UWTV: K-12 & Education

Taking Charge: Stories of Success and Self-Determination

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this video featuring participants in the DO-IT program at the University of Washington, hear testimonials from youth and adults with disabilities regarding living successful, self-determined lives. (Series: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology))

Teen Workers: Real Jobs, Real Risks

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Teens often enter the workplace with little knowledge of their rights as employees. They tend to trust adult employers and may hesitate to ask questions or voice concerns, for fear of appearing incompetent. This program introduces teens to information they need to know about their rights and responsibilities on the job. Working teens share their thoughts on why safety and health on the job are important for young workers. One teen tells her own story of being seriously injured at her first job and how this experience has impacted her life.

Group 12: Taking Charge and Part of Me, Not All of Me

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Taking Charge" shares testimonials from youth and adults with disabilities regarding living successful, self-determined lives. In "Part of Me, Not All of Me," teens with disabilities share their interests, activities and other aspects of their lives, showing that their disabilities do not define who they are.

Group 14: Mobility and Sensory Impairments

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In "Working Together: Computers and People with Mobility Impairments," people with mobility impairments demonstrate computer access technology. In "Working Together: Computers and People with Sensory Impairments," people with visual and hearing impairments demonstrate computer technology for school and work.

Group 08: Equal Access and Computer Technology

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"Equal Access: Universal Design of Computer Labs" demonstrates how computer labs are essential on any college campus, and every student should be able to use those labs. By planning ahead, using principals of universal design, and training staff to be sensitive to users’ needs, computer labs can be accessible to everyone. "Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology" describes adaptive technology and computer applications for people with disabilities.

Group 01: Computer Tech and Learning Disabilities

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"People with Disabilities and Computer Technology" addresses adaptive technology and computer applications for people with disabilities. In "Computers and People with Learning Disabilities," people with disabilities demonstrate the wide array of current technology they use for school and work.

From Knowledge to Compassion Action, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A "Day of Science and Learning" with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and part of the Seeds of Compassion tour on Friday April 11, 2008 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

The Dalai Lama joined leaders in the area of compassion and empathy for a wide ranging discussion of how parents and educators can bring compassion into the lives of children and families. Held on the University of Washington campus, the event included Mark Greenberg, director of Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development at Penn State, who moderated panelists John Gottman, author of "How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child," University of Washington; Bob Marvin, co-originator, Circle of Security; Karen Gordon, Whole Child International; Mary Gordon, Roots of Empathy; and Roger Weissberg, president of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

Children and Youth Day with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part of the Dalai Lama's Seeds of Compassion events in Seattle, April 14 was a day specifically for children and youth to learn about compassion from leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The event included 15,500 students and educators from 25 counties in Washington state. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

InterSpiritual Discussion with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: A.M. Session, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This Seeds of Compassion event, which was held on the University of Washington campus April 15, features the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu leading an interspiritual panel to focus on the common theme of compassion that lies at the heart of the world’s spiritual traditions. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

InterSpiritual Discussion: P.M. Session

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This Seeds of Compassion event, which was held on the University of Washington campus April 15, features several local and national spiritual and religious leaders joined by Rabbi David Rosen to continue a discussion on the most practical ways to implement compassion in our daily lives. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

Office Hours: 2009 Legislative Session

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert talks about the 2009 Legislative session and challenges the state and higher education face in this time of economic turmoil.

This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

Office Hours: Federal Relations, March 2007

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert visits Washington DC and talks about the importance of federal funding in achieving the UW's missions of teaching, research, and service. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

University of Washington Convocation Honoring the 14th Dalai Lama, Part 1

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On April 14, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m., the University of Washington held a convocation ceremony to confer an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in recognition of his humanitarianism and advocacy of non-violence. Watch part 1 of this special ceremony rebroadcast. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

University of Washington Convocation Honoring the 14th Dalai Lama, Part 2

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On April 14, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m., the University of Washington held a special ceremony with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, who engaged students around the region in a conversation about compassion and civic responsibility. Watch part 2 of this special ceremony rebroadcast. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

1968 to 2008: Celebrating 40 Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn about the history of the Black Student Union's 1968 takeover of University of Washington President Odegaard's office and the effect it has had on diversity at the University of Washington over the last 40 years.

Celebrating Place: April, 2007

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We Northwesterners are passionate about the natural beauty of the place we live in, and are equally passionate about preserving it for future generations. In this installment of Uniquely Washington, UW Provost Phyllis Wise discusses ways the UW takes an active role in preserving and enhancing Washington for today...and tomorrow.

The Scientific Basis for Compassion, Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A "Day of Science and Learning" with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and part of the Seeds of Compassion tour on Friday April 11 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

The Dalai Lama joined a panel of leading researchers to discuss the quantitative benefits of compassion. Held on the University of Washington campus, the event included Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence,” who moderated a panel including Andrew Meltzoff, co-director, University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences; Richard Davidson, director, Laboratory of Affective Neuroscience; Alicia Lieberman, president, Board of Directors, Zero to Three; and Daniel Siegel, author of “The Mindful Brain” and “Parenting from the Inside Out.” (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

From Knowledge to Compassion Action, Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children and Youth Day with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

InterSpiritual Discussion with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: A.M. Session Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2008 Freshman Convocation

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 25th Annual Freshman Convocation! The University of Washington community welcomes the entering class of 2008. Our honored speaker is William H. Gates, III, chairman of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the largest philanthropic foundation in the world. UW Regent William H. Gates, Sr., who is also a co-chair of the Foundation and earned his bachelor's and law degrees at the UW (the School of Law's William H. Gates Hall is named in his honor) is also recognized and speaks. (Series: 2008 Freshman Convocation)

2007 Freshman Convocation

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The UW community welcomes the incoming class of 2007 on Sept. 23 at freshman convocation, which will be aired live on UWTV beginning at 10:30 a.m. PT. Incoming students, along with families and friends, will hear from many of the university’s key leaders. President Mark A. Emmert presides over the colorful ceremony, in addition to members of the Board of Regents and deans of the university’s 17 schools and colleges. Dr. Daniel Friedman, dean of the College of Architecture and Urban Planning, delivers the welcoming address, "Five Things to Save in Addition to the Planet."

UW: A Leader in Sustainability

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

See what University of Washington Recycling is doing to lead the way in campus-wide recycling, from traditional bottle/can/paper pickup to food waste composting and the utilization of corn-based bioplastics. University of Washington's collaborative efforts with other educational institutions nationwide are further reducing waste and increasing sustainability in our everyday lives.

Interview with UW President Mark Emmert and Charles Earl

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Host Austin Jenkins interviews University of Washington President Mark Emmert and State Board for Community and Technical Colleges Executive Director Charles Earl. Program is courtesy of TVW.

UWTV: Your Message, Our Medium

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hear how colleges and departments throughout the University of Washington rely on UWTV to showcase research and services, while at the same time connecting with the UW community worldwide.

Visit UWTV Production at www.uwtvproduction.org for more information.

Office Hours: Winter 2008

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert talks about the 2008 Legislative session, Campaign UW progress, and moving into the UW Tower. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

My, How it Has Grown!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As more and more students connect to each other through worldwide networks, amazing opportunities for collaborating and sharing expand exponentially. The future is global, and students need to be prepared for it. Internet2 has become one of the nation’s premier educational pipelines allowing K-20 students to view an open heart surgery, conduct musical performances, and control an electron microscope from a remote location. Kathy Kraemer, TIES education technology consultant, explains how K-20 classroom education can be enhanced using cutting-edge software applications, hardware, Internet services and professional development designed by educators for education. During a live discussion of the types of virtual field tours available, Andrea Lorek Strauss, National Information and Education Director of the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, demonstrates how students can interactively observe and comment on wolves in their natural habitat. Since 2002, K12 schools, community colleges, public libraries, museums, zoos, and science centers using Internet2 went from 0 in 2002 to over 50,000 institutions in 2006. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Megaconference Jr. and International Applications

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Megaconference Jr. (www.megaconferencejr.org) is designed to give students in elementary, secondary schools, and community colleges around the world the opportunity to communicate, collaborate and contribute to each other's learning in real time, using advanced multi-point video conferencing technology. Jennifer Oxenford, MAGPI GigaPop associate director, showcases how Megaconference student presenters design and conduct videoconference-based presentations and activities focused on both academic and cultural issues. Participants are able to address questions to presenters and to collaborate with geographically diverse peers in collaborative learning activities, building international cultural awareness. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Interactive Videoconferencing

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Julia Shildmyer-Heighway, Director of Content Services Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (www.cilc.org) explores the use of interactive videoconferencing (IVC) as a powerful tool to support learning and inspire students and educators. IVC coordinates virtual field trips and other experiences that may not previously have been available to schools due to geographic, financial, or time limitations. Shildmyer-Heighway explains how to utilize IVC in the classroom and introduces several cross-curricular programs including a demonstration from the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Mote Marine Laboratory SeaTrek Program. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Real e-Science, Real Discovery: NEPTUNE

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how Internet2 and NEPTUNE (www.neptune.washington.edu) are opening an unprecedented window into the northeast Pacific Ocean and scientific exploration of the seafloor. John Delaney, NEPTUNE program director explains how NEPTUNE’s ocean research and education program at the University of Washington will allow K20 students to access - from their desktop - real time data and images from sea floor activity along the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate, located off the coasts of Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. By connecting this undersea infrastructure to advanced research networks like Internet2, NEPTUNE will provide a platform for young scientists around the world to participate firsthand in ocean exploration, discovery, and understanding. Students will be able to study earthquakes, tsunamis, fish stock assets, marine mammal populations, metal and hydro-carbon deposits, and human influence on ocean climate systems. Students will even be able to remotely configure education-dedicated portions of the undersea sensor network to design and run experiments for science class projects and assignments. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Behind the Code

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In order to demonstrate that computer scientists work in a broad range of interesting fields, Keith Kaplan, Microsoft software architect, provides insights into the development of the broadcast series, Behind the Code. Hosted by David Vaskevitch, Microsoft Chief Technology Officer, Business Platform, he interviews some of Microsoft's most influential technical employees. Instead of examining specific technologies, Behind the Code takes a closer look at the person, the career and what it takes to produce world-class software. Program highlights demonstrate the career paths of leading software leaders as a way to motivate high school and college students to pursue careers in computer science. (Series: Internet2 Day )

You Are the Solution

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ed Lazowska, Bill and Melinda Gates Chair with the University of Washington Department of Computer Science and Engineering (www.cs.washington.edu) discusses the dynamic changes shaping the future of educational models that will enable students to compete for careers in a highly global marketplace. Professor Lazowska outlines the need for educators to use regional, national and global networks to allow students to participate in solving and collaborating on real-world public health, computational data research, and other societal issues. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Cleveland Museum of Art

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Distance Learning at The Cleveland Museum of Art allows classes to enrich their studies of history, language arts, science, math and the visual arts through the museum’s collection of art and artifacts from around the world. Dale K. Hilton, Director of Distance Learning at the Cleveland Museum of Art, explains how the museum’s exhibits can be shared with students through two-way and fully interactive videoconference conversations with museum educators. (Series: Internet2 Day )

SeaTrek at the Mote Marine Laboratory

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Connecting your classroom to sharks, manatees, sea turtles and more! The Mote Marine Laboratory Center for Distance Learning in Sarasota, Florida, is using emerging technologies to reach audiences across the nation with the science of the sea. The SeaTrek program uses interactive videoconferencing to engage students, one class at a time, in exciting marine science topics. Kasey Gaylord, a SeaTrek educator, delivers a highly engaging and interactive presentation for all ages. (Series: Internet2 Day )

International Wolf Center

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

See real, live wolves in their natural habitat! The International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota, advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wild lands and the human role in their future. Andrea Lorek Strauss, the International Wolf Center’s National Information and Education Director, uses remote-controlled cameras positioned inside the center’s nature preserve to observe the wolves, gives a preview of the Wolves and Humans exhibit, and explains how students can learn valuable lessons from staff naturalists about wolf life and habitat. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Welcome and Overview

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Internet2 K20 Initiative brings together Internet2 member institutions and innovators from primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, libraries, and museums. Internet2 members extend new technologies, applications, middleware, and content to all educational sectors, creating a vibrant network for interactive learning. There are currently over 50,000 institutions in the U.S. that are connected to this initiative, including the Washington State K-20 Education Network. Internet2 Day, held in January 2007 on the University of Washington campus, provides a unique overview of the types of educational opportunities available to Washington teachers and students through access to the Washington State K-20 Education Network and Internet2. The Washington State K-20 Education Network provides leadership, planning, and coordination for the operation and continuing development of infrastructure and policy for Washington's largest telecommunications network. The K-20 Education Network serves almost 500 education institutions including K-12 School Districts, Educational Service Districts, Community and Technical Colleges, Public Colleges/Universities, Public Libraries, Independent Colleges/Universities, Telemedicine Sites, Correctional Facilities, and Tribal Education Centers and Colleges. (Series: Internet2 Day )

Office Hours: UW Tower, February 2007

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert talks about the recent purchase of the Safeco Plaza and what it means for the future space requirements on the UW Seattle campus. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

Everything Change, Everything Change: Recollections of Ida Nason, An American Indian Elder

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ida Nason, a Wenatchi Indian elder from Ellensburg, Washington, gives a spirited oral history of Washington state, stories about the immense change thrust upon the Plateau tribes during her lifetime. Filmed in 1986, this is a story of survival and adaptation in a time of challenge and uncertainty. Hear Ida speak of traditional wisdom and about the harmony between nature and the Native American way of life.

President’s Town Hall Meeting – State of the UW Budget

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert discusses the status of the university’s budget, the implications of pending budget cuts, and university priorities and strategies for the next biennium.

Thinking Historically about Thinking Historically: Identity Politics to Ethical Action

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

John Toews, professor of History and director of Coomparative History of Ideas, gives UW's 31st Annual Faculty Lecture on “Thinking Historically about Thinking Historically: Identity Politics to Ethical Action.” Since 1976, this award has honored current or emeriti faculty whose research, scholarship, or art has been widely recognized by their peers and whose achievements have had a substantial impact on their profession, on the research or performance of others, and perhaps on society as a whole. It acknowledges outstanding creativity and scholarship by University faculty. Recipients deliver the Annual Faculty Lecture to inform the University community about his or her work. (Series: Annual Faculty Lectures )

Group 19: Taking Charge 3: Five Stories of Success and Self-Determination

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this program produced by the University of Washington, hear testimonials from successful people with disabilities regarding living self-determined lives, featuring five individuals in high school, college, and careers.

Taking Charge 3: Five Stories of Success and Self-Determination

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Discovery: January, 2007

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Culminating a campus-wide effort to define core values and the UW vision, this television series is part of a yearlong rollout of the UW's new vision statement. In the series, Provost Phyllis Wise presents monthly video messages that explore our core values and the attributes that make us "uniquely Washington."

In this particular program, Provost Phyllis Wise focuses on "Discovery," which is at the heart of our vision statement and at the heart of everything we do at the University of Washington.

Office Hours: Winter 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert talks about the 2010 Legislative session and the importance of higher education to the state of Washington in a challenging budget environment. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

The Daily's Double Shot: 02/05/2010

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Burgeoning journalists at the University of Washington’s student newspaper The Daily take over UWTV airwaves for their first television program, on UWTV at 7 p.m. every Friday, starting Feb. 5. Take a fresh look at the UW as seen by our students in “The Daily's Double Shot”.

Stories include a look at humans v. zombies tag; discussion of current events and cultural trends on The Good, the Bad and the Rad; Kat Chow's review of Indian restaurant Garam Masala; a review of the film "The White Ribbon"; and a profile of local band Martingale.

The Daily's Double Shot: 02/12/2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Daily's Double Shot: 02/19/2010

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Stories this week include "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", an update on gays in military service; "Best Burger on the Ave"; a discussion about roommates on "The Good, the Bad and the Rad"; Kim on the Street talking to students about Chinese New Year and Chinese zodiac signs; the new movie "Ghost Writer" on the Cinema Chat segment; and the story behind a low-budget independent movie "Time to Kill."

The Daily take over UWTV airwaves for their first television program, on UWTV at 7 p.m. every Friday, starting Feb. 5. Take a fresh look at the UW as seen by our students in “The Daily's Double Shot”.

The Daily's Double Shot: 02/26/2010

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Stories this week include: ESPN College Game Day at UW; a hunt for the best burrito on the Ave.; Kim on the Street asks UW students about the proposed state tax on candy, soft drinks and bottled water; the Good, the Bad and the Rad panelists discuss racism and Black History Month; and the recent Drag Show at UW.

The Daily's Double Shot: 03/05/2010

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Stories include the Every Body fashion show, featuring local retailers and student models; the best Phad Thai on the Ave.; Kim on the Street asking students about their Oscar picks; a discussion of the Academy Awards on The Good, the Bad and the Rad; and a profile of the UW Farm.

Group 02: College: You Can DO-IT and Moving On

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In "College: You Can DO-IT!", college students with disabilities and staff share advice for success in college. "Moving On: The Two-Four Step" discusses tips for making a successful transition from two- to four-year postsecondary institutions, with special guidelines for students with disabilities.

Group 03: World Wide Access and Opening Doors

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"World Wide Access: Accessible Web Design" focuses on making WWW pages and other electronic resources available to people with disabilities. In "Opening Doors: Mentoring on the Internet," students develop supportive relationships with adult mentors on the Internet.

Group 06: Real Connections and World Wide Access

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

"Real Connections: Making Distance Learning Accessible to Everyone" - Increasing access to more students is a common reason for providing distance learning instruction. However, these programs tend to focus on students separated by distance or time, and rarely consider the needs of people with disabilities. This program demonstrates the barriers many distance learning courses erect to students and instructors with disabilities. "World Wide Access: Accessible Web Design" - Making WWW pages and other electronic resources available to people with disabilities.

Group 10: STEM and The Winning Equation

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math" - The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics need new minds for the new millennium. UWSTEM provides many kinds of assistance for all students, including women, racial and ethnic minority students and students with disabilities. In "The Winning Equation," learn strategies for fully including students with disabilities in science and math activities.

Commencement 2007 - Experience It!

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The excitement builds towards Commencement 2007. This short video captures the excitement and experience as graduates go through the rituals of commencement, from picking up their caps and gowns to posing with the Husky mascot "Spirit." Banner marshals also share their excitement about being selected to carry the banner for their department.

Office Hours: Spring 2008

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the final Office Hours of 2008, UW President Mark Emmert talks about creating the new College of the Environment and the accomplishments of our faculty and students this year. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

Office Hours: Environment, April 2007

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert discusses preserving the environment for future generations and some of the things the UW is doing to address the challenge. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

Commencement 2008 Student Video

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short video capturing the spirit of the 2008 graduating class that includes pictures from the last four years, as well as motivational and reflective interviews from the graduates.

Academic Community: June, 2007

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington is proud to be an academic community where faculty expand our sum of knowledge and engage students in discovery and staff perform a myriad of functions that contribute to the operation of a great public University. In this installment of Uniquely Washington, UW Provost Phyllis Wise discusses many of the things that make us Uniquely Washington.

Provost Town Hall - May 2007

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In this month's "Town Meeting" conversation, Provost Phyllis Wise discusses new university initiatives and the outcome of the recent legislative session.

World Citizens: March, 2007

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We hear the word "global" every day. University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise discusses the impact of globalization on UW teaching, research and service, with emphasis on preparing students to be leaders in an ever changing world.

I Teach: Educating Teachers at the University of Washington

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Educational equity and academic excellence are the cornerstones of professional development at the University of Washington's College of Education. Great teachers are the most significant factor in ensuring children's success in school, particularly for children in culturally diverse, poverty-impacted communities where academic achievement has historically lagged. (Series: I Teach: Educating Teachers at the University of Washington)

The Scientific Basis for Compassion, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Group 20: Self-Examination and Invisible Disabilities

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In “Self-Examination: Is Your Campus Accessible?,” students with disabilities and university leaders talk about how to make the campus and classroom more accessible. Young people with hidden disabilities such as learning disabilities or brain injuries describe their personal experiences and highlight strategies for helping them achieve success in college in “Invisible Disabilities and Postsecondary Education.”

Office Hours: Legislative Session, May 2007

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert recaps the 2007 Washington State legislative session and how it will impact the UW's budget for the next biennium. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

Provost Town Hall - June 2009

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Provost Phyllis Wise invited UW faculty, staff and students to join her to discuss the accomplishments and budgetary challenges of the current academic year and to look forward to the University’s future. The Provost’s town hall was held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 2, in Johnson Hall.

Early Childhood Development: Early Learning, the Brain and Society

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How does a child’s capacity to learn relate to the central debate about nature or nurture? As part of the Early Childhood Development lecture series, Dr. Patricia Kuhl talks about children’s ability to learn effortlessly and the importance of social interaction in the learning process. Kuhl, professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and co-director for the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is internationally recognized for her research on early language and brain development. (Series: Provost Distinguished Lectures)

Symbolic Understanding in Infants and Young Children: Challenges and Benefits – Part 1

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing is more important in early human development than learning to use the symbols through which we communicate with one another. In this lecture, Dr. DeLoache reviews her research on the challenges that infants and very young children face as they become symbol-minded-- as they figure out the nature and use of a variety of everyday symbolic objects. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Symbolic Understanding in Infants and Young Children: Challenges and Benefits – Part 2

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing is more important in early human development than learning to use the symbols through which we communicate with one another. In this lecture, Dr. Carlson examines the benefits of symbolic understanding, including iconic and non-iconic symbols, pretense, and language for cognitive and social development with an emphasis on self-control and problem solving. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Innovation: May, 2007

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Northwest has long been the crucible for innovators. Companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing and Starbucks have emerged and thrive in this creative environment. In this installment of Uniquely Washington, UW Provost Phyllis Wise discusses ways the UW takes an active role in educating the next generation of innovators.

Working Together: Computers and People with Learning Disabilities

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Students and workers with learning diabilities demonstrate computer-based tools and strategies. (Series: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology))

Working Together: Computers and People with Mobility Impairments

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People with mobility impairments demonstrate computer access technology. (Series: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology))

Working Together: Computers and People with Sensory Impairments

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People with sensory impairments demonstrate computer access technology. (Series: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology))

Devil's Highway: An Evening with Author Luis Urrea

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Luis Alberto Urrea, member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame, is a prolific and acclaimed writer who uses his dual-culture life experiences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. Born in Tijuana, Mexico, to a Mexican father and an American mother, Urrea has published extensively in all the major genres and is currently published by Little, Brown and Company. The critically acclaimed author of 11 books, Urrea is an award-winning novelist, poet and essayist. The Devil's Highway, his 2004 non-fiction account of a group of Mexican immigrants lost in the Arizona desert, won the 2004 Lannan Literary Award and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Pacific Rim Kiriyama Prize. A national best-seller, The Devil's Highway was also named a best book of the year by the Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Chicago Tribune, Kansas City Star and many other publications. (Series: UW Common Book)

Provost Town Hall - November 2007

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

At this meeting, Provost Wise shares information about campus and student safety, campus leadership and innovations surrounding the college of the environment.

The Washington Way

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As one of the nation's leading universities in a region famous for its innovative culture, the University of Washington continues to change the world. It's a place where new discoveries lead to better answers. Where the best and brightest are working on the biggest challenges of this or any generation. Where a famously progressive, open-minded way of thinking is creating the kind of future we all want. Discover what's next. It's the Washington Way.

Expanding World Views

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington provides a truly global perspective. Students can work alongside the leading minds in their respective fields, and in fields that often venture far off the beaten path. They are driven by a common desire to understand, to discover and to create the kind of future we all want to see. It’s the Washington Way.

Creating Healthier Lives. It's the Washington Way

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you’ve ever wanted to make the world a healthier place, the University of Washington is the place to start. Working with government, business and nonprofit partners, the UW is finding new ways to advance education, to rethink health policy and to address a host of problems as complex as the human body itself.

Advancing Our World. It's the Washington Way

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From climate change to advances in medicine to new challenges created by our wired world, there’s never been a bigger need for innovative thinking. And in classrooms, lecture halls and labs on three campuses, the faculty and students of the University of Washington are developing new technologies for a better planet.

Environmental Leadership. It's the Washington Way

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It’s only natural that the University of Washington is a global leader in sustainability. Every day, thousands of UW students, researchers and faculty are finding new ways to improve the environment. What better place to create a more sustainable future than one of the greenest places on earth? Environmental leadership. It’s the Washington Way.

2008 President's Annual Address

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In his 2008 annual address to the University community, UW President Mark Emmert reflects on the many success from the last year at the University of Washington and anticipates the great things to come. Accomplishments in education, research, grant funding and diversity are just a few of the things he highlights from the 2007-2008 year. And with a new year under way, President Emmert discusses the current economic situation facing our country and UW as an institution.

Office Hours: Fall Reflections

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert discusses the incoming freshman class, an historic Freshman Convocation with honorary degrees presented to Bill Gates and Bill Gates. Sr., and the upcoming legislative session. This short video is part of a series of messages from President Emmert about current University issues and initiatives.

2007 President's Annual Address

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In his 2007 annual address to the university community, UW President Mark Emmert focuses on two basic questions: How is the University doing? And, where is it going? After recognizing some of the accomplishments and challenges of the previous year, he discusses some of the key issues to the university's future, including providing a rich learning experience for its students as well as its efforts in global health and on issues related to the environment and sustainability.

Office Hours: Welcome Back, October 2007

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

UW President Mark Emmert talks about the incoming freshman class and what the students are bringing to the university. He also talks about achievements by faculty members and what it means for the school.

Field Notes from a Catastrophe LIVE! with Elizabeth Kolbert

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Known for her insightful and thought-provoking journalism, New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert tackles the controversial subject of global warming in her book, "Field Notes from a Catastrophe", the University of Washington's 2007 "Common Book" selection. Americans have been warned since the late nineteen-seventies that the buildup of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere threatens to melt the polar ice sheets and irreversibly change our climate. With little done since then to alter this dangerous course, now is the moment to salvage our future. By the end of the century, the world will likely be hotter than it's been in the last two million years, and the sweeping consequences of this change will determine the future of life on earth for generations to come. (Series: UW Common Book)

2009 Freshman Convocation

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington community welcomes the entering class of 2009 at the 26th Annual Freshman Convocation.

UW President Mark A. Emmert presides over the ceremony, featuring an address by two-time Pulitzer prize winning editorial cartoonist David Horsey, who received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Washington in 1976.

Welcome Freshman Class of 2008

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A welcome to the entering class of 2008 by the UW deans and students. (Series: 2008 Freshman Convocation)

2009 President's Annual Address

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University of Washington President Mark Emmert addressed the university community on Oct. 13, 2009. Hear what he has to say about the university's budget, future strategies and outstanding recent accomplishments.

2006 President's Annual Address

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In his annual address to the university community, UW President Mark Emmert reviews key issues and accomplishments from the past year and reports on efforts to ensure that the University is well positioned to meet the challenges of the future. The University's commitment to providing a rich learning experience for an excellent and diverse student body is a focal point.

Recognizing Sports Concussions: Keeping Youth Athletes Safe

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Learn how to keep young athletes safe by knowing how to recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions. UW Medicine physicians from the Sports Concussion Program at Harborview Medical Center and Seattle Children's Hospital explain what to watch for and what actions coaches need to take if they suspect a concussion. Understand more about the Zackery Lystedt Law, which states that a specially trained health care professional must determine when an athlete can return to play after a suspected concussion. (Series: Recognizing Sports Concussions: Keeping Youth Athletes Safe)