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Beaudoin, Kunz named as Fulbright Scholars

Kathy Beaudoin will teach education students at the University of Rijeka, Croatia, and Bill Kunz will teach media studies at the University of the Ryukyus, in Okinawa, Japan.


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Last building on your left

Work is beginning on renovations of the Russell T. Joy Building, the last remaining vacant structure on the Pacific Ave. side of campus.


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How does a blind person use technology?

Kristen Shinohara, '06, teamed with Dr. Josh Tenenberg to research how blind people use, or are frustrated by, assistive technologies.


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Learning + fun = MSL

Two high-schoolers talk about how the UW Tacoma Math-Science Leadership program furthered their interest in STEM and youth leadership.


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Computers can learn from experience

At the International Conference on Case-Based Reasoning, a team of UW Tacoma students will compete with groups from around the world.


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New IAS director on the job

Dr. Larry Knopp will be the new director of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, UW Tacoma's largest academic program.


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Award-winning nurse believes in the Golden Rule

Jan Runbeck is the recipient of the UW Tacoma 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award. She was one of the country's first nurse practitioners, and generously volunteers her time and knowledge.


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Research Standouts Awarded Grants

Nineteen grants in 2009 from two UW Tacoma endowments will help faculty, staff and students by supporting scholarship, research and campus improvements.