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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Erin Langner and Alison Fiorenza
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.
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Next Generation Humanities PhD - New Special Initiative
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The Simpson Center invites proposals for a new initiative contributing to nationwide conversations about new approaches to doctoral education.
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Lauren Berlant: On Humorlessness
Friday, February 12, 2016
Affect theorist Lauren Berlant delivers a Katz Distinguished Lecture on March 2.
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UW Invited to Propose Sawyer Seminar Project to Mellon Foundation
Friday, January 29, 2016
The University of Washington has been invited to apply for a prestigious Sawyer Seminar grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Welcome to Visiting Scholar and Poet Lisa Samuels
Friday, January 22, 2016
The Simpson Center welcomes visiting scholar Lisa Samuels from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
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Preserving the Lessons of the Seattle-SeaTac $15 Wage Victories
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
A groundbreaking new digital archive preserves the history of two hard-fought minimum-wage campaigns.

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