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Computational Neuroscience Center
Neuroscience, AI, and Society Seminar Series: Christof Koch
Wed. Jan 22, 2020
A seminar from Christof Koch, Allen Institute for Brain Science President, on the future of AI.
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ASUW Arts + Entertainment
An Evening with Jonny Sun
Wed. Jan 22, 2020
Author/illustrator of “everyone is an aliebn when ur an aliebn too” and writer for BoJack Horseman.
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History Lecture Series
The Body as Offering: Making Meaning of Sacrifice in the Aztec Imperial Past
Wed. Jan. 22, 2020
How much is the Aztec reputation for human sacrifice real, and how much is exaggerated?
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The Graduate School
Interdependent Success: Cultivating a Community of Diverse Bodies and Minds
Thurs. Jan. 23, 2020
Heather Evans examines the phenomenon of living without and with disability to highlight social barriers and stigmatization.
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Center for an Informed Public
Who Can We Trust? Technology’s Impact on Democracy
Thur. Jan. 23, 2020
The University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public explores questions and solutions for building our trust in modern media.
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For Students
Cocoa and Cookies on Red Square
Thurs., Jan. 23, 2020
Treat yourself to some free hot cocoa and learn more about UWAA student programs.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Critical Issues Lecture Series
Thurs. Jan 23, 2020
Explore contemporary art practices with visiting artists on Thursday evenings this winter.
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Department of Geography
A Queer New York: Geographies of Lesbians, Dykes, and Queers, 1983-2008
Fri. Jan 24, 2020
Explore how LGBTQ liberation has been narrated through a claim of long-term territory in the form of urban neighborhoods.
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Department of Dance
UW Dance Presents
Jan. 23-26, 2020
Showcasing original choreography by internationally recognized faculty, this concert features premieres of collaborations that questions hierarchies in art and life.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Behind The Scenes with NPR’s Correspondent in Jerusalem
Tues. Jan. 28, 2020
Stories of reporting from Israel to Gaza to Syria to the White House, and the joys and challenges.
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History Lecture Series
Skeletons and Dining Couches: Eating and Dying in the Roman Empire
Wed. Jan. 29, 2020
Modern ideas about Roman eating run from dormice to vomiting. But what is the truth?
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Urban Design & Planning
Professionals Council Winter Quarter Lecture: Commissioner Mitch Silver
Wed. Jan 29, 2020
Commissioner Mitch Silver will be sharing insights from his 30-year career as a professional planner.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Critical Issues Lecture Series
Thurs. Jan 30, 2020
Explore contemporary art practices with visiting artists on Thursday evenings this winter.
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UW Libraries
No-No Boy: The Story of How a Novel Goes from 1500 Copies Sold to 158,000 Copies
Thurs. Jan. 30, 2020
A UW professor shares the story of “No-No Boy,” its rediscovery and its journey from obscurity.
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Husky Women's Basketball
UW vs. Stanford
Sat. Jan. 31, 2020
Huskies are tougher together. Join your fellow UW basketball fans and cheer on the Huskies to victory! UWAA members enjoy discounted pricing.
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Husky Men's Basketball
UW vs. UCLA
Sat. Feb. 1, 2020
Huskies are tougher together. Join your fellow UW basketball fans and cheer on the Huskies to victory! UWAA members enjoy discounted pricing.
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School of Drama
The Best of Everything
Feb. 1–16, 2020
The women at Fabian Publishing want nothing less than the best of everything. Valerie Curtis-Newton directs this play based on Rona Jaffe's novel.
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GOLD alumni
New Year, New You, New Headshot
Tues. Feb. 4, 2020
Time to refresh your headshot! Gather with other Husky alums and enjoy the services of a professional photographer, Veraci Pizza and more!
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History Lecture Series
Death and the Ancestors: The Religion of the Family in China
Wed. Feb. 5, 2020
Trace how communicating with ancestors spread throughout ancient Chinese society.
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UW BOTHELL OFFICE OF RESEARCH
Addressing Human Health Through Biotechnology
Thurs. Feb. 6, 2020
Advances in what we know about human biology have revolutionized biotechnology and health care.
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Husky Days in the Bay
Volunteer at the Zoo
Saturday, Feb. 8
Join us at the San Francisco Zoo for a habitat-restoration project.
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Husky Days in the Bay
Museum of Ice Cream
Saturday, Feb. 8
Head to the Bay Area's hottest selfie spot with fellow Dawgs.
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Husky Days in the Bay
California Academy of Sciences VIP Tour
Sunday, Feb. 9
Join the Dawgs for a free VIP tour at the California Academy of Sciences.
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Husky Days in the Bay
Exclusive Wine Tasting
Sunday, Feb. 9
Head to Williams Selyem Winery for an exclusive tasting
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Husky Days in the Bay
Husky Night at the Warriors
Monday, Feb. 10
Put your Dubs up for the UW and the Warriors!
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UW Tacoma
Grit City Think & Drink: Smokey Bear – Friend or Foe of our Forests?
Tue. Feb. 11, 2020
We have recently experienced the largest and most destructive wildfires in our lifetimes. Learn the science of how wildfires spread and more.
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Center for Child and Family Wellbeing
Synchrony and the Neurobiology of Human Attachments
Tues. Feb. 11, 2020
Ruth Feldman explores how the brain basis of love fosters empathy, stress management and resilience.
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History Lecture Series
Ancient Iran: Heaven, Hell, and the Good Life
Wed. Feb. 12, 2020
Explore Zoroastrianism from prehistoric Central Asia to contemporary India and beyond.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Critical Issues Lecture Series
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2020
Explore contemporary art practices with visiting artists on Thursday evenings this winter.
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Scandinavian Studies
Money Can’t Buy You HYGGE
Thurs. Feb. 13, 2020
Kristian Næsby looks beyond the tranquil representation of HYGGE outside of Denmark to discuss the real pros and cons of this Danish and international sensation.
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College of Built Environments
Out in Front: Landscape Leading
Feb. 3-14, 2020
Northwest practitioners show off their latest projects at this biannual exhibition that highlights emerging trends in landscape architecture.
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The Graduate School
Immigration: History on Making It in America
Wed. Feb. 19, 2020
Peter Catron focuses on the socioeconomic mobility of immigrants in the 20th century.
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Career & Internship Center
Site Visit to Liberty Mutual
Wed. Feb. 19, 2020
Students are invited to check out the local headquarters of this Fortune 100 corporation.
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UW Libraries
Libraries Open House: Treasures from the Other Europe
Wed. Feb. 19, 2020
Remarkable treasures from UW Libraries’ Slavic, Baltic and East European collections.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Critical Issues Lecture Series
Thurs. Feb. 20, 2020
Explore contemporary art practices with visiting artists on Thursday evenings this winter.
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UW Tacoma
Scholarly Selections: “You are a man of science now, Wash.”
Thur. Feb. 20, 2019
The real-life contributions enslaved peoples made to scientific advances in the 18th/19th centuries.
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Husky Men's Basketball
UW vs. California
Sat. Feb. 22, 2020
Huskies are tougher together. Join your fellow UW basketball fans and cheer on the Huskies to victory! UWAA members enjoy discounted pricing.
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Husky Women's Basketball
UW vs. UCLA
Sun. Feb. 23, 2020
Huskies are tougher together. Join your fellow UW basketball fans and cheer on the Huskies to victory! UWAA members enjoy discounted pricing.
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Career & Internship Center
Huskies in Non-Profits and Government Careers
Mon. Feb. 24, 2020
Students, meet UW alumni in nonprofit and government careers over coffee and cookies.
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Simpson Center for the Humanities
Solomon Katz Distinguished Lecture: Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
Tue. Feb. 25, 2020
Tsing’s book, “The Mushroom at the End of the World,” traces the Matsutake mushroom — both a sought-after delicacy and an invasive weed.
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The Graduate School
An Evening with Karamo Brown
Wed. Feb. 26, 2020
Three-time Emmy Winner and Culture Expert on the Netflix reboot of "Queer Eye," Karamo Brown visits the UW.
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Pharmacy
Discover, Develop, Disseminate: 125 Years of Women in Pharmacy
Thurs. Feb. 27, 2020
Join the School of Pharmacy for a conversation with the women at the forefront of pharmacy innovation.
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College of Education
EduTalks | Tipping Points: Leveraging Change in Education
Thur. Feb. 27, 2020
Discover work to improve young people’s educational experiences in this series of fast-paced talks.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Jacob Lawrence Legacy Residency
Jan. 28– Feb. 28, 2020
Artist Marisa Williamson displays works created during her January residency. All are invited to the Artist Reception on February 7.
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Future Alumni
Dinners with the Pack
Feb. 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2020
One alumni host plus 10–12 college students add up to a fantastic evening.
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School of Drama
The Women of Lockerbie
Feb. 29 – Mar. 15, 2020
This play tells the story of the 1988 bombing of Pan Am flight 103, which shook up the town of Lockerbie in Scotland.
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School of Music
Streams of Stories: Entering the Same River Twice
Sun. Mar. 1, 2020
McCabe produces this quarterly series highlighting music by composers inspired by folk and fairy tales.
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Department of Asian Languages and Literature
Zen Master Zekkai: The Life and Poetry of a Medieval Japanese Monk
Tues. March 3, 2020
Get an inside look at classical Japanese history and culture through the life of Zen monk Zekkai Chūshin from Paul Atkins.
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UW Tacoma
Attainable Housing and the Future of Prosperity and Inclusion in Pierce County
Wed. March 4, 2020
Experts from around the nation discuss housing policies, their implementation, and patterns of success and failure.
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INTELLECTUAL HOUSE & UW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Short Talks: Home
Thurs. March 5, 2020
Four Native American Huskies share their personal stories of what “home” means to them.
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UW Tacoma
Grit City Think & Drink: The Rise of Chinese Wine – A Political Economy Story
Tue. Mar. 10, 2020
In less than a decade, Chinese wine went from being ignored and ridiculed to earning gold medals and praise by famous critics.
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NEAR EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CIVILIZATION
Revolution in Rhyme: Official Poets of the Islamic Republic
Tues. March 10, 2020
A visiting scholar explores the complex social history and politics of literary production in Iran after the 1979 revolution.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Critical Issues Lecture Series
Thurs. Mar. 12, 2020
Explore contemporary art practices with visiting artists on Thursday evenings this winter.
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Scandinavian Studies
Tom of Finland: Out of the Shadows into The National Spotlight
Thurs. March 12, 2020
Tom of Finland, who helped empower gay men around the world with his art, has been elevated to the national pedestal. But is it exploitation?
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Southern CA
Dawg Days in the Desert
March 16 & 17, 2020
Dawg Days in the Desert is a UW tradition – your chance to celebrate the Husky spirit that unites us all over food, friendship and purple pride.
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Future Alumni
Student Career Treks
March 22-25, 2020
Take a spring break tour of life in the Bay Area, Denver or New York City.
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UW Libraries
Low Brow/High Culture
Jan. 13–April 24, 2020
Lowbrow art mixes DIY culture and punk aesthetics. This exhibition features materials from the UW Libraries Special Collection.
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