Monday, January 10, 2011

January 10, 2011

Hi everyone,

Please join me in thanking Prof. Paula Szkody for her service as the faculty undergraduate advisor. Prof. Szkody is officially on sabbatical this winter and spring quarter so Dr. Chris Laws has graciously agreed to be the faculty advisor. Dr. Laws' email is laws@astro.washington.edu and office is B349; his office hours M-Th 9:30-10:20, F 10:30-11:30 and also generally in/available MWF 12:30-2:30 and TTh 5-6pm.

10yr Review Site Visit Meeting: As many of you have heard, the Astronomy Department is in the process of its 10 year review. Every department on campus is reviewed approx. every 10 years and as part of the review a committee of faculty visit the Department to meet with members. You are very important members of our Department and the committee would like to meet with you all on January 24 at 3pm in the reading room (B356A). Please read the attached letter describing the meeting. We are hoping that a large majority of you will be able to make this meeting. You should confirm your attendance by sending me an email directly.

REU Opportunities: Don't forget to check out the undergrad bulletin board (across from the computer lab) for research (REU) opportunities. You can also browse opportunities here: http://staff.washington.edu/sterrs/links.htm

This week is the American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting so there is no colloquium or astro lunch talks.

Have a great second week of the quarter!

- Sarah

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