THE FAILURE OF THE UW ADMISTRATION The University of Washington faculty, like the faculty at other major American research universities is governed by a Faculty Code, a set of laws written by the Faculty Senate, voted on by the faculty, and enacted by the Regents. Sadly, this is a story about [...]
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January 4th, 2017 - 11:40 am § in The Ave Scene, UW
Bill Gates Recognizes Ana Mari Cauce as One of Six 2016 Favorite Fanatics
My Favorite Fanatics of 2016 By Bill Gates | December 20, 2016 When I was in my 20s and early 30s, I was fanatical about software. By “fanatical” I mean that I was so focused on my vision of putting a computer on every desk and in every home that I gave up a normal existence. […][...]
October 14th, 2015 - 10:07 am § in Schools & Colleges
Cauce is new UW president
The University of Washington’s interim president, Ana Mari Cauce, no longer has “interim” preceding her title. The Board of Regents gave her the president’s job yesterday by a unanimous vote after a competitive selection process that attracted nearly 70 candidates. The Seatt[...]
November 21st, 2011 - 6:42 pm § in The Ave Scene, UW
Ana Mari Cauce .. new UW Provost
Ana Mari Cauce is. among more important things, the author of the title of this site .. “The AVE” was her idea. I remember Ana Mari suggesting that we use a name that combines the idea of a physical place, “The Ave,” with the idea of a venue for public discussion! That sp[...]
Microsoft and Amazon Fund Free Tuition for Most WA State Families!
From the Seattle Times: Washington opens wider the door to higher education with new College Grant program While Seattle’s ohso liberal community came out to vote against Amazon- supported candidates last week, maybe these same folks need to read this editorial in the Seattle Times. Evil Jef[...]
June 1st, 2019 - 10:49 am § in Misc.
The Racist Fallacy of “People of Color”
WHOSE THE WHITE GIRL? Leaving aside my own jokes about spelling, I get very angry at the effort by condescending liberals to replace the real issues of racism with the term “People of Color.” Somehow, as a Jew, somehow I am accused of being “white” while the President of [...]
August 24th, 2018 - 5:59 pm § in Misc.
UW Faculty Panel Declares Administration Made Illegal Changes to the Faculty Code
A jury of faculty hearing my case has now decided that the UW violated the faculty code. A year ago January, I was falsely accused of using words like f—–g n—-r and f-g. An investigation by the UW found no basis for these horrid charges but my Chair used this to do major and likely[...]
July 13th, 2018 - 11:59 am § in The Ave Scene, UW
Why Is The UW Attacking Me?
Dear Colleagues, This is an update for UW faculty and others who have been following my story. As a bit of background for those who may not know me: I am a tenured professor at the University of Washington and a very successful biologist. Among other things, five of the UW’s current facu[...]
UW: Students vs Faculty
6/2/2018 Response by student: Dear faculty colleagues, I appreciate the willingness of Dr. Reddy to voice concerns with the potential strike and to advocate for the rights of undergraduate students. Despite the fact that a strike is now much less certain, I would like to offer a clarifying response.[...]
What is “shared governance?”
Professor: A disturbing story about the influence of the Koch network in higher education This WAPO story is a warning message to all state universities. including our own. The Administration at Arizona Stare University, our sister campus in the PAC 12, has created a “Freedom Center” [...]