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Do dying people have a 'right to try' psilocybin or magic mushrooms?
Do dying patients have a “right to try” illegal drugs such as psilocybin and MDMA if they might alleviate end-of-life suffering from anxiety and depression? Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, clinical assistant professor in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted. -
April 20: Arts and Sciences Events at Admitted Student Day
Admitted students and families can engage with the College of Arts and Sciences through several department and program specific events over the next few weeks.
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New Faculty Spotlight: Mia Bennett
"UW is making exciting inroads in data science and data studies, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this interdisciplinary effort, which spans from the humanities to the social and physical sciences and beyond," says Mia Bennett, assistant professor in the Department of Geography.
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Enter the dragon: Here comes 2024
The Chinese government has for decades periodically announced the imminent abolition of its decades-old household registration system, or hukou. The Ministry of Public Security fanned hopes in August of the beginning of the end of hukou by announcing the government would scrap its restrictions in cities with populations of 3 to 5 million. But Chinese policymakers are now backpedaling on that plan. Kam Wing Chan, professor of geography at the UW, is quoted. -
Dawg Daze Digest: Planetarium Shows, Art Tours, Trivia, Information Sessions and more!
Kick off the Autumn quarter and celebrate a return to campus with these can’t-miss recommendations from the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Meet Our 2023 Graduate Medalists
Three graduate students who earned doctoral degrees in spring 2023 received the Graduate Medal from the College of Arts & Sciences.
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The Satisfying Work of Empowering Workers
Through the Bridges Center for Labor Studies, UW students work on labor-related issues as interns for local labor organizations.
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2023 Husky 100
The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW.
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Q&A: Managing Washington’s gray wolf population – through fear
Wolf management in Washington has been controversial. Rob Anderson, who obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Washington, explains the dynamic of managing a species through fear. -
ArtSci Roundup: Assessing the 2022 Midterm Election Results With Implications for the Next Two Years and for 2024, Empires Strick Back: Football and Colonialism, and more
Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! Highlights of current and upcoming exhibitions:Â October 27 – November 23 | Miha Sarani: Amends, Art Building The Jacob Lawrence Gallery is pleased to host Seattle artist Miha Sarani. This exhibition is a broad survey of Sarani’s work, focusing on portraiture while also... -
Black-owned restaurants disproportionately impacted during pandemic
A new study led by the University of Washington uses cellphone location data to estimate the number of visits to Black-owned restaurants in 20 U.S. cities during the first year of the pandemic. The study finds that despite the "Black-owned" labelling campaign launched by companies such as Yelp, the number of visits to Black-owned restaurants dropped off after an initial spike and was inconsistent around the country. -
Celebrating Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month and the history, progress and power of the LGBTQIA+ community through a collection of works by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.
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COVID Challenges for Caregivers
Through testimonios, graduate student Olivia Orosco explored the COVID experience of Latinx caregivers.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month this September 15 through October 15 by exploring work by College of Arts & Sciences faculty, students and alumni.
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Unions flex political muscle, secure wins under Democratic one-party rule in Olympia
If America’s unions are dying, no one told labor leaders in Washington. The state ranks fifth in the nation for union membership. That strength also translates to political power. In recent years, organized labor has helped Democrats solidify one-party rule. In turn, unions have notched a succession of legislative victories. Kim England, professor of geography and chair of the UW Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, is quoted.