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Making Sense of This Political Moment
To navigate this momentous election season, Arts & Sciences faculty suggest 10 books that offer a variety of perspectives on the US political landscape.
Democracy by the Numbers
The role of math in many aspects of democracy, from elections to proportional representation, is the focus of the course “Mathematics and Democracy.”
Is This Presidential Campaign Different?
The 2024 US presidential campaign has been full of surprises. UW History professor Margaret O'Mara provides historical context for this moment in presidential politics.
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I am First-Generation: Stanley Choi
"Whether it's talking to students about what it's like being the child of immigrant parents to talking about being the first in their family to work in a white-collar job, it's a privilege to share my story with students so they don't feel out of place at the UW." - Stanley Choi, Graduate Program Advisor, Department of Speech & Hearing Sciences & UW Alum (Communication, '04)
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I am First-Generation: John Macklin
"The lack of familiarity most of us bring to the higher education academy is a detriment to successful navigation. I ask students to learn and share with fellow students and those who aspire to join the academy both course subject matter and the operation of the institution." - John Macklin, Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
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I am First-Generation: Kelli Kirk
"Being a first-gen means that I do not make assumptions about the support students might have or the struggle they face outside of school." - Kelli Kirk, Human Resources Manager, Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture & UW Alum (American Ethnic Studies, '96)
UW Arts Events
Upcoming College of Arts & Sciences Events
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UW Drama Presents: The Caucasian Chalk Circle
11/02/2024 - 11/10/2024