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Launching a Humanities Journey
Posted 01/26/2022
Humanities First is pleased to share this feature article on our program from the College of Arts & Sciences' Perspectives newsletter!
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Controversial Equestrian Statue Finally Removed from Museum of Natural H
Posted 01/19/2022
The statue of Theodore Roosevelt, which has presided over the front steps of New York's Museum of Natural History since 1939, was removed this week.
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Skábma: Snowfall Is a Huge Win for Indigenous Game Makers
Posted 01/12/2022
This first major video game release to focus on the European Indigenous Sámi community is a major step forward for Indigenous self-representation in
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Tribes in Okanogan County celebrating after being given 9,200 acres of l
Posted 12/02/2021
According to the Colville Confederated Tribes and Conservation Northwest, 9,200 acres between Riverside and Omak in Okanogan County has been returned
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Accents of the Caribbean: How vowel pronunciations pivot, shift and merg
Posted 11/28/2021
Research conducted from Oxford and La Trobe on the regional dialects of the Caribbean island of Bequia helps illustrate how different regional accents
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An Interview with Julian Saporiti of "No-No Boy"
Posted 11/07/2021
In this interview, singer/songwriter Julian Saporiti discusses the ways his "folk-indie Americana" music tells the story of Asian-Americans and the
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#NAHM Feature: Can the Arts and Humanities Save the World?
Posted 11/02/2021
In this spotlight for National Arts & Humanities Month, see how Mellon Foundation grantees apply humanistic principles to address challenges across
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10 Ways to Make the Most of the UW
Posted 10/26/2021
Ten recent Arts & Sciences alumni offer advice on making the most of the UW in this recent Perspectives article.
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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Posted 10/10/2021
For the first time, a US President has recognized the observance, on Oct 11, of Indigenous People's Day.
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Get to know the UW campus with Indigenous Walking Tour
Posted 09/26/2021
Still learning the ins and outs of the UW campus? Check out this virtual walking tour of the Indigenous presence on campus, courtesy of recent grad
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"How student-designed video games made me rethink how I teach histo
Posted 09/19/2021
Ever wonder whether video games could be useful teaching tools? Read how Professor Adam Clulow (University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts)
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Dedicated to Dialects
Posted 09/02/2021
Through the study of dialects, Elijah Pasco has combined his love of linguistics and theater.
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Masks required for all individuals in all UW facilities (Message to UW s
Posted 08/15/2021
In response to the increased spread of coronavirus, the University is reinstating an indoor mask mandate for all individuals, regardless of
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Biden Administration Requests $177.55 million for NEH in 2022
Posted 08/11/2021
Proposed budget calls for $10.05 million increase over current appropriation. Read more here.
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Illinois First State to Require Teaching of Asian American History
Posted 07/13/2021
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Teaching Equitable Asian American History (TEAACH) Act into law, requiring instruction of Asian American History
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