Join us for a conversation between novelist and artist Gerardo Sámano Córdova and UW professors María Elena García (CHID) and Vanessa Freije (JSIS/History), centered around Sámano Córdova's recent novel, Monstrilio. The discussion will touch on major themes of the book...
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This talk reflects on years of archival research into the childhood and teenage writings of Black science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler. Growing up in the segregated landscape of Pasadena, California, young Octavia loved horses—her first “aliens”—which shaped her understanding...
A series to prepare for the UW Symphony performance of Healing Heart of the First People of This Land (February 2026)Open to the public – doors open at 10:30am for coffee & pastriesFeaturing10/9 łuutiis Charlotte Coté (Nuu-chah-nulth) with Dian Million...
To attend, please RSVP to Anna Learn: learna@uw.edu Day 1: Friday, October 109 - 9:15am: Opening remarks (Anna Learn & Razieh Araghi)9:15 - 10:30am : Panel 1Zain MianSumaira Nawaz10:45am - 12:00pm : Panel 2Anna LearnRazieh Araghi12:00 - 1:30pmLunch1:30 - 3pm : Keynote...
Free and open to the public. Registration advised.Please join the South Asia Center and Tasveer Film Festival for a screening and discussion of Farming the Revolution (1hr 45min, India, 2024, Nishtha Jain). Director Nishtha Jain will be in attendance to answer...
Fearless civil rights lawyer Chase Strangio battles at the Supreme Court for transgender adolescents’ access to gender-affirming healthcare, confronting not only the legal system but also a media landscape that distorts public perception and threatens the struggle for trans rights...
A series to prepare for the UW Symphony performance of Healing Heart of the First People of This Land (February 2026)Open to the public – doors open at 10:30am for coffee & pastriesFeaturing10/9 łuutiis Charlotte Coté (Nuu-chah-nulth) with Dian Million...
The Second Trump Administration has transformed the legal landscape for transgender people. Join experts in trans law, politics, and history in the United States and abroad to discuss the unprecedented rollback of trans peoples’ rights in the US, including due...
🎬 Wave Makers: The Story Behind Taiwan’s Political DramaTaiwan’s first political staffer series, Wave Makers (人選之人—造浪者), is more than just a show—it brought audiences closer to the real workings of Taiwan’s democracy. Now, we’re bringing its behind-the-scenes story to Seattle! RSVP...