Humanities Division

Johnny Horton, Co-Director of Creative Writing in Rome, argues that the pandemic and an America First presidency threaten a great American institution.

Stay engaged amidst social distancing guidelines with a virtual Henry Art Gallery event, visit the Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair, and more from your home.

Naja Ferjan Ramirez, assistant professor of linguistics, has written a study on how parents talk to their children.

David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies explain the Kraken.

Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies, explains the mythology of the Kraken.

José Alaniz, professor of Slavic languages and literature, and of comparative literature discusses his newly released collection of drawings and writings.

The College of Arts & Sciences has built a relationship with the Mellon Foundation to explore the relevance and expand the presence of humanities and arts across all disciplines. 

This week, the UW offers a variety of online engagement opportunities such as mini-exhibits from the Burke Museum.

Anu Taranth, a principal lecturer of English and Comparative History of Ideas, is quoted in this article about whether travel really leads to empathy.

The College honors four exceptional graduates representing eight Arts & Sciences majors.

Jose Alaniz, professor in the department of Slavic languages and literatures, discusses his newly released comic.

Nicolaas P. Barr, a lecturer of Comparative History of Ideas, discusses the new Dutch far-right, and how it intersects with the rise of far-right ideologies in other nations.

This week, the UW offers a wide variety of virtual engagement opportunities, including a drop-in mediation session and content from the Jacob Lawrence Vimeo channel.

Emily Bender, professor of linguistics, explains how major AI conferences are starting to force computer scientists to think about the societal impacts of artificial intelligence.

Aaron Versoza (BA, Lingustics, 2009) and Amber Manuguid (BFA, DXARTS, 2009), discuss how their restaurant has adapted to COVID-19.