Social Sciences Division

This week at the UW, see a plethora of virtual opportunities, including a talk with the former prime minister of Italy.

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.

Tech giants are in no hurry to bring employees back into the office, citing social and economic responsibility as a few of the reasons. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history, is quoted.

It's very intense to teach the history of another recent pandemic that's still shaping our lives right now with a pandemic shaping out lives in historically unprecedented ways.

The UW shares a multitude of activities associated with Arts and Sciences including but not limited to book discussions, cello performances, and more.

Parallels are drawn between the 1920s great depression and today's Coronavirus manufactured depression. James Gregory of the UW's History Department is quoted.

The UW Honors faculty and staff for their career achievements, including personal essays, the Rare Care plant program, Jackson School Task Force, and more.

Emmalynn Cortes, graduate student in communications, discusses how she combines her career, social media entrepreneurship, and pursuit of representation through Instagram and podcasting.

Lynn Thomas and Adam Warren published new books dealing with histories of health in "Beneath the Surface: A Transnationial History of Skin Lightners."

Scott Montgomery, international studies lecturer, explains how the recent pandemic has changed our environment, and why we can't go back to how things were before the pandemic.

Amidst the changing world, the business empire Amazon could face a turbulent future if it does not change. Aseem Prakash, of UW's Political Sciences division, is a contributor.

Various faculty and staff members are honored for their contributions to a variety of subjects, including social equity, Asian studies, and Swedish physical geography.

Join the UW in exploring various topics including dance, silent reading, and more.

Jacob Grumbach, assistant professor of political science explains why mail-in votes should be made legal and mandatory in all states, complete with statistics and interviews.

ArtSci at the UW brings together a myriad of activities, talks, and events that can be done safely from the comfort of home during quarantine.