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  • Henry Art Gallery: Sanctum

    Social media and surveillance technology intersect in an art installation at the Henry. View Story
  • Connecting with the Community

    The EMP Museum tapped UW students for help with an exhibit on the fantasy genre. View Story
  • Addressing Timely Issues

    An interdisciplinary initiative explores complex ethical questions raised by scientific research. View Story
  • Beyond the Classroom

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Jackson School director featured in The Seattle Times
Resat Kasaba says It would be wrong to think of the recent events in Turkey as another chapter in the "Arab spring" movements. Read more at Learn more at The Seattle Times.

Fathering against type
In an op-ed piece, David Barash, professor of psychology, argues that because of biology, mammalian male parents may act in ways that are less than admirable, but human dads can trump nature. Learn more at Los Angeles Times.

Simpson Center announces 2013-14 funding awards
The Simpson Center's Executive Board has awarded support to select UW scholars and projects for 2013-2014 year. Simpson Center funding sponsors a wide range of activities, including fellowships for UW faculty and doctoral students and more. Learn more at The Simpson Center for the Humanities.

Philip Howard's new book explores digital media role in Arab Spring
Philip Howard, associate professor of communication, answers a few questions about his book with doctoral student Muzammil Hussain, "Demoracy's Fourth Wave: Digital Media and the Arab Spring." Learn more at UW Today.

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Students in El Salvador

Working for Justice in El Salvador
The UW's Center for Human Rights, working with a partner organization in El Salvador, is helping Salvadorans seek justice for crimes committed during El Salvador's civil war. Read Story

UW students involved in EMP project

A Medieval Moment at EMP
With so many fantasy novels and their on-screen adaptions set in neo-medieval times, EMP looked to members of a UW medieval studies group to help with its new exhibit on the fantasy genre. Read Story

Sanctum at the Henry Gallery

Public and Provocative: Sanctum at the Henry
Sanctum, an installation outside the Henry Art Gallery, combines social media, surveillance technology, and LCD monitors to create a provocative, ever-changing artwork. Read Story

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Rethinking Research Ethics
A two-year initiative led by a philosopher and a molecular biologist explores research ethics from multiple perspectives through courses, colloquia, and more. Read Story

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Voices from Arts & Sciences

Dow Constantine Reflects on his UW Education

Dow Constantine Reflects on his UW Education
In an essay for Perspectives newsletter, King County Executive Dow Constantine ('85) reflects on his liberal arts education.  Learn more at Perspectives newsletter.

A Rhodes for A&S Triple Major

A Rhodes for A&S Triple Major
Rhodes Scholar Byron Gray will graduate from A&S with a triple degree in political science, Asian studies, and law, societies, and justice--and a fascination with India.  Learn more at Perspectives newsletter.

Yang Celebrates W Day

Yang Celebrates W Day
Fashion designer and UW alumna Luly Yang created a purple and gold window display in her Seattle boutique for "W Day," a celebration of the UW's 150th birthday.   Learn more at Perspectives newsletter.

Photographer Discovers Passion for Physics

Photographer Discovers Passion for Physics
While studying photography at the UW, Brynn MacCoy signed up for a physics course for non-majors, never imagining that the class would lead her toward a physics degree.   Learn more at our spotlight page.


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Sightline@20 Series: Journey to Midway Atoll with Chris Jordan

Sightline@20 Series: Journey to Midway Atoll with Chris Jordan
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Member Opening: Empowering Women

Member Opening: Empowering Women
Burke Museum
Friday, June 21

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MFA+MDes Thesis Exhibition
Stroum Gallery
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Weekend Activities: Birds and Their Songs
Burke Museum
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