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Distancing by Choice
Some family separations are due to estrangement, not COVID. That's not necessarily a bad thing, says Communication Professor Kristina Scharp.
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What happens to workplace perks when no-one’s in the office?
Drinks on tap, rock-climbing walls, gourmet cafeterias — perks are a hallmark of many desirable workplaces. But when workers are not in the office to actually enjoy them, companies are being forced to reevaluate their incentives and work culture. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
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Biden must prioritize trade, Asia-Pacific leadership
"Combating the pandemic will be President-elect Joe Biden’s top priority upon taking office. Biden will simultaneously focus on reviving the United States’ economy and restoring jobs. Prioritizing trade and restoring U.S. leadership in the Asia-Pacific region must be part of this recovery agenda," writes The Seattle Times Editorial Board. David Bachman, professor of international studies at the UW, is referenced.
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‘Women’s Work’ Can No Longer Be Taken for Granted
“The concept of ‘pay equity’ doesn’t just demand equal pay for women doing the same work as men, in the same positions. Such efforts, while worthwhile, ignore the role of occupational segregation in keeping women’s pay down: There are some jobs done mostly by women and others that are still largely the province of men. The latter are typically better paid,” writes Anna Louie Sussman. Michael McCann, professor of political science at the UW, is referenced.
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The Criminal Legal System as a Social Problem
In this lecture and follow-up conversation, distinguished teaching awardee and Professor of sociology Alexes Harris shares her research into how people’s interactions with institutions — like the criminal justice system — shape the outcomes of people’s lives. She delves into how those outcomes are different based on a person’s race and ethnicity, gender, income bracket and other identities people hold. Harris also talks about being born and raised in Seattle and how she got to be able to share her research with policy makers, legislators, judges and community members so her scholarship can contribute to a more equitable criminal justice system.
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Dr. Lawson (Honors Director and Geography Faculty) Interview with Talia Kertsmann
In her recent campus tours interview with Honors Director Vicky Lawson, Talia Kertsman ('22, geography; community, environment & planning with Honors) shines light on Dr. Lawson's research, consortium building and values, also delving into what makes the Honors community so vital at our public University.
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Indigenous philosophy, glaciology, public health and American studies professors have plenty to talk about
Honors Peer Educator Zoe Mertz felt more engaged than ever by this year’s online Global Challenges event, saying: "I really appreciated the range of knowledge and disciplinary experience the speakers brought to the conversation; and the topic felt immediate and relevant to students in all disciplines." A video recording of Drs. Bushnell, Spigner and Koutnik's Nov. 12 discussion on communicating crises across a divided public is available to view and to share.
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ArtSci Roundup: Rick Steves at UW Global Month, Beethoven Piano Trios, Lessons (Not) Learned from the Holocaust, and more
This week at the UW, listen to a faculty Beethoven trio and lectures by Rick Steves.
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Remembering Bruce Lee, and his time in Seattle, on the 80th anniversary of his birth
Bruce Lee, who studied drama and philosophy at the UW, is remembered in this article.
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Seattle Now: Trump's refusal to concede
President Trump has refused to concede the election and allow President-elect Biden to start the transition process. Today, the “Seattle Now” podcast asks what history can tell us about what will happen next. Margaret O’Mara, professor of history at the UW, is interviewed.
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Republican Loren Culp lost King County by the worst margin in at least four decades in Washington governor’s race
Washington Republicans woke up after Election Day to a crushingly familiar math problem bedeviling their prospects in statewide races: a cratering of support in King County. The UW’s Jake Grumbach, assistant professor of political science, and Margaret O’Mara, professor of history, are quoted.
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Anthropology Professor Remembered for Commitment to Anti-Racism in Medicine
Sam Dubal died while hiking on Mt. Rainier National Park in October.
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Professor Margaret O’Mara on history around election concessions nationally and in Washington
Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, explains the history behind election concessions and what a refusal to concede means.
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What was the role of race in the election? UW panel covers the topic
Christopher Parker, associate professor of social justice and political science, explains the role of race in the 2020 election in a UW panel on the topic.
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Q13 News This Morning
Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, talks about polarization in the 2020 race, the role of social media, how the results differed from expectations and what the election means for climate change.