We are starting the first full week off with beautiful weather! I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy a bit of it. Here are some things to keep in mind this week:
* Undergrad Meeting: We would like to hold the autumn quarter undergrad meeting on Tues Oct 7 or Thurs Oct 9 at 3pm. Please fill out the VERY quick survey to let me know which one is the preferred: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/sterrs/61877
* State of the Department: This Thursday at 3:30pm, join us in the auditorium building foyer for some food and fun as the department celebrates the new school year. This is a fun event for all and a great opportunity to hear what is going on in the Astronomy Department. After the food, we will meet in Phys/Astr A102 to listen to the "State of the Department" address by our chair, Suzanne Hawley.
* Astro Lunch: Join us tomorrow, at 12:30 in Phys/Astr B356A for a lunch talk by Bryan Laubscher (Odysseus Technologies) on "The Space Elevator and Our Future". Please bring your lunch.
* Astrobiology Seminar: The astrobiology seminar is tomorrow at 2:30pm in Phys/Astr A118. This week, Rory Barnes (UofArizona) will give a talk on "Habitability of Tidally-Locked Terrestrial Exoplanets". Note: Dr. Barnes received his PhD from UW and will be returning as a postdoc this January.
* Mary Gates Research Scholarships: The Mary Gates Scholarships are given in $4,000 or $6,000 awards for undergraduates engaged in research with faculty. I strongly encourage everyone involved in research to apply. The deadline to apply is October 17 at 5pm. You can find out more and learn when an info session is here: http://www.washington.edu/uaa/mge/apply/research/deadlines.htm.
* Course schedule changes: Tomorrow, Sep. 30 is the last day to make changes to add, drop or change a course without being assessed a $20 fee and possible tuition forfeiture.
* Building Permits: If you have Phys/Astr building keys, please stop by the front office to pick up your quarterly building permit. You must have these to be in the building after hours.
* Graduating senior? Don't forget to see me to apply to graduate. You will also need to meet with any other major advisers (i.e. Margot if you are also a Physics major).
Please stop in anytime if you have questions or just want to say hello.
Best,
Sarah
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