When Charlotte Cote was growing up on the western coast of Vancouver Island, she constantly heard stories about whaling, even though no actual whaling had been done there since 1928.
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Nationally recognized disability expert and scholar Sue Kroeger will visit the 91̽»¨Oct.
The Faculty Senate begins a new year at 2:30 p.
The Diversity Blueprint, which articulates a set of priorities for achieving an integrated vision for campus diversity, is really the beginning of a process that must be implemented at the grass roots in order to succeed, according to Sheila Edwards Lange, vice president and vice provost for minority affairs and diversity.
Two longtime civil rights and social justice activists will headline a distinctive event this month at 91̽»¨Tacoma.
The Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media presents an evening of computer music by composer Joseph Anderson on Tuesday, Oct.
Washington state voters are focused on jobs and the economy, and they’re anti-tax, according to a new survey that also shows incumbent Patty Murray ahead of former state Sen.
“Autism Science: From Research to Clinic and Back Again” is the topic of a welcome event this month for the new director of the 91̽»¨Autism Center, Wendy Stone.
CLEVER CROWS: When PBS’ program, Nature, takes a look at crows on Sunday, Oct.
There’s Motosurf, and then there’s Siganos, which is part of the formidable thing they call Megatron.
What if doctors had tools to pinpoint the location of disease inside the body’s cells? What if window panes captured solar energy that could be used to power homes? Molecular engineering, sometimes called molecular manufacturing or molecular systems, is very small-scale construction made possible by advances in chemical synthesis that allows for this new class of nanotechnology.
Think of it as Habitat for Penguinity.
Faculty violist Melia Watras will perform a concert of contemporary works for the viola and the pieces that inspired their creation at 7: 30 p.
President Barack Obama will speak at the 91̽»¨today, Thursday, Oct.
Members of the 91̽»¨Wind Ensemble will perform at 1:30 p.
Finance & Facilities has gone on a LEAN diet to become more efficient and responsive to its customers, creating culture change that empowers line employees.
Renowned French bassoonist Pascal Gallois — a member of the famed Paris-based Ensemble Intercontemporain — will perform at 7:30 p.
A king and three of his nobles swear off earthly pleasures and seclude themselves in an academy for three years.
Every day you work alongside people who are fabulous at what they do.
Where are we? The photo above was taken somewhere on campus.
91̽»¨Medicine comprises seven entities with a single mission of improving health, both locally and globally.
President Barack Obama will speak at rally being held at noon Thursday, Oct.
Prescription opiate use and misuse has received considerable national attention because of the growing number of deaths associated with prescription pain killers, a blackmarket in pills, and the rise in drug-seeking and addiction rates.
Florence Bean James Lives! James (1892-1988) co-founded and led the legendary Seattle Repertory Playhouse, housed in the present-day Jones Playhouse, and was a political activist, gifted speaker, and inspiration for countless theatre artists and audiences in Seattle.
The 91̽»¨School of Law will have a community gathering to celebrate the life of Paul Steven Miller, the Henry M.
President Barack Obama addressed — and delighted — a packed, purple house of Huskies at Hec Edmondson Pavilion today, part of a whistlestop-style tour to get out the Democratic vote, especially for Sen.
Want to help make a green campus even greener? Volunteers are needed to help plant 15 to 20 Deodar Cedar trees at the north end of the E-1 parking lot between 10 a.
Faculty oboist Shannon Spicciati and guest oboist Keri McCarthy, from Washington State University present a program of solo and duo literature for the oboe, including works by Schumann, Rathbun, Tann, and others.
A screening of the new, hour-long documentary about the South African artist.
Joint the Computer Science and Engineering department for A Conversation with Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO.
91̽»¨Medicine comprises seven entities with a single mission of improving health, both locally and globally.
Seasonal flu shot clinics for 91̽»¨faculty and staff.
What leadership qualities should the next permanent 91̽»¨president have? The Presidential Search Advisory Committee is welcoming input from the 91̽»¨community and friends of the University in the search process in a series of public discussions in coming weeks.
The problem: Plenty of 91̽»¨Health Sciences students were willing to volunteer for service learning projects and plenty of projects needed their help, but there was no central clearinghouse, no place where the two groups could connect.
The Burke Museum presents a day of exhibits and talks on what life was like during the coldest time the state has ever known – the last Ice Age.
For American students, spending a semester or two studying in a foreign country means the opportunity to improve foreign language skills and become immersed in a different culture.
Sometimes in her work at the UW, Julie Dunlap puts on her shorts and running shoes.