Perspectives Newsletter

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  One Day of Giving, Ongoing Impact

  Two faculty members share the departmental impact of discretionary funds raised on Husky Giving Day, from hosting student movie nights to supporting public events.

  Perspectives newsletter

Opportunities to Explore

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  Ricky Kej: A Tribute to the Ideals of Gandhi

  October 2, 8 p.m.
  Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
  On Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, Grammy Award-winning composer Ricky Kej performs music from his acclaimed album Gandhi — Mantras of Compassion. Kej, a UN Goodwill Ambassador, blends ancient Indian mantras with global musical traditions and contemporary orchestration. Presented by Meany Center in partnership with the Consulate General of India, Seattle.

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  Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas in the Artist Studio

  October 3 & 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Burke Museum
  In celebration of Filipinx/a/o American History Month, Jamie Pesquiza Cardenas will offer a hands-on learning experience with Ilocano Inabel (weaving) in the Burke Museum of History and Culture. Cardenas will work on table or floor looms and provide an overview of the weaving process; attendees can participate in the physical experience of weaving, learn about related folklore, and view different kinds of Inabel and textiles from the Philippines.

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  Faculty Recital: Cristina Valdés, Piano

  October 7, 7:30 pm
  Meany Hall – Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater
  Faculty pianist Cristina Valdés performs works honoring the 100th birthday of 20th century composers Betsy Jolas, Morton Feldman, and Gyogy Kurtag. Valdés, artist-in-residence in the School of Music and director of the UW Modern Music Ensemble, has performed across four continents and in venues such as Lincoln Center, Benaroya Hall, Carnegie Recital Hall, Miller Theatre, Jordan Hall, and the Kennedy Center. Presented by the School of Music.

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  Join the College for Dawg Dash

  October 18
  UW Seattle Campus
  Lace up your sneakers for Dawg Dash, a run through the heart of the UW that’s part campus tour, part reunion, and all Dawg pride. Choose from the 10K run, 5K run/walk, or Husky Pups Run. Sign up to join the College of Arts & Sciences team and you’ll receive an Arts & Sciences bandana! A portion of your registration fee will support the UW Alumni Association’s general scholarship fund.

In The News

• ‘Quite frustrating:’ what it’s like to have a treaty with the United States

  Heirs to the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott, which defines political relationships between the modern-day United States and over 20 Pacific Northwest tribal nations, explain their ancestors’ wisdom and how they defend it today. Joshua L. Reid (Snohomish), UW professor of history and American Indian studies, is quoted.

  High Country News

• Q&A: UW professors explain how we’re misreading the energy crisis

  UW professors Dominic Muren (Design) and Adrienne Russell (Communication), who co-teach the course “Communication, Design and the Environment,” discuss what today’s energy crises reveal about contemporary societies’ dependence on fossil fuels and how we can create a solar-powered system. 

  UW News

• How do newborns react to the smell of their fathers?

  Babies can begin to learn their mother's scent while still in utero. New research examines how infants may also be taking to new dad smell. Yaara Endevelt-Shapira, research scientist at the UW’s Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, studies olfaction – how we process smell – and is interviewed about the research.

  KNKX

• As Seattle sees surge in ICE arrests, residents, advocates on edge

  A growing number of Seattle residents, along with immigrant advocacy groups and researchers, have documented a surge in arrests this summer across the city. Many of the videos and photos of arrests show masked agents emerging from unmarked vehicles and arresting a person in broad daylight. Angelina Godoy, UW professor of law, societies, and justice and of international studies and director of the UW Center for Human Rights, is quoted.

  The Seattle Times