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The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth of a Warming World
JUNE 28-DECEMBER 31 | BURKE MUSEUM
For ten years, wildlife photographer Steven Kazlowski literally tracked the plight of the polar bear across its rapidly shrinking Arctic habitat. In this Burke Museum exhibition, see more than 50 photographs of this mysterious creature; the photos address global warming and its emerging effects on Arctic wildlife. Created in partnership with Braided River Books. Information: www.burkemuseum.org or (206) 543-5590.

Bug Blast!
SEPTEMBER 28 | BURKE MUSEUM
Eat a bug, touch a bug, and talk to bug experts at the Burke Museum. See thousands of bug specimens, dead and alive, and enjoy hands-on activities for the entire family at this special event. All day. Free with museum admission. Information: www.burkemuseum.org or (206) 543-5590.

UW Chamber Dance Company 20th Anniversary Concert
OCTOBER 9 – 12 | MEANY HALL
In honor of UW Chamber Dance Company’s 20th anniversary, the company takes stock of the sweeping and rich repertoire of modern dance. The evening starts at the beginning of the modern dance movement with three new reconstructions of Loïe Fuller’s choreography (circa 1895); it then highlights the work of choreographers who followed, including Joseph Gifford, Twyla Tharp, David Dorfman and Dan Froot, and Doug Elkins. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $18; $16 for UW faculty/staff/UWAA members; $10 for students/seniors. Information and
tickets: (206) 543-4880.

Emerald City Search
OCTOBER 15 | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
The third annual Emerald City Search will kick off on October 15, when the first clue for this citywide treasure hunt will be revealed in The Seattle Times and at www.seattletimes.com. See A&S Perspectitves story for details.

Twelfth Night
OCTOBER 26 – NOVEMBER 9 | MEANY STUDIO THEATRE
In one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, Viola and her brother are separated by a shipwreck. Viola disguises herself as a boy, is mistaken for her brother, and falls in love with her employer in this festive story about the thorny path to love. $8 - $15. Tickets: 206-543-4880 or http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrama.

Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
OCTOBER 26 | BURKE MUSEUM
Learn about ancient Egypt with Burke Museum archaeology experts and view the archaeology collections, including an Egyptian mummy and coffin, at this special event. All day. Free with museum admission. Information: www.burkemuseum.org or (206) 543-5590.

Centennial Lecture Series
OCTOBER 29 – NOVEMBER 26 | 120 KANE HALL
In 2009, four A&S departments—Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, Asian Languages and Literature, Scandinavian Studies, and the Jackson School of International Studies—will celebrate their centennial. The Centennial Lecture Series will present faculty from these departments speaking on a different provocative topic each week, with a panel discussion following each talk to underscore the four departments’ interconnectedness. Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the UW Alumni Association. Four Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Registration information available in mid-September at UWAlum.com.

Mike Davis, Katz Lecturer
NOVEMBER 6 | 120 KANE HALL
Mike Davis, professor of history at the University of California, Irvine, will present a talk as part of the Solomon Katz Distinguished Lectures in the Humanities. Davis, known for his explorations of contemporary urban development and decay, is the author of numerous books, including City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles and Planet of Slums. 7 p.m. Presented by the Simpson Center for the Humanities. Free. Information: www.simpsoncenter.org/katz or (206) 543-3920.

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