Arts and Entertainment

In “The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers,” astronomy professor Emily Levesque shares the tales of modern-day stargazers.

This week at the UW, attend an online gallery launch and a UW alumni book club meeting.

David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies explain the Kraken.

A podcast by Isaac Meyer, former doctoral student specializing in modern Japan, is recommended by the Japan Times.

New art history professor, Juliet Sperling, discusses her enjoyment of art history and excitement for her new job with the UW.

Emily Levesque, assistant professor of astronomy, explains her new book, "The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers."

Emily Levesque, assistant professor of astronomy, discusses her new book: “The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy’s Vanishing Explorers.”

Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies, explains the mythology of the Kraken.

David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, explains the psychology of the "real-life Kraken."

This week at the UW, attend an online book launch, read along with the UW alumni book club, and listen to VoiceThreads from the comfort of your home.

Rachael Sage Payne writes about the Henry's latest Re/Frame series, "Order and Chaos."

Filmmaker Conrad Lihilihi (BFA, 2006, Ethnic Identities in Film) is mentioned in this article about an upcoming docuseries.

Aaron Flint Jamison, assistant professor of photo/media, is mentioned in this article about the transfer of property from a Portland gallery to a Native arts organization.

Nearly 50 years after Charles Ross began working on “Star Axis,” the gargantuan work in the New Mexico desert is nearing completion. The Department of Astronomy is mentioned.

This week, the UW hosts a variety of online opportunities to keep engaged, including a virtual author event and a drop-in meditation session.