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Local Russians, Ukrainians split on Putins move in Crimea
As the Ukrainian conflict rages, Russians and Ukrainians now in the Northwest feel divided. Scott Radnitz, associate professor in the Jackson School of International Studies, is quoted.03/22/2014 | The Seattle Times -
From Ukraine: The heartbreak of victory; the fear of Russia
In an op-ed piece, Jennifer Carroll, research assistant in anthropology currently doing research in Kiev, comments on the current political climate in Ukraine.03/22/2014 | The Seattle Times -
First Lady quotes Jackson School student
Philmon Haile, a senior majoring in international studies at the UW Jackson School, was quoted by First Lady Michelle Obama on the importance of studying abroad.03/22/2014 | YouTube -
Turkey's Twitter ban appears to backfire
Jackson School professor Philip Howard says news of the ban seems to have driven more Turks to try Twitter for the first time.03/22/2014 | Yahoo News -
The UW mixes art and science with worldwide talent
Pushing the boundaries between art and science,DXARTS explores a range of creative pursuits encompassing visual art, music, sound, video, information technology and the sciences.03/21/2014 | The Seattle Times -
Building Diversity, One Classicist at a Time
The Department of Classics was recently recognized for its efforts to promote equity and diversity in both its faculty and students.
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Ethics Takes Center Stage at Competition
Should college athletes be paid? To what extent should politicians’ sexual indiscretions be forgiven? Is it ethical to arm rebels in countries where we’re not at war?
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Global Health Through a Historian's Lens
The roots of some of today's most successful global health initiatives can be traced back to less-than-noble colonial ventures.
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"Simming" a Mile in Others' Shoes
Simulations of everything from escaping slavery to growing old have the potential to promote social change.
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M*A*S*H* actor Mike Farrell highlights UW human rights work
In an unprecedented move last fall, the Attorney General's office announced it was opening investigations into the massacre at El Mozote.03/19/2014 | Huffington Post