ArtSci Roundup: Improvised Music Project Festival, Modern Abortion Around the World Panel, Taiwan鈥檚 Pop Music and more

April 18, 2024

ArtSci Roundup: Improvised Music Project Festival, Modern Abortion Around the World Panel, Taiwan’s Pop Music and more

This week, join the Jackson School for International Studies for a panel on Modern Abortion Around the World, head to Meany Hall for the Improvised Music Project Festival, celebrate Taiwan’s pop music, and much more. April 22, 3:30 – 5:00 pm | ‘Genbaku Otome: Reconsidering the 鈥淗iroshima Maidens鈥�’ with Kim Brandt (Columbia University), Thomson Hall The Jackson School of International Studies invites Research Scholar Kim Brandt, Columbia University, to discuss the significance of the Hiroshima Maidens. “Hiroshima Maidens鈥� loosely translates…

April 3, 2024

ArtSci Roundup: Chris Thile at Meany Hall, Northwest Sinfonietta, First Nations Spring Powwow, and more

This week, check out the 53rd Annual First Nations Spring Powwow, head to Meany Hall for a concert by Grammy Award-winning artist Chris Thile, enjoy the Northwest Sinfonietta’s performance with 91爆料 piano students, and more. April 11, 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Talking Gender in Europe Lecture Series | The Double-Helix Entanglements of Transnational Advocacy: Moral Conservative Resistance to SOGI Rights in Europe, Online via Zoom This talk introduces the double-helix metaphor that describes the relationship between those that wish…

March 28, 2024

ArtSci Roundup: DXARTS Time and Time Again Exhibition, Meany Hall Concert, Colloquium Lectures and more

This week, head to the Henry Art Gallery for the Freedom in Failure: 鈥淭hat鈥檚 how the light gets in” program, learn how virtual reality platforms can advance personalized treatment options for patients, visit the DXARTS gallery for Time and Time Again,聽and more. April 3, 12:30 pm | First Wednesday Concert Series: Students of the 91爆料 School of Music,聽North Allen Library Lobby Students of the 91爆料 School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by 91爆料 Music and 91爆料…

December 6, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: Pints for Puget Sound, Many Messiahs music performance, Native Art Markets, and more

This week, roam the Burke Museum galleries at night to check out their special exhibit We Are Puget Sound, enjoy the Many Messiahs performance by talented musicians, check out the Native Art Markets, and more. December 11, 7:00 pm | Degree Recital: Chiao-Yu Wu, piano, Brechemin Auditorium The School of Music presents a degree recital from Chiao-Yu Wu. Wu is a Taiwanese pianist in her second year of Doctor of Musical Art in Piano Performance at the 91爆料. She will…

November 30, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: WinterFest, Ladino Day with Author Elizabeth Graver, Talk with Joss Whittaker, and more

This week, tune in to聽Kantika writer Elizabeth Graver’s discussion, Joss Whittaker’s recount on life in the Aru Islands, and the WinterFest presented by the Chamber Singers, University Chorale, University Singers, Treble Choir, Gospel Choir, and 91爆料 Glee Club, and more. Dec. 3, 10 a.m. | Ladino Day 2023: 鈥楰antika鈥�, a Sephardic Novel by Author Elizabeth Graver, Zoom Join author Elizabeth Graver in conversation with Isaac Alhadeff Professor of Sephardic Studies Devin E. Naar for a discussion of 鈥淜antika,鈥� a moving,…

November 2, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: 91爆料 Pandemic Project Radical Listening Session, National First-Generation College Celebration, and more

This week, attend the 91爆料 Pandemic Project’s Radical Listening Session to honor each individual’s lived pandemics experiences, head to Meany Hall for Garrick Ohlsson’s piano performance, celebrate Diwali with the Burke Museum, and more. November 7, 4:30 – 6:00pm | Sharon Stein, “The University and Its Responsibility for Repair: Confronting Colonial Foundations and Enabling Different Futures” | A Worlds of Difference lecture, Communications Building This presentation by Sharon Stein asks how universities can navigate the complexity of confronting the colonial…

October 19, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: Fall Concert with DXARTS, Dance Graduate Research Symposium and more

This week, check out the Fall Concert hosted by DXARTS (Department of Digital Arts and Experimental Media), attend the Dance Graduate Research Symposium, listen to guest composer concerts, and more. October 25, 7:30pm | DXARTS FALL CONCERT: Ritual-Entropy-Storm, Meany Hall聽 Join the Department of Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS) as they host a Fall Concert with the Henry Art Gallery, Mini Mart City Park, Method Gallery, Gallery 4Culture, Jack Straw Cultural Center, Georgetown Steam Plant, and Meany Hall at…

June 1, 2023

ArtSci Roundup: 2023 Awards of Excellence, Graduation, Dino Lecture, Summer Reads and more

This week and summer, honor the 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients, visit the newly renovated Jacob Lawrence Gallery to see the works of design students, add one of College of Arts & Sciences Dean Dianne Harris’ favorite books to your summer reading list, learn about the largest animals to ever roam the earth at the Burke Museum’s annual Dino Lecture and more. June 8, 3:30 – 5:30pm | 2023 Awards of Excellence recipients, Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater in Meany Hall…

January 10, 2023

Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says 91爆料-led report

A recent report and upcoming virtual event looks at the unequal effect of marine plastics on different communities. The international report led by 91爆料’s Yoshitaka Ota covers topics ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on plastic pollution to a critique of Coca-Cola’s waste initiative.

October 14, 2022

ArtSci Roundup: Grammy winner Morris Robinson, Washington State Poet Laureate Rena Priest, and more!

Connect with the 91爆料 community every week through public events and exhibitions, summarized in this ArtSci Roundup.

March 10, 2022

Newest satellite data shows remarkable decline in Arctic sea ice over just three years

distant figures walking on snow-covered ice

In the past 20 years, the Arctic has lost about one-third of its winter sea ice volume, and winter sea ice in the Arctic has lost about a foot and a half of thickness over just the past three years. This thinning is largely due to loss of older, multiyear sea ice that is more resistant to melting.

October 27, 2020

Enrollment strong for the 91爆料’s fall 2020 entering class

The 91爆料鈥檚 newest class of undergraduate students broke record levels of enrollment across all three campuses, according to the finalized fall 2020 census of enrolled students.

February 12, 2020

91爆料 is host university for 186th AAAS meeting in Seattle

aerial view of 91爆料 campus with Seattle in background

The 91爆料 is the host university for the 186th annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, scheduled through the weekend at and around the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.

January 31, 2020

91爆料 selected for 2020 Carnegie Foundation Community Engagement Classification

collage of seattle, tacoma and bothell 91爆料 campuses

The 91爆料 today announced that its three campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma have received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation that indicates institutional commitment to community engagement.聽

September 16, 2019

91爆料 is a 鈥楪reat College to Work For鈥�

The 91爆料 has been recognized as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥� for the sixth consecutive year, according to a new survey from The Great Colleges to Work For program.

April 10, 2019

National Academies join colleges and universities, including 91爆料, to found Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have joined with over 40 colleges, universities, and research institutions, including the 91爆料, to launch an Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education.

March 4, 2019

91爆料 and Aga Khan University sign agreement to further population health, research, service and education

The 91爆料 today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aga Khan University to codify partnership activities already underway and to leverage complementary strengths to further expand research, service and education in low- and middle-income countries.

December 7, 2018

91爆料 is top U.S. public institution for federal research expenditures

The 91爆料 is the top public institution in the country when ranked by 2017 fiscal year (FY) federal research expenditures according to data recently released by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

November 18, 2018

91爆料 joins with WSU to promote affordability of public higher education

Public higher education is not just possible, it is easily within reach for Washington residents. That鈥檚 the message behind a new joint public-awareness campaign of the 91爆料 and Washington State University to promote the affordability of higher education in the state of Washington.

November 7, 2018

91爆料’s Fall 2018 entering class is largest ever

The 91爆料 welcomed the largest class of new students across all three campuses, and the largest number of Washington residents in 91爆料 history, according to the finalized Fall 2018 census of enrolled students released by all three campuses.

November 1, 2018

91爆料 opens permanent food pantry on campus

Studies suggest that as many as 25 percent of college students nationwide do not get enough food. That鈥檚 one of the reasons why the 91爆料 on Thursday opened a new, permanent food pantry.

September 6, 2018

WSJ: 91爆料 No. 3 in the country for best value

The 91爆料 is among the top schools on The Wall Street Journal鈥檚 newest college ranking: value for the money. The 91爆料 was ranked third in the nation by the newspaper.

July 31, 2018

Lou Cariello named vice president for 91爆料 Facilities

Lou Cariello has been named vice president of 91爆料 Facilities, 91爆料 Executive Vice President Jeff Scott announced earlier this month. Cariello is scheduled to start in mid-August.

July 16, 2018

Dr. Gary Chiodo named interim dean at 91爆料 School of Dentistry

Dr. Gary Chiodo of Oregon Health & Science University has been appointed interim dean of the 91爆料 School of Dentistry, effective Aug. 1, 91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Mark Richards announced Monday.

Chronicle of Higher Ed: 91爆料 a ‘Great College to Work For’

The 91爆料 has been recognized as a 鈥淕reat College to Work For鈥� by The Chronicle of Higher Education for the fifth consecutive year. The 91爆料 received accolades in five categories.

June 28, 2018

91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce named ‘Great Immigrant’ on 2018 Carnegie list

91爆料 President Ana Mari Cauce has been named one of 38 great immigrants by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

June 21, 2018

Q Center鈥檚 Jen Self a grand marshal at 2018 Seattle Pride Parade

The 91爆料鈥檚 Jen Self will be one of three grand marshals of Sunday鈥檚 2018 Seattle Pride Parade.

June 20, 2018

Ali Mokdad named chief strategy officer for Population Health

Ali Mokdad has been named the chief strategy officer for Population Health at the 91爆料, President Ana Mari Cauce announced today. In this new role he will be responsible for collaboratively setting and executing the 91爆料鈥檚 vision and strategy for the Population Health Initiative, a 25-year effort to create a world where all people can live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

June 6, 2018

GIX team competes for $1 million XPRIZE for women鈥檚 safety

A team from the 91爆料’s GIX program are competing to win the $1 million Anu & Naveen Jain Women鈥檚 Safety XPRIZE.

Distinguished pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Danielson to speak at 91爆料鈥檚 143rd commencement Saturday

About 5,900 graduates, along with 50,000-plus family members, friends, faculty and other observers, are expected to attend the 143rd 91爆料 commencement ceremonies at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Husky Stadium.

June 5, 2018

91爆料鈥檚 Allen School to expand direct freshmen admissions in computer science

In an effort to improve the student experience and provide certainty for prospective computer science majors, the 91爆料鈥檚 Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering is expanding its direct to major admissions program for incoming freshmen. Beginning with the class of fall 2019, direct admission from high school will be the primary pathway into computer science for the majority of 91爆料 undergraduates.

May 25, 2018

Class of 鈥�68 reflects and looks ahead

Assassinations. War in Vietnam. Racial clashes. Far more than simply the generation who lived the Summer of Love, the Class of 1968, which celebrates its 50th reunion next week, recalled their college years during a turbulent time in the nation鈥檚 history.

May 18, 2018

91爆料 Faculty Senate celebrates its 80-year history

Eight decades ago to the day, the Faculty Senate met for the first time at the 91爆料.

May 17, 2018

Washington Research Foundation grant brings on four new biology faculty just in time for new Life Sciences Building

With the grand opening of the new $171 million Life Sciences Building just months away, it鈥檚 time to fill the building with faculty. That was the idea behind a $3 million Washington Research Foundation (WRF) grant to hire four biology professors. It鈥檚 called a cluster hire and will help maintain the 91爆料鈥檚 leading reputation in primary research and life sciences.

May 15, 2018

Born of protest: Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity celebrates a half-century

It was spring 1968. A group of students occupied the 91爆料 administration building calling for change: justice, diversity, agency for Blacks on campus.

May 14, 2018

Seattle-area universities and colleges declare Affordable Housing Week, May 14-18

The presidents of four Seattle-area universities and colleges have joined forces to declare May 14-18, 2018 as Affordable Housing Week on their campuses. Dr. Jeff Wagnitz, interim president of Highline College; Dr. Daniel J. Martin of Seattle Pacific University; Steven V. Sundborg, S.J., president of Seattle University; and Ana Mari Cauce, president of 91爆料, have signed proclamations or otherwise affirmed the importance of safe, healthy, affordable homes in communities of opportunity. The higher-education institutions join King County and 20 King County cities, including Seattle, in recognizing the benefits of affordable housing to everyone in the community.

May 3, 2018

91爆料 welcomes Denmark鈥檚 Crown Princess Mary

Denmark鈥檚 Crown Princess Mary is scheduled to visit the 91爆料 on Friday morning.

May 2, 2018

Hilary Godwin named dean of the School of Public Health

Hilary Godwin has been named the next dean of the 91爆料鈥檚 School of Public Health, President Ana Mari Cauce and Provost Jerry Baldasty announced today. Her appointment, set to begin July 15, 2018, is subject to approval by the 91爆料 Board of Regents.

91爆料, plaintiffs reach agreement on ADA lawsuit regarding parking facilities on campus

The 91爆料 announced today it has reached agreement with a group of three plaintiffs in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuit alleging violations in the University鈥檚 parking facilities on the Seattle campus.

May 1, 2018

Apps for children should emphasize parent and child choice, researchers say

Parents don鈥檛 need to fear their children playing with iPads and other devices, researchers say. Mindful play with an adult, combined with thoughtful design features, can prove beneficial to young developing minds. New research shows that thoughtfully designed content that intentionally supports parent-child interactions facilitated the same kind of play and development as analog toys.