Simpson Center News

A World in Translation: AmazonCrossing Editors Reveal Inside View on Publishing

Monday, May 23, 2016

Gabriella Page-Fort and Elizabeth DeNoma visit UW to describe Amazon’s foray into the long-neglected field of translation publishing.

Angela Durán Real Surveys Study-Abroad Attitudes at Two-Year College

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Angela Durán Real (Spanish & Portuguese) has conducted an innovative survey on attitudes toward study-abroad programs at South Seattle College.

Teaching World Literature Conference at UW Oct. 21-22

Thursday, May 5, 2016

The conference Teaching World Literature will bring noted leaders in the field of world literature to the University of Washington on October 21-22, 2016.

Why Feminism Matters to Archeology: Alison Wylie Delivers Feminism & Classics Keynote May 19

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Philosopher Alison Wylie’s thought-provoking Katz Distinguished Lecture on May 19 will serve as the opening keynote to the conference Feminism & Classics.

Stephanie Coontz to Scholars: Talking to the Public Will Sharpen Your Work

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The Evergreen State College historian and veteran media commentator urges academics to find their voice in the public square.

The Instagram Militia and the Limits of Empathy

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Tad Hirsch stitches together 80,000 assault-rifle selfies to examine America’s gun divide.

Simpson Center Welcomes New Staff

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

The Simpson Center is delighted to announce two new staff members: Erin Langner, Program and Events Manager, and Alison Fiorenza, Administrative Coordinator.