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May 8, 2019
This week in the arts, examine up-close a selection of Peruvian textiles from the Henry’s collection, attend a lecture about Nordic innovation at the Nordic Museum, and more! washington.edu
April 19, 2019
James Clauss, professor of classics, challenges students to go in search of myth and meaning in moving making. washington.edu
December 19, 2017
A popular course combines building catapults and other ancient technologies with the study of ancient philosophers. Read More
March 28, 2016
The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences. washington.edu
December 9, 2015
Faculty across the College recommend a favorite book related to their field. Read More
June 11, 2015
"Scary-smart" is how one professor describes David Jekel, who majored in math and classics. Read More
June 10, 2015
A violist, an economist, a poet, and a mathematician share the College of Arts & Sciences’ highest undergraduate honor, the Dean's Medal. Read More
June 24, 2014
Ever heard of a student writing a second honors thesis "mostly just for fun"? Meet Kathleen Noll (History, Classics/Latin, 2014), a scholar of medieval history. Read More
April 20, 2014
The UW Department of Classics recently expanded beyond the UW campus and into various high schools in Washington, making the UW the first college in the state to offer Latin university courses to high school students. dailyuw.com
March 19, 2014
The Department of Classics was recently recognized for its efforts to promote equity and diversity in both its faculty and students. Read More
December 31, 2013
NPR profiles Sarah Stroup's class called War Games: Greek Athletes, Roman Gladiators, the Modern Olympics and College Football. npr.org
October 22, 2013
Next time you watch the Huskies do battle on the football field, imagine the cheering crowd wearing togas. War Games, a Classics course, highlights some surprising connections between ancient and contemporary athletics. Read More
August 27, 2013
The UW Tel Dor Archeological Excavation and Field School - whose students in 2009 unearthed a rare gemstone with the image of Alexander the Great - has completed another summer's excavation work. washington.edu
September 1, 2009
Disappointed by the depiction of Helen of Troy in a recent film, Ruby Blondell was inspired to research Helen, whom she describes as “simultaneously the supreme object of men’s desire and the instrument, or agent, of their destruction.” Read More
September 1, 2009
The UW's field school at Tel Dor, Israel, took center stage recently when a student unearthed a very rare gemstone, carved with a portrait of Alexander the Great, that dates back to about 230 BCE. Read More