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This week, listen in to the “Health and Houselessness in Seattle” conversation, head to the Burke Museum for some cherry blossom activities, witness Angela Hewitt’s famous piano talent, and more.

In the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, southern resident orcas have experienced no net population growth since the 1970s, with just 73 left at the most recent count. But northern resident orcas, which have a similar diet, territory and social structure, have grown steadily, now numbering more than 300. A new study led by scientists at the University of Washington and NOAA Fisheries may help explain why: The two populations differ in how they hunt for salmon, their primary and preferred food source, a key difference that conservationists will have to take into account when designing interventions to help southern residents.

Earlier in March, the dance department hosted their Dance Majors Concert, in which 11 diverse performances were presented, all choreographed and danced by students. Writer Zinnia Hansen covers the event and interviews the student performers, whose numbers ranged from contemporary dance to modern voguing.

How do students prepare for a life in music? Faculty and staff in the School of Music discuss the many paths to a music career.

This week, attend a Modern Music Ensemble performance, learn how creating great urban neighborhoods and environmental justice go hand in hand, witness percussionist Jeff Busch in a concert of Brazilian music, and more.   March 7, 7:30 PM | Modern Music Ensemble, Meany Hall Cristina Valdés leads the UW Modern Music Ensemble in performances of works...

The idea of watching an ancient Greek tragedy might sound scary to some. However, the School of Drama’s new adaptation of the murder-filled tragedy “The Oresteia” works to quell those worries with a retelling focused on bringing the story’s questions to today's society.

As you plan for summer, check out these options for making the most of the summer months, both on and off campus.

Dustin Mara, Class of 2022, shares about his global upbringing, his vision for intersecting culture, language, and type design, and what he is looking forward to about his future career.

Research led by scientists at the University of Washington's Center for Ecosystem Sentinels reveals that a warming world is increasing human-wildlife conflicts globally. They show that climate shifts can drive conflicts by altering animal habitats, the timing of events, wildlife behaviors and resource availability. It also showed that people are changing their behaviors and locations in response to climate change in ways that increase conflicts.

This week, attend a Political Science Faculty panel where they will examine the Politics of Artificial Intelligence, the 2023 Dance Majors Concert featuring 11 student-choreographed dance works, and more.   March 7, 7:30 PM | Modern Music Ensemble, Meany Hall—Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater Cristina Valdés leads the UW Modern Music Ensemble in performances of works...