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Sept. 2006 issue
Dental health crisis among kids prompts oral research fellowship
Thomas H. Morton, ’75, and Kyoko Awamura, ’87, ’91, ’96, share a passion for children’s oral health. They recently established the Pediatric Dentistry/Oral Biology Leadership on Children’s Oral Health Research Endowed Fellowship.
Sept. 2006 issue
UW Medical Center is a top-10 hospital for fourth year in a row
For the fourth consecutive year, the UW Medical Center ranks among the top-10 hospitals in the nation. U.S. News & World Report’s 2006 guide to America’s Best Hospitals rated UWMC 10th, the magazine announced July 10.
Sept. 2006 issue
Like any hero, Harry the Husky has an origin story
Though live canines have been official UW mascots for decades, Harry, known simply as "The Husky Dawg" at the time, wasn't introduced until the 1995-96 school year.
Sept. 2006 issue
UW’s ‘Common Book’ shares story of a one-time undergrad who got inspired
When they start classes this month, more than 6,000 new UW students will already have something in common — they’ll all have read the same book about a remarkable doctor trying to bring 21st-century medicine to the poorest corners of the planet.
Sept. 2006 issue
Brief intervention may reduce depression, UW researchers find
Taking a page from Alcoholics Anonymous and similar groups, UW researchers successfully tested a brief, low-cost “intervention” to deal with depression.
Sept. 2006 issue
Freshmen come in record numbers to all 3 UW campuses
When UW campuses open their doors to freshmen Sept. 27, these students will be making history. In Seattle, officials expect a record number of freshmen—around 5,400—exceeding the old record of 5,382 set in 2001.
Sept. 2006 issue
Pamela Waechter, 1947-2006
Pamela Waechter, '85, a dedicated volunteer within and outside of the Jewish community, died in a shooting at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle.
Sept. 2006 issue
Amid father’s fame, Peter Shalit, ’81, ’90, makes his own name in medicine
Though he was thrust into the spotlight after his father, "Today Show" movie critic Gene Shalit, sparked nationwide controversy, Seattle physician Peter Shalit, ’81, ’90, doesn’t need a media flap for attention—his reputation and credentials stand on their own.
Sept. 2006 issue
Denice Denton, 1960-2006
Those who knew Denice Dee Denton describe her as a strong leader who was never afraid of a challenge. To many, the news of the death of the former dean of the UW College of Engineering came as a shock.
Sept. 2006 issue
UW enrollment reaches some mighty milestones
The admissions office projects that there will be about 5,400 freshmen starting classes on Sept. 27—a tidal wave that is the largest in the history of the UW.
Sept. 2006 issue
6 UW alumni share secrets of their success as Fortune 1000 CEOs
The UW helped jump-start the careers of six alumni who are now CEOs.
June 2006 issue
Tiny specks of stardust could help UW astronomer unlock mysteries of the universe
The longest round trip in human history has brought back evidence that could yield clues to the origins of the solar system.
June 2006 issue
Nobel Laureate Linda Buck, ’75, has a knack for asking the right questions
It was a puzzle no one could solve: How does the nose detect and distinguish 10,000 different odors? But Linda Buck's curiosity—and tenacity—led her to the answer and ultimately to Stockholm.
June 2006 issue
When The Daily turned the world upside-down
A map in The Daily seemed to be a helpful aid for campus newcomers. But those who followed it soon found themselves hopelessly lost—and miles from their intended destinations.
June 2006 issue
A. Scott Crossfield, 1921-2006
A. Scott Crossfield, '49, '50, was the fastest man alive—the first person to fly at twice the speed of sound and a pioneer in space exploration.
June 2006 issue
New budget raises state’s investment in higher education
State lawmakers approved an additional $18.1 million in new funding for the University of Washington.
June 2006 issue
UW scientists develop screening for metabolic diseases in infants
A relatively simple screening process detects enzyme deficiencies in newborns, allowing treatment to begin before too much damage has been done.
June 2006 issue
Student has the inside scoop on UW Board of Regents
What, exactly, is a student doing on the UW's highest governing board? Lots, as it turns out.
June 2006 issue
UW’s first ‘common book’ will have everyone on the same page
“Mountains Beyond Mountains” was named the UW's first-ever "common book." Every member of the incoming freshman class will be reading the book this summer, and thinking, talking and writing about it this fall.
June 2006 issue
Magnificent 7: the 2006 teachers of the year
A great university has great teachers. This year, the UW honors seven instructors from three campuses who have touched the lives of thousands.
