2011-12 Graduate School Public Lectures: Russell Berman
Academic
The Integrity of Fiction: Imaginative Literature in a Culture of Realism
Practical concerns tend to place a premium on informational reading to the disadvantage of aesthetic education. This familiar trade-off in current debates is hardly new. Similar concerns defined cultural production during the rapid industrialization of Germany in the 19th century. This talk explores the durability of fiction within a scientific-realist setting through the problem of poetic realism in the work of the author Theodor Storm (1817-1888), including his reception in social theory.
Online RSVP: http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=104982&view=Detail. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Advance registration is recommended. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kane Hall, Room 120
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.grad.washington.edu. Shen Yun Performance
Community
The world’s celebrated Shen Yun will return to Seattle at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, February 7 and February 8. Shen Yun offers an exhilarating experience with grand scale performances that celebrate the pure excellence of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. You will be spellbound by stunning costumes, brilliant choreography and state-of-the-art dynamic backdrops, all complemented by a live orchestra combining Chinese and Western instruments in a masterful fusion.
Online RSVP: http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=McCaw+Hall+Shen+Yun&search.x=17&search.y=10. Phone RSVP: 800-745-3000. Host(s): Shen Yun Performing Arts, McCaw Hall. Cost: $200, $100, $90, $70. Info: Shen Yun Performing Arts, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St
Seattle, Washington 98109.
For more info visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org. Centerpoint Institute Orientation for UW Alumni
Career
Learn more about how the career process works, meet the Centerpoint staff and ask questions about their programs, services and approaches to working with adults in career and life transitions. Learn about the UW Alumni Association/Centerpoint partnership and discounts.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal
4000 NE 41st Street, Bldg D - Suite 2
Seattle, WA 98105.
For more info visit www1.cpinst.org. Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election
Community
UWAA members must call 206-543-0540 to receive the coupon code and get the discount
Prof. David Domke presents
Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election
Two very different visions of what America is and where it should go dominate the nation's current political landscape. This is bigger than Democrats vs. Republicans. One vision fueled the Obama movement in 2007-08 and emphasizes an inclusive America that transcends barriers of race, sexuality, religion, and other traditional identity markers. The other vision emerged in 2009-10 and trumpets a model of economic and social conservatism that its supporters suggest was the basis for the nation's Founders. To understand these perspectives is to understand who will be the Republican Party's presidential nominee and, ultimately, what the 2012 presidential election means.
Online RSVP: http://www.lectures.org/season/sal_u.php?id=309. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $85 UWAA members (call 206-543-0540 to receive the coupon code); $100 general admission -- price is for all 5 lectures. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kane Hall 130
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.lectures.org. Shen Yun Performance
Community
The world’s celebrated Shen Yun will return to Seattle at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, February 7 and February 8. Shen Yun offers an exhilarating experience with grand scale performances that celebrate the pure excellence of classical Chinese dance and music inspired by the myths, legends, and divine beauty of 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. You will be spellbound by stunning costumes, brilliant choreography and state-of-the-art dynamic backdrops, all complemented by a live orchestra combining Chinese and Western instruments in a masterful fusion.
Online RSVP: http://www.ticketmaster.com/search?tm_link=tm_header_search&q=McCaw+Hall+Shen+Yun&search.x=17&search.y=10. Phone RSVP: 800-745-3000. Host(s): Shen Yun Performing Arts, McCaw Hall. Cost: $200, $100, $90, $70. Info: Shen Yun Performing Arts, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St
Seattle, Washington 98109.
For more info visit www.shenyunperformingarts.org. Relay for Life with special guest Pat Flynn
Community
The Mother of Relay For Life, a Delta Gamma and UW alumna, Pat Flynn helped create what has become the biggest fundraiser worldwide in just 27 short years. Join us to hear her incredible story and learn what Relay For Life is all about. To be a Husky, is to be a Relayer!
Doors open: 7PM.
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kane Hall
Room 130.
For more info visit www.uwrelay.org. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Dependable Strengths for Alumni
Career
A 2-day event on February 10, 2012 and February 13, 2012.
This seminar is designed for alumni who are seeking a career change, have been downsized, or are simply interested in exploring how to enhance your current job situation.
Online RSVP: http://careers.uw.edu/DSSforAlumni. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): The Career Center of the University of Washington. Cost: $160 for UWAA members; $200 for other UW alumni. Info: The Career Center of the UW (206-543-0535).
Friday, February 10, 2012.
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall.
For more info visit careers.uw.edu. Member Night at Emma
Community
The UWAA has reserved the entire Jones Playhouse for a special performance of Emma, Jane Austen's classic tale of matchmaking and misconstrued romance, on Saturday, Feb. 11. Enjoy discounted tickets and a post-performance talk with members of the cast, guest director Victor Pappas and Executive Director of the UW School of Drama Sarah Nash Gates.
Online RSVP: http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=105501&view=Detail. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $10. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
Jones Playhouse
UW Seattle.
For more info visit engage.washington.edu. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. College of Arts & Sciences' Timeless Discoveries Premiere
Community
Ever wonder how you turn yeast into a vaccine that saves lives? Or look to the stars to better understand our world? How about figuring out what makes a moth fly or how to harness the sun’s energy to power our civilization? Scientists and researchers at the UW College of Arts & Sciences have pondered these questions and more. Through the process of scientific investigation, they have landed on some pretty impressive discoveries.
Join us for a screening of Timeless Discoveries, a documentary that showcases many of the groundbreaking scientific achievements made by researchers at the UW College of Arts & Sciences. Watch the full length hour long film and explore these monumental accomplishments!
Online RSVP: http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=105561&view=Detail. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association and UW College of Arts & Sciences. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Kane Hall 120
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.artsci.washington.edu. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Denver - Bowling Night
Regional
$15pp Pre-register at our web site, coloradopac-12alumni.com through Paypal (you do not need Paypal account to register and pay), $20 at the door. Cost includes 3 games of bowling, shoe rental and the first drink of the afternoon.
Deadline for Pre-registration: February 18.
All are welcome! This is a family event! Don't forget to wear your colors!
Prizes for the best team and individual scores and bragging rights!
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $15 pre-register $20 at door. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Elith Lanes
3825 Tennyson St.
Denver, CO.
For more info visit www.coloradopac-12alumni.com. Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election
Community
UWAA members must call 206-543-0540 to receive the coupon code and get the discount
Prof. David Domke presents
Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election
Two very different visions of what America is and where it should go dominate the nation's current political landscape. This is bigger than Democrats vs. Republicans. One vision fueled the Obama movement in 2007-08 and emphasizes an inclusive America that transcends barriers of race, sexuality, religion, and other traditional identity markers. The other vision emerged in 2009-10 and trumpets a model of economic and social conservatism that its supporters suggest was the basis for the nation's Founders. To understand these perspectives is to understand who will be the Republican Party's presidential nominee and, ultimately, what the 2012 presidential election means.
Online RSVP: http://www.lectures.org/season/sal_u.php?id=309. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $85 UWAA members (call 206-543-0540 to receive the coupon code); $100 general admission -- price is for all 5 lectures. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kane Hall 130
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.lectures.org. 2012 Libraries Blom Lecture: Stephanie Coontz
Academic
Please join us for the 2012 UW Libraries Blom Lecture with Stepanie Coontz, who will present Madmen, Working Girls, and Desperate Housewives: American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s.
Coontz teaches history and family studies at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, and is Director of Research and Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families, which she chaired from 2001-04. Coontz is the author of A Strange Stirring: The Feminine Mystique and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s (Basic Books, 2011) and the award-winning Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage (Viking Press, 2005).
Online RSVP: http://engage.washington.edu/site/Calendar?id=105442&view=Detail. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Odegaard 220
UW Seattle.
For more info visit engage.washington.edu. Kaplan's Free Practice Test
Academic
Sign up to take a free practice test at the UW Law School on Friday February 25, 2012. Free practice tests include the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT.
Online RSVP: http://www.formstack.com/forms/?1157240-WsVml3kFPv. Phone RSVP: N/A. Host(s): Kaplan Test Prep. Cost: FREE. Info: Lauren Silva, 206-499-1602.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
University of Washington School of Law
4293 Memorial Way Seattle, WA 98195.
For more info visit www.formstack.com. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Saturday, February 25, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Husky Basketball Viewing Parties
Regional
Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Various locations around U.S. See our Web page for details.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election
Community
UWAA members must call 206-543-0540 to receive the coupon code and get the discount
Prof. David Domke presents
Visions of America: Barack Obama, the Tea Party, and the 2012 Presidential Election
Two very different visions of what America is and where it should go dominate the nation's current political landscape. This is bigger than Democrats vs. Republicans. One vision fueled the Obama movement in 2007-08 and emphasizes an inclusive America that transcends barriers of race, sexuality, religion, and other traditional identity markers. The other vision emerged in 2009-10 and trumpets a model of economic and social conservatism that its supporters suggest was the basis for the nation's Founders. To understand these perspectives is to understand who will be the Republican Party's presidential nominee and, ultimately, what the 2012 presidential election means.
Online RSVP: http://www.lectures.org/season/sal_u.php?id=309. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $85 UWAA members (call 206-543-0540 to receive the coupon code); $100 general admission -- price is for all 5 lectures. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Kane Hall 130
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.lectures.org. Lunch and Learn in the Desert with UW College of the Environment
Regional
Kick off your Dawg Days in the Desert with a fascinating look into the world of predators and their prey. Learn how predators strike fear into their likely victims and what prey animals do to keep from becoming the main course. Join Professor Wirsing as he discusses the fascinating world of predators—in particular sharks and wolves—and how the ecology of fear influences the behavior of their potential meals.
Online RSVP: http://www.washington.edu/alumni/meet/2012ddid.html. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $10. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
Thunderbird Country Club
70-737 Country Club Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. 20th Annual Desert Dawgs Golf Tournament
Regional
Hit the tees with fellow Huskies at Indian Wells Golf Resort's world-class Celebrity Course, named one of the “best public golf courses in California” by Golfweek. Price includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Online RSVP: http://www.washington.edu/alumni/meet/2012ddid.html. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $205 UWAA members; $245 non-members. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Indian Wells Golf Resort
44-500 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. 7th Annual Coffee & Conversation
Regional
Enjoy boutique shopping, lunch and a special guest speaker.
Online RSVP: http://www.washington.edu/alumni/meet/2012ddid.html. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $65 UWAA members; $75 non-members. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Monday, March 12, 2012, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
La Quinta Country Club
77-750 Ave. 50
LaQuinta, CA.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. The Luck of the Irish Apartment Crawl
Community
Bring the UW History Lecture Series to life with an Irish-themed apartment crawl at Aljoya Thornton Place—one of eight unique continuing care retirement communities offered by Era Living.
Online RSVP: http://www.eraliving.com/ireland/. Phone RSVP: (206) 306-7920. Host(s): Aljoya Thornton Place. Cost: FREE. Please RSVP by Feb 21. Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Aljoya Thornton Place
450 NE 100th Street
Seattle, WA 98125.
For more info visit www.eraliving.com. 23rd Annual Chow Down to Washington
Regional
University of Washington President Michael K. Young will highlight the 23rd annual Chow Down to Washington. Eat, drink and celebrate the UW with fellow alumni and friends!
Online RSVP: http://www.washington.edu/alumni/meet/2012ddid.html. Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: $85 UWAA members; $100 non-members (online registration available soon). Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hyatt Grand Champions Resort Villas and Spa
44-600 Indian Wells Lane
Indian Wells, CA.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. 2011-12 Graduate School Public Lectures: Juan Enriquez
Academic
As the Future Catches You—the Impact of Genetic, Digital and Knowledge Innovations
Bio-science is beginning to affect the way we live, work and do business; Juan Enriquez is an effective advocate of its promise. Synthetic Genomics, which he co-founded, is a company developing breakthrough genomic-driven solutions for major global issues. They are focused on energy and chemical solutions first, but they are researching a wide range of business solutions in human health (vaccines) as well as food and water production and the environment.
Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Advance registration is recommended (available soon). Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kane Hall, Room 130
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.grad.washington.edu. UW Law Race Judicata
Participation is $30 if you sign up online at www.active.com/running/seattle-wa/uw-student-health-law-organization-race-judicata-5k-2012 OR $35 the day of the race.
The race is a 5K fun run/walk and people are invited to bring their dogs. Race Judicata 5K race aims to bring together attorneys, professors, judges, students, medical, public health, and other professionals who care about health problems and legal solutions. The money raised will fund health-law specific public interest work through the UW Public Interest Law Association's Summer Grant Program, which provides living stipends for law students who accept unpaid internships at nonprofit organizations.
Saturday, April 14, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Seward Park
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S Seattle, WA.
For more info visit www.active.com. 2011-12 Graduate School Public Lectures: Chris Lintott
Academic
What to Do With 500,000 Scientists
Scientists and researchers in disciplines from astrophysics to zoology are facing a common problem: rather than pouring over one or two photographic plates, astronomers have access to surveys of millions of galaxies; rather than spending six months in the field, ecologists can carpet a forest with sensors and webcams. This flood of data makes new forms of science possible, but it also risks overwhelming researchers entirely.
"Citizen science" projects solve this problem by recruiting hundreds of thousands of volunteers to make a meaningful contribution to research. In this lecture, Chris Lintott will explain how his team's citizen science efforts grew from humble beginnings in an Oxford pub to enabling almost half a million volunteers to provide 250 million classifications, sorting galaxies (www.galaxyzoo.org), discovering planets (www.planethunters.org) and even exploring lost Greek texts (www.ancientlives.org).
Phone RSVP: 1-800-AUW-ALUM or (206) 543-0540. Host(s): UW Alumni Association. Cost: FREE. Advance registration is recommended (available soon). Info: UW Alumni Association, 206-543-0540 or 1-800-AUW-ALUM.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Kane Hall, Room 130
UW Seattle.
For more info visit www.grad.washington.edu. Dependable Strengths for Alumni
Career
A 2-day event on May 4, 2012 and May 7, 2012.
This seminar is designed for alumni who are seeking a career change, have been downsized, or are simply interested in exploring how to enhance your current job situation.
Online RSVP: http://careers.uw.edu/DSSforAlumni. Phone RSVP: The Career Center of the UW (206-543-0535). Host(s): The Career Center of the University of Washington. Cost: $160 for UWAA Members; $200 for other UW alumni. Info: http://careers.uw.edu/DSSforAlumni.
Friday, May 4, 2012.
UW Career Center
134 Mary Gates Hall.