Perspectives Newsletter

Through March 31
Burke Museum, Floor 2, Special Exhibit Gallery
Immersing guests in the world of bats, bees, birds, and butterflies, this Burke Museum exhibition combines original art, Burke Museum collections, and interactive experiences to tell stories of rare and endangered species of flight.

February 22, 4 pm
SIFF Cinema Uptown
The UW Alumni Association presents a special screening of “Singles,” the classic rom-com set against the backdrop of Seattle’s iconic grunge scene. SIFF Executive Director Tom Mara, ’88, will introduce the film; a spirited post-film discussion on the cultural impact of “Singles” will feature Mal Ahern, UW Cinema & Media Studies assistant professor; screenwriter and critic Warren Etheredge; and Eva Walker, KEXP DJ and author of “100 Songs That Made Seattle.”

Through February 23 (times vary)
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (4045 University Way NE)
“The Winter’s Tale,” one of Shakespeare’s final plays, centers on a king who falsely accuses his best friend of infidelity with his wife. Tragedy immediately befalls his family and the kingdom, but a “miracle” years later leads to reconciliation and renewed relationships. Presented by the School of Drama.

February 27, 6:00 pm
Intellectual House (UW Seattle campus)
This year’s Kollar Lecture in American Art features Tanya Sheehan (Colby College), who will talk about Jacob Lawrence’s role in painting murals in the free clinic of Harlem Hospital in 1937, and — through his artwork — his participation in discourse on race, medicine, and health in urban America. Presented by the School of Art + Art History + Design.

February 27 – March 1, 7:30 pm
March 2, 2:00 pm
The Dance Majors Concert 2025 features seven premieres of student-choreographed works. Drawing inspiration from their experiences with community, love, loss, and even neuroscience, the undergraduates collaborate with designers and mentors to bring their visions to life. Presented by the Department of Dance.

March 7, 7:30 pm
Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
The UW Chamber Singers (Geoffrey Boers, director) and University Chorale (Giselle Wyers, director) present their Winter Quarter concert, with Kamiak High School Choir making a guest appearance. The concert features repertoire from England, Sweden, Indonesia, Latvia, and elsewhere. Presented by the School of Music.

Tekla Cunningham, artist in residence and director of the Baroque Ensemble in the UW School of Music, is the founder and director of the new Seattle Bach Festival, which launched its inaugural season with a concert of orchestral and choral music by its namesake, Johann Sebastian Bach. 

A decade-long, meticulous effort to assemble a full portrait of our neighboring galaxy, Andromeda, has led to a stunning panoramic view that provides the most detailed image yet of the entire galaxy, with the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how spiral galaxies across the universe form and evolve. Zhuo Chen, a postdoctoral scholar, and Ben Williams, research associate professor, both in the UW Department of Astronomy, are quoted.

"As Donald Trump’s second inauguration fast approaches, concerns he threatens American democracy are rising yet again," writes Victor Menaldo, UW professor of political science, who explains why credible institutions and investors who literally bet on political outcomes for a living do not view an American autocracy as imminent or even likely.

Long before the 2024 presidential election took place, scholars at the UW knew that post-election processing would be necessary, regardless of the outcome. A January 15 talk by by Megan Ming Francis, UW associate professor of political science, offered some early insights.