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The
Excellence
in Academic Libraries award will be on display in
the UWT library through the end of the year. The award,
which recognizes the top university research library
in North America and is the highest honor an academic
library can achieve, was given to the entire University
of Washington libraries systems in May. University Libraries
Director Betsy Wilson attended a reception at the library
Dec. 13. Dale Goodvin's photo of the "Chinook Red"
chandelier is featured on one of several banners one
of several banners that have been designed in recognition
of the award. The banners have been displayed along
Stevens Way on the Seattle campus, and the banner featuring
the chandelier is now on display in the UWT library
with the award.
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Chancellor search nearing conclusion
The
five finalists seeking to become UWT's next chancellor have
completed their campus visits and presented their ideas about
the future of UW Tacoma.
The
search committee, co-chaired by UWT Education director Ginger
MacDonald, has reviewed feedback from the campus and community
and come to consensus about the top candidates. UW President
Mark Emmert will make the final hiring decision.
HEC
board considers future of upper-division campuses
The report on the future of UW Tacoma is now in the hands of the Higher Education Coordinating Board.
The UWT report and similar proposals for growth at UW Bothell, Washington State University Vancouver and WSU Tri-Cities were submitted to the HECB Dec. 10 in response to recent legislation aimed at clarifying the evolution of the upper-division campuses. Following its Jan. 27 meeting, the board will make recommendations to the Legislature.
Last
month, the UW Board of Regents enthusiastically endorsed the
UWT report, which calls for tripling enrollment by 2014 to
meet rapidly growing demand for higher education. If recommendations
in the report are implemented, UW Tacoma will grow from its
current enrollment of about 2,000 to more than 6,000 over
the next 10 years, including about 4,000 new seats for transfer
students and a small-scale, four-year baccalaureate program.
The first freshmen would be admitted in 2006.
Inclement weather update
As winter approaches, remember to check the UWT Web site and telephone hotline for information on inclement weather closures and delays. Local radio and television stations will be notified if UWT is closed or operating hours are delayed.
- Inclement weather hotline: (253) 383-INFO
Research
consultant hired
Dr. Carol Hert will join the UWT community as our research
consultant, effective Jan. 1.
Selected
from 30 applicants, Dr. Hert has a Ph.D. in information transfer
from the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University,
a master of library science from Columbia and a B.A. in biology
from Brown. She was a senior research fellow at the Bureau
of Labor Statistics, has held faculty positions, and comes
to us with a record of publications and funded grants based
on her own interdisciplinary research. Watch 'uwtline' for
more information.
Participating
in the interviews and selection process were Leo Aguiling,
John Banks, Glenna Chang, Charles Emlet and Janice Laakso.
New
art on its way to Cherry Parkes
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| Seven
new artworks by Fall City artist Don Fels, including this
piece, "Trinkets," will be installed in the
Cherry Parkes building early next month. The UWT Art Committee,
working with the Washington State Arts Commission, recently
acquired this artwork, which was created by signpainting
collectives in Kerala, India, based on concepts and schematic
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Diversity
Institute planned
UWT
staff and faculty are invited to the 2005 Diversity Institute
Feb. 11 at Pacific Lutheran University.
This
one-day event is the fourth annual gathering of regional institutions
to share and build around issues of diversity. Featured speakers
this year include Nancy Barceló, UW vice president
and vice provost for diversity, and Raymond Reyes, associate
vice president for diversity at Gonzaga University.
Registration
is $30 per person. To register or for more information, e-mail
Steve Smith
or Marcie Lazzari.
Faculty and Staff Notes
Lauren
Harris has been hired as a Fiscal Specialist in the
Office of Advancement.
Trevor
Scott Schmitz was born to Linda Schmitz (Chancellor's
Office) and her husband, Scott, Monday, Dec. 13. Both mom
and baby are healthy.
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