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A look at the reopening and new direction of the Jacob Lawrence Gallery

The University of Washington in Seattle is playing host to a series of interactive art installations this month, called "Mad Campus."

The UW has gone mad, although not in a disorderly chaos kind-of-way. Instead, the grounds have been overtaken by Mad Campus, an art exhibit comprised of site-specificworks.

A guest piece by Tyler Reny, a PhD student in political science, and a co-author look at minority representation in state and local legislatures.

Two self-described "philosopher cops" from the West Coast are leaders of an effort to train police and military in better social interactions with citizens and civilians. One of the "philosopher cops" is Jonathon Wender, lecturer in sociology.

Foreign policy looms large as the 2014 midterm elections approach. But traditional conservatives and their tea party counterparts may bring different concerns and motivations to the November ballot, according to a University of Washington political scientist.

Drama, lectures, dance and exhibitions fill this especially busy week in the arts. From the closing of the Mad Campus exhibition to the start of the UW World Series collaboration with Noche Flamenca on a new work, "Antigona," there's plenty to see and do.

Latino voting tends to drop in midterm elections, and that may prove all the more so next month, given deep frustration with the president. Matt Barreto, associate professor of political science, is quoted.

The 'Seattle Sketcher' captures the Mad Campus exhibit at the UW Seattle Campus, which is up through Oct. 25.

The UW has received a $16 million grant to offer scholarships to students studying less-commonly taught foreign languages.