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  • Finnish Gets a Degree

    A bachelor of arts in Finnish has been approved, providing a new option for students without additional cost to the University. 

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • American Indian Studies Gains Department Status

    First introduced as a center in 1970, American Indian Studies is now an Arts and Sciences department.

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • Act III for the Jones Playhouse

    After an extensive remodel—only the second in its 78-year history—the Jones Playhouse reopens in October with a host of improvements.

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • New Telescope Pinpoints Gamma Rays

    September 2008 Perspectives
  • More than Math

    During the Summer Institute for Mathematics at the UW, high school students spend six weeks exploring math topics with UW faculty and like-minded peers.

    September 2008 Perspectives
  • Athena Unleashed

    It doesn't look like much, but Athena is currently the most powerful computer on the UW campus, helping scientists tackle fundamental questions about our universe.

    September 2008 Perspectives
  • From Tea to Weddings

    The Jackson School’s Summer Seminar for Educators, offered annually, focused on rituals this year, ranging from a North African tea service to a Day of the Dead celebration to Makah whaling traditions. 

    September 2008 Perspectives
  • Not Your Usual Camp

    At the Speech and Hearing Clinic's Communication Camp, children work on their communication skills with the assistance of graduate students, who gain valuable clinical experience. 

    September 2008 Perspectives
  • Getting On Board with Washington Bus

    Josh Johnston ('03) and a group of friends founded The Washington Bus as a way to involve young people in politics.

    September 2008 Perspectives