-
The Rhythms of Ghana
A new program in Ghana combines courses, frequent field trips, and independent research to introduce students to the complexities of Ghanaian society.
March 2004 Perspectives -
A Passion for Things Ancient
UW senior Allyssa Lamb has been fascinated with the ancient world since age eight. Now she's heading to Oxford to study Egyptology as a 2004 Rhodes Scholar.
March 2004 Perspectives -
Marshall Scholar's Focus
Jennifer Devine, 2004 Marshall Scholar, explores issues of poverty in her coursework, as a research assistant, and through her travels.
March 2004 Perspectives -
-
Alexie's Lesson: Question Everything
Award-winning author Sherman Alexie joins the Department of American Ethnic Studies as a senior artist-in-residence.
October 2003 Perspectives -
Where Art Meets Technology
With recent advances in technology, artists are able to create works that once lived only in their imagination.
October 2003 Perspectives -
Discovery from Day One
Created specifically for freshmen, Discovery Seminars help students understand the process of discovery that is at the heart of a UW education.
October 2003 Perspectives -
A New Approach to Fighting Malaria
A research team that includes Michael Gelb, professor of chemistry, received the Project of the Year Award from the Medicines for Malaria Venture for research on parasites that cause malaria and sleeping sickness.
October 2003 Perspectives -
A Persian Story, Word by Word
UW undergrad Connie Bobroff, majoring in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, has created a website for advanced students of Persian that analyzes a single story by Persian author Mohammed-Ali Jamalzade, with extensive comments and footnotes.
October 2003 Perspectives -