Campus Scene: UW Tacoma Events: April 9 and beyond
Washington State Nursing Centennial
April 15
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
William W. Philip Hall
Marjorie L. DesRosier, Ph.D., RN, a historical consultant, will speak on "Perspectives on the History of Nursing in Washington State." The talk is one of several events planned to commemorate the centennial of nursing in the state. The lecture is funded by Psi Chapter-at-Large, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the UW Tacoma Nursing Founders Endowment Fund. The lecture is free and open to the public.
Following DesRosier's lecture, participants will cross the street to the Washington State History Museum for the grand opening of "Nurses at Your Service: A Century of Caring." The museum exhibit opens April 11 and continues through July 5. The cost to attend the grand opening is $25. Visit the Washington State History Museum site for more information and to register.UW Tacoma Open House
April 16
4 to 6:30 p.m.
William W. Philip Hall
Join UW Tacoma admissions staff and advisers to learn how UW Tacoma can help you reach your potential. Meet with an academic adviser, learn about financial aid and scholarships and tour the UW Tacoma campus. The open house is the third Thursday of the month and coincides with downtown Tacoma's ArtWalk. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions Advising and Outreach, 253-692-4742.
Earth Week Events — April 18 - 24
For more information about any of the Earth Week events listed below, see the UW Tacoma Earth Week website. Events are open to the general public unless otherwise noted.
Children's Learning Day at the Giving Garden
April 18
10 a.m. to noon
Meet in front of the Science Building at 19th and Jefferson
The Giving Garden at UW Tacoma is reaching out to local families by providing children with an opportunity to learn at our garden with hands-on demonstrations of native plants that attract pollinators, composting, fruit tree maintenance and the construction of four additional raised beds with planting of vegetables already started in our greenhouse. This will be followed by a short presentation by the Tacoma Rescue Mission, the recipient of our garden harvest. Please RSVP: Kayomi@u.washington.edu.
Greening UW Tacoma
April 20
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Science 209
Take a guided tour of green projects going on at UW Tacoma. The greenhouse, Giving Garden and future rain garden sites are just a few of the stops along the way. RSVP by calling 253-692-4876 or emailing bnmason@u.washington.edu.
Fire Retardant Dilemma
April 21
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Carwein Auditorium
Arlene Blum, director of the Green Science Policy Institute, addresses "The Fire Retardant Dilemma: Balancing Fire Safety, Human Health and Environmental Protection." Blum is a visiting scholar at UC Berkeley's Department of Chemistry and a biophysical chemist. She has taught at Stanford University, Wellesley College and U.C. Berkeley, where her research was instrumental in banning the pesticide DBCP. Additionally, she has played a groundbreaking role in women's mountaineering. RSVP by calling 253-692-4876 or emailing bnmason@u.washington.edu.
Compost Kick-Off
April 22
Worm Bin Workshop - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Compost-related Topics - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Science 209
Open to students, faculty and staff only. Build worm bins and learn about composting at home and on campus. Email Bridget Mason at bnmason@u.washington.edu to register for this event.
Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home
April 22
Doors open 6 p.m.; Screening 6:30 p.m.
Longshoremen's Hall
This feature documentary reveals how the family household has become one of the most ferocious environmental predators of our time. The film will be introduced by its producer, Andrew Nisker, and followed up with discussion and Q&A.
Garbology 101
April 23
12:30 p.m.
Main campus stairs
Watch as we go dumpster diving to see how well UW Tacoma practices recycling.
Composting at the Office Workshop
April 23
12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Science 209
Open to students, faculty and staff only. Sponsored by the UWT Staff Association. Beth Luce, public relations and marketing manager, kicks off a campus-wide composting project by demonstrating how easy it is to compost at the office.
No Waste Picnic
April 24
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Commerce Plaza (outside the GWP Building)
Open to students, faculty and staff only. Earth Week organizers model the perfect sustainable event, with delicious local food, compostable products and absolutely no waste. Includes presentations on Fair Trade and other sustainability topics.
Paulsen Lecture Series: James Carville
April 20
7 p.m.
William W. Philip Hall
James Carville, a leading political consultant and author who helped guide Bill Clinton to presidential victory in 1992, will speak about American politics. Carville is the first speaker to visit UW Tacoma as the Arthur R. and Anna Mae Paulsen Lecturer. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so tickets are required.
Tickets for the community, faculty and staff will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve free tickets (limit of two) at www.tacoma.washington.edu/paulsen or by calling Ann Gagner at 253-692-4753. Tickets for students will be distributed through the Office of Student Affairs. For more information about ticketing or the event, contact the UW Tacoma Office of Advancement at 253-692-4753.
Continuing Education Information Meeting
April 22
6 to 7 p.m.
Carlton Center, Ste. 400, 1551 Broadway (on north edge of campus)
Find out about the many professional development courses available at the UW Tacoma's Continuing Studies program in this one-hour meeting. Bring your questions. For more information, visit www.tacoma.washington.edu/pdc or call 253-692-4618.
