May 23, 2024
ArtSci Roundup: 53rd Psychology Research Festival, Undergraduate Senior Essay Symposium, Design Show, and more
This week, attend the 53rd Annual Psychology Research Festival, check out the Department of Classics’ Undergraduate Senior Essay Symposium, a Design Show from graduating seniors in the School of Art + Art History + Design, and more.
May 27 – 31, UW Innovation Month
Innovation Month is a campus-wide celebration of the innovative work that happens everywhere at UW, every day, across disciplines. It highlights students and researchers who are entrepreneurs, designers, engineers, scientists, artists, and other leaders who are constantly imagining new heights in their fields. Join events to gain insights into the latest trends in academia and industry and build your network with others who share your passion and drive for impact.
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May 28, 7:30 pm | Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Timeless, Meany Hall
The UW Wind Ensemble, led by Director Timothy Salzman and Symphonic Band, led by Director Shaun Day, present “Timeless,” performing music by Ottorino Respighi. Huck Hodge, David Maslanka, and Cindy McTee will be performing as well.
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May 29, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | 53rd Annual Psychology Research Festival, Waterfront Activities Center
The Psychology Research Festival has been part of the graduate program for over 50 years. This activity culminates in a formal presentation of work at the annual Psychology Department Research Festival, held at the end of Spring Quarter. Clinical students present at the end of their second year in the program. All other students present at the end of their first year.
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May 29, 9:00 am | Global Perspectives Lecture Series | Redefining an Underground Economy: Organized Crime, Encrypted Devices, and Law Enforcement Cyber Operations, Online via Zoom 
Join The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies for an online talk and Q&A featuring Dr. James Shires, a researcher and educator in politics, security, and technology, in conversation with James Long, Political Science, University of Washington. Moderator: Jessica Beyer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. This lecture is the final session of the Jackson School’s Global Perspectives on Cyber, Scientific Research, Technology & Space Spring Lecture Series.
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May 29, 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Denny Lecture: Black Power and Solidarity on Campus and Beyond, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
The University of Washington is home to one of the earliest Black Student Unions in the country. Learn the strategies for cross-cultural organizing that led to their success and how this can be applied to liberation struggles today. Join Professor Marc Arsell Robinson, author of Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest, to understand how solidarity spread across camps and beyond.
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May 29 – 31, 7:30 pm | Jazz Innovations Part 1 & Part 2, Brechemin Auditorium
Small combos perform original music and arrangements of jazz standards, modern classics, and deep cuts from the popular music repertoire over two consecutive nights of performance.
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May 30, 5:00 pm | Chamber Music Showcase, Brechemin Auditorium
Student chamber groups coached by UW Strings faculty perform an end-of-quarter recital.
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May 30, 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Opening Reception | 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition: Another Day at The Orifice, RailSpur
The School of Art + Art History + Design presents Another Day at The Orifice: 2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition running from May 28 through June 9 at RailSpur (Top Floor). Another Day at The Orifice features the cumulative thesis work of eight graduates receiving a Master of Fine Arts degree in Photo/Media, Painting + Drawing, and 3D4M: ceramics + glass + sculpture.
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May 31, 2:30 pm | Undergraduate Senior Essay Symposium, Communications Building
Join the Department of Classics’ undergraduate senior essay symposium. The symposium will be joined by senior essays and senior thesis writers for an informal discussion of their research in a round table format.
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May 31, 7:30 pm | UW Symphony with UW Choirs: “What a Wonderful World”, Meany Hall
Geoffrey Boers leads this year-end program by the University of Washington Symphony, led by David Alexander Rahbee, and combined UW Choirs.
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June 1, 7:30 pm | Undergraduate Composers Concert, Brechemin Auditorium
The UW Composition program presents a year-end concert of works by undergraduate composers.
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June 2, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Dino Fest, Burke Museum
Hear about groundbreaking research from Burke and UW scientists, enjoy hundreds of specimens from the Burke’s collection, and celebrate all things fossilized with fossil digs, ancient animal identification, microfossil sorting, crafts, and more.
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June 2, 3:00 pm | Cello Studio Recital, Brechemin Auditorium
Cello students of Sarah Rommel perform a year-end studio recital.
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Have an event that you would like to see featured in the ArtSci Roundup? Connect with Kathrine Braseth (kbraseth@uw.edu).
