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Renaissance Europe Was Horrified by Reports of a Sea Monster That Looked Like a Monk Wearing Fish Scales
In the 16th century, the so-called “sea monk” became the talk of Europe. Drawings of the half-man, half-fish “monster” were circulated across the continent.
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‘If these shackles could speak’: Charles Johnson’s powerful statement for Smithsonian Magazine feature on new African American Museum of History and Culture
Charles Johnson was asked to write a statement about an item that will be displayed in the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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A True Gift of Creativity
Grad students in diverse creative fields collaborated through a summer colloquium, Multiplying Mediums.
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Russian Gets the Star Treatment
Teens improve their Russian language skills while learning about aviation and space exploration.
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UW will host 2017 summer institute on teaching urban environmental issues
Faculty members from UW departments will team up in 2017 to offer a new, three-week course on teaching urban environmental humanities.
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Siri, Can I Be More Human?
What does it take to prove that you are more human than a computer? A&S alum Brian Christian (MFA, Creative Writing, 2008) finds out.
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Britain leaves the EU: A small state of mind
Thursday’s vote against a pooled sovereignty arrangement, and in favor of a “go-it-alone” strategy suggests a new nationalism. -
Both 2016 President’s Medals awarded to Arts & Sciences students
Students majoring in biochemistry, English and political science receive 2016 President's Medals.
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Want a Medal with that Doctorate?
The College of Arts & Sciences awarded its 2016 Graduate Medal to three exceptional graduate students.
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From Racehorses to Research
When an assistant racehorse trainer and mother of three returned to school, she discovered a passion for research.
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Knighthood and Other Honors for A&S Faculty
Knighthood, a Woman of Courage award, and more honors for faculty in the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Following Our Students' Steps Through Rome
An A&S board member shares her experience of traveling in Rome with English professor Shawn Wong and Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity students.
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Students Think Big at Ideathon
Undergraduates participating in the College's first Ideathon spent 48 hours brainstorming about engagement in the humanities.
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Arts + Sciences = Schubertiade
Some composers transcend the music they create, coming alive in the popular imagination as figures of interest. Music + history join to offer a truly unique experience of one such composer. On Sunday, May 1, 2016, the UW School of Music hosts a Schubertiade, free and open to the public. Come hear live performances of the music of Franz Schubert, and learn about his cultural presence throughout history through narration and a pre-concert lecture.
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Big honors to A&S in UW Awards of Excellence
The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.