During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities听to connect, share, and engage. Each week, we will share upcoming events that bring the UW, and the greater community, together online.听
Many of these online opportunities are streamed through Zoom. All UW faculty, staff, and students have access to听.听
Virtual Author Event: BJ Cummings, Cecile Hansen And Lynda Mapes Discuss The River That Made Seattle
July 27, 7:00-8:00 PM |
In this event sponsored by the听Seattle Public Library Foundation, learn about the central role of the Duwamish River in Seattle鈥檚 history, and how decisions about the river will impact its future with听BJ Cummings,听community engagement manager for the听听at the UW. Cummings’ new book, The River That Made Seattle, was published in July by the UW Press.
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Astronomer Emily Levesque: The Last Stargazers Book Launch听
August 3, 7:00-8:30 PM |
天美影视传媒 professor Emily Levesque discusses her new books at (online) Elliott Bay Book Company.
From the lonely quiet of midnight stargazing to tall tales of wild bears loose in the observatory, The Last Stargazers is a love letter to astronomy and an affirmation of the crucial role humans can and must play in the future of scientific discovery. In this sweeping work of narrative science, Levesque shows us how astronomers in this scrappy and evolving field are going beyond the machines to infuse creativity and passion into the stars, and inspires us all to peer skyward in pursuit of the universe鈥檚 secrets.
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Drop-In Session: Practices for Self-Compassion
July 27, 9:00-10:00 AM |
Extending compassion inward is one of the keys to building resilience. This session, hosted by the听Center for Child and Family Well-Being and presented by听Megan Kennedy (MA, LMHC),听will guide participants through reflective inquiry and mindfulness practices related to self-compassion. These practices support us in developing self-acceptance and self-kindness.
Free听|
The State of Human Rights in Southeast Asia
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Burke Museum YouTube Channel
View at your leisure |
Even though the听Burke Museum听may be closed for in-person visitations, its YouTube channel has a wide variety of interesting and informative videos on topics ranging from nature sketching techniques to fossil preparation to cooking with native plants.
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While the Seattle Art Museum is still closed, its Stay Home with SAM programming on the SAM blog provides a wide variety of opportunities for engagement with the museum’s content, including podcasts, videos, articles, and ideas for at-home creative projects.
Looking for more?
Check out UWAA’s Stronger Together web page for听more digital engagement opportunities.