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  • Remembering Robert Heilman Through Letters

    In a new book, Robert Heilman's life—including his years as chair of the Department of English—is presented through letters to and from colleagues and renowned writers from Theodore Roethke to Wallace Stegner. 

    July 2009 Perspectives
  • A Supreme Job

    When Noah Purcell ('02) first met Supreme Court Justice David Souter, he couldn’t believe he was discussing the law with a Justice. Now, as a clerk for Justice Souter, it's all in a day's work.

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • Where Economics, Philosophy, and Literature Meet

    Greed. Excess. Exploitation of natural resources. Sound familiar? In a new book, Money Matters, Professor Richard Gray explores how these issues played out in late 18th and early 19th century Germany.

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • Mapping Seattle's Gay and Lesbian History

    Tour downtown Seattle with Professor Michael Brown and you’ll experience the city from a rarely seen perspective, focusing on Seattle’s gay and lesbian history.

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • UW'S Palatial Home in León

    To visit the UW’s newest campus, you’ll have to book a plane ticket. And brushing up on your Spanish couldn’t hurt. 

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • Open Doors to Explore University District Activism

    Through May, an exhibit designed by UW students will be on display on the University Tower's north plaza. 

    March 2009 Perspectives
  • 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