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June 1, 2020
GWSS affiliate faculty Jen Self and Anthony Cheng (BA, Communications, 2020) discuss their work and experience in the Q Center. magazine.washington.edu
June 1, 2020
Jake Prendez (BA, American Ethnic Studies, 2000) discusses his experience as a Latinx artist and the creation of his cultural center. magazine.washington.edu
June 1, 2020
Christopher Parker, professor of political science discusses a protest at Vancouver Art Gallery Sunday in solidarity with protests against police violence and racial injustice in the U.S. cbc.ca
June 1, 2020
The killing of George Floyd elicited corporate outrage. But well-intentioned rhetoric has not always been followed by meaningful action. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains. wired.com
June 1, 2020
Kathleen Fearn-Banks, associate communication professor, and Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discuss Seattle corporations' responses to police brutality protests. seattletimes.com
May 30, 2020
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, discusses whether big banks are effective climate change advocates, or whether they are simply "climate washing." forbes.com
May 29, 2020
Carrie Slavin (’94 grad, Art History) and Theresa Roberts (’88 grad, Communications) discuss their work in the Seattle Assistance League delivering family care packages. seattletimes.com
May 28, 2020
David Bachman, professor of international studies, explains how the US Navy reminded China that the South China Sea is open to navigation by US ships. king5.com
May 27, 2020
This week, see a variety of digital art, including a lecture on pandemics, a drop-in meditation session, and more. washington.edu
May 26, 2020
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash writes a warning of the "silo effect" in regards to pandemic policy. globalpolicyjournal.com
May 26, 2020
Political alignments are drawn during COVID-19, showing how differences in quarantine tactics draw different results. Chris Adolph, associate professor of political science, is quoted dailyuw.com
May 25, 2020
Francis Abugbilla, Jackson School doctoral candidate, is featured for facilitating support to assist in the COVID-19 response in Ghana. newsghana.com.gh
May 21, 2020
Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, discusses how Facebook will start allowing some employees to apply to work remotely for good. washingtonpost.com
May 19, 2020
This week at the UW, see a plethora of virtual opportunities, including a talk with the former prime minister of Italy. washington.edu
May 19, 2020
Despite decades of resistance, major technology companies are considering a permanent move to working from home as an option. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history, writes this article. nytimes.com