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During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunitiesÌýto connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the UW, and the greater community, together online.Ìý

Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91̽»¨faculty, staff, and students have access toÌý.Ìý


Virtual Author Event: BJ Cummings, Cecile Hansen And Lynda Mapes Discuss The River That Made Seattle

July 27, 7:00-8:00 PM |

In this event sponsored by theÌýSeattle Public Library Foundation, learn about the central role of the Duwamish River in Seattle’s history, and how decisions about the river will impact its future withÌýBJ Cummings,Ìýcommunity engagement manager for theÌýÌýat the UW. Cummings’ new book, The River That Made Seattle, was published in July by the 91̽»¨Press.

FreeÌý|Ìý


Astronomer Emily Levesque: The Last Stargazers Book LaunchÌý

August 3, 7:00-8:30 PM |

91̽»¨ professor Emily Levesque discusses her new books at (online) Elliott Bay Book Company.

From the lonely quiet of midnight stargazing to tall tales of wild bears loose in the observatory, The Last Stargazers is a love letter to astronomy and an affirmation of the crucial role humans can and must play in the future of scientific discovery. In this sweeping work of narrative science, Levesque shows us how astronomers in this scrappy and evolving field are going beyond the machines to infuse creativity and passion into the stars, and inspires us all to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe’s secrets.

FreeÌý|Ìý

 


Drop-In Session: Practices for Self-Compassion

July 27, 9:00-10:00 AM |

Extending compassion inward is one of the keys to building resilience. This session, hosted by theÌýCenter for Child and Family Well-Being and presented byÌýMegan Kennedy (MA, LMHC),Ìýwill guide participants through reflective inquiry and mindfulness practices related to self-compassion. These practices support us in developing self-acceptance and self-kindness.

FreeÌý|


The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia

View at your leisure |

In this panel discussion hosted by the Jackson School of International Studies,ÌýBrad Adams, executive director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia Division is joined by 91̽»¨Professors Vicente Rafael (History) and Patrick Christie (International Studies and School of Marine and Environmental Affairs) to discuss human rights issues in Southeast Asia. Topics include the extra-judicial killings of the Duterte regime and the impact of climate change and resource depletion in Southeast Asia.

Burke Museum YouTube Channel

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Even though theÌýBurke MuseumÌýmay be closed for in-person visitations, its YouTube channel has a wide variety of interesting and informative videos on topics ranging from nature sketching techniques to fossil preparation to cooking with native plants.


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While the Seattle Art Museum is still closed, its Stay Home with SAM programming on the SAM blog provides a wide variety of opportunities for engagement with the museum’s content, including podcasts, videos, articles, and ideas for at-home creative projects.


Looking for more?

Check out UWAA’s Stronger Together web page forÌýmore digital engagement opportunities.