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December 10, 2018
Through his G'ma Project, artist Che Sehyun (BA, English, CHID | BS, Biology, 2011) is honoring elders, ancestors and culture. Crosscut
December 7, 2018
UW Scandinavian Studies Department's Lotta Gavel Adams unfolds the evolution of trolls in literature from fearsome forest-dwellers to friendly beings—and back again. The Whole U
December 5, 2018
A UW professor offers a complete history of Scandinavia's mythical beasts. The Stranger
October 17, 2018
Stephen Groening, Professor of Cinema and Media, has studied how inflight entertainment might have unique effects on travelers. CNN
October 5, 2018
“I want to recover these moments in which women were stepping out into the streets, onto the screen, and behind the camera and mobilizing." The Whole U
October 2, 2018
Widely dismissed after publication, John Okada's (BA, English, '47) 1957 book was nearly forgotten until it gained attention by word of mouth throughout the Asian-American community. The Japan Times
September 27, 2018
Carolyn Yuen-Marino (BA, English, 2010) wanted to see more Asian American representation in pop culture, so she took a leap of faith and produced her own web series. King 5
September 25, 2018
Students expose layers hidden beneath the city's staggering wealth, using "dark tourism" to find reasons for protest and celebration--sometimes both at once. Medium
August 22, 2018
Since 1968, Sandra Kroupa (BA, English, '80/MLib,'85) has worked in UW's Special Collections. As book arts and rare-book curator, she provides access to a vast collection. Seattle Times
July 18, 2018
Amy Peloff, an affiliate assistant professor of gender, women and sexuality studies and former assistant director of the CHID program, will present "Feminism and Pop Culture." Sequim Gazette
July 18, 2018
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is honoring the Dept. of Asian Language & Literature for its outstanding contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and the U.S. UW Office of Global Affairs
July 9, 2018
Eric Morel, a doctoral candidate in the Department of English and pre-doctoral instructor in the Program on the Environment, addresses the importance of teaching science writing. San Juan Islander
June 25, 2018
Opinion piece by Ozgur Ozkan, a doctoral candidate at the Jackson School of International Studies and fellow with the department of Near Eastern languages and civilization. Foreign Policy
June 22, 2018
Four Huskies, all who studied in the Collage of Arts & Sciences, presented the rawness of struggle and survival at the UWAA Short Talks on Art. Columns
June 7, 2018
The new 49ers wide receiver is not only a talented football plater, he's an avid reader, and a UW College of Arts & Sciences graduate who majored in English. NBC, BAY AREA