Current news and events happening on campus and in the community designed to improve quality of life and foster economic vitality.
The D Center at the University of Washington is sponsoring the first annual “D Week” to educate the community about Deaf and Disability culture. All events are free, and both voice and American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and captioning will be provided. Tonight, don’t miss Aurora Levins Morales, writer, poet, activist, and historian, speaking at 6:30 pm in the HUB.
UW Science Now, which trains University of Washington graduate students to communicate their research to the general public, kicks off with two speakers at Seattle’s Town Hall April 9 and 11.
Join University of Washington scientists and researchers for the fifth annual Paws-on Science: Husky Weekend at Pacific Science Center on April 4–6, 2014. Watch this video to learn more about exhibits and hands-on activities from 49 UW programs at this family-friendly event, and bring your Husky Card or UW Alumni Association Member Card to receive a 22% discount on general exhibit admission for you and your guests.
On Tuesday, April 8, join UW’s Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation for a panel discussion, Aerospace: Can we become as productive as our forefathers? This event is free and open to the public and will be held from 7-9 pm at the Museum of Flight.
Don’t forget to save the first weekend of April for the annual Elisabeth C. Miller Library Garden Lovers’ Book Sale. This Saturday event is free and open to the public, with all proceeds benefiting the Miller Library.