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Female genital cutting (FGC): An interview with Bettina Shell Duncan
The Atlantic published an interview with Bettina Shell Duncan, professor in the Biocultural Anthropology Program about her research of the past two decades on female genital cutting.06/03/2015 | AnthropoLog -
An anthropological view of gender and sexuality in China
As its six cross-listings might suggest — ANTH 328 / GWSS 328 / JSIS 328 / ANTH 528 / GWSS 528 / JSIS 528 — Gender and Sexuality in China is no ordinary class.
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Danny Shelton, anthropology major, and first round NFL draft pick
Danny initially came to the UW thinking he wanted to go into law enforcement, but soon turned to anthropology where he realized he could learn about, and stay connected to, his Samoan ancestry.06/03/2015 | AnthropoLog -
‘Don’t wake the baby’ experiment gives new perspective on toddlers’ social skills
New study shows that young children understand how the sounds they make influence someone else.06/02/2015 | Seattle Times -
Five big new hires at the UW Art School
The students who begin art school at the University of Washington next year will find themselves in a changed program.
06/02/2015 | The Stranger -
College wins big in Awards of Excellence
The UW announced this year's Awards of Excellence recipients including several from the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Mixed Expat Families Debate: Which Language to Speak at Home?
One of the most important—and debated—decisions among mixed expat families is which language to speak at home.06/02/2015 -
Yakima Latinos have a historic opportunity for civic engagement
With Yakima's new district-based election system, the Latino community has new-found momentum in its efforts to organize politically. Mark Smith, UW political science professor, is quoted.05/31/2015 | Yakima Herald-Republic -
Japan may be the space power to watch
The ambiguities in the dual-uses of space technology blur our understanding of Asia. They mask just who is a competent military space power in Asia today.
05/30/2015 | Forbes -
History professor Elena Campbell publishes book on Russia and the ‘Muslim question’
Elena I. Campbell, a University of Washington associate professor of history, has published her first book, which studies Russia’s policies toward Muslims in the 19th and 20th centuries.05/29/2015