October 5, 2012
Public Health Café is a series of informal, interactive conversations intended to raise awareness about public health issues. On Tuesday, October 9th, join other members of the public at the Chaco Canyon Organic Café in West Seattle from 6:30-9 pm, where an expert from the UW Center for Ecogenetics & Environmental Health will discuss “Seafood:… Read More
October 3, 2012
Margaret O’Mara, associate professor of history, will explore crucial 20th Century American presidential races in a series of four public lectures starting October 9 in Kane Hall.
October 2, 2012
From now until November 25, the Burke Museum is featuring the International Conservation Photography (ICP) Awards, 75 award-wining photographs from across the globe. The Burke is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm, except for the first Thursday of each month when it is open until 8 pm and admission is free.
October 1, 2012
The next meeting of the City University Community Advisory Committee will be held in the HUB and will be followed by a tour of the newly remodeled building. Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Place: Husky Union Building (HUB), Conference Room 238 Items on the agenda include a presentation on the… Read More
September 25, 2012
Listen to Joanne Harrell, newly appointed chair of the UW Board of Regents, as she speaks with KUOW’s Ross Reynolds on “The Conversation.”
September 20, 2012
The first Farmers Market in Seattle was organized by Chris Curtis (’73) in the University District in the early 1990s. Curtis went on to form the Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance of seven food/farm markets throughout Seattle, some of which have been recognized by Forbes Magazine, the US News travel section, KOMO News, and Seattle Weekly…. Read More
September 18, 2012
iOn the Future, a new 60-minute documentary about the UW Information School, will debut on channel 27 (UWTV) at 8 p.m tonight, September 18. The documentary will also air regularly through fall and winter on UWTV, or you can watch iOn the Future online.
Summaries of recent meetings (in .PFD format) of the City University Community Advisory Committee are below: April 2012 May 2012 June 2012
September 14, 2012
To explore Cuba’s complex relationship with the U.S., the UW’s Comparative History of Ideas Program (CHID) and Spanish & Portuguese Studies (SPS) developed a study abroad program in Cuba, offered for the first time during Summer Quarter 2012.
September 10, 2012
Three free events in October are designed to encourage high school students to pursue higher education as they experience the University of Washington: Essence of Success is a one-day conference on Saturday, October 20 for African-American high school seniors interested in attending UW Seattle. Esperanza En Educacion is a one-day conference on Saturday, October 27… Read More
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