lobby

Study Subjects Needed

The UW School of Nursing is seeking individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their family caregivers for participation in a study on common sleep problems of Alzheimer’s patients. The study offers a treatment program designed to improve sleep for patients living at home, decrease nighttime behavior problems and lessen the stress and burden for family caregivers. All interviews and treatment sessions are held in the patient’s home. Contact study coordinator Amy Moore at 206-685-9169 or by email at amoore@u.washington.edu.

DEGREE EXAMS

Members of the graduate faculty are invited to attend the following examinations. Chairpersons are denoted in parentheses.

General Examinations