September 24, 2012

Welcome back to school!  A few things to keep in mind for this week:

Telescope/Instrumentation Project: Dr. Ana Larson is looking for 1-2 undergrads that have a strong interest in working with telescopes to help clean and setup some newly acquired telescopes for outreach.  Students can earn ASTR 498 (Independent Study) credit for their work.  Please email Dr. Larson if you are interested (larson@astro.washington.edu).

SRT Presentation/Meeting: Students interested in working with the student radio telescope (SRT) should attend the presentation/meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12:30 in Phys/Astr A210 (note this is the first presentation for the ASTR 400 course- which is being combined with the meeting). 

Building Permits: If you have keys to the building, you must also have an updated building use permit.  These permits are in Sarah's office.

Computer Lab Reminders: The Astronomy computer lab is a space for you to do homework, work on research and collaborate with your peers.  Please remember not to eat/drink near the computers and to clean up after yourself.  Also remember to think before you print in the lab.  If you have computer problems, email help@astro.washington.edu.

oSTEM: Are you LGBT or an ally? Are you majoring in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field? Are you interested in networking, making friends, and jumpstarting your professional career? Then you should join the UW's chapter of oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)! oSTEM plans to create a strong, supportive environment for LGBT and allied students in STEM fields, with plenty of networking, food and career guidance along the way!  We will be holding our first event of the year on Tuesday, September 25th in HUB 337 at 3PM. Be prepared to have eat, socialize, and learn about what other exciting events oSTEM has planned for this next school year. See you then!"  If you have any questions, please feel free to forward them to our advisor, Gian Bruno (gbruno@uw.edu).

Colloquium: Mark your calendars for Thursday at 4pm for the autumn colloquia.  Next Thursday (Oct. 4) we have Annalisa Pillepic (UC Santa Cruz) giving a talk relating to extragalactic Astronomy.  Colloquia take place in Phys/Astr A102 and are great opportunities to learn about new research in the field.  Light refreshments are served at 3:45pm in the foyer.

Page O'Announcements: Updated with lots of classes with space still available.  Also check out the right side of the page for links to search for on-campus jobs.  http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/

Enjoy the first week back!

Best,
Sarah

September 18, 2012

Dear all,

Welcome to the 2012-13 school year!  I hope you've all had a great summer and are looking forward to all that this new school year will bring.  A few announcements that I wanted to make before next week.

1) I've moved! You may be surprised when you walk into the Astronomy front office and I'm not there!  I've moved offices into C304 which is to the right when you exit the tower elevators.  I'm the last office around the corner.  Stop by to say hi!
2) Undergraduate Representatives: Thank you to our 2011-12 undergraduate reps, Miles, Brenda and Nancy for their service this past year.  We are now accepting nominations for the 2012-13 undergraduate representative positions.  Please email me names of those you wish to nominate (self nominations are OK too!).  Undergraduate reps serve as a liaison to the faculty by attending open faculty meetings, coordinating events and bringing questions/concerns to our attention.  The representatives are a combination of senior and junior-level students and serve for the academic year.
3) Undergraduate Graders: Today @ Noon is the deadline to submit your resume and unofficial transcript to me to be considered for a grader position.  These positions will grade assignments for ASTR 321 as well as some introductory Astronomy classes.  You can email me your resume and unofficial transcript or drop it off in person.
4) Page O'Announcements: The announcement blog has been updated over the summer with new opportunities, campus events and interesting courses.  Check it out! http://pageoannouncements.blogspot.com/

Hope you all have a great start to the new school year. 

Best,
Sarah