June 4, 2015
Whole U Upcoming Summer Events
Signature Whole U Virtual Summer Opportunists: Summer Fitness Challenge: This eight-week program will have you moving more, eating better, and trying new things. You can take part on your own, pick a partner, or form a team. (Your partner or teammates can be anyone you want to workout with: UW colleagues, friends, or family members.) We will…
6/4/2015 ARCF Construction Update
Significant ARCF construction activities for this week include: Excavation and soil import continues, trucking schedule (frequency) will vary according to conditions. Continue tieback installation Equipment and ramp installations in preparation for planned demolition
4/23/2015 ARCF Construction Update:
Excavation and soil removal continues this week at the ARCF construction site. Traffic flow, noise and related factors are being managed to minimize impacts to surrounding personnel and buildings. Originally posted 4/23/15 Reposted 6/4/2015
4/15/2015 ARCF Construction Updates:
The new Animal Research and Care Facility (ARCF) has reached several milestones this week, including first wells drilled for water control and initial drilling for site stabilization structures. Expansion of loading dock continues, placing the earth conveyor for the second phase of excavation, and modifying the Pacific street sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians during the construction….
June 3, 2015
Neitz Color Vision Lab Featured in Newsweek
Husband and wife researchers Jay and Maureen Neitz conducted a groundbreaking study in 2009 at the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC), located at the University of Washington. The successful outcomes of this ophthalmological study have led the Neitzes to join with Avalanche Biotechnologies to develop the first cure for color blindness in humans. This…
May 27, 2015
5/27 Weekly ARCF Construction Update
Significant ARCF construction activities for this week include: Excavation and hauling work continues– there will be increased truck traffic on NE Boat St, NE Pacific St, 15th Ave NE. Underpinning soldier piles continues, footing demolition and work ongoing at the loading dock. Install concrete curb cut to site entrance from Boat Street. One lane of…
May 19, 2015
5/19 ARCF Construction Update
Significant ARCF construction activities for this week and next include: Excavation and hauling – there will be increased truck traffic on NE Boat St, NE Pacific St, 15th Ave NE Underpinning soldier piles, footing demolition and reroutes at the loading dock in preparation for demolition work Demolition and block wall infill onsite’
May 18, 2015
HSA Performance Development Plan 360 Feedback Survey Training Added on 5/28
Thanks to those of you who attended last week’s PDP 360 brown bag session and the Directors who discussed the new component this morning in our HSA Directors’ meeting. There is an additional opportunity for those who want to take advantage of in-person training. Training Topic: HSA Performance Development Plan 360 Feedback Survey Date: Thursday…
April 30, 2015
4/30/2015 ARCF Construction Update
Shoring work in the Foege loading dock is continuing this week. The dock will be unavailable for vehicle access during the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00am on weekdays through Friday, May 1st. Pedestrian egress from Foege through the dock during these hours will be available in cases of emergency only. Daytime sidewalk closures on the…
UW Autism Center Commemorates 15 Years of Service & Research
The University of Washington Autism Center is part of the Center on Human Development and Disabibility (CHDD). It is a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through clinical services, scientific research and high-quality training. The UW Autism Center incorporates faculty and staff from the UW School of…