News and Updates
April walks spotlight Rhododendrons
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UW Botanic Gardens’ Free Weekends Walks for the month of April will feature Rhododendron species and cultivars during their their peak bloom time. Walks begin Sundays at 1:00pm at the Graham Visitors Center.
Up your alley?
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This Thursday, join the University District Partnership and the Seattle Department of Transportation for an interactive workshop to evaluate two design options for the University District Alley behind University Bookstore. All are welcome. University Masonic Lodge, 4338 University Way NE, 3:30-5:30.
Interdisciplinary Visual Arts show at Jacob Art Gallery
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A graduation exhibition for honors students in the Interdisciplinary Visual Arts Program as well as selected other students will be held April 16-26 at Jacob Lawrence Gallery in the Art Building. Free. Check website for hours.
Hip Hop at the Ethnic Cultural Center
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An award-winning Senegalese hip-hop group will discuss the role of hip-hop in political and social change on Friday, April 11 at the Samuel E. Kelly Cultural Center. The discussion will be followed by a live performance. Organized by the Division of French & Italian Studies.