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Nicolaas Barr translates powerful Dutch coming out memoir ‘Djinn’
Nicolaas Barr of the UW’s Comparative History of Ideas Department has worked with the author of "Dijinn," a compelling memoir about coming out, to translate the book into English and write a new introduction.
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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.
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Six unique majors that may not be on your radar
Interested in the College of Arts & Sciences but don’t know what to study? Here are six majors that you may not have discovered yet.
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Behold! UW-authored books and music for the good Dawgs on your shopping list
Here's a quick look at some giftworthy books and music created by UW faculty and staff in 2020, and a reminder of some recent favorites.
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Behold! UW-authored books and music for the good Dawgs on your shopping list
With one of the biggest gift-giving seasons upon us, here’s a quick look at some gift-worthy books and music created by University of Washington faculty and staff, and a reminder of some recent favorites.
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Animals on trial, disability discrimination, and what it means to be human
At its final colloquium, the Henry Art Gallery invites academics from the UW and other institutions "to think beyond species."
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'Binded by blood,' split over election: Asian American family embodies generational shift in politics
Louie Tan Vital (MPA, 2019 | BA, Political Science and Comparative History of Ideas, 2016) discusses her own experience with generational differences in Asian American voting trends.
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Connecting Communities with Health Care
Concerned about the lack of health coverage for undocumented individuals, UW senior Marium Raza is taking action.
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UW Books: Climate change meets restoration science in ‘Anticipating Future Environments’; ‘Building Reuse’ in paperback — and Anu Taranath’s ‘Beyond Guilt Trips’ named a Washington State Book Award finalist
Anu Taranath, principle lecturer in the departments of English and Comparative History of Ideas, has received or been nominated for several awards for her book "Beyond Guilt Trips."
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Make fine art with a UW professor, from his kitchen to yours
A UW Professor has worked to make fine art accessible in his Summer 2020 class "Printmaking Without a Press."
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ArtSci Roundup: Strange Coupling Exhibition, The Color of Law, and more
During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage through events such as the Strange Coupling Exhibition launch.
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Travel is said to increase cultural understanding. Does it?
Anu Taranth, a principal lecturer of English and Comparative History of Ideas, is quoted in this article about whether travel really leads to empathy.
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The New Dutch Far Right
Nicolaas P. Barr, a lecturer of Comparative History of Ideas, discusses the new Dutch far-right, and how it intersects with the rise of far-right ideologies in other nations.
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26 Best Travel Books That Will Take You All Around the World
Department of English faculty member Anu Taranath's book "Beyond Guilt Trip" is featured in O Magazine's best travel books of all time.
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UW’s Race Porter and Myles Gaskin are raising awareness about mental health, one broken heart at a time
Comparative History of Ideas senior Race Porter discusses his apparel company, HOMS, and how he's using it to advocate for mental health.