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  • What are the implications of the AFL-CIO's expanding membership criteria?

    University of Washington political science Ph.D. student Amanda B. Clayton weighs new action by the AFL-CIO that will pave the way for nonunionized workers and even environmental, immigrant, and civil-rights groups to join the labor federation.
    10/28/2013 | The Washington Post

  • Arts Roundup: Music, exhibits, women's festival-- and a Halloween concert

    It's a big week for the arts on campus featuring dance, music, lectures, and a festival. From the annual Halloween Organ Concert to the ISIS: Women Arts Festival at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
    10/25/2013 | UW Today

  • Longhouse at UW to welcome students, indigenous community

    The University of Washington broke ground Friday on a $6 million longhouse to support Native-American students and provide a place for indigenous activities and celebrations.
    10/25/2013 | The Seattle Times

  • Experts: 'Selfie syndrome' not necessarily narcissistic

    Jana Mohr Lone, affiliate faculty in philosophy, helps to explore young people's apparent obsession with taking pictures of themselves and posting it to Instagram or Facebook. Some experts say it doesn't mean they are narcissistic or vain.
    10/23/2013 | KOMO-TV ABC 4

  • Nothing Minor About It

    A&S students interested in pursuing an academic minor can choose from dozens of options, including seven interdisciplinary minors in fields ranging from diversity to education to human rights.

    October 2013 Perspectives

  • Gender Bending on the East Java Stage

    Cross-gender dance has a long tradition in East Java, Indonesia. Professor Christina Sunardi looks at the tradition, its evolution, and the questions it raises about gender in a Muslim-majority society.
    October 2013 Perspectives

  • Much of Rural India Still Waits for Electricity

    Many households in rural India still lack electrical power despite the nation's intention more than six decades ago to bring electricity to all its citizens. Professor Sunila Kale explores why parts of India are still off the grid.

    October 2013 Perspectives

  • From the Dean

    As the new academic year begins, Dean Robert Stacey celebrates positive budget news, the UW's largest freshman class ever, and the University's commitment to educating students who hail from Washington state.

    October 2013 Perspectives

  • From Gladiators to Gridirons

    Next time you watch the Huskies do battle on the football field, imagine the cheering crowd wearing togas. War Games, a Classics course, highlights some surprising connections between ancient and contemporary athletics.

    October 2013 Perspectives

  • Let's Give Birds the Respect They Deserve

    In a letter to the editor, Eliot Brenowitz, professor of biology, comments on the intelligence of birds.
    10/22/2013 | New York Times