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ArtSci Roundup: Former Prime Minister of Italy Talk, Pandemic Urbanism Symposium, and more
This week at the UW, see a plethora of virtual opportunities, including a talk with the former prime minister of Italy.
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Opinion: Twitter Could End the Office as We Know It
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.
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Big Tech was first to send workers home. Now it’s in no rush to bring them back.
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.
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“We Can’t Not Talk about It”: History Instructors Teach the Virus
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.
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ArtSci Roundup: Faculty recital: Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir, ‘Developing Capacity Through Collaborative Action,’ and more
The UW shares a multitude of activities associated with Arts and Sciences including but not limited to book discussions, cello performances, and more.
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Comparing the Great Depression in Washington to the COVID-19 crisis
Parallels are drawn between the 1920s great depression and today's Coronavirus manufactured depression. James Gregory of the UW's History Department is quoted.
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Faculty/staff honors: Rare Care plant program honor, society presidency, Jackson School Task Force recognized — and a powerful personal essay
The UW Honors faculty and staff for their career achievements, including personal essays, the Rare Care plant program, Jackson School Task Force, and more.
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Trailblazers: Emmalynn Cortes - Blogger, Podcaster And Aerospace Operations
Emmalynn Cortes, graduate student in communications, discusses how she combines her career, social media entrepreneurship, and pursuit of representation through Instagram and podcasting.
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UW History Professors Investigate Global Histories of Health in New Books
Lynn Thomas and Adam Warren published new books dealing with histories of health in "Beneath the Surface: A Transnationial History of Skin Lightners."
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Pandemic Effects: The Case of Energy and Emissions
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.
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Whistleblowers Fired, VP Resigns: Amazon's Looming Political Problems
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.
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Faculty/staff honors: Distinguished contributions to Asian studies, social equity award, Swedish physical geography honor, new Cascade Public Media director
Various faculty and staff members are honored for their contributions to a variety of subjects, including social equity, Asian studies, and Swedish physical geography.
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ArtSci Roundup: Best Seat In the House with Department of Dance, In Plain Sight Film Series with the Henry, and more
Join the UW in exploring various topics including dance, silent reading, and more.
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We Should Never Have to Vote in Person Again
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.
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ArtSci Roundup: Storytelling with Indigenous Writers, Meany Center Curtain Talks, Stroum Center Quick Talk, and more
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.