January 9, 2015
Call for Magnuson Scholar Nominations
January 9, 2015 Dear Health Sciences Deans, I am pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Magnuson Scholars Program for eligible graduate students enrolled in the six University of Washington Health Sciences Schools. As you may know, the program is funded from a $2 million endowment from the Warren G. Magnuson Institute for Biomedical Research and Health…
2015-2016 Magnuson Scholar Program Requirements
Each of the six University of Washington Health Sciences Schools is invited to nominate a student for selection as a Magnuson Scholar for the 2015-2016 academic year. The final review of the Magnuson Scholar candidates will be made by Health Sciences Administration based upon the Schools’ nominees meeting eligibility and selection criteria. The Institute’s projected…
January 8, 2015
Hall Health West Open at Alder Commons
Hall Health Center has opened a new location at Alder Commons called Hall Health West (HHW) and was recently featured in the UW Daily. Hall Health West aims at making consultations more convenient for students living on the west side of the University of Washington Seattle Campus. HHW is closed during school breaks and is…
December 9, 2014
ADAI Co-hosts Heroin & Opioid Overdose Prevention Summit
Date: Feb. 10, 2015 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: UW Husky Union Building (HUB) The UW Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute and the US Attorney for Western Washington are co-sponsoring a conference on Feb 10, 2015 about heroin & prescription opioid overdose prevention. Keynote speaker will be Michael Botticelli, director of the Office…
December 5, 2014
Last Day to Give to UW Combined Fund Drive
To date, we have raised $2,027,644! Amazing! There is still time to make a donation to your favorite nonprofits! Whether it’s battling hunger, delivering medicine, protecting the environment, or supporting UW programs, UW gives back. It’s part of our culture. Donate to the University of Washington Combined Fund Drive. Because when you give, lives change….
December 3, 2014
UWCFD: Westside Baby Charity Spotlight & Donor Contests
Last Week to Give Donor Contests: Everyone who is currently giving or makes a pledge today will be entered into the UWCFD drawing for a night stay at the Westin Seattle! The state CFD is also holding donor contests on Thursday & Friday of next week! On Thursday, everyone who is giving will be entered…
December 1, 2014
UWCFD Last Week to Give: ArtsFund Spotlight
The UW Combined Fund Drive campaign has been extended a week! December 1 – 5 is the Last Week to Give. Whether it’s battling hunger, delivering medicine, protecting the environment, or supporting UW programs, UW gives back. It’s part of our culture. As of today, the UW community has pledged $1,885,617. Help us reach our…
November 6, 2014
Groundbreaking New Ebola Research from the University of Washington’s Dr. Michael Katze
King 5 speaks with Dr. Michael G. Katze of the University of Washington’s Department of Microbiology and the Washington National Primate Research Center (WaNPRC). Dr. Katze explains groundbreaking new research that shows that genetics could play a big role in surviving Ebola.
November 3, 2014
Last Chance for Free Seasonal Flu Shot on Campus
There’s still time to get a flu shot! The last drop-in flu shot clinics of the season will be held in conjunction with two of our Benefits Fairs this week. All UW faculty, staff, and their dependents with Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) medical plan coverage are eligible to participate. No appointment is necessary. If…
A Message from UW HR: Marijuana in the UW Workplace
This message is being sent to all Faculty and Staff with approval from the Offices of the Vice President for Human Resources and the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel. Dear UW employees, As most of you undoubtedly know, effective December 6, 2012, State Initiative 502 (I-502) legalized the possession of a small quantity of marijuana…