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Calendar: All Public Events (except class meetings) Today's events at the University of Washington Saturday, May 17, 2008 Exhibits  | 2008 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition   Add to my UW Calendar    or      Download this event as iCalendar Group exhibition of graduating Masters candidates. Exhibit runs through Sunday, June 22, 2008. For more information, call (206) 543-0646. Sponsor info.: School of Art   206-543-0971  artevents@art.washington.edu Location:  Henry Art Gallery     Cost:  free Global Health  9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Students for Equal Health Conference   Add to my UW Calendar    or      Download this event as iCalendar Speaker: Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA)  Empower: Translating Knowledge into Action The intent of this conference is to examine global and local health disparities in a multidisciplinary context in hopes of inspiring action on our campus and in our broader community. By exposing students to the numerous heath and social inequalities that exist today, we hope to develop an understanding of the issues impacting the well-being of our population and take action accordingly. Sponsor info.: Students for Equal Health     Location:  Mary Gates Commons     Exhibits  10:00 AM | New Photography Exhibit Spotlights Washington State’s Hoh River – A Conservation Success Story   Add to my UW Calendar    or      Download this event as iCalendar In the Burke Museum’s new environmental photography exhibit, Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story, acclaimed nature photographer Keith Lazelle captures the dramatic beauty of the Hoh River, one of only a few virtually intact and pristine rivers in the contiguous United States. Follow its rich history and cultural significance, to the remarkable tale of cooperation among environmentalists, communities, tribes, government, and the timber industry to preserve the river. Sponsor info.: The Burke Museum   206-543-5590  Location:  Burke Museum, University of Washington Campus     Recurring event.  Recurs  daily  until  June 8, 2008. Films  1:00 PM | Le Grand Voyage / The Grand Voyage (French and Francophone Film Festival)   Add to my UW Calendar    or      Download this event as iCalendar Speaker: Dr. Selim Kuru  Turkish Studies The French Graduate Association is proud to present the 1st annual French and Francophone film festival here at the University of Washington. This film series has been structured to explore several key issues surrounding ethnicity, multiculturalism and identity in the postcolonial francophone world. Le Grand Voyage explores issues of generational and cultural divide. Sponsor info.: French and Italian Studies   206-616-3486  Location:  Northwest Film Forum     Cost:  $5 for U.W. STUDENTS with valid student I.D., $6 for seniors and children, $8.50 for general public Films  7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 10me Chambre-Instants d'Audience / The 10th District Court: Moments of Trial (French and Francophone Film Festival)   Add to my UW Calendar    or      Download this event as iCalendar Speaker: Ms. Maggy Bailly  Bailly Law Film The French Graduate Association is proud to present the 1st annual French and Francophone film festival here at the University of Washington. This film series has been structured to explore several key issues surrounding ethnicity, multiculturalism and identity in the postcolonial francophone world. 10th District Court explores issues of national identity. Sponsor info.: French and Italian Studies   206-616-3486  Location:  HUB Auditorium     Cost:  Free with UW Student / Staff / Faculty ID; $7 general public; $1 for non-UW student ID Concerts  7:30 PM | Ethnomusicology Student Concert   Add to my UW Calendar    or      Download this event as iCalendar Details to come. Sponsor info.: School of Music   206-685-8384  Location:  Brechemin Auditorium, School of Music     Cost:  $5 all tickets, at the door only, cash or check

January 26, 2008 -  June 8, 2008
Exhibits  | Peoples of the Plateau: The Indian Photographs of Lee Moorhouse, 1898-1915
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Historic photos by Lee Moorhouse document a visual record of Native life in the interior Northwest as it transitioned from frontier life to the modern era. This photography exhibit was organized by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Sponsor info.: The Burke Museum   206-543-5590 
Location:  Burke Museum, University of Washington Campus    

January 26, 2008 -  June 8, 2008
Exhibits  | This Place Called Home
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This exhibit of Plateau cultural arts brings out the best of the Burke’s own eastern Washington collections, including beadwork, cradle boards, baskets, blankets, and more. Exhibit includes in-gallery artist demonstrations and video interviews with tribal elders discussing their family heirlooms and ancestors.
Sponsor info.: The Burke Museum   206-543-5590 
Location:  Burke Museum, University of Washington Campus    

February 7, 2008 -  February 7, 2010
Special Events  | UW Technology: A New Era
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This streaming video short explains the change of Computing & Communications to UW Technology. The name change reflects a change in philosophy and orientation, moving to a model of shared decision-making between UW Technology and the UW community. In “UW Technology: A New Era,” vice president for UW Technology Ron Johnson reflects on what the new philosophy means at www.uwtv.org.
Sponsor info.: UW Technology department, formerly Computing & Communications   206-221-7493 
Location:  streaming video only: http://www.uwtv.org/programs/displayevent.aspx?rID=22229&fID=4950    

April 1, 2008 -  November 29, 2008
Special Events  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | 18th Annual CEO Lunch Series
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Speaker: Robert Cremin   Esterline Technologies
Now in its 18th year, the CEO Lunch series features CEOs of companies in a dynamic program that attracts a wide range of Foster School of Business alumni and members of the Puget Sound business community. Speaking at the April 1, 2008 CEO Lunch: Robert Cremin started at Esterline Technologies in 1976, worked in nearly all of its technology areas, and worked his way up to become chairman, president and CEO. Advanced registration is requested.
Sponsor info.: Michael G. Foster School of Business and the UW Alumni Association   206-543-0540 http://www.washington.edu/alumni/index.html  
Location:  Columbia Tower Club     Cost:  $35 per individual; $500 per corporate table (8) Advanced registration required for corporate tables

April 2, 2008 -  May 31, 2008
Exhibits  | "Black Panthers: Making Sense of History"
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This photographic exhibition by Stephen Shames, on loan from the Aperture Foundation, shows not only the public face of the Black Panthers but also behind-the-scenes moments. During the height of the civil rights movement, from 1967-1973, Shames was given unprecedented access to the Black Panther Party, capturing the street demonstrations, protests, militant armed posturing, private Party meetings, and Bobby Seale at work on his mayoral campaign in Oakland.
Sponsor info.: Friends of the Libraries   206-543-1760 
Location:  OUGL lobby, and 1st and 2nd floor display walls    

May 5, 2008 -  May 25, 2008
Commencement  | Commencement Registration and Cap & Gown Ordering
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Husky Stadium Ceremony participants must register and order tickets, parking passes and apparel, on the web registration/order form at www.uwgraduation.com May 5 -May 25. This also applies to individual School/College or Departmental ceremony participants who require apparel and/or parking passes. All orders/payment will be taken on-line.
Sponsor info.: Office of Ceremonies   206-543-2592  commence@u.washington.edu
Location:  http://www.uwgraduation.com    

May 9, 2008 -  May 25, 2008
Exhibits  | Headlines 2008: Ideas + Projects
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The UW Department of Architecture Professionals' Advisory Council will hold its annual Spring Exhibit, highlighting emerging architectural projects designed by Washington practitioners. "Headlines" offers an exciting preview of future projects to be built regionally, nationally and globally. The Opening Night Reception is on Friday, May 9, from 5:00 - 8:00pm. Free and open to all.
Sponsor info.: College of Architecture and Urban Planning   206-221-3179 Nancy Tate  archpac@u.washington.edu
Location:  Gould Hall, Court    

May 13, 2008 -  May 31, 2008
Alerts  | Are you a student who needs help with child care costs?
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If you are a full-time or part-time student registered at the Seattle campus with children birth- 12 years, you may be eligible to receive financial help towards childcare costs. The Childcare Assistance Program is accepting applications for 2008-2009. For more information, stop by the Student Parent Resource Center in room 172 Schmitz or visit :www.washington.edu/students/osfa/currentug/child.care.html Application Deadline: MAY 30, 2008
Sponsor info.: no sponsor    
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May 14, 2008 -  May 31, 2008
Exhibits  | Bachelor of Fine Arts: Painting + Drawing, Sculpture, Fibers, Metals
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Group exhibition featuring the work of students receiving their BFA in Painting + Drawing, Sculpture, Fibers or Metals. Exhibit runs through Saturday, May 31, 2008. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 12 - 4pm. For more information, please contact the Jacob Lawrence Gallery at (206) 685-1805.
Sponsor info.: School of Art   206-685-1805  jlg@art.washington.edu
Location:  Jacob Lawrence Gallery, 132 Art Building     Cost:  free