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A new study by psychology researchers at the UW has found that a mindfulness program they created improves students' mental health. Liliana Lengua, psychology professor and director of the Center for Child and Family Well-Being, and Robyn Long, director of community programs and training for the Center for Child and Family Well-Being, are quoted.

The Univeristy of Washington, which was the first large university to begin remote instruction, is mentioned in this article about Seattle's successes in COVID-19 safety measures.

The art and music buildings will be undergoing renovations beginning in early 2022.

“National crises, from wars to depressions, have nearly always required big deficit spending. But in many countries, including the United States, for the last half-century public debt didn’t get paid down during times of peace and prosperity. Economists and politicians argue about whether this leads to higher inflation, interest rates or capital flight. That debate ignores a truly dangerous consequence of high public debt: It undermines trust in government,” writes Edgar Kiser, professor emeritus of sociology at the UW, about the growth in public debt due to COVID-19 spending.

While there may be nothing better than cuddling with your pet, should you sleep with your dog in the bed? Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.

“Accusations of human rights violations, followed by countless lawsuits, have remained constant since the [Northwest ICE Processing Center] facility was built over 20 years ago. Grassroots organizations like La Resistencia have been working for over five years to shut down the facility, and House Bill 1090 (HB 1090) may finally do just that,” writes columnist Luna Reyna. A study by the UW Center for Human Rights is referenced.

Alexis Calma, a senior majoring in both Art History and English, discusses her college experience and time studying abroad in Italy.

Professor Michelle Liu shares literary works with employees at Microsoft and other companies to explore complex workplace issues. 

A roundup of recent awards in the College of Arts & Sciences. 

Paul Fritts, whose company built the UW's Littlefield Organ three decades ago, has now made a major gift to the School of Music.