Marisa Hoge and Ben Drum, two of this fall’s Residential FIG Leaders (Alicia Kellogg was unavailable) join us for a conversation about this fall’s Residential FIG Program. This is a new Living-Learning Community launched through a cooperative effort of First Year Programs, Residence Life, and Undergraduate Advising. Not only will Marisa, Ben, and Alicia help […]
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Meet the Residential FIG Leaders!
June 25th, 2008 · Comments Off
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I like Biology — which track should I do?
June 12th, 2008 · Comments Off
Biological Sciences at the University of Washington are recognized as leading the world in research and education. If you’ve caught the fever (and are curious about the virus or bacteria that causes it), studying Biology as an undergraduate is a great place to start. But how do you decide which track to pursue? Jason Patterson […]
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Alternative Spring Break
January 11th, 2008 · Comments Off
Looking for a great experience that goes beyond community service to directly impacting the lives of young people across our state? Alternative Spring Break is for you! Alternative Spring Break offers students the opportunity to spend their spring break in a tribal or rural community in Washington working on literacy arts and environmental science projects […]
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What should I major in? Maybe R.E.M. can help!
October 3rd, 2007 · Comments Off
While it may be the most un-singable karaoke song in the history of music, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” is actually very informative about all of the possibilities of majors at the University of Washington. Take a listen, and sing loud and proud! Leonard Bernstein! Leonid Breshnev! Lenny Bruce […]
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Fredric Danz Lecture Series - Meet Dr. Kiko Benitez!
September 25th, 2007 · Comments Off
How do people come to terms with difficult moments and events in history? How do we begin to tell stories about trauma and violence that we experience on an international scale? How do movies and literature shape our perceptions of history? Can we work today to have some of those difficult dialogs that are necessary […]
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Fredric Danz Lecture Series - Meet Dr. Shannon Dudley!
September 19th, 2007 · Comments Off
Do you love to dance? Have you ever considered how the music you listen to every day has been influenced by the history of migration in the U.S.? Do you wish you could get credit for going to the Experience Music Project (EMP)? Dr. Shannon Dudley joins us to talk about his course that is […]
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Fredric Danz Lecture Series
September 14th, 2007 · Comments Off
Find out what great things can happen when an extraordinary man gives to the University he loves. Kathy Woodward, the Director of the Simpson Center for the Humanities, talks about the unique, wonderful, rich array of courses that students can take through this series.
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How Can I Catch a CLUE?
August 24th, 2007 · Comments Off
CLUE, the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment, is one of the many support services you’ll find at the University of Washington. CLUE emphasizes creating a rich learning community while supporting freshmen, sophomore, and transfer students who are enrolled in many of the UW’s crucial lower-division courses. Anne and Tony join the advising podcast to […]
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