-
Faculty/staff honors: Holocaust commemoration, new compositions, a top local album of 2020
Devin Naar, professor of history and Jewish studies, Melia Watras, professor of music, and Ted Poor, assistant professor of drums, have all received honors for their work recently.
-
The Story Of Seattle’s Norwegian American Community
The Scandinavian Studies department at the University of Washington, the country's largest, is highlighted in this article about the history of Seattle's Norwegian American community.
-
Inside The Biden Administration's Policy On China And Taiwan
The Biden administration is already projecting a tougher policy on China and Taiwan than many expected. Analysts say that sends important early signals to allies in Asia — and Beijing. James Lin, assistant professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed.
-
General Who Took Power In Myanmar Coup May Aspire To Be President
After a coup Monday, the military once again controls Myanmar. It had shared political power as the country eased toward democracy. Civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains in detention. Mary Callahan, associate professor of international studies at the UW, is interviewed.
-
ArtSci Roundup: Patty Hayes – The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impacts of Systemic Racism, Book Launch: Union by Law, and More
This week at the UW, attend a book launch for "Union by Law," the Critical Issues Lecture Series, and more.
-
Joe Biden’s Challenge Was Barack Obama’s Victory
Aung San Suu Kyi and the country’s military are back in familiar positions. Once again, Suu Kyi is a prisoner of the military, and the military has unchecked power. Mary Callahan, associate professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
-
Decentralizing art museums: The Henry’s museum guide internship spurs active community engagement
Students share their experience with the ART 496 museum guide program, a year-long paid internship at the Henry Art Gallery.
-
Myanmar is under military control after coup
Mary Callahan, associate professor of international studies at the UW, says the military coup in Myanmar was inevitable, given the military-drafted Constitution, which gave the military control of key ministries and seats in Parliament.
-
Stories from a Past Pandemic
A recent Scientific American feature explores how the catastrophic 1918 influenza pandemic seemed to quickly slip from public discourse. Scientific American published letters they received, including one from Tabitha Grace Mallory, affiliate professor of international studies at the UW.
-
‘Oxford Handbook of Electoral Systems,’ co-edited by UW’s Robert Pekkanen, out in paperback, online
A book co-edited by Robert Pekkanen, Professor of International Studies, is available soon in paperback and is now available online through the UW libraries.
-
Biden’s China Problem: Resisting a New Cold War in Asia
The breakdown of the neoliberal consensus creates an opening for a more progressive China policy —while also increasing the danger of war. Daniel Bessner, associate professor of international studies at the UW, is quoted.
-
What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
As the Donald Trump administration winds down, anti-nuclear weapons activists are hoping that a Joe Biden presidency will mark a turning point in the way the U.S. approaches nuclear weapons. Scott Montgomery, lecturer of international studies at the UW, is quoted. [This story appeared in multiple outlets]
-
ArtSci Roundup: The Converso’s Return, Drop-in Meditation Session, and More
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage. This week, join a drop-in meditation session, listen to a lecture on critical issues in contemporary art, and more.
-
The Value of a Non-STEM Major, with Dean Stacey
College of Arts & Sciences Dean Stacey explains that there is an important civic, political, social, and cultural element to an education and that you can get that in a wide variety of majors.
-
Dueling pulpits: Book by Jackson School’s Taso Lagos explores rivalry between two charismatic early-20th century preachers
Taso Lagos of the Jackson School of International Studies has written a new book published in November, entitled “Charisma and Religious War in America: Ministries and Rivalries of Sister Aimee and ‘Fighting Bob.'”