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In the US, an Artistic Awakening
International student Jueqian Fang (Photomedia, Cinema Studies, 2014) studied science in China but discovered a passion for art at the UW.
June 2014 Perspectives -
From the Dean
The term "ivory tower" dates back to the Bible, but when used to describe academia, it's way off base, says Dean Robert Stacey.
April 2014 Perspectives -
UW Students Join Their Classmates in Prison
UW students and prison inmates met weekly for a senior seminar—a "mixed enrollment" class in which the two groups worked together as peers.
April 2014 Perspectives -
Lab Course Features Cutting-Edge Research
Biology Professor Jay Parrish offers students in BIOL 413 access to his research lab, where they design and conduct their own genetics experiments.
April 2014 Perspectives -
Learning By Performing—in Spanish
Audiences delighted in a lively Federico García Lorca play, performed entirely in Spanish by students in SPAN 449: Spanish Play Production.
April 2014 Perspectives -
Exploring Creativity with World-Class Artists
From discussing the creative process with renowned artists to completing their own artworks, students explore creativity in ARTS 250.
April 2014 Perspectives -
Getting Personal with Roma Communities
For students on a CHID program in Europe, visits with the Roma community (commonly known as Gypsies) challenged persistent stereotypes.
April 2014 Perspectives -
Building Diversity, One Classicist at a Time
The Department of Classics was recently recognized for its efforts to promote equity and diversity in both its faculty and students.
March 2014 Perspectives -
Ethics Takes Center Stage at Competition
Should college athletes be paid? To what extent should politicians’ sexual indiscretions be forgiven? Is it ethical to arm rebels in countries where we’re not at war?
March 2014 Perspectives -
Global Health Through a Historian's Lens
The roots of some of today's most successful global health initiatives can be traced back to less-than-noble colonial ventures.
March 2014 Perspectives