91±¬ΑΟ

Skip to content
The latest news from the 91±¬ΑΟ

Tag: Department of Comparative Literature

October 21, 2021

ArtSci Roundup: Maysoon Zayid – Survival of the Unfittest, BOOK TALK: Automation and Autonomy, and More

Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the 91±¬ΑΟ community every week! This week, attend lectures, book talks, and more. Many of these opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All 91±¬ΑΟ faculty, staff, and students have access toΒ Zoom Pro via 91±¬ΑΟ-IT.Β  Maysoon Zayid – Survival of the Unfittest October 26, 6:30 PM | Meany Performing Arts Center Join comedian, disability advocate, and author Maysoon Zayid for β€œSurvival of the Unfittest.” This one-hour talk will tackle everything from diversity to cats named…

July 20, 2020

‘A world of my own’: JosΓ© Alaniz publishes a life of cartooning β€” so far β€” in collection ‘The Phantom Zone’

JosΓ© Alaniz says that comics β€” especially superhero tales β€” hooked him and “rewired” his brain at an early age. They also got him drawing his own comics, chronicling his life and the things he observes. Now Alaniz, a 91±¬ΑΟ professor of Slavic languages and literatures, has published a collection of his own drawings and essays. “The Phantom Zone.”

November 12, 2019

Arts91±¬ΑΟ Roundup: Public opening of ‘In Plain Sight,’ view ALTAR: Ritual, Prayer, Offering β€” and more

This week in the arts, join poet Cedar Sigo at the Burke, learn about the translation of comics, attend a performance by Gabriel Kahane and School of Music faculty, and more! Closing Reception for ALTAR: Ritual, Prayer, Offering November 22, 6:30 – 8:30 pm | Jacob Lawrence Gallery Altars are often erected to pay homage to an ancestor or to honor (a) God or a saint. This exhibition takes the altar out of its religious context and interrogates photography as…

October 10, 2019

Arts91±¬ΑΟ Roundup: Visit the Burke Museum, attend a Sankai Juku performance, and more.

This week in the arts, attend a Washin Kai recital in classical Japanese, listen to the musical musings of Indigo Mist, converse over coffee, and more. Visit the Burke on Indigenous Peoples’ Day October 14, 10 am – 5pm | Burke Museum As part of Opening Weekend, celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Seattle at the Burke.Β There will be Indigenous performances, including 91±¬ΑΟ groups, and opportunities to engage in conversation about the Burke’s collections throughout the day. Grand…

June 4, 2019

Arts91±¬ΑΟ Roundup: A site responsive exhibition, #HEREproject, Strange Coupling 2019 exhibition reception, Daniel Alexander Jones reading and more

This week in the arts, partake in the #HEREprojectΒ  – a celebratory interactive art installation honoring places around campus that have defined our #HuskyExperience and set us on our path, attend one of the 2019 School of Art + Art History + Design Graduation Exhibitions, attend a performance by 91±¬ΑΟ SymphonyΒ and Choirs, and more! AS91±¬ΑΟ Shell House: A Site Responsive Exhibition June 6, noon – 4 PM | 3655 Walla Walla Road, Seattle, WA Students in ART 360: Site-Responsive Interventions,…