November 2022 Newsletter
Perspectives is a monthly newsletter that highlights the accomplishments and latest news from the College of Arts & Sciences community. Learn about unusual courses, student projects, faculty research, alumni careers, and more.
Featured Stories This Month
Making Music in the Military
US Army veteran Jay Gillespie and US Navy veteran Oliver Callahan found their way to the UW School of Music after serving their country as musicians.
My Memorable DC Internship
As a Congressional intern in Washington DC, UW senior Lillian Williamson was immersed in historic — and contentious — events on Capitol Hill.
Smith to Lead Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Efforts
Maya Angela Smith, the College of Arts & Sciences' inaugural associate dean for equity, justice and inclusion, answers questions about her new role.
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Awards for Innovation, Collaboration, and More
Recent awards and honors celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments in research, community building, and more.
Opportunities to Explore
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Assessing the 2022 Midterm Election Results
November 14, 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Following the midterm election, the UW Department of Political Science presents a roundtable discussion of what the election results portend for national and state policymaking over the next two years, and for the 2024 Presidential race. Speakers include political science professors Scott Lemieux, Mark Smith, and Rebecca Thorpe, with John Wilkerson moderating. Free. Register to receive Zoom link. -
The Big Read: Keynote Event with Cathy Davidson
November 14, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
HUB South Ballroom, with Zoom option
The College of Arts & Sciences is launching its Rethinking the Academy initiative by inviting students, faculty, and staff to join a campus-wide discussion about how we can enhance teaching and learning at the University of Washington. Join us for a keynote with Cathy Davidson, author of “The New Education.” Free, but registration required. -
Language of Angels
November 17 through December 4
Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse
Years after a young girl goes missing in the caves near a rural North Carolina town, her disappearance continues to affect each of her close-knit friends in different ways. In this haunting yet touching play presented by the UW School of Drama, playwright Naomi Iizuka weaves a story about grief, loss, guilt, and karma into a play with elements of Japanese Noh drama set in Appalachia. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton, UW professor of drama. $10 - $20. -
Ladino Day 2022: Past, Present, Future
December 4, 10 – 11:30 am
Online (Zoom)
On the tenth anniversary of International Ladino Day, UW’s Sephardic Studies Program presents three experts working to revitalize Ladino (Judeo-Spanish), the traditional language of Sephardic Jews. Speakers include Rachel Bortnick, founder of the Ladinokomunita online community; Eliezer Papo, Ladino scholar featured in the documentary “The Last Sephardic Jew;” and Karen Sarhon, editor-in-chief of the Ladino language publication “El Amaneser.” Free. Check web link for updates on registration. -
Miguel Ballumbrosio: Afro-Peruvian Music and Dance
December 6, 7:30 pm
Brechemin Auditorium, Music Building
In this UW School of Music concert, ethnomusicology visiting artist Miguel Ballumbrosio shares the artistry of Afro-Peruvian traditions and the musical roots borne of his childhood in Chincha, Peru, as he and his UW students present an evening of Afro-Peruvian music and dance. Free. -
Katz Lecture: How to Write a DEI Statement in Only 50 Years
December 7, 7:00 – 8:30 pm
120 Kane Hall
Shawn Wong, UW professor of English, was told as an undergraduate in the 1960s that Asian American literature did not exist. Later he was told that his writing had too much style to be written by him, and that large corporations could question his birthright and his ownership of intellectual property. Wong’s first book, “Aiiieeeee! An Anthology of Asian American Writers,” turns 50 in 2024, and it's where this DEI travel story begins. For this Katz Distinguished Lecture, Wong will be joined in conversation by Ed Taylor, UW vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs. Free.
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