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Exploring Connections Through Global Literary Studies
The UW's new Global Literary Studies major encourages students to explore literary traditions from around the globe and all eras of human history.
The Truth About Public Speaking
Becoming an effective public speaker requires planning and practice. Professor Matt McGarrity and consultants at the UW Center for Speech & Debate are available to help.
What the Sky Teaches Us
In the course Pacific Indigenous Astrophysics, visiting professor Brittany Kamai teaches about the sky as an astrophysicist and as a Native Hawaiian trained in celestial navigation across the Pacific.
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ArtSci Roundup: Center for Environmental Politics talk, ‘What Makes a Good Art Critic?’, Yefim Bronfman at Meany Hall and more
This week, head to Meany Hall for multiple Grammy Awards recipient Yefim Bronfman’s performance, learn from panelists during “What Makes a Good Art Critic?”, explore “The Imperative Challenges of Sustainability for the Forgotten” during the Center for Environmental Politics’ talk, and more. April 15, 3:30 – 5:00 pm | TALK | ‘Silver Democracy: Youth Representation... -
China’s divided memory of the Cultural Revolution
“3 Body Problem,” a Netflix adaptation of the popular Chinese sci-fi novel by the same name, is causing controversy in China for its depiction of the Cultural Revolution. How do the Chinese people see this crucial period of their history? Madeleine Dong, professor of history at the UW, is interviewed. -
Subtle Seattle eclipse show couldn't outshine local enthusiasm
Seattle’s cloudy weather made for an anticlimactic viewing of Monday’s solar eclipse. Still, that didn’t stop dozens of people who flocked to the UW’s Physics-Astronomy Building, hoping for the clouds to lift, so they could catch a glimpse of this once-in-a-generation event. The UW's Oliver Fraser, assistant teaching professor in astronomy, and Giovanni Gollotti, a student, are quoted.
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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DXARTS: Time and Time Again, Leo Nuñez & Juan Pampin
04/04/2024 - 04/26/2024 -
Meany Center for Performing Arts: Rhiannon Giddens
04/19/20248:00 p.m