Four 91爆料 researchers have been selected as Fulbright Scholars for 2025-2026 and will pursue studies in Spain, Taiwan, Poland and Japan.

The scholars are , a clinical associate professor in the Department of Environment & Occupational Health Sciences; , a professor in the School of Pharmacy; , an associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at 91爆料 Tacoma; and , an assistant teaching professor in the College of the Environment.

Fulbright Scholars are college and university faculty, administrators, and researchers, as well as artists and professionals, who build their skills and connections, gain valuable international insights and return home to share their experiences with their students and colleagues.

鈥淭hese four Fulbright awards are yet another example of 91爆料鈥檚 global reach and scholarly impact,鈥� said Ahmad Ezzeddine, 91爆料 vice provost for Global Affairs. 鈥淭he Fulbright program remains the flagship international educational exchange program, fostering academic collaboration and cross-cultural understanding for nearly eight decades.

鈥淲e are grateful for the State Department鈥檚 continued investment in this transformative program, which serves as one of our nation鈥檚 most powerful tools of citizen diplomacy,鈥� Ezzeddine continued. 鈥淭hrough these prestigious fellowships, our faculty will advance research and teaching on the global stage, while serving as ambassadors of American higher education and building bridges with communities worldwide.鈥�

The Fulbright Scholar Program for academics and professionals supports more than 800 people to teach and conduct research abroad. In February, the 91爆料 was recognized as a 2024-25 鈥淭op Producer鈥� of both Fulbright scholars and students.

The 91爆料 Fulbright Scholar selectees for 2025-26 are:

Donatuto, a clinical associate professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences in the 91爆料 School of Public Health. She is also part of the An environmental social scientist, Donatuto has worked with communities, particularly Coast Salish Indigenous communities, for more than two decades.

She will use her Fulbright award in Spain, where she will work with the (CSIC), the nation鈥檚 largest public research institution, to implement a comparative analysis of human-ocean engagement in the northeast Pacific and northwest Mediterranean coast regions. The research will fill in a data gap identified by the 听鈥� a lack of data describing the human-ocean connection.

Gray is a professor in the Department of Pharmacy and the Plein Endowed Director of the Plein Center for Aging in the School of Pharmacy. Her research uses pharmacoepidemiology and health services research to optimize medication use in older adults. With a focus on medication safety, she has conducted studies showing an association between high-risk common medications and fall injuries, dementia and physical performance in older adults.

Gray will be hosted by the in the College of Pharmacy. She will pursue a project entitled, 鈥淎dverse drug effects of medication use on sedentary time and physical activity in older adults.鈥�

Kula is an associate professor of creative writing in the Department of Culture, Arts, and Communications at 91爆料 Tacoma. He teaches courses in fiction and advanced fiction writing and regularly teaches a special topics class in playwriting. In collaboration with other faculty, he is developing a wider set of interdisciplinary writing courses in areas like historical fiction, fantasy/science fiction, ecopoetry and nature writing.

He was selected to serve as Fulbright Writer-in-Residence at in Pozna艅, Poland.听 While there, in addition to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in AMU鈥檚 Center for the Affirmation of Literature, he will be completing final research and revisions for his book, 鈥淭he Long Alone,鈥� a creative nonfiction account of the travels of Kazimierz Nowak, an amateur Polish journalist who bicycled alone across Africa in the 1930s.

Weng is an assistant teaching professor in the Program on the Environment and the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. As a geographer, Weng鈥檚 work explores the dynamic relationships between human societies and the environment. She is also an affiliate faculty member with the Taiwan Studies Program.

She was awarded the Fulbright Teaching Award to teach courses in geography, sustainability, environmental literature and global environmental politics at and in Tokyo. Through her Fulbright project, Weng will share the American experience in environmental conservation, movements, and governance with students and scholars in Japan and to foster opportunities for mutual learning and advancement in these areas.

Seven 91爆料 students and recent alumni were awarded听听scholarships for the 2025鈥�2026 academic year, joining about 2,000 students and recent graduates from around the country to pursue graduate study, conduct research and teach English abroad.

The Fulbright scholarship program is the largest U.S. international exchange opportunity for students to pursue graduate study, advanced research and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.

鈥淭hese Fulbright awards reflect the exceptional caliber of our students and underscore the University鈥檚 commitment to fostering global citizens and scholars,鈥� said 91爆料 Vice Provost for Global Affairs Ahmad Ezzeddine. 鈥滱s the nation鈥檚 flagship international exchange program, Fulbright offers transformative opportunities for the next generation of leaders to engage meaningfully with the world.

鈥淲e are deeply grateful for the State Department鈥檚 continued investment in this vital initiative 鈥� one of our nation鈥檚 most effective tools of citizen diplomacy,鈥� Ezzeddine continued. 鈥淭hrough these prestigious fellowships, our students will pursue meaningful research, service and study abroad. They鈥檒l also represent the best of American higher education while building lasting connections that will benefit both our University and our country for years to come.鈥�

Among this year鈥檚 recipients are four 91爆料 undergraduate students or recent alumni. They plan travel to Europe, Central Asia and Mexico to take part in graduate study, research and teaching assistantships. Three graduate-level students plan to travel to Scandinavia, Southeast Asia and South America. This year鈥檚 finalists attended all three 91爆料 campuses.

The 91爆料 also had two students 鈥� one undergraduate and one graduate level 鈥� selected as alternates.

This year鈥檚听听awardees are:

• Annabella Li: Study and research, Germany
• Sabrina Prestes Oliveira: English teaching award, Mexico
• Jack Regala: English teaching award, Tajikistan
• Elana Skeers: Trinity Laban Award in Music & Dance, United Kingdom

This year鈥檚 awardees are:

• Emily Bassett: English teaching award, Norway
• Vincent Flores Da: Study and research, Philippines
• Thomas Key: Study and research, Brazil

Oliveira completed her undergraduate studies at 91爆料 Bothell and Da completed his undergraduate degree at 91爆料 Tacoma. The rest of the cohort received degrees for work on 91爆料鈥檚 Seattle campus.

For the past several years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has ranked the 91爆料 a 鈥�Top Producer鈥� of student awardees. The Fulbright program, funded by the U.S. Department of State, provides round-trip travel, health insurance, a housing stipend and visa assistance to awardees.

Read more about this year鈥檚 91爆料 Fulbright Student Program Finalists and the projects they will pursue abroad at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School鈥檚 .

The 91爆料 has been recognized once again as one of American higher education鈥檚 . This recognition is given to the U.S. colleges and universities that had the highest number of applicants selected for the 2024-25 Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar Programs 鈥� the federal government鈥檚 flagship international exchange program.

The Chronicle of Higher Education on February 25.

A total of 13 91爆料 students received Fulbright awards for the current academic year: five undergraduates or recent graduates and eight graduate-level students. Six 91爆料 faculty were named Fulbright scholars. Final totals can vary over time as alternates are chosen due to changes in travel plans. Students and faculty from all three campuses have participated in the exchange program.

The was created to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. Fulbright is the world鈥檚 largest and most diverse international educational exchange program. The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

A model of citizen diplomacy since its inception in 1946, more than 400,000 people from all backgrounds 鈥� recent university graduates, teachers, scientists and researchers, artists, and more 鈥� have participated in the Fulbright Program and returned with an expanded worldview, a deep appreciation for their host country and its people, and a new network of colleagues and friends. Fulbright alumni have become heads of state, judges, ambassadors, cabinet ministers, CEOs, and university presidents, as well as leading journalists, artists, scientists, and teachers. They include 62 Nobel Laureates, 90 Pulitzer Prize winners, 82 MacArthur Fellows, and thousands of leaders across the private, public and non-profit sectors.

Read more about this year鈥檚 student winners and the projects they will pursue abroad at the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards and the Graduate School鈥檚 . For more information about the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program, refer to this .

As the academic school year comes to an end, many students will continue their studies by packing a suitcase and heading overseas.

About 3,000 91爆料 students will study abroad this school year, a number that surpasses the previous high set in 2018-2019. That means study abroad participation is back to pre-pandemic levels. 91爆料 leaders say these programs promise profound experiences and lifelong memories. and 听new research shows that college students who study abroad are more likely to graduate.

鈥淪tudying abroad increases success for everyone,鈥� said Gayle Christensen, interim vice provost, Office of Global Affairs, and a coauthor on a paper that evaluated graduation rates of students who study abroad. 鈥淏ut it increases the success for underrepresented students and underserved students even more.鈥�

The , published last year in the Journal of College Student Development, found that students on college and university campuses who study abroad complete their degrees at higher rates, particularly among historically underserved students 鈥� defined as students who identify as Black, Latinx, Native American or Pacific Islander.

Study abroad exposes students to other cultures, teaching them valuable lessons, including a better understanding of themselves, which they often discover by immersing themselves in the rich fabric of cities like Rome, Tokyo and London. But study abroad is more than a long-distance trip, it鈥檚 a rigorous academic experience, too.

鈥淪tudents earn tens of thousands of 91爆料 credits every year through study abroad,鈥� said Wolf Latsch, director of 91爆料 Study Abroad. 鈥淲e see academics as the key anchor of a study abroad experience.鈥�

About 400 study abroad students from the 91爆料 spend their time based at the 91爆料 Rome Center. Since the 1980s, the 91爆料 has used the historic Palazzo Pio, a 15th-century building overlooking Campo de鈥� Fiori, built on the ruins of the complex where Julius Caesar was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. Today, the recently renovated building serves as a classroom, meeting space and apartments for faculty 鈥� and a gateway to exploring Rome, other parts of Italy and the European continent.

Other popular study abroad destinations include the in northern Spain, and the great cities of Europe, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. There are also many program offerings in the global south, including Peru, Ghana, Vietnam and India.

Many outside organizations and groups on campus also offer programs, and around 200 91爆料 faculty per year take students to other countries to learn and do research, and to step out of their comfort zone.

Joe Lott has traveled to the United Kingdom, China and Italy teaching students and conducting research. He鈥檚 an associate professor in the 91爆料 College of Education and the founding director of the , a cohort-based program that provides support to underrepresented men of color, inviting exploration of intersecting identities and creating opportunities for academic growth and leadership.

For his students, learning can begin before they even board a plane. Just by gathering the required documents to travel outside the U.S., a Native American student saw his identity expand and become more complex.

鈥淚t really questioned like, well, so what does it mean to be American, to get this passport?鈥� Lott said. 鈥淭hat brought up a whole bunch of issues between the relationship between tribal communities, tribal governments, U.S. government, and what that means for that student.鈥�

And that was just one example, Lott said. Students gain new confidence in conquering complex challenges, exploring new cities, getting from place to place. Stepping outside their surroundings, they return to 91爆料 with a focus and purpose, and with a stronger sense of who they are where they want to go.

鈥淚t’s just more of a confidence of navigating a familiar environment after having navigated an unfamiliar environment,鈥� he said. 鈥淵ou have a greater sense of focus and purpose about what you’re going to do, because you just have 听more sense of direction and a belief that you can meet challenges that come your way.鈥�

About one in five of 91爆料鈥檚 study abroad cohort from last year identify as an under-represented minority. 91爆料 Study Abroad is strongly committed to expanding access to, and support for, students who are historically underrepresented in study abroad.

Lott now recruits for study abroad from students enrolled in the Brotherhood Initiative and 听its companion program for women of color, the . And the Office of Global Affairs works with academic advisors and scholarship counselors across all three campuses to make sure all students understand that study abroad could be for them, including students who rely on scholarships to pay for their education.

The Office of Global Affairs awards up to 500 scholarships each year to support students who want to study abroad, Christensen said.

91爆料 officials want students to understand that study abroad is for everyone, regardless of major, including transfer students, and at all points in their academic career. In the nearly 10 years Christensen has worked at 91爆料, Global Affairs has been able to increase the number of scholarships it awards fourfold to students who want to see the world.

鈥淥ur goal as an office is that every Pell-eligible student, or even every Washington need-grant student would know coming in, 鈥業 have a scholarship to study abroad,鈥欌�� she said. 鈥淭hat’s the visionary goal for us.鈥�

For more information on the research or to learn more about the Office of Global Affairs, contact Christensen at gsc6@uw.edu.

The 91爆料 is at the forefront of an international effort to innovate the semiconductor industry while building a skilled U.S.-based workforce to design and manufacture chip technology. UPWARDS for the Future will support work already underway in the 91爆料’s Washington Nanofabrication Faciliity. Video credit: Kiyomi Taguchi, 91爆料 News

The 91爆料 is at the forefront of an international effort to innovate the semiconductor industry while building a skilled U.S.-based workforce to design and manufacture chip technology.

Part of a landmark education partnership that was in May 2023 at the G7 meeting in Japan, the effort brings together researchers and faculty from the U.S. and Japan to support the University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for the Future project. Micron Technology and Tokyo Electron Limited, as founding industry partners, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and universities together are investing over $60 million for the five-year project. Many of the participants are attending kick-off activities at the 91爆料 this week.

鈥淲ith our University鈥檚 proven track record of using public research investment to spur economic and technological growth, the 91爆料 is excited to be taking the lead in expanding our capacity to educate professionals and drive discovery in the critical field of semiconductors,鈥� said 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful to Senator Cantwell for her leadership and for the collaboration of our partners.鈥�

Modern technology 鈥� including household appliances, automobiles, computers and defense systems 鈥� relies on semiconductors. The semiconductor was invented in the U.S., yet today the U.S. produces about only 10% of the world鈥檚 supply. Recognizing the economic and national security risks this poses, U.S. policymakers passed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) & Science Act in 2022 to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem.

鈥淥ur nation鈥檚 success in advanced technologies depends on having a skilled workforce. The 91爆料 will help establish the Pacific Northwest as a leader by training the more than 90,000 students, faculty, and skilled professionals needed to build the most advanced chips right here in the United States,鈥� said Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., who was instrumental in passing the landmark CHIPS & Science bill. 鈥淚f we want to lead the world tomorrow, we must invest in worker training today.鈥�

Boise, Ida.-based Micron and the partner universities will jointly recruit new faculty members, named as UPWARDS Professors, who will work on high-impact research projects with the industry partners. In addition to their research responsibilities, UPWARDS Professors will also contribute to curriculum development and other UPWARDS for the Future activities, including advising exchange students and graduate fellows. The first cohort of UPWARDS professors, all women, will also participate in industry-led mentoring programs to help gain valuable insights supporting in the advancement of their own careers. The grants will also support graduate fellowships and provide research experiences for undergraduate students.

Initiatives like UPWARDS for the Future prioritize expanding the STEM talent pipeline to reach groups that are underrepresented in the semiconductor industry today. This vision for UPWARDS for the Future aligns with 91爆料 efforts to close the STEM gender gap, establish pathways into higher education and facilitate new programs dedicated to attracting and retaining historically underrepresented groups. President Cauce and College of Engineering Dean Nancy Albritton are members of the national Education Group for Diversification and Growth in Engineering Consortium, or EDGE. And, last summer, the 91爆料 joined the Northwest University Semiconductor Network, led by Micron, to grow the next generation of semiconductor experts, by enhancing experiential learning opportunities in the semiconductor industry, and prioritizing access for underrepresented students, particularly in rural and tribal communities.

鈥淲e are proud to be part of this innovation partnership and to lead the NSF grant for UPWARDS. As Washington state鈥檚 leading educator of engineers and as a leader in chip engineering and workforce development for the global innovation economy, it is an honor to work collaboratively with academic and industry partners to drive advancements in this crucial scientific field,鈥� Albritton said.

In addition to the 91爆料, the UPWARDS for the Future partnership includes five U.S. institutions: Boise State, Purdue, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology and Virginia Tech; and five Japanese universities: Hiroshima University, Kyushu University, Nagoya University, Tohoku University and Tokyo Institute of Technology. The 91爆料 will share the $10 million NSF grant with the five U.S. institutions, while Micron’s and Tokyo Electron’s $20 million gifts will be shared among the 11 U.S. and Japanese institutions.

鈥淭he UPWARDS for the Future program sets a prime model of government-industry-academia partnership, propelling the development of the U.S. semiconductor technology workforce. This initiative stands out with an emphasis on international collaboration, providing students with invaluable insights and experience into the industry’s international supply chain dynamics,鈥� said , 91爆料 professor of both electrical and computer engineering and physics, as well as a faculty member of the 91爆料 Institute for Nano-Engineered Systems. Li will lead 91爆料鈥檚 efforts supporting UPWARDS for the Future.

The UPWARDS program includes five pillar activities, including: Semiconductor Curriculum Design and Implementation; Expanding Women Workforces in Semiconductors; Experiential Learning; US-Japan International Student Faculty Exchange; and Memory-centric Research Projects. At this week’s workshop, the 11 institutions aim to establish across-the-board plans on student exchange, curriculum sharing and standardization, and research collaboration.

Semiconductor engineering is the second strategic university-corporate partnership initiative concluded between American and Japanese academic institutions and the corporate sector since May 2022, when President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a commitment to advance U.S.-Japan science and technology cooperation. The 91爆料 also is the lead partner on the Cross Pacific AI Hub partnership announced on April 10, to lead innovation and technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Both UPWARDS for the Future and the Cross Pacific AI Hub are cornerstones of the 91爆料鈥檚 global impact, building lasting relationships with peer institutions and industry on both sides of the Pacific to support 91爆料 students, faculty and staff on work to address critical issues.

For more information, contact Li at upwards@uw.edu.

Here鈥檚 what other leaders said about UPWARDS for the Future:

鈥淓conomic security depends on the 鈥�3 M鈥檚鈥�: machines, minerals, and minds. The UPWARDS network is developing the workforce that we need to secure semiconductor supply chains and delivering on the promise made by President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to elevate U.S.-Japan cooperation in advanced science and technology. This innovative university-corporate partnership has become the model for long-term collaboration in transformative technologies.” 鈥� U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel

“This past year we have accelerated our collaboration with our ecosystem partners. Collaboration between the UPWARDS universities will cultivate the next generation of the high-tech workforce, ushering in an exciting new era of semiconductor research and manufacturing in the United States and Japan. Micron has made it a priority to increase opportunities for all students, making sure that women, students from underrepresented populations and those from rural or economically disadvantaged communities have equitable access to engineering and science degrees. The impacts of UPWARDS will be far-reaching as we work to meet the demand for semiconductor industry talent over the next two decades.” 鈥� April Arnzen, executive vice president and chief people officer, Micron Technology

“Tokyo Electron (TEL) is proud to participate in the U.S.-Japan University Partnership for Workforce Advancement and Research & Development in Semiconductors (UPWARDS) for the Future Program. The objectives of the program are in line with TEL’s vision to leverage our expertise as an industry-leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer and pursue technological innovation in semiconductors, thereby contributing to the development of a dream-inspiring society. Through participation in this program, we aim to help develop a diverse set of skilled individuals capable of leading future innovation in semiconductor technology. The UPWARDS Program is also part of our ongoing efforts in the US to collaborate with industry partners and help grow the talent pipeline for technicians, engineers, computer scientists, and other professionals who will be in high demand as the domestic semiconductor industry, its manufacturing base, and associated R&D activities grow.” 鈥斕�Alex Oscilowski, president, TEL Technology Center of America

The 91爆料 and the University of Tsukuba have entered an innovation partnership with NVIDIA and Amazon aimed at furthering research, entrepreneurship, workforce development and social implementation in the field of artificial intelligence. This U.S.-Japan academic partnership is part of a broad, $110 million effort to build upon the strong ties between the U.S. and Japan and to continue to lead innovation and technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

The groundbreaking agreement involving universities and industry leaders in both countries was announced on April 9th in Washington, D.C. as part of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio鈥檚 historic state visit. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, and Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Moriyama Masahito announced two new research partnerships in artificial intelligence between the 91爆料 and the University of Tsukuba and between Carnegie Mellon University and Keio University. These partnerships are supported by $110 million in combined private sector investment from NVIDIA, Amazon, Arm, Microsoft, and nine Japanese companies. Amazon and NVIDIA will each invest $25 million in this collaboration.

鈥淭his is an extraordinary opportunity for the 91爆料 to lead the global conversation on AI and to convene academic researchers, industry experts and governmental leaders to not only advance the workforce, but to change lives and communities by leveraging this powerful technology,鈥� said 91爆料 Provost Tricia Serio.

鈥淭his is an exciting effort that brings together the talents and expertise of cutting-edge, world-class universities,鈥� said Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. 鈥淎dvancements in AI are happening at a breakneck pace. This collaboration will help provide the research and workforce training for our regions鈥� tech sectors to keep up with the profound impacts AI is having across every sector of our economy.鈥�

At the invitation of Ambassador Emanuel, the 91爆料 has been forging ties with the University of Tsukuba over the past year, with a focus on shared expertise in artificial intelligence. Tsukuba is known in Japan for being at the center of scientific research and innovation, much like Seattle鈥檚 reputation for fostering technological breakthroughs and being home to some of the world鈥檚 biggest technology companies.

鈥淲e are honored to work with Amazon and NVIDIA as well as with the University of Tsukuba to advance artificial intelligence and global engagement,鈥� said Nancy Allbritton, dean of the College of Engineering. 鈥淭sukuba is a science city just as Seattle is, and we see a tremendous opportunity to leverage the university and the whole ecosystem to create a better future on both sides of the Pacific. We are grateful to Ambassador Emanuel for catalyzing this landmark partnership.鈥�

Faculty and staff from the College of Engineering will spearhead 91爆料 interdisciplinary efforts. This multi-year partnership will feature work in areas where AI can drive transformative change to benefit society, including healthcare, robotics, climate change and atmospheric science, among others. The funding will support research awards, post-doctoral and doctoral students, an undergraduate summer research program, and an entrepreneurship bootcamp program.

Artificial Intelligence is the third strategic university-corporate partnership initiative concluded between American and Japanese academic institutions and the corporate sector since May 2022, when President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida made a commitment to advance U.S.-Japan science and technology cooperation. The 91爆料 also is the lead partner on UPWARDS, a program focused on workforce development for the semiconductor industry supported by Micron, Tokyo Electron Limited and the National Science Foundation.

November 7, 4:30 – 6:00pm | Communications Building

This presentation by Sharon Stein asks how universities can navigate the complexity of confronting the colonial foundations of higher education and enabling different futures. This discussion approaches reparations as a potentially regenerative process of enacting material redistribution and restitution, (re)building relationships grounded in respect and reciprocity, and repurposing our institutions to be more relevant and responsible.

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November 7, 6:00 – 8:00pm | 听Kane Hall

The Pandemics – COVID 19 and the worldwide racial reckoning – forever changed how people work, live, go to school, and interact as a community. Come listen to a recorded dialogues about the pandemics, and engage in dialogue with the 91爆料 community. Together the session will remember and honor each individual’s lived pandemics experiences.

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November 8, 7:00 – 8:30pm | 听Burke Museum

Join the Burke Museum to celebrate Spirit Whales & Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State, by Elizabeth A. Nesbitt, Burke curator emerita of invertebrate and micropaleontology, and David B. Williams, Seattle-based author, naturalist, and historian.

From primitive horses on the Columbia Plateau to giant bird tracks near Bellingham, fossils across Washington state are filled with clues of past life on Earth. With abundant and well-exposed rock layers, the state has both old and 鈥測oung鈥� fossils, from Ice Age mammals dating only 12,000 years old back to marine invertebrates more than 500 million years old.

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November 8, 7:30pm | Meany Hall

Seattle favorite Garrick Ohlsson has established himself as a pianist of masterful interpretive and technical skill. He commands an enormous repertoire ranging over the entire piano literature. He brings a full program of Chopin, Schubert, and Beethoven, along with an evocative work by Ursula Mamlok. Ohlsson鈥檚 brilliant stage presence and easy connection to audiences amplifies his well-earned reputation for bringing piano masterpieces to life with virtuosic firepower and resonant interpretations.

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November 8 | National First-Generation College Celebration

The 91爆料 proudly supports the experiences of first-generation students. For the sixth-straight year, the 91爆料 Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma campuses are joining colleges and universities throughout the nation to participate in the on November 8.

Led by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success, the day is intended to celebrate the success and presence of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff on campuses across the country.

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November 9, 6:00 – 8:00pm |

Different disciplines, cultures, and individuals have distinct approaches to gathering information, interpreting it, and forming beliefs. This begs the question: 鈥淗ow do we know things and where else should we be looking for answers?鈥�

91爆料 Honors鈥� annual Global Challenges/Interdisciplinary Answers conversation, led by Polly Olsen (Yakama), director of DEI & Decolonization and tribal liaison at the Burke Museum; Tony Lucero, Professor and Chair in the Department of Comparative History of Ideas; and Katie Davis, Associate Professor in the iSchool, consider questions cultivated by students in the University Honors Program. This conversation will be moderated by Samantha-Lynn Martinez, a rising junior marine biology major.

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November 12, 11:00am – 12:00pm | Burke Museum

Burke Museum education partner Hindi Time Kids has planned an exciting all-ages event to teach visitors about the meaning and traditions of Diwali, a South Asian annual festival of lights celebrated in many parts of the world. The word 鈥楧iwali鈥� derives from Sanskrit language and means 鈥渁 row of lights.” Diwali is a time for gathering with loved ones, celebrating life, and enjoying the illumination of lights.

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November 12, 1:30 – 2:30pm | 听Henry Art Gallery

Meet curator Nina Bozicnik for a tour of Sophia Al-Maria: Not My Bag. Born in Tacoma, Washington and now based in London, Al-Maria is a Qatari-American artist, writer, and filmmaker. Not My Bag brings together, her recent trilogy of films. In this exhibition, Al-Maria interrogates histories of colonial authority in contemporary culture. During the tour, Bozicnik will share insights into the concepts, ideas, and artworks within the exhibition as well as take time for questions and conversation.

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October – November | 鈥淲ays of Knowing鈥� Podcast: Episode 4

鈥淲ays of Knowing鈥� is an eight-episode podcast connecting humanities research with current events and issues. This week’s episode is with Louisa Mackenzie, associate professor of Comparative History of Ideas at the 91爆料, will describe how human’s view of nature has evolved over decades, from fear to appreciation.

This season features faculty from the 91爆料 College of Arts & Sciences as they explore race, immigration, history, the natural world鈥攅ven comic books. Each episode analyzes a work, or an idea, and provides additional resources for learning more.

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