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Robert Stacey, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences — the largest college at the University of Washington — talks about the difference between making a living and making a life. In this wide-ranging conversation covering Stacey’s passion for medieval history; why he wanted to teach at the UW; his hopes for students; and leading lives that are worthy of the sacrifices veterans make.

Sam Dubal died while hiking on Mt. Rainier National Park in October.

Christopher Parker, associate professor of social justice and political science, explains the role of race in the 2020 election in a UW panel on the topic.

A new organization called “The Cultural Space Agency” plans to combat gentrification by securing venues for arts and cultural groups. Sarah Wilke, senior director of operations and planning for the UW Meany Center, is mentioned.

Valerie Curtis-Newton, Head of Directing at the School of Drama, will be directing a play at the Round House Theatre.

Daniel. E. L. Promislow, professor of biology, discusses the relation between dogs and aging science.

Alicia Wassink, Associate Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Sociolinguistics Laboratory at the University of Washington, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Linguistic Society of America (LSA).

 

Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains the history behind election concessions and what a refusal to concede means.

Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, talks about polarization in the 2020 race, the role of social media, how the results differed from expectations and what the election means for climate change.

According to a NBC News exit poll, not only did 91% of Black women vote for presidential nominee Joe Biden, Black women are behind a massive effort to ensure all people have access to vote. As Biden slid past President Donald Trump in Georgia, social media went crazy with mentions of Stacey Abrams. Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science at the UW, is quoted.