Upcoming Events
May 2008
May 6
Aquatic Bioinvasions Associated with Ships: Possible Solutions or Lost Cause?
Location/Time: Anderson Hall Room 223, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
The Water Center presents "Aquatic Bioinvasions Associated with Ships: Possible Solutions or Lost Cause?" with Russ Herwig, Marine Ballast Water Specialist, School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences.Large ships traverse the globe carrying not only cargo, but also large quantities of ballast water required to maintain ship trim, stability, and safety. Ballast contains a diverse community of organisms, including viruses, bacteria, phytoplankton, and zooplankton. Non-indigenous organisms in ballast may become invasive, displacing indigenous organisms and changing ecosystems. A research team in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences has examined the composition of zooplankton in ballast entering Washington and is working with technology developers to determine the efficacies of different ballast water treatment systems.
What We Know About Collaborative Processes That Work
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Forum, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
An update on what is known about the use of collaborative problem solving for policy issues. An examination of recent and more classic collaborative processes that have been used in Washington State or elsewhere - some regarded as successful, some not - helps us take a closer look at what has been important to obtaining effective results from collaborative processes, and even what it takes to move a conflict from continuing conflict to a more useful setting in which to gain a more far reaching, productive and stable outcome.
Degree Project Information Session
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Commons, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
First year students are invited to an information session on Evans School degree projects. Faculty members and second year students will talk about degree project requirements and options for completing it.
May 7
Degree Project Information Session
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Forum, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First year students are invited to an information session on Evans School degree projects. Faculty members and second year students will talk about degree project requirements and options for completing it.
May 8
Chad: A Clinical Case for How to Make a Country Collapse
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Commons, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This presentation by Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow Ronelngue Toriaira will explore why the Republic of Chad is unable to sustain a steady process of normalization, and the factors undermining the political development and economic progress of the country. After 40 years of civil war and political unrest, the socio-political situation is now fueled by armed rebellion and the spreading Darfur conflict. At stake: power, big oil, and a subtle struggle between France, Sudan, China, and the U.S. The presentation will try to give insight of the present situation and discuss some wining strategies for the future.
Policymakers Exchange Luncheon
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Forum, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
By invitation only.
RSVP: mccutch@u.washington.edu or 206.616.6307
Semi-monthly policymakers exchange luncheon meeting with state policymakers.
May 12
Implementing Innovation: Facilitating Enduring Change in Environmental and Natural Resource
Governance
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Forum, 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Why do some policy innovations succeed while others fail? This presentation by Toddi A. Steelman of Simon Fraser University and North Carolina State University explores this question using the prism of institutional and implementation theory to shed light on why some innovations are more prone to emerge and persist while others fails to thrive. A case study of land protection in Colorado funded through lottery sales proceeds is used to illustrate the analytic framework. Two other case studies will also be summarized with recommendations for facilitating more enduring change with innovative policies.
A Day Without a Mexican Screening
Location/Time: Ethnic Cultural Theatre, 3940 Brooklyn Avenue, 4:30 - 9:30 p.m.
What would happen if all 14 million Latinos in California disappeared? Come see the film A Day Without a Mexican, a comedic satire, to find out. Food and drinks will be served prior to the movie, and a discussion on immigration with the Latino Policy Association will follow it.
May 13
Phytoremediation of Organic Pollutants
Location/Time: Anderson Hall Room 223, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The Water Center presents "Phytoremediation of Organic Pollutants" with Sharon Doty, research assistant professor at the UW College of Forest Resources. She will speak about how improper chemical disposal and spills have resulted in widespread contamination of the environment and the advantages and disadvantages of addressing the issue through phytoremediation, the use of plants to treat environmental pollution and remove pollutants from water, soil, and air.
May 15
Diversity Potluck Dinner
Location/Time: TBA, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
RSVP: mickeys@u.washington.edu or 206.221.7384
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a shared meal and discussion on ways to broaden and deepen the understanding of diversity within the Evans School community. The group discussion will be facilitated by a student and later summarized and shared with the Evans School community.
May 16
The Future of Organized Philanthropy
Location/Time: Henry Art Gallery Auditorium, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join the Nancy Bell Evans Center for a discussion on the future of organized philanthropy and key trends affecting it with Edward Skloot, director of Duke University's Center for Strategic Philanthropy and former executive director of the Surdna Foundation, and Carol Lewis, CEO of Philanthropy Northwest. This is event is co-hosted with Philanthropy Northwest and Social Venture Partners.
Diversity Potluck Dinner
Location/Time: TBA, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
RSVP: mickeys@u.washington.edu or 206.221.7384
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a shared meal and discussion on ways to broaden and deepen the understanding of diversity within the Evans School community. The group discussion will be facilitated by a student and later summarized and shared with the Evans School community.
Nonprofit Network Golden Gardens Beach BBQ
Location/Time: Golden Gardens Park Shelter #1, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join the Nonprofit Network student group at its 23rd annual Golden Gardens Beach Barbecue. There will be a plethora of leisure sports to enjoy and a bonfire and sing along afterwards. All refreshments and accoutrement are provided but please bring an item to grill.
May 17
Diversity Potluck Dinner
Location/Time: TBA, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
RSVP: mickeys@u.washington.edu or 206.221.7384
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a shared meal and discussion on ways to broaden and deepen the understanding of diversity within the Evans School community. The group discussion will be facilitated by a student and later summarized and shared with the Evans School community.
May 18
Diversity Potluck Brunch
Location/Time: TBA, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
RSVP: mickeys@u.washington.edu or 206.221.7384
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a shared meal and discussion on ways to broaden and deepen the understanding of diversity within the Evans School community. The group discussion will be facilitated by a student and later summarized and shared with the Evans School community.
Diversity Potluck Dinner
Location/Time: TBA, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
RSVP: mickeys@u.washington.edu or 206.221.7384
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a shared meal and discussion on ways to broaden and deepen the understanding of diversity within the Evans School community. The group discussion will be facilitated by a student and later summarized and shared with the Evans School community.
May 20
Regulatory Effectiveness Monitoring for Developing Rural Areas
Location/Time: Anderson Hall Room 223, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The Water Center presents "Regulatory Effectiveness Monitoring for Developing Rural Areas: Assessing King County's Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO)" with Gino Lucchetti, senior biologist for the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. The presentation will focus on the In 2004, King County passed a landmark set of land use regulations (the CAO) to protected Critical Areas, required under Washington's Growth Management Act. Assuring regulatory effectiveness is a high priority of salmon recovery and Puget Sound restoration plans. However, direct evidence to judge the effectiveness of the CAO is lacking. Therefore, we propose a monitoring framework based on a watershed-scale quasi-experimental approach to track regulatory implementation and compare corresponding changes in land use, land cover, hydrology, water quality, channel complexity and biology among six transitioning rural "treatment" and three "reference" small watersheds.
What Matters for Excellence in Ph.D. Programs?
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Commons, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Faculty Seminar Series presents "What Matters for Excellence in Ph.D. Programs? Latent Constructs of Quality in Recent Social Science Graduates' Evaluations of Ph.D. Program Elements" with William Zumeta. Traditionally, quality in Ph.D. programs has been thought of (mostly) as synonymous with faculty scholarly prestige. But another dimension of importance is the doctoral program's effectiveness in preparing students for their career roles. We'll explore this latter dimension from the viewpoints of approximately 2,100 Ph.D. recipients in six different disciplines who were surveyed in 2005-06 after receiving their degrees between 1995-99.
May 21
After-Hours Conversation with the Dean
Location/Time: Parrington Hall Commons, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to an informal after-hours conversation with Dean Archibald.
May 30
Humphrey Fellowship Program 20th Anniversary
Location/Time: Kane Hall, Room 220, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
RSVP: eventrsvp@u.washington.edu or 206.221.7384
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Please join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program at the Evans School and meet our current class. Our guest speakers include one of our current Humphrey Fellows; Jendayi E. Frazer, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of African Affairs; and Lalanath de Silva (Humphrey Fellow '90), director of The Access Initiative and the Partnership for Principle 10 at the World Resources Institute.
May 31
Second Annual Dan Evans Ball
Location/Time: Burke Museum, 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Join the Evans School Student Organization for their second annual Dan Evans Ball. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Jessica Case at jcase2@u.washington.edu.
