Newsletter
of the University of Washington
College of Arts and Sciences
Winter/Spring 2002
Connecting
with Cuba
When a delegation of 41 women travelled to Cuba for a mission
organized by the UW's Center for Women & Democracy, little did they
know that they would spend three hours talking with Fidel Castro.
Teaching
the Write Stuff: The Interdisciplinary Writing Program
Through the Interdisciplinary Writing Program, students
improve their writing through courses linked to lecture courses throughout
the College.
Exploring
the Silk Road
The Silk Road influenced everything from art
to religion to commerce in Eurasia for nearly 2,000 years. UW faculty
and students have planned events, courses, and web sites to explore many
aspects of the Silk Road.
Observatory
Redux
The University's Observatory, built in 1895, has experienced a rebirth
thanks to the work of undergraduates in the Department
of Astronomy.
A
Rhodes Scholar Reflects on Her UW Education
The College's newest Rhodes Scholar, Elizabeth Angell, discusses her UW
education and the opportunities it provided.
Alumnus
Named Teacher of the Year
David McKay, who earned his B.A. in English, is "still kind of shocked"
about being named Washington State Teacher of the Year in October 2001.
A&S
Research
Using fMRI Technology to Probe Musical Comprehension
Why Freud Should Credit Mesopotamia
For Wasps, Bad Work Habits Can Really Bite
©2001 A&S Perspectives - Editor: Nancy Joseph
University of Washington, College of Arts and Sciences
Box 353765, Seattle, WA 98195-3765
(206) 543-5340 - nancyj@u.washington.edu