September 27, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: Psychology Edwards Seminar, Democracy in Focus lecture series, First Wednesday Concerts and more
This week, attend the Psychology Edwards seminar, check out the First Wednesday Concert Series in the Allen Library, tune into the first lecture of the Democracy in Focus Lecture Series, and more.
September 30, 12:00 – 1:20 pm | Psychology Edwards seminar talk with Alex L. White, Ph.D., Columbia University, Kindcaid Hall
Can you recognize two written words simultaneously? Join the UW Department of Psychology for the Psychology Edwards seminar with Alex L. White, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience & Behavior at Columbia University, as he shares updates from the field. Alex will examine the questions around processing multiple words in parallel – a question that has been investigated with many approaches that have yielded inconsistent answers. Hear his summary of recent experiments that use two psychophysical paradigms to test quantitative models of parallel and serial processing.
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October 1, 4:00 – 6:00 pm | Democracy in Focus Series: Polarization, Persuasion, and Talking Across Difference, Husky Union Building & Livestream
Join the College of Arts & Sciences Social Sciences Division for a talk on Polarization, Persuasion, and Talking Across Difference as part of the UW Democracy in Focus Lecture Series. This first lecture of the series will feature Mark Smith from Political Science; and Ralina Joseph and Carmen Gonzalez from Communication and the Center for Communication, Difference & Equity.
Every Tuesday leading up to the 2024 election, UW faculty members will share their expertise through a public lecture on an election-related topic. The series spans UW partners, including the College of Arts & Sciences, the Evans School, the School of Law, and the Information School, with support from the Office of the Provost.
Free | Registration
October 2, 12:30 – 1:00 pm | First Wednesday Concert Series: Students of the UW School of Music, Allen Library
Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries.
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October 2, 6:30 pm | Public Lectures | I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Time, Town Hall Seattle & Livestream
Join UW Public Lectures for a moderated conversation between Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels and author of “I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times,” Mónica Guzmán and writer, broadcaster, interviewer, and UW Department of Communications faculty member Steve Scher. Learn together how to remain curious and courageous during our upcoming presidential election season.
Free | Registration & More info
October 4, 7:30 pm | Ko Tonga Cheol: Weaving Music in the New Ireland, Meany Hall
Led by Congolese guitarist and singer Niwel Tsumbu, a prominent figure in Ireland’s music scene, Ko Tonga Cheol exemplifies the contemporary identity of Irish music and the positive impact of migration on culture. With the influx of diverse nationalities in Ireland, a new collective consciousness is emerging through the universal language of music. The musicians of Ko Tonga Cheol find common ground in defining a new Irish sound. Curated by Artistic Partner Rhiannon Giddens.
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