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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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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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The Graduate School
A Conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates
Tue. Feb. 16, 2021
An evening with award winning author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, moderated by UW Professor of Communication, Ralina Joseph.
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Stroum Center for Jewish Studies
A Land of Milk and Honey: Biblical Narratives in Modern Israel
Wed. Jan. 27, 2021
Learn about the sublime space of milk and honey in the Bible and the way it has been mythologized.
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College of Arts and Sciences
A Place for History
Turkiya Lowe, ’10, shares the history of National Park Service sites.
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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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Museum of Flight
After Apollo, What’s Next?
Thur. Jan. 28, 2021
Join UWAA benefit partner Museum of Flight for a webinar on the next steps in space.
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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.
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Husky Classic
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
April 17–18, 2021
The UWAA's signature fun run goes virtual, with sweet swags for runners, kids and pups.
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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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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.
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History Lecture Series
Arming the Police and the ‘Social Source of Our Distresses’
Wed. Feb. 3, 2021
Bruce Hevly investigates the use of handguns by American police officers.
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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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Jackson School
Attack on the Capitol–What Does It Mean for Democracy?
Tues. Jan. 19, 2021
UW faculty discuss what the recent attacks on the U.S. Capitol may mean for democracy.
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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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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.
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Online Learning
BlackPast
African American history reference center started by UW professsor Quintard Taylor.
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UW Climate Impact Group
Building Climate Resilience During COVID-19 Recovery
Wed. Jan 27, 2021
A lecture celebrating the 25th anniversary of the UW Climate Impact Group.
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Remembering 2020
Create a Personal Time Capsule
Simple guidelines to help you create your own account of this historic year.
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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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Scavenger Hunt
Dawg Walks
Mix up your walk with this Husky-inspired scavenger hunt for Dawgs of all ages.
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History Lecture Series
Digital Discontents, from the Age of the Mainframe to the Era of Big Tech
Wed. Feb. 10, 2021
Margaret O'Mara will tackle the unexpectedly long history of today’s worries about technology.
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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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The Jackson School
Ellison Center Podcasts
Dive into the world of Russian studies with this comprehensive podcast playlist.
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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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Jackson School of International Studies
EU Trilogues: Challenges for Democracy?
Wed. Feb. 3, 2021
Part of the EU Democracy Forum series.
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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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Seattle Rep
Fannie
Thur. Jan. 28, 2021
A captivating look at the impassioned freedom fighter, Fannie Lou Hamer. Discounts available for UWAA Members.
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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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History Lecture Series
From Caravans of Gold to Atomic Bombs: African Mining in World History
Tues. Jan. 26, 2021
UW Professor Lynn Thomas examines the mining industry in Africa, which from gold mining in medieval West Africa to uranium mining during the Cold War.
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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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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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BLACK VOICES
How can the UW engage?
Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn on putting the UW's expertise to practical use.
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The Graduate School
How Music Connects Us: Belonging, Wellbeing, and Sonic Lineage
Thur. Feb. 4, 2021
In this lecture, Ethio-American vocalist, songwriter, composer and cultural activist Meklit Hadero explores how music knits people and communities together.
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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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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.
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Seattle Arts & Lectures
Ibram X. Kendi
Wed, Apr, 7, 2021
Author of UW Alumni Book Club selection “How to Be an Antiracist”. Discounts available for UWAA members.
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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.
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Seattle Rep
Inside Seattle Rep
Podcasts, readings and creative conversations from UWAA Benefit Partner, Seattle Rep.
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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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BLACK VOICES
Justice should be our North Star
Ph.D. student Claire Gwayi-Chore discusses balancing teaching, learning, research and activism at the UW.
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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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Meany Center
Kodō: Legacy
Jan 22-29, 2021
A physically stunning and musically energizing one-hour performance film.
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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.
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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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Seattle Arts & Lectures
Madeline Miller: Online
Wed. Jan 27, 2021
Author of UW Alumni Book Club selection “Circe”. Discounts available for UWAA members.
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Simpson Center for the Humanities
Making Abolition Geographies
Thur. Jan. 25, 2021
Katz Distinguished Lecture with speaker Ruth Wilson Gilmore.
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UW School of Medicine
Making Sense of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Thurs. Jan. 21, 2021
UW microbiology professor Deborah Fuller, PhD, answers your questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, followed by a panel discussion.
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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.
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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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Department of Communication
Media Studies as Community Engagement
Wed. Jan 27, 2021
How can public engagement can be approached in meaningful and impactful ways?
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Multicultural Alumni Partnership
Meet the 2020 MAP Scholars
The scholars were selected for their passion for diversity and social justice.
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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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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.
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Race, Equity and Justice
MLK Week Events at the UW
Jan. 12–21, 2021
Many events have gone virtual, but there are still plenty of ways to mark the MLK Day holiday.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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History Lecture Series
Photographic Power: Tales from the Philippines and the United States
Wed. Jan. 27, 2021
Discuss the intertwined history of photography and trauma from the Philippine-American War to Black Lives Matter.
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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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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
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.
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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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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.
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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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Bellevue Art Museum
Reading Dance
Sun. Jan. 17, 2021
Join Member Benefit Partner BAM for a lecture on choreography and filmmaking.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Reconstruction, Reconsidered: Belonging and Urban Contestation In Mogadishu’s ‘Building Boom’
Wed. Feb. 3, 2021
Part of the Protest, Race and Citizenship across African Worlds lecture series.
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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.
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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
Rethinking Israeli Citizenship: The Case of Ethiopian Jews
Wed. Feb. 10, 2021
Part of the Protest, Race and Citizenship across African Worlds lecture series.
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UW Retirement Association
Retirement Living in the Post-COVID Era
Thurs. Feb. 11, 2021
A wide-ranging and thought-provoking panel discussion about how COVID and the pandemic response has impacted retirement and assisted living communities.
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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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The Graduate School
Sexually Speaking: An Evening with Dr. Ruth
Mon. Feb. 1, 2021
Join the Office of Public Lectures for an evening with behavioral therapist, sexpert and Alzheimer’s caregiving authority, Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Moderated by Dr. Pepper Schwartz.
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INTELLECTUAL HOUSE & UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Short Talks: Home
Thurs. Jan. 28, 2021
Four Native American Huskies share their personal stories of what “home” means to them.
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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.
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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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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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University Faculty Lecture
Stand with the Innocent: Wrongful Convictions and Criminal Justice Reform
Thurs. Jan. 28, 2021
Hear from the founder of the Washington Innocence Project, which has exonerated 15 wrongfully convicted people.
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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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BLACK VOICES
Students for a safer campus
UW Student Navon Morgan on leaving the UW better than he found it.
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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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The Graduate School
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impacts of Systemic Racism
Tue. Feb. 9, 2021
Patty Hayes, Director of Public Health — Seattle & King County, discusses the impact of the pandemic on BIPOC communities.
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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 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.
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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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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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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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UW Medicine
UW doctors, students tackle the other pandemic: racism
UW doctors call for an anti-racist public health response to protests.
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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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December 2020
UW Magazine
See how the UW is helping to make a better future and celebrating our shared past.
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UW Magazine
UW Medicine’s first Filipino-American graduate opens doors and minds
Fernando Vega, ’74, ’78, followed his dreams to become a doctor.
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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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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.
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Fall 2020 Issue
Viewpoint Magazine
Telling the story of diversity at the University of Washington.
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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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BLACK VOICES
What the UW has gotten right
UW professor LaShawnda Pittman takes stock of what's been accomplished.
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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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Jackson School of International Studies
Whose Struggle for What? Sexual Minorities and Social Movements in Africa
Fri. Jan. 22, 2021
Part of the Protest, Race and Citizenship across African Worlds lecture series.
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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"
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