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Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:37:00 PDT
Contact: Beth Luce, Communication Services, 253-692-4881

Campus Scene: UW Tacoma events: October 29 and beyond

Events are held on the UW Tacoma campus unless otherwise noted.

Dick Muri and Matt Temmel on Navigating Public Policy

Nov. 5 – 6-8 p.m.
WCG 110

Pierce County Councilmember Dick Muri and performance audit coordinator for Pierce County Council Matt Temmel will give a presentation titled "Performance audits and their role in public policy making: What's all the noise about?" Muri and Temmel are two of several key political speakers who will present as part of the Navigating Public Policy program offered by the University of Washington Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center. The public is invited to attend, free of charge.

Between Anatamo- and Bio-Politics: Geographies of Sexual Health in Wartime Seattle

Nov. 6 – 3 p.m.
Science 309

Dr. Larry Knopp, director of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, will present the first of this year’s IAS faculty research presentations. A reception with refreshments will begin at 2:30 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge. For more information contact Julie Buffington at jbuffing@u.washington.edu or (253) 692-4451.

Husky Day

Nov. 7 – 10 a.m.
Carwein Auditorium

For prospective freshmen, an introduction to UW Tacoma's academic programs, the financial aid process and student life. Campus tours will be available, as well as tours of our on-campus housing options at Court 17.

Husky Huddle

Nov. 7 – 12:30-4 p.m.
Longshoremen's Hall

Immediately following Husky Days, make your way up the hill to Longshoremen's Hall for a few refreshments and a lot of team spirit. Join students in front of the big screen to cheer on the Huskies as they face the UCLA Bruins.

Conversations Re:Tacoma – The Center for Urban Waters

Nov. 12 – 6:30 p.m.
Carwein Auditorium

The last in a series of three public discussions on the future of urban design in Tacoma, this talk will focus on sustainability and green building practices as exemplified in the Center for Urban Waters, an environmental research facility now under construction on the Thea Foss Waterway. Pre-paid admission $7.50, or $10 at the door; students admitted free with student ID. Register at www.retacoma.com, or for questions contact info@retacoma.com.

Mark Lindquist on Navigating Public Policy

Nov. 12 – 6–8 p.m.
WCG 110

Pierce County prosecuting attorney Mark Lindquist will give a presentation titled “The criminal justice system: How it works and how it could work better.” Lindquist is one of several key local speakers who will present as part of the Navigating Public Policy program offered by the University of Washington Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center. The public is invited to attend, free of charge.

Retired CIA analyst Ray McGovern speaks on U.S. intelligence policy

Nov. 15 – 7-9 p.m.
Carwein Auditorium

Retired CIA analyst Ray McGovern will present a lecture, "Does torture work? Let's have both sides of the story." McGovern, a frequently featured guest of radio and TV political coverage, is a co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, an organization formed to contest U.S. government claims about Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. Free event, open to the public.

Environmental Science Seminar Series

Nov. 16 – 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Science 309

UW Tacoma associate professor John Banks will present a lecture, “Farming Practices and Arthropod Biodiversity in the Coffee Fields of Tarrazú, Costa Rica.” One of six fall lectures in the year-long series. Refreshments provided, free and open to the public. For more info contact Joyce Dinglasan-Panlilio, at jdingpan@u.washington.edu or (253) 692-4823.

Graduate and Professional Studies Education Fair

Nov. 18 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Philip Hall

Talk with representatives from graduate and professional schools throughout the state about their study programs and admissions process. This free event is open to the general public.

Bill Baarsma on Navigating Public Policy

Nov. 19 – 6–8 p.m.
WCG 110

Tacoma Mayor Bill Baarsma will give a presentation, “Policy making in the city of Tacoma: How it works and how it could work better.” Baarsma is one of several politicians invited to speak in the Navigating Public Policy program offered by the University of Washington Tacoma KeyBank Professional Development Center. The public is invited to attend, free of charge./p>

Campus Open House

Nov. 19 – 3:30-6 p.m.
Philip Hall

Representatives from undergraduate and graduate programs will be available to meet with prospective students. It's a great time to take a campus tour and stroll Tacoma's free downtown ArtWalk the same day.

South Sound Technology Conference

Nov. 20 – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Philip Hall

The tenth annual technology showcase will bring together regional leaders from industry, education and government to discuss innovations in technology. Speakers include UW Tacoma Chancellor Patricia Spakes, UW Tacoma Assistant Director of Industry Partnerships Andrew Fry, Congressman Adam Smith, Congressman Norm Dicks and Institute of Technology Director Dr. Orlando Baiocchi. The conference is free to attendees, but registration is highly recommended.