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Now more than ever, we need each other. By staying connected, we can continue to learn and grow, to lend a hand or an idea, to be a part of strengthening our community. We invite you to connect with alumni and friends through the UW Alumni Association’s digital programs. Looking for ways to give back? Please visit Together.
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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.
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Center for Child and Family Well-Being
“Reach out, I’ll be there”: Awakening Resilience Across Communities
Thurs. Nov. 19, 2020
Dr. Barbara Burns describes a mindfulness-based parent education program designed to strengthen family resilience.
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UW Alumni Book Club
“The Color of Law” UW Alumni Book Club Discussion
Thurs. Oct. 8, 2020
Join your fellow readers for a discussion on UW Alumni Book Club's latest read.
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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.
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College of Built Environments
7th Annual Runstad Department of Real Estate Leadership Event
Wed. Oct. 21, 2020
Virtual event featuring keynote speaker Jevin West & special guest Joel McHale.
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Information School
A Discussion with the Center for an Informed Public about the Upcoming U.S. Elections
Wed. Oct. 7, 2020
A discussion on misinformation, social media & election security this November.
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Simpson Center for the Humanities
Abderrahmane Sissako In Conversation – African Worlds / World Films
Thur. Nov. 12, 2020
A Katz Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities.
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California Academy of Sciences
Academy @ Home
Explore CAS wherever you are with live webcams and DIY learning activities!
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Husky Classic
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Spring 2021
Look forward to a new Dawg Dash experience in spring, 2021. Check back for more details
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UW Tacoma
Alumni Speaker Series: Justina Johnson
Thurs. Oct. 8, 2020
Justina Johnson, Tacoma Public Schools Director of Advanced Programs Equity, wants higher education for all students.
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The Graduate School
An Evening with Joy Harjo
Fri. Nov. 6, 2020
Poet Joy Harjo discusses the importance of safe spaces for everyone.
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UW Bothell
Anti-Racist Research Project
Connect with a team promoting collective action and civic engagement through research.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Arctic and International Relations Podcast Series
The Arctic and International Relations Series includes publications, video interviews and podcasts.
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KEXP
Artist Sessions Archive
Online archive of KEXP Artists Sessions with live music performances.
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Jacob Lawrence Gallery
As, Not For: Dethroning Our Absolutes
Virtual walkthough of a historical survey of work created by African American graphic designers.
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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!
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UW Botanic Gardens
Basics of Permaculture Design
Tues. Oct. 20, 2020
Learn how to assess the land, create zones, maximize connections and incorporate typical Permaculture designs like keyholes, spirals, mandalas, circle beds and more!
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Dept of English & CHID
Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World
Engaging personal travel stories and thought-provoking questions that explore the ethics and politics of our travel.
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UW Alumni Tours
Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World
Tues. Oct. 20, 2020
Explore the ethics of travel with UW professor and author Anu Taranath.
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Botanical Gardens
Bird Migration
Thurs. Oct. 22, 2020
Learn how and why birds migrate and which species you are most likely to see!
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Online Learning
BlackPast
African American history reference center started by UW professsor Quintard Taylor.
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UW Medicine
Care Provider Appreciation
Share your messages of support and gratitude to the care workers at UW Medicine.
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Diversity at UW
Center for Communication, Difference, and Equity
Where our community of students, faculty, staff and alumni gather to promote greater equity.
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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.
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The Graduate School
Coexisting with COVID-19 Lecture Series
Recorded lecture series discussing various issues and questions related to COVID-19.
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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.
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University of Washington
College of Education Podcasts
Explore podcasts with topics like whiteness, disability and climate science.
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Think critically
Common Ground
Find UW resources, events and programming designed to challenge our thinking.
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Honors Program
Communicating about crises across a divided public
Thur. Nov. 12, 2020
Part of the Global Challenges Series
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College of Engineering
Contact tracing: Fighting COVID-19 while respecting privacy
Wed. Oct. 21, 2020
Learn about contact tracing and methods used to protect individual privacy.
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The Whole U
Cooking With Kids in the Context of COVID-19
Tips and tricks to bring the family together in meal preparation.
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Foster School of Business and UW School of Law
Corporate Law Consults
Wed. Nov. 4, 2020
Free legal consults for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women small business owners hit hard by COVID-19.
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Contemporary Race & Politics in the United States
COVID-19 & Racial Inequities
Fri. Jan. 22, 2021
Panel talk by The Washington Institute for the Study of Inequality and Race.
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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.
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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.
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School of Public Health
COVID-19 Updates
Webinars, announcements and critical information from the UW School of Public Health.
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Scandinavian Studies
Crossing North
Podcasts featuring interviews with authors, performers and leaders from Scandinavia and the Baltic and more.
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Pacific Science Center
Curiosity at Home
Educational activities and resources to inspire science learners of all ages!
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Dawg Daze
Dawg Detectives
Sept. 26-27, 2020
A virtual scavenger hunt filled with Husky fun facts, UW trivia, and fabulous prizes thanks to our friends at Xfinity.
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Scavenger Hunt
Dawg Walks
Mix up your walk with this Husky-inspired scavenger hunt for Dawgs of all ages.
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Department of History
Digital History Center
Explore the past, from a medieval battle to civil rights struggles and more.
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School of law
Discovery Podcast
Distinguished guests discuss today's biggest social, political and legal issues.
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Information School
Documents that Changed the World
Podcast series from the UW Information School explores compelling stories of documents throughout history.
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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.
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College of Education
EduTalks
Recorded lectures on the work UW Researchers and local education leaders are doing to improve young people's education experiences.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Election 2020: A Turning Point?
Wed. Oct. 14, 2020
Will Your Vote Matter? Part 2 of a 3-part series.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Election 2020: A Turning Point?
Thur. Oct. 29, 2020
Impacts on Our Democracy. Part 3 of a 3-part series.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Election 2020: A Turning Point?
Thur. Oct. 1, 2020
Hot Topics - Climate Change & China Relations. Part 1 of a 3-part series.
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The Jackson School
Ellison Center Podcasts
Dive into the world of Russian studies with this comprehensive podcast playlist.
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Foster School of Business and UW School of Law
Employment Law Consults
Wed. Oct. 21, 2020
Free legal consults for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women small business owners hit hard by COVID-19.
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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.
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Sports Institute at UW Medicine
Exercise Anywhere
A list of resources to help you keep moving, even when you're stuck inside.
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College of Arts and Sciences
Exploring the World in Translation
Ten faculty members share a reading list of their favorite works in translation.
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UW Bothell
Facing It
A podcast about love, loss, and the natural world from professor, Dr. Jennifer Atkinson.
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UW Botanic Gardens
Fall Color in the Arboretum (online)
Mon. Oct. 12, 2020
Highlighting the Arboretum's fall plants and the unusual ways they arrived here.
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5th Avenue Theatre
Fifth Ave Theatre’s Greatest Hits
Watch this collection of greatest hits from one of our favorite local theaters.
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College of Engineering
Finding “Fake News” in Times of Crisis
The UW's Kate Starbird examines what conspiracy theories reveal about political propaganda.
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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.
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Center for Child & Family Well-Being
From Ally to Antiracist: Using Psych. Science and Mindfulness to Cultivate Growth and Action
Wed. Oct. 14, 2020
Discover the important role mindfulness can play in antiracism efforts.
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UW Tacoma
From Black Lives Matter to Black Wives Matter: Exploring How Pornography Has Sexualized Social Justice Movements
Tue. Dec. 8, 2020
Learn how racist tropes have been shown in pornography over the past 20 years.
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Elizabeth C. Miller Library
Gardening Answers Knowledgebase
Search for gardening questions with researched answers, plus gardening tips, book reviews and recommended websites.
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Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
Global Fellowships Prep
Resources and workshops for alumni about fellowship programs for research, programming and teaching.
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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.
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The Graduate School
Healthy People, Healthy Planet: That’s Population Health
Wed. Oct. 7, 2020
Dr. Ali Mokdad will discuss work that UW is doing to advance population health.
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Henry Art Museum
Henry at Home
Engage with The Henry on social media for artist videos, readings, and more.
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Henry Art Gallery
Henry Digital Gallery
View the Henry's collection of contemporary art, photography, costumes and more online.
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Henry Art Gallery
Henry SoundCloud
A collection of gallery talks and podcasts from the Henry Art Gallery.
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Department of History
History Lecture Series Archive
UW historians speaking on a range of topics, from Seattle history to world revolutions.
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The Jackson School
Hunting the Northern Character
Author Tony Penikett discusses the Arctic's influence on international policy.
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Huskies Helping Huskies
Huskies@Work
Connect with a student for a low-commitment chat about what you love about what you do.
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Seattle Rep
Inside Seattle Rep
Podcasts, readings and creative conversations from UWAA Benefit Partner, Seattle Rep.
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Foster School of Business and UW School of Law
Intellectual Property Law Consults
Wed. Oct. 7, 2020
Free legal consults for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women small business owners hit hard by COVID-19.
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Foster School of Business and UW School of Law
Intellectual Property Law Consults
Wed. Nov. 18, 2020
Free legal consults for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women small business owners hit hard by COVID-19.
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Husky Global
International Huskies provide a world of help
Huskies around the world give back in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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UW Botanic Gardens
Intro to Permaculture
Tues. Oct 13, 2020
Get introduced to the ethics, principles & key strategies of permaculture.
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Listen Online
KEXP Radio
Connect to the world of music with DJ-curated radio, a huge archive of live performances and more.
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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.
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UW Tacoma
Lightning Talks
Celebrate the achievements of UW Tacoma in this collection of 5-7 minute talks.
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Department of Communication
Marching to Selma
UW prof David Domke traces the history of an iconic Civil Rights moment in an online lecture.
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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.
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Marketing & Communications
Marketing for Good
Podcast by Erica Mills Barnhart of UW’s Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
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College of the Environment
Mass Awakenings: Perspectives on nature, health, and humanity’s path forward
Wed. Oct. 21, 2020
2020 Doug Walker Lecture exploring the intersection of nature, people & science
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UW Libraries
Maxine Cushing Gray Distinguished Writer Lecture: Susan Orlean
Wed. Oct. 28, 2020
"The Library Book" author Susan Orlean discusses her writing and the role of libraries with Maria Semple.
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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.
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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.
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Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Monday Journal
Writing about art and culture that invites you to imagine future forms of criticism.
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BECU
Money Matters
Check out info, planning tools and tips from BECU to help guide you on life’s financial challenges.
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Museum of Pop Culture
MoPOP Don’t Stop
Engage with MoPop online through competitions, videos, listicles and more.
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UW Botanic Gardens
Moving Outdoor Plants In for the Winter
Wed. Oct. 7, 2020
Learn which plants can be moved indoors, plus when and how to make the move.
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School of Nursing
Nursing Shark Tank
Nurse researchers make the case for the funding they need to turn their projects into reality.
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Jackson School of International Studies
One Nation – Many Stories: 30 Years of German Unity
Sat. Oct 10, 2020
Thirty years after reunification, have Germans crafted a joint political identity?
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OnTheBoards.tv
Online streaming service for viewing ground-breaking artistic projects and contemporary performances.
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Seattle Opera
Opera at Home
Enjoy playlists of past performances, podcasts and family-friendly Opera Time.
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iSchool
Podcast: Is the internet making us miserable?
Three scholars debated the causes of internet misery at a Town Hall in February.
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KUOW
Podcasts from KUOW
Settle in with engaging podcasts like Primed, The Wild and Seattle Now.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Post-US Elections: A Global Perspective on US Democracy and Foreign Policy
Thurs. Nov. 5, 2020
What can global perspectives teach us about elections and American democracy?
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College of Arts and Sciences
Praise the Pod
A collection of faculty's favorite podcasts related to their field.
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UW Impact
Presidential Debate Preview
Tues. Sept. 29, 2020
Join KUOW and UWAA for a live debate preview moderated by KUOW’s Ross Reynolds.
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UW Impact
Presidential Debate Preview
Thurs. Oct. 15, 2020
Join KUOW and UWAA for a live debate preview moderated by KUOW’s Ross Reynolds.
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UW Impact
Presidential Debate Preview
Thurs. Oct. 22, 2020
Join KUOW and UWAA for a live debate preview moderated by KUOW’s Ross Reynolds.
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Graduate School Office of Public Lectures
Protests for the Soul of a Nation: COVID-19, Black Lives Matter and Election 2020
Wed. Oct. 21, 2020
Megan Ming Francis discusses current events.
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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.
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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.
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Contemporary Race & Politics in the United States
Race & the 2020 Election
Fri. Nov. 6, 2020
Panel talk by The Washington Institute for the Study of Inequality and Race.
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UW Libraries
Racial Justice Reads
E-book recommendations from the UW Libraries on the topic of racial justice.
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Museum of History and Industry
Rainy Day History Podcast
What does it mean to be a Seattleite? The MOHAI Youth Advisors investigate!
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UW Alumni Book Club
Redlining and Real Estate
Thurs. Oct. 1, 2020
Randa Kayyali Privett, Ph.D. talks racism and real estate in Seattle.
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College of Education
Resources for Families with Elementary-Aged Children
Discover activities for parents and kids, from virtual field trips to homework help.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Russian Journalism vs Disinformation: What’s the Score? Mass Media and Social Media in Russia 2020
Wed. Oct. 21, 2020
How do Russians counter propaganda and disinformation?
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Seattle Arts & Lectures
SAL On Air
Hear the best author talks from over 30 years of SAL programming.
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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.
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Graduate School
Samuel Sinyangwe: Using Data to Advance Racial Justice
Sinyangwe explains what data tell us about police violence & systemic racism.
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Seattle Children's Theater
SCT @ Home
Weekly curated resources including drama activities, games, coloring pages (and more!) all inspired by past performances.
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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.
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Seattle Symphony
Seattle Symphony Live
Enjoy free live broadcasts of Seattle Symphony performances.
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Contemporary Race & Politics in the United States
Social Movements & Racial Justice
Wed. Oct. 7, 2020
Panel talk by The Washington Institute for the Study of Inequality and Race.
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The Daily
Sound Bite
Check out podcasts from UW students, with topics like news, sports and dating.
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KUOW
SoundBites: Mini Audio Storytelling Activities
KUOW’s RadioActive Youth Media is excited to share bite-sized audio storytelling activities for teens and pre-teens.
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The Jackson School
Spatial Representations and Rhetorical Framing of the Vietnam War
Dr. Christoph Giebels explores the politics and behind the Vietnam War.
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Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Special Duty: The Japanese Intelligence Community
Wed. Oct. 28, 2020
Richard J. Samuels of MIT discusses the dramatic evolution and future of Japan’s intelligence community.
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Art + Art History + Design
Student Work Digital Galleries
See what UW students have created in this online exhibition.
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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.
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The Jackson School
Symposium on Arctic Sea Ice Loss
Check out two panels on the implications of melting ice in the Arctic Sea.
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UW Tacoma
TAC Talks
Inspired by TED Talks, watch UW Tacoma grad students share ideas & get feedback.
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Tacoma Art Museum
TAM at Home
Learning resources, project ideas and virtual tours of Tacoma Art Museum exhibits.
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Department of Urban Design and Planning
The Art of Black Urbanism
Recorded conversations about black visibility and shifting spaces in community.
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Jackson School of International Studies
The Crisis in Transatlantic Relations and Other Global Challenges
Thurs. Oct. 29, 2020
Nicholas Burns will discuss the 2020 election, COVID-19, and America's evolving relationship with Europe.
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College of the Environment
The Great (Neighborhood) Outdoors
Stay connected with nature by exploring webcams featuring local flora and fauna.
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UW Alumni Book Club
The History of Housing Segregation Today
Mon. Oct. 12, 2020
Author Richard Rothstein joins a panel of local leaders to discuss the history of colonization and redlining manifest in Seattle’s housing crisis.
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UW Tacoma
The Politics of Matching, Messaging, and Making the First Move in Digital Dating Spaces
Tue. Nov. 10, 2020
Join us for a presentation about digital dating and the quest for connection.
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School of Pharmacy
The Road to Recovery: Creating and Distributing a COVID-19 Vaccine in the US
Thur. Nov. 19, 2020
2020 Phil and Sandra Nudelman Endowed Lecture
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The Jackson School
The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia
From climate change to the Duterte regime, UW professors discuss Southeast Asia.
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NPR
Tiny Desk Concerts
See UW Assistant Professor Ted Poor play with Andrew Bird in the NPR studios!
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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.
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#UWServes
Together We Will
Our efforts today will help us overcome — together — the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World Lecture Series
Lectures on the global impact of U.S government policies under President Trump.
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Center for Labor Studies
Union by Law: Filipino American Labor Activists, Rights Radicalism, and Racial Capitalism
Thur. Nov. 19, 2020
Join us for the release of a new book by UW Professors Michael McCann and George Lovell.
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University Book Store
University Book Store Recommended Reading List
Suggested readings to help alumni perceive, understand and dismantle institutional racism.
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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.
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Student-led
UW Film Club Podcast
Podcast by student-run Film Club that explores movies of all kinds.
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husky network
UW Husky Landing
A powerful new professional networking tool for the UW community.
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September 2020
UW Magazine
See how the UW is helping to make a better future and celebrating our shared past.
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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.
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Bridges Center for Labor Studies
Velvet Sweatshops and Algorithmic Cruelty: Labor in the Global Tech Economy
Tues. Oct. 6, 2020
Authors Margaret O’Mara and Mary Gray along with a panel of researchers and tech workers reflect on labor in the global tech economy.
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UW Impact
Vice Presidential Debate Preview
Wed. Oct. 7, 2020
Moderated by KUOW's Paige Browning with the UW's Ralina Joseph and Megan Ming Francis
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Spring 2020 Issue
Viewpoint Magazine
Telling the story of diversity at the University of Washington.
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UW Recreation
Virtual Fitness and Mindfulness Classes
Free, live yoga classes you can take online to get your body moving from the comfort of your own home.
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UW RECREATION
Virtual Mindfulness Classes
Mindfulness manager Danny Arguetty guides you through energizing and relaxing classes designed to do at home. Watch at your own pace, or join the livestream!
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The Museum of Flight
Virtual Museum Online
Take an online tour inside of iconic aircraft from The Museum of Flight.
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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
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Pacific Crest Trail Association
Walk the PCT at home
While you can't hike this PNW wonder, you can explore a 5k video of the trail.
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UW Medicine
What to Do If the Pandemic Made You Afraid to Leave Your House
An article from Right as Rain by UW Medicine.
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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.
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The Graduate School
White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide
Wed. Oct. 28, 2020
A lecture by Professor Carol Anderson.
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