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April 4, 2023

Wrapping Up Fourth Floor Renovations

We’re almost there! After nearly four years of renovations, we can almost say, “We’re done!” Final—but big—touches are currently being completed on the fourth floor, where we’ll now have five apartments for faculty and UW Rome Center intern use. Kitchens, lighting, and doors are currently being installed and wardrobes are being built. We’re also getting…


February 10, 2020

Study abroad “straightens my path to success”

Thomas Le is a Civil Engineering student from Seattle. He studied abroad at the UW Rome Center last summer. We wanted to hear more about his experiences and how he made it all happen, with the help of great support from UW Study Abroad and the UW Rome Center. Here’s what he had to say. Want…


November 15, 2019

Our first-ever distinguished lecture

Tonight we were delighted to host the first-ever UW Rome Center Distinguished Lecture on the UW campus in Seattle. Kane Hall was packed, with over 240 people in attendance. Professor Alain Gowing shared his fascinating talk, “Ghosts of the Palazzo Pio”, and then Professor Steve Muench gave an update on the renovation project. Afterwards, we…


July 16, 2019

Lighting, tiles, AV and more

Work on the 1st floor continues, with reinforcement of the floors and fire safety measures having been the top priority thus far. A complete overhaul of the HVAC system is also underway to ensure adequate cooling during our hot Roman summers and heating in our chillier months. We have also been working with Targetti, a premier technical…


April 1, 2019

Contractors break ground — or floor, rather — at Palazzo Pio

Renovations underway

In January, after many years of planning in coordination with Istituto Tata Giovanni, which owns Palazzo Pio, renovations are now underway at the UW Rome Center. Staged in three phases, the project includes critical updates to the structure, electrical and mechanical works; important fire safety prevention measures; as well as new lighting, flooring and educational…


November 27, 2017

University of Washington’s 20th Studio Art Program in Rome’s Exhibition

The University of Washington Rome center is happy to announce that it will be hosting the 20th University of Washington Studio Art Program in Rome’s exhibition on December 5th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served. University of Washington Rome Center Palazzo Pio, 1st and 3rd floor Piazza del Biscione, 95


May 2, 2017

UW Rome Center Instagram Photo Contest

The UWRC encourages you to participate in our May photo contest! 1. Snap a photo you during your study abroad in Italy 2. Follow @uwromecenter on Instagram 3. Post your photo to Instagram and tag #uwromecenter 4. Win dinner for two (€50 value) at Trattoria Moderna UW’s Global Campus Photo Contest Second Place WInner: “Storm in the Forum” by…


April 26, 2017

Welcoming Our New Interim Resident Director, Amity Neumeister!

  The UWRC is excited to announce the arrival of our new Interim Resident Director, Amity Neumeister! Amity earned her MBA with an emphasis in general management and ebusiness at the UW Foster School of Business and began working for UW Medicine in 2001. She has served as Assistant Dean in the Office of the…


March 3, 2017

REMINDER: 2017-2018 Rome Center Intern Application due MARCH 10th

The UWRC is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the next UW Rome Center internship position (internship dates: June 2017 – June 2018).   An application form is attached below.    The application deadline is March 10, 2017.  Interviews will be scheduled and an intern selected by the end of March 2017….


March 2, 2017

JSIS NATO Forum Project & Pompeii Visit

This quarter, the JSIS study abroad program is working on a NATO forum project, and their most recent workshop was chaired by guest Lone Kjelgaard, a Senior Legal Advisor at NATO Headquarters. They also recently took a class field trip to Pompeii. Below are some photos taken during their NATO forum workshop and Pompeii trip….



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