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Travis Oberlander's "Layover", UW alumnus, had a world premier at SIFF 2014
Oberlander, graduated with International Studies major and Japanese minor, returns to Seattle with a film to premier at SIFF on May 30. -
Cherry trees from Japan to grace UW campus
The trees are a gift from the Japan Commerce Association of Washington to the UW Department of American Ethnic Studies to celebrate the long history of Japanese-American relations at the university and in Seattle. -
The troubling rise of the anti-immigrant far right in Europe
Taso Lagos, foreign studies director for UW's Hellenic Studies, writes that summer visitors to Europe should consider the growth of extreme anti-immigrant politics across the continent. -
Sociologist examines the relationship between work and crime
In his new book, "Get a Job: Labor Markets, Economic Opportunity, and Crime," University of Washington sociologist Robert Crutchfield takes on the popular notion that the unemployed are more likely to commit crimes. -
Is immigration really the #1 issue to Latinos?
Scholars and policy experts are beginning to ask whether immigration is crowding out other issues facing the Latino community. UW political scientist Matt Barreto says there is "no evidence" that Latinos are overlooking other important issues. -
As Court Fees Rise, The Poor Are Paying The Price
A yearlong NPR investigation found that the costs of the criminal justice system in the United States are paid increasingly by the defendants and offenders. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology, is quoted. -
UW professor builds visualization of legislative process
John Wilkerson, UW professor and director of the Center for American Politics and Public Policy, created the Legislative Explorer, a web-based model for education the public about legislative process. -
Mudslinging starts early in Senate race
The campaign for a Pierce County legislative seat has seen its first hit piece -- before filing week. David Domke, professor of communication, is quoted. -
Could Iran's high profile executions change capital punishment laws?
Law, Society, and Justice associate professor Arzoo Oshanloo comments on human rights issues in Iran. -
Fast-food protests spread overseas
On Thursday, the fast food workers' movement wants to take its cause global as it pushes for a $15-an-hour wage. Jake Rosenfeld, associate professor of sociology, is quoted. -
New York Times reporter discusses European politics
Suzanne Daley spoke Thursday night, May 15, in the HUB about the "Rise of the Far Right in Europe." She was brought to the UW by the Jackson School of International Studies (JSIS) and the Hellenic Studies Program. -
Race alone doesn't explain hatred of Obama
Political science professor Christopher Parker says, "It's more than just about race. He represents the changing demographic nature of America, the browning of America." -
Was your Seattle neighborhood racist?
Seattlepi.com profiles the work of James Gregory, professor of history, and the Seattle Civil Rights & Labor History Project. -
June 8 memorial for historian Stephanie Camp
Stephanie Camp, University of Washington associate professor of history, will be remembered as a beloved mother and friend, and a leading feminist historian. -
UW professor and historian passes away
UW history professor Stephanie Camp passed away on April 2 due to cancer. She was 46.