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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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jacob Lawrence Gallery

As, Not For: Dethroning Our Absolutes

Virtual walkthough of a historical survey of work created by African American graphic designers.
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.
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!
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.
Online Learning

BlackPast

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

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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Information School

Documents that Changed the World

Podcast series from the UW Information School explores compelling stories of documents throughout history.
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

EU Trilogues: Challenges for Democracy?

Wed. Feb. 3, 2021

Part of the EU Democracy Forum 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.
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.
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.
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.

Elizabeth C. Miller Library

Gardening Answers Knowledgebase

Search for gardening questions with researched answers, plus gardening tips, book reviews and recommended websites.
Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards

Global Fellowships Prep

Resources and workshops for alumni about fellowship programs for research, programming and teaching.
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.
BLACK VOICES

How can the UW engage?

Tukwila City Councilmember De’Sean Quinn on putting the UW's expertise to practical use.
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.
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.
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, Apr, 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.
Meany Center

Kodō: Legacy

Jan 22-29, 2021

A physically stunning and musically energizing one-hour performance film.

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.
Seattle Arts & Lectures

Madeline Miller: Online

Wed. Jan 27, 2021

Author of UW Alumni Book Club selection “Circe”. Discounts available for UWAA members.
Simpson Center for the Humanities

Making Abolition Geographies

Thur. Jan. 25, 2021

Katz Distinguished Lecture with speaker Ruth Wilson Gilmore.

Next Generation Medicine
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.
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.

Marketing & Communications

Marketing for Good

Podcast by Erica Mills Barnhart of UW’s Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy.
Department of Communication

Media Studies as Community Engagement

Wed. Jan 27, 2021

How can public engagement can be approached in meaningful and impactful ways?

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bellevue Art Museum

Reading Dance

Sun. Jan. 17, 2021

Join Member Benefit Partner BAM for a lecture on choreography and filmmaking.

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. 
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.
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. 
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.

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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

The Jackson School

The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia

From climate change to the Duterte regime, UW professors discuss Southeast Asia.
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. 
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.
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. 
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.