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Opinion: Preserve the Seattle National Archives and Records Administration to help preserve API history
Tamiko Nimura (PhD American Ethnic Studies 2004) explains the importance of the Seattle National Archives and Records Administration to the preservation of American Pacific Islander history.
02/02/2021 | International Examiner -
Explore the work of Hồng-Ân Trương on Feb. 5 at the Henry Art Gallery, who demonstrates through her work her feeling that activism and art are two side of the same coin
On Feb. 5, Hồng-Ân Trương will speak as part of the Henry Art Gallery's Critical Issues Lecture Series. Trương utilizes a variety of media, from photography to sound and video to performance, focusing primarily on war, immigration and refugee narratives.
02/02/2021 | International Examiner -
ArtSci Roundup: Patty Hayes – The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impacts of Systemic Racism, Book Launch: Union by Law, and More
This week at the UW, attend a book launch for "Union by Law," the Critical Issues Lecture Series, and more.
02/02/2021 | UW News -
Myanmar is under military control after coup
Mary Callahan, associate professor of international studies at the UW, says the military coup in Myanmar was inevitable, given the military-drafted Constitution, which gave the military control of key ministries and seats in Parliament.
02/01/2021 | NPR -
Decentralizing art museums: The Henry’s museum guide internship spurs active community engagement
Students share their experience with the ART 496 museum guide program, a year-long paid internship at the Henry Art Gallery.
02/01/2021 | The Daily -
She’s the Dancing Force Behind Nia Dennis’s Viral Gymnastics Routines
Bijoya Das (BA, Psychology, 2006), is a trainer for the UCLA gymnastics team, where she uses her skills in dance to help highlight the personality of gymnasts in their routine.
02/01/2021 | The New York Times -
UW books in brief: African American political theory, philosophy and migration, data science for health
Jack Turner, associate professor of political science, and philosophy professor Michael Blake are featured for their notable new books.
02/01/2021 | UW News -
From Spokane to Sundance: Trish Harnetiaux’s ‘You Wouldn’t Understand’ is part of virtual film festival
"You Wouldn’t Understand", a short film by Trish Harnetiaux (BA Drama & Political Science 1997), will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival.
01/29/2021 | The Spokesman-Review -
Female Genital Cutting Is on the Rise During COVID in Kenya
As is the case around the world, COVID-19 has had a particularly devastating impact on Kenya's women and girls. Domestic violence is on the upswing, teenage pregnancy rates are rising, early child marriage is increasing, and now, the ripple effects of the pandemic are causing a resurgence in female circumcision. Lynn Thomas, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
01/28/2021 | Vice -
Life on Venus claim faces strongest challenge yet
New studies knock down a controversial report observing phosphine in Venus’ atmosphere. Victoria Meadows, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. Andrew Lincowski, a doctoral student in astronomy and astrobiology, is mentioned.
01/28/2021 | Nature