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School of Art + Art History + Design and The Jacob Lawrence Gallery

“a world becoming with”: 2020 BA Graduation Exhibition

Online gallery featuring the work of 53 students graduating with a BA in Art.
UW Alumni Book Club

“Circe” Book Chat

Wed. March 10, 2021

Student-Alumni Ambassador Madeleine joins the culminating conversation for "Circe."
School of Art + Art History + Design

2020 Graduate Showcase

Take a look at the culminating thesis work of graduating Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts, and Master of Design students.
School of Pharmacy

2021 Plein Research Symposium

Thur. March 4, 2021

Explore new advancements in research topics related to Geriatric Pharmacy and celebrates UW’s legacy as a leader in outreach and research for healthy aging.
College of Arts and Sciences

A Place for History

Turkiya Lowe, ’10, shares the history of National Park Service sites.
California Academy of Sciences

Academy @ Home

Explore CAS wherever you are with live webcams and DIY learning activities!
School of Drama

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

April 8-11, 2021

A hair’s-breadth combination of political exposé and pungent vaudeville, Accidental Death of an Anarchist is an explosive catharsis for our maddening times.
UW Magazine

After Prison

Omari Amili spent time in prison before earning three degrees from the University of Washington. For our December 2020 cover story, he interviewed 10 other people who graduated after they got out.
Registration open
Husky Classic

Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash

April 17–18, 2021

The UWAA's signature fun run goes virtual, with sweet swag for runners, kids and pups.
Information School

An Afternoon with Tressie McMillan Cottom

Tue. April 13, 2021

Join us for the 8th annual Ed Mignon Distinguished Lecture with our special guest, Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom.
College of Arts and Sciences

An Artists Residency – from Afar

Artist Ariel René Jackson explores how they inherited an understanding of the land.
Meany Center

Angela Hewitt: Bach

Streaming March 5 — March 12

Award-winning pianist Angela Hewitt performs a diverse selection of pieces by Bach.
UW Bothell

Anti-Racist Research Project

Connect with a team promoting collective action and civic engagement through research.

Jackson School of International Studies

Arctic and International Relations Podcast Series

The Arctic and International Relations Series includes publications, video interviews and podcasts.
BLACK VOICES

Are you part of the problem or the solution?

It is time to push for more profound strategies for change, says the UW's LeAnne Jones WIles.
Jacob Lawrence Gallery

As, Not For: Dethroning Our Absolutes

Virtual walkthough of a historical survey of work created by African American graphic designers.
Bellevue Art Museum

BAM from Home

Contemplate, appreciate, and discuss visual culture with the Museum’s Chief Curator and get crafty with some help from the Education Team. All from home!
Henry Art Gallery

Bambitchell: Dolphins, Ships and other Vessels

Thur. March 18, 2021

Bambitchell will give a performance-lecture, which will narrate untold stories from their research on Medieval animal trials.
Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award

Bill Center stands front and center when it comes to leadership

Retired Rear Admiral Bill Center, MPA ’78, created a legacy of dedication and service.
UW Libraries

Black History Month Challenge

A collection of poetry, music, film and books to broaden your understanding of Black history.
Online Learning

BlackPast

African American history reference center started by UW professsor Quintard Taylor. 
UW Medicine

Care Provider Appreciation

Share your messages of support and gratitude to the care workers at UW Medicine.
Diversity at UW

Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity

Where our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni gather to promote greater equity.
Philosophy for Children

Children’s Big Questions During the COVID-19 Crisis: Resources for Parents

Resources to help children understand the feelings and uncertainty that come with COVID-19.
The Graduate School

Coexisting with COVID-19 Lecture Series

Recorded lecture series discussing various issues and questions related to COVID-19.
Improving our environment

College of Built Environment Lectures

Archive of lectures from the College of Built Environments including the Deans Distinguished Lecture and the Department of Architecture Lecture Series.

University of Washington

College of Education Podcasts

Explore podcasts with topics like whiteness, disability and climate science.
Think critically

Common Ground

Find UW resources, events and programming designed to challenge our thinking.

The Whole U

Cooking With Kids in the Context of COVID-19

Tips and tricks to bring the family together in meal preparation.
Professional & Continuing Education

COVID-19 Career Resource Guide

A collection of free guides and videos to provide actionable tips to perfect your resume, showcase your skills, master interviews, grow your connections, pay for your education and more.
UW Helps Lead the Fight

COVID-19 Lectures and Seminars

Many UW faculty, staff and students are holding online lectures and seminars on topics related to COVID-19, in addition to sharing their expertise in the news.
Undergraduate Academic Affairs

COVID-19 Public Health Basics

One of three recorded lectures from 2020: The Course, a class designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
School of Public Health

COVID-19 Updates

Webinars, announcements and critical information from the UW School of Public Health.
Free for members
UWRA + UW Medicine

COVID-19: Ask an Infectious Disease Doctor

Fri. March 26, 2021

Pose your COVID-19 questions to some of UW Medicine’s leading infectious disease experts.
Remembering 2020

Create a Personal Time Capsule

Simple guidelines to help you create your own account of this historic year.
Scandinavian Studies

Crossing North

Podcasts featuring interviews with authors, performers and leaders from Scandinavia and the Baltic and more.
Printable PDF
Scavenger Hunt

Dawg Walks

Mix up your walk with this Husky-inspired scavenger hunt for Dawgs of all ages.
Department of History

Digital History Center

Explore the past, from a medieval battle to civil rights struggles and more.
School of law

Discovery Podcast

Distinguished guests discuss today's biggest social, political and legal issues.
School of Art + Art History + Design

Divya Mehra

Fri. Feb. 26, 2021

Part of the Critical Issues Lecture Series. 
Information School

Documents that Changed the World

Podcast series from the UW Information School explores compelling stories of documents throughout history.
School of Art + Art History + Design

Dolores Dorantes

Fri. March 5, 2021

Part of the Critical Issues Lecture Series. 
Burke Museum

Drawing Wild Washington

Learn to draw plants and animals from all over Washington state in the Burke Museum’s new video series with artist Jed Dunkerley.
College of Education

EduTalks

Recorded lectures on the work UW Researchers and local education leaders are doing to improve young people's education experiences.

The Jackson School

Ellison Center Podcasts

Dive into the world of Russian studies with this comprehensive podcast playlist.
Tacoma Art Museum

eMuseum Database

Browse TAM's entire collection online for a limited time.
College of Engineering

Engineering Lecture Series

UW faculty talk about building a brighter future, from sustainable food to digital privacy. Check out lectures from the 2019 series and before.
Jackson School of International Studies

Ethiopia in Theory, Theory as Memoir

Wed. March 17, 2021

Part of the Protest, Race and Citizenship across African Worlds lecture series. 
Sports Institute at UW Medicine

Exercise Anywhere

A list of resources to help you keep moving, even when you're stuck inside.
College of Arts and Sciences

Exploring the World in Translation

Ten faculty members share a reading list of their favorite works in translation.
UW Bothell

Facing It

A podcast about love, loss, and the natural world from professor, Dr. Jennifer Atkinson.
sing along
5th Avenue Theatre

Fifth Ave Theatre’s Greatest Hits

Watch this collection of greatest hits from one of our favorite local theaters.
College of Engineering

Finding “Fake News” in Times of Crisis

The UW's Kate Starbird examines what conspiracy theories reveal about political propaganda.
Benefit Partner

Fridays @ the 5th

Join the 5th Ave every Friday for musical theater workshops, Q&A, and more for Washington state theater teens. Recordings of past workshops are also available.
Elizabeth C. Miller Library

Gardening Answers Knowledgebase

Search for gardening questions with researched answers, plus gardening tips, book reviews and recommended websites.
Jackson School of International Studies

Gender in the European Parliament

Thurs. May 13, 2021

Petra Ahrens wraps up the "Talking Gender in the E.U. lecture series.
Jackson School of International Studies

Gender Parity in France

Thurs. April 22, 2021

With WSU professor Amy Mazur. Part of the "Talking Gender in the E.U." series.

Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

Global Fellowships Prep

Resources and workshops for alumni about fellowship programs for research, programming and teaching.
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

GO-MAP: Recognizing 50 Years of Impact

GO-MAP reflects on 50 years of supporting BIPOC UW graduate students.
UW MAGAZINE

Happy on the Trails

Hiking book author Craig Romano, ’94, ’97, slowed down long enough to share some urban treks that are off the beaten path.

Henry Art Museum

Henry at Home

Engage with The Henry on social media for artist videos, readings, and more.
Henry Art Gallery

Henry Digital Gallery

View the Henry's collection of contemporary art, photography, costumes and more online.
Henry Art Gallery

Henry SoundCloud

A collection of gallery talks and podcasts from the Henry Art Gallery.
Department of History

History Lecture Series Archive

UW historians speaking on a range of topics, from Seattle history to world revolutions.
Department of Communication

Horror Noire — Blacks in American Horror

Wed. March 10, 2021

The 2021 Scheidel Lecture delivered by acclaimed academic practitioner Dr. Robin Means Coleman.
BLACK VOICES

How can the UW engage?

Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn on putting the UW's expertise to practical use.
Free for members
UWRA + UW Medicine

How to Support Your Immune Health and Mental Health During COVID-19

Thurs. March 25, 2021

Three UW docs discuss the importance of mental health and how immune systems work.
The Jackson School

Hunting the Northern Character

Author Tony Penikett discusses the Arctic's influence on international policy.
Huskies Helping Huskies

Huskies@Work

Connect with a student for a low-commitment chat about what you love about what you do.
Help a Husky

Huskies@Work

Month of May

Reaching out has haver been easier!
Asian Languages and Literature

Hyakunin Isshu and the World of Japanese Medieval Poetry

Wed. Mar. 3, 2021

Professor Paul Atkins will introduce the content, structure, and history of this influential poetry anthology.
Seattle Arts & Lectures

Ibram X. Kendi

Wed. April 7, 2021

Author of UW Alumni Book Club selection “How to Be an Antiracist”. Discounts available for UWAA members.
UW Magazine

In new book, former mayor Norman Rice charts a path to healing

Norman Rice’s details his experience as mayor of Seattle during trying times.
Seattle Rep

Inside Seattle Rep

Podcasts, readings and creative conversations from UWAA Benefit Partner, Seattle Rep.
Husky Global

International Huskies provide a world of help

Huskies around the world give back in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
BLACK VOICES

Justice should be our North Star

Ph.D. student Claire Gwayi-Chore discusses balancing teaching, learning, research and activism at the UW.
Simpson Center for the Humanities

Keywords

A video series where scholars introduce ideas central to their work by talking about keywords that are specialized, complicated, contentious, or ambiguous.
Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Leadership and hope in 2020

One of three recorded lectures from 2020: The Course, a class designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
UW Tacoma

Lightning Talks

Celebrate the achievements of UW Tacoma in this collection of 5-7 minute talks.
UW Retirement Association

Making the Move: Choosing a Retirement Community

Fri. Feb. 26, 2021

This overview will begin with the basics before hearing from a panel of UW retirees who have made a variety of choices about retirement living.
Department of Communication

Marching to Selma

UW prof David Domke traces the history of an iconic Civil Rights moment in an online lecture.

Jacob Lawrence Gallery

Marisa Williamson: Angel of History Lecture & Performance

2020 Jacob Lawrence Gallery Resident Marisa Williamson work, Angel of History, explores how slave history is not only understood but felt.

Meany Center

Mark Morris Dance Group & Musical Ensemble: Mozart Dances

Streaming March 12 — March 19

Enjoy live music alongside the lyricism and astounding precision of the Mark Morris Dance Group.
Marketing & Communications

Marketing for Good

Podcast by Erica Mills Barnhart of UW’s Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
Multicultural Alumni Partnership

Meet the 2020 MAP Scholars

The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
TEDx Talks

Megan Ming Francis: Let’s get to the root of racial injustice

A UW associate professor traces our current racial climate to its core causes.
Department of Political Science

Megan Ming Francis: The Strange Fruit of American Politics

A UW associate professor asserts white supremacy is the rule, not the exception.
College of Arts and Sciences

Mixing Politics & Friendship

Republican strategist Randy Pepple and Democratic strategist Cathy Allen created and co-teach a UW course on political campaigns.
Jacob Lawrence Gallery

Monday Journal

Writing about art and culture that invites you to imagine future forms of criticism.
BECU

Money Matters

Check out info, planning tools and tips from BECU to help guide you on life’s financial challenges.
Museum of Pop Culture

MoPOP Don’t Stop

Engage with MoPop online through competitions, videos, listicles and more.
Grit City Think and Drink
UW Tacoma School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

More than a meal: Exploring how fish contribute to society

Tues. March 9, 2021

Fish are valued economically and socially, but how else have they contributed to society?
School of Music

MUSIC OF TODAY: DXARTS Spring Concert

Tue. April 6, 2021

Concert featuring groundbreaking modern classics and new works by student, faculty and guest composers.
College of Arts and Sciences

Neither Free Nor Fair

Political Science Professor James Long launched a podcast focused on election security, featuring experts from the UW and elsewhere.
Undergraduate Academic Affairs

Objects, Memory, the Future and You

One of three recorded lectures from 2020: The Course, a class designed to connect first-year students with UW’s top public scholars.
Seattle Arts & Lectures

Ocean Vuong

Wed. June 9, 2021

Author of UW Alumni Book Club selection “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous”. Discounts available for UWAA members.
iSchool

Podcast: Is the internet making us miserable?

Three scholars debated the causes of internet misery at a Town Hall in February.
KEXP

Podcasts by KEXP

Online list of and acces to KEXP postcasts such as Music that Matters.

KUOW

Podcasts from KUOW

Settle in with engaging podcasts like Primed, The Wild and Seattle Now.
Jackson School of International Studies

Policing Somali Refugees: Somali Refugee Resistance to State Violence

Wed. March 3, 2021

Part of the Protest, Race and Citizenship across African Worlds lecture series. 
Talking Gender in the EU
Center for West European Studies

Political Ethnography with a Gender Lens in the Latvian Parliament

Mon. March 1, 2021

Laura Dean, Associate Professor at Millikin University, covers gender politics in Latvia.
College of Arts and Sciences

Praise the Pod

A collection of faculty's favorite podcasts related to their field. 
UW Impact

Presidential Debate Preview

KUOW's Ross Reynolds, former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna, ’84, and UW professor Christopher Parker discuss the issues before the Sept. 29 presidential debate.
Jackson School of International Studies

Pride amid Prejudice: The Impact of the First Pride in Sarajevo

Thur. May 20, 2021

Part of the EU Democracy Forum series.
Department of Psychology

Psychology Lecture Series

This collection of lectures includes new perspectives on willpower and addressing bias. More than 80 videos to choose from.
Equity Focus

Race & Equity Initiative

See how the UW will combat the racism and inequities, both individual and institutional, that persist here and throughout our society.
Race, equity and justice

Race, Equity and Justice Resource Center

Resources to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racist action at the UW and beyond.
UW Libraries

Racial Justice Reads

E-book recommendations from the UW Libraries on the topic of racial justice.
College of Arts and Sciences

Racial Violence and the Fight for Racial Justice

Fri. April 12, 2021

A panel discussion hosted by associate professor Megan Ming Francis.
UW Impact

Recap: Beyond Economic Mobility

Six speakers explore how higher education could provide for BIPOC students beyond degrees and jobs.
UW Magazine

Renamed campus road honors Indigenous history

Before white settlement, the land where the University of Washington now sits was home to Coast Salish peoples.
College of Education

Resources for Families with Elementary-Aged Children

Discover activities for parents and kids, from virtual field trips to homework help.
Seattle Arts & Lectures

SAL On Air

Hear the best author talks from over 30 years of SAL programming.
Diversity at UW

Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center

See how the UW serves and empowers historically marginalized and underrepresented students with educational and cultural opportunities for holistic development.
Graduate School

Samuel Sinyangwe: Using Data to Advance Racial Justice

Sinyangwe explains what data tell us about police violence & systemic racism.
Seattle Children's Theater

SCT @ Home

Weekly curated resources including drama activities, games, coloring pages (and more!) all inspired by past performances.
Simpson Center, Harry Bridges Center and the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest

Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project

Collection of essays, interviews and photographs curated by UW faculty, students and the community.
Seattle Symphony

Seattle Symphony Live

Enjoy free live broadcasts of Seattle Symphony performances.
School of Pharmacy

Serving Refugees

Wed. March 17, 2021

Part two of the Caring for our Communities lecture series.
EASTERN WASHINGTON

Social justice and medicine mix at NATIVE Project

UW Medicine student Kika Kaui spent her summer immersed in the practice of generational, integrated medical and mental health services.
The Daily

Sound Bite

Check out podcasts from UW students, with topics like news, sports and dating.
The Jackson School

Spatial Representations and Rhetorical Framing of the Vietnam War

Dr. Christoph Giebels explores the politics and behind the Vietnam War.
Art + Art History + Design

Student Work Digital Galleries

See what UW students have created in this online exhibition.
BLACK VOICES

Students for a safer campus

UW Student Navon Morgan on leaving the UW better than he found it.
Society of Women Engineer at UW

SWE Explore

Learn about the world of engineering through fun at-home activities, panels and recorded lectures. For ages K-12.
The Jackson School

Symposium on Arctic Sea Ice Loss

Check out two panels on the implications of melting ice in the Arctic Sea.
UW Tacoma

TAC Talks

Inspired by TED Talks, watch UW Tacoma grad students share ideas & get feedback.
Tacoma Art Museum

TAM at Home

Learning resources, project ideas and virtual tours of Tacoma Art Museum exhibits.
Department of Urban Design and Planning

The Art of Black Urbanism

Recorded conversations about black visibility and shifting spaces in community.
Jackson School of International Studies

The Formation and Institutionalization of New Parties in EU Member States

Thur. April 15, 2021

Part of the EU Democracy Forum series.
College of the Environment

The Great (Neighborhood) Outdoors

Stay connected with nature by exploring webcams featuring local flora and fauna.
UW Climate Impact Group

The Next 25 Years: Building A Climate-Resilient Future

Tues. March 30, 2021

Scientists, community members and stakeholders come together to plan for the next 25 years.

Center for Child & Family Well-Being

The Roots of Helping, Sharing, and Caring

Wed. April 21, 2021

Rediscovering how people develop connections to others' needs and interests is more important than ever.
The Jackson School

The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia

From climate change to the Duterte regime, UW professors discuss Southeast Asia.
College of Arts and Sciences

The UW Through an Indigenous Lens

Senior Owen Oliver reflects on his experiences at the UW.
Department of History & UW Libraries

Tiya Miles

Wed. May 19, 2021

The 2021 Stephanie M.H. Camp Lecture with speaker Tiya Miles of Harvard University.
Podcast
Burke Museum

To Hell Creek and Back: The Story of the Tufts-Love T. Rex

Learn how a group of researchers and school teachers tracked down the elusive Tyrannosaurus rex in the sweltering badlands of Montana.
#UWServes

Together We Will

Our efforts today will help us overcome — together — the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jackson School of International Studies

Trump in the World Lecture Series

Lectures on the global impact of U.S government policies under President Trump. 
School of Pharmacy

Understanding Medical Distrust

Wed. March 10, 2021

Part one of the Caring for our Communities lecture series.
Free for members
UWRA + UW Medicine

Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine

Tues. March 23, 2021

Explore the science behind RNA vaccines and what the future holds for vaccine technology.
University Book Store

University Book Store Recommended Reading List

Suggested readings to help alumni perceive, understand and dismantle institutional racism.
lifelong learning

UW Alumni Book Club

UWAA is proud to partner with UW Libraries for the launch of this self-paced literary educational experience — with the eclectic reader in mind.
UW Medicine

UW doctors, students tackle the other pandemic: racism

UW doctors call for an anti-racist public health response to protests.
Student-led

UW Film Club Podcast

Podcast by student-run Film Club that explores movies of all kinds.
husky network

UW Husky Landing

A powerful new professional networking tool for the UW community.

December 2020

UW Magazine

See how the UW is helping to make a better future and celebrating our shared past.
UW Magazine

UW Medicine’s first Filipino-American graduate opens doors and minds

Fernando Vega, ’74, ’78, followed his dreams to become a doctor.
UW IN THE NEWS

UW Researchers Respond to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The most recent stories of UW experts commenting on the novel coronavirus epidemic.
UW Impact

Vice Presidential Debate Preview

KUOW's Paige Browning, UW faculty Ralina Joseph and Megan Ming Francis talk politics before the Oct. 7 vice presidential debate.
Fall 2020 Issue

Viewpoint Magazine

Telling the story of diversity at the University of Washington.
UW Tacoma

Voices Unbound: Enviro-Amplify

Voices Unbound explores environmental challenges from the point of view of community researchers from the University of Washington Tacoma
2020 Election

Vote From Abroad

Voting resources for US citizens living abroad. 
BLACK VOICES

What the UW has gotten right

UW professor LaShawnda Pittman takes stock of what's been accomplished.
UW Medicine

What to Do If the Pandemic Made You Afraid to Leave Your House

An article from Right as Rain by UW Medicine.
Cinema & Media Studies

What to Stream Right Now: Free Movies for Black Lives Matter!

20 groundbreaking films and television shows by Black directors, many of which celebrate the history and present of Black political resistance.
New York Huskies

Why there’s never been a better time to drop the ball

Tiffany Dufu, ’96, on achieving more by doing less and finding your "Cru"
Wing Luke Museum

Wing Luke Digital Collections

Learn about Seattle’s Chinatown-International District and the first Asian pioneers who settled here through artifacts and archival pieces dating back to the early 20th century.

Zoom Backgrounds for Travelers

Chat from where you want to be with these fun UW Alumni Tours-inspired backgrounds.