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Telling Stories, Opening Minds
Elizabeth Wu's passion for theater led her to direct a play and organize a theater conference—all in her senior year at the UW.
June 2015 Perspectives -
A Second Chance at Following a Dream
Disenchanted with his career as an Audi technician, Simon Walker returned to school and discovered a passion for international studies.
June 2015 Perspectives -
Is That Doorstop a... Dinosaur Egg?
Bring your treasures to the Burke Museum on May 9 to learn more about them from the Burke's experts.
April 2015 Perspectives -
After 17 Years in Prison, Success in Life
A radio documentary, produced by a UW team with Canadian colleagues, focuses on the potential for former prisoners to succeed post-incarceration.
April 2015 Perspectives -
Celebrating an Inventive Composer
In May, School of Music faculty and students will perform the music of Harry Partch on unique instruments built by the composer.
April 2015 Perspectives -
A Quarrel Gets its Big Screen Premiere
In a new book and film, Professor David Shields and his former student Caleb Powell debate life and art.
April 2015 Perspectives -
A Talent for Teaching
To acknowledge the passing of beloved history professor Jon Bridgman (1930-2015), the College shares a 2001 profile in which he discusses his teaching, his colleagues, and more.
April 2015 Perspectives -
Medieval Scheming and Sabotage in Smith Hall
In a new medieval history course, role playing is serious business as students learn about the past by living it.
March 2015 Perspectives -
Saving Lives Through Performance
A UW doctoral student studies the powerful role of performance in providing health education in The Gambia, Africa.
March 2015 Perspectives -
College Confidence in the High School Classroom
Texts and Teachers bridges the gap between high school and college through parallel courses and campus visits.
March 2015 Perspectives