2007 History Lecture Series: The Forces That Shaped America
In this five-part series, Professor Richard Johnson explores the lives and work of the first founders, those who created the societies of early North America. Beginning with America's first inhabitants – the Indians from the Northwest – Professor Johnson examines the effects, at once creative and catastrophic, of the arrival of new European and African peoples from across the Atlantic. He examines the fierce clash of race, culture and the forces that forged new states and social systems, all of which ultimately shape the emergence of the United States. More...

Giovanni Costigan Lectures
Now online—lectures by one of the UW's most legendary professors, Giovanni Costigan. After teaching history for 41 years until his retirement in 1975, Costigan continued to give annual lectures through the UWAA History Lecture series. Five lecture series are now available online! More...

2006 UW Global Lecture Series - "A Just Cause: Bringing Health Care to All"
Fall 2006
This series of four lectures inaugurated the UW Global Lecture Series. Noted faculty from disciplines across the UW addressed pivotal issues of access, prevention and responsibility in global health care. Watch the talks online now! More...

2006 History Lecture Series: African American West
Winter 2006
Historians are re-discovering the contributions of African Americans, recognizing their impact as a people and exploring race relations as they played out in the wild West. In this series, Quintard Taylor focuses on African American history in terms of forming communities, combating racism, and changing social and political patterns in the development of the American West. More...

No Boundaries: The Ripple Effect of Globalization
Fall 2005
As we shift into the 21st century, we are witnessing dramatic changes in our local and global identities. Today, one in 10 persons living in the U.S. is foreign-born. Our societies reflect a rich diversity of cultures in language, customs and activities. One hundred and eighteen languages are spoken in the home in King County, putting Seattle in the top five cities in the country for number of languages spoken. Join us as we explore four areas in which globalization affects every one of us. More...

World War II Lecture Series: The War That Changed America
Spring 2005
The Impact of World War II - the watershed event of the 20th century — reached far beyond the battlefield. It affected everything from science, women, racism, the Pacific Northwest, war veterans, to diplomacy and President Harry Truman, changing life as we knew it. Seven distinguished history professors will talk about the impact of the last world war – and how it irrevocably changed the fabric of our life. More...

2005 History Lecture Series: The Crusades
Winter 2005
UW History Professor Robert Stacey explains how this extraordinary movement arose, discusses its successes and failures and the lasting impact the Crusades have had upon Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. More...

UW Science Forum
Each Spring, 2000-2005
UW Science Forum highlights renowned University scientists giving lectures that are designed to be easily understood by people with a high school science background. Watch Science Forum lectures dating back to 2000. Topics include autism, "cosmic recycling" and a genomic view of human history. More...

Sustaining Our Northwest World: From Fire to Flowers
February - March, 2005
The second annual UWAA/College of Forest Resources explored how can we balance the human desire for beauty with sustaining our region's economic, social, and ecological values. Topics range from forest fire management to garden design. More...

University of 1000 Years: Defining Moments at the UW
Fall 2004
From when Washington was still a Territory in 1861, to our present day status as a world-class institution set on an amazing campus, the history of the UW is full of stories of vision, commitment, hard work, challenge, and learning. We learned as we taught, shaping and being shaped by the world in which we lived. A stellar group of speakers, including new UW President, Mark Emmert, has assembled to bring their varied and unique perspectives to the same evenings. Listen to the lectures to get a glimpse of the University of Washington, then and now. More...

2004 Politics Lecture Series: Politics, Policy, Media, and Money: Elements of Elections
Spring 2004
The UW Alumni Association and the College of Arts and Sciences presented a dialogue about the 2004 presidential election. The three discussions featured UW faculty, local politicians, journalists and economic experts, who explored elements of elections in general and the contentious early stages of the 2004 presendential election. More...

2004 Business School CEO Lunch Series
February - March, 2004
This edition of the Business School's series features top executives in the fields of real estate, wireless communications, finance and biotechnology share their recipes for success. Listen to archived editions of their talks. More...
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Sustaining Our Northwest World: When Humans and Nature Collide
February - March, 2004
The UWAA teamed with the College of Forest Resources to present three-part lecture series in which UW faculty members explore the intersections between human consumption and ecological function through findings from their latest research. More...

2004 History Lecture Series: A House Divided Against Itself
Winter 2004
Professor Tracey McKenzie integrates political, social and military history in his approach to the Civil War as a window into the values of common Americans, revealing who we were as a people in the 1860s. He examines what Americans thought about state rights, the Union, racial equality, civil liberties, and for what values the soldiers in blue and gray risked their lives. More...

Economic Forecast Breakfast with Karma Hadjimichalakis
November 12, 2003
Dr. Hadjimichalakis spoke on the topic "The Economic Outlook: Is a Stronger Recovery Around the Corner?". Always popular with Business School alumni, her lectures provide valuable information for anyone interested in the current state of the economy and what lies ahead. More...
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MBA State of the Economy Forum
March 20, 2003
Two of UW's leading economists, Ed Rice and Karma Hadjimichalakis, discussed current economic conditions and their predictions for the future. Tune in and stay in the know. More...
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Jazzing Up Society: From Bebop to Hip Hop
March 17, 2003
An innovative evening presented by the Music and Sociology departments, the event matched commentary on social change with unforgettable music performed by Professor Marc Seales and his band. More...
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2003 History Lecture Series: Crafting Revolution, Envisioning America
January - February, 2003
Professor Richard Johnson's acclaimed lectures about the American Revolution and the relationship between Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. More...
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2002 Fall Lecture Series: The Art & Science of the Brain
October - November, 2002
Top UW scientists explore the human brain and its miraculous potentials. Listen as they share the latest research on development, evolution, intellect and other topics. More...