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Deems Tsutakawa, in-demand Seattle jazz pianist, dies at 69
Deems Tsutakawa, a superb pianist who studied ethnomusicology at the UW, has passed away.
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The Illuminating Work Of Barbara Earl Thomas Is Finally In Display At The Seattle Art Museum
Barbara Earl Thomas, who received both her BA and MA in art from the University of Washington, has an exhibition on display at the Seattle Art Museum.
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Opinion: Preserve the Seattle National Archives and Records Administration to help preserve API history
Tamiko Nimura (PhD American Ethnic Studies 2004) explains the importance of the Seattle National Archives and Records Administration to the preservation of American Pacific Islander history.
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Firefly Lane': The Book the Katherine Heigl Netflix Series Is Based on
"Firefly Lane," a book by Katherine Heigl, UW alumni and author, has been turned into a Netflix series.
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She’s the Dancing Force Behind Nia Dennis’s Viral Gymnastics Routines
Bijoya Das (BA, Psychology, 2006), is a trainer for the UCLA gymnastics team, where she uses her skills in dance to help highlight the personality of gymnasts in their routine.
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From Spokane to Sundance: Trish Harnetiaux’s ‘You Wouldn’t Understand’ is part of virtual film festival
"You Wouldn’t Understand", a short film by Trish Harnetiaux (BA Drama & Political Science 1997), will be shown at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Sharma Shields reads "The Comet" by Emma Törzs
Sharma Shields (BA, English Literature, 2000) reads Törzs' "The Comet."
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Cornish, Seattle U, and UW Drama Present UNCHARTED WATERS
Three Seattle drama programs, including the UW's program, are collaborating to present a new project, "UNCHARTED WATERS."
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Dawn Wells, wholesome castaway on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of covid-19 at 82
Dawn Wells (BA, Theater Arts and Design, 1960), best known for her role in 'Gilligan's Island' has passed away.
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JSIS alum now teaching First Nations language
Adam Werle (BA International Studies & Linguistics 1998), now teaches Nuu-chah-nulth to Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellows.
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A Place for History
As chief historian for the National Park Service, Turkiya Lowe (PhD, History, 2010) helps bring history to life.
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Two Views of the Korean American Experience
Two UW authors share very different stories about the Korean American experience.
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The Last Story of Mina Lee
Nancy Jooyoun Kim (MFA, Creative Writing, 2006) talks about her novel, The Last Story of Mina Lee.
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After Prison
UW Tacoma alum Omari Amili speaks with formerly-incarcerated UW alumni and faculty.
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The Value of the Humanities: A Literature PhD in the Tech World
Kevin Tahmoresi (PhD Chinese literature 2020) is interviewed about his interests in the intersection of technology with the humanities.