Arts and entertainment | UW Notebook April 14, 2023
This week, discover the concept of reconstructed public universities with Christopher Newfield, engage with leaders from the Makah Nation in Washington State on exercising sovereignty, learn Korean through K-Pop to unleash the singer in you, and more.
April 18, 5:30 PM | HU Tai-Li Memorial Lecture and Film Screening with Scott Simon, Burke Museum
The UW Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture Program is honored to host a memorial film screening and lecture in memory of Dr. HU Tai-Li. The event will feature an in-person screening of Dr. HU Tai-Li’s ethnographic film, “The Return of Gods and Ancestors,” along with a lecture by Professor Scott Simon on Dr. Hu’s work and the impact of her pioneering documentary practice in Taiwan. A reception will also be held to honor and celebrate Dr. Hu’s contributions to the study of ethnic relations in Taiwan. Attendance is free. For more information and to register, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
April 18, 6:30 PM | The End of a Global Model: Prospects for the North American Public University, 2020-2050, Kane Hall
Join Christopher Newfield as he discusses the challenges facing North American public universities in the 21st century. He will explore the external pressures and internal policy failures that have hindered the success of these institutions both domestically and abroad. Newfield will also outline the key features of a reconstructed public university that would better serve the needs of the next thirty years. The lecture will be introduced by Dianne Harris, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, as part of the Dean’s initiative Rethinking the Academy. Attendance is free. For more information, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
April 19, 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Washin Kai Presents “Visions of the Katsura Imperial Villa” with Professor Ken Oshima, Gowen Hall
Join Professor Ken Oshima of the University of Washington’s Department of Architecture for a lecture on the Katsura Imperial Villa in Japan. Professor Oshima, along with Professor Paul Atkins and architect Hiroshi Matsubara, will unpack the various aspects of this iconic architectural and cultural landmark. Through literary and photographic interpretations, they will explore its implications for the future of Japanese traditions in a global context. Attendance is free. For more information and to register, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
April 20, 7:30 – 9:00 PM | Navigating Makah Borderlands of Sovereignty, Kane Hall
Leaders from the Makah Nation in Washington State will discuss how they continue to exercise sovereignty across ancestral homelands and waters. The discussion will focus on their relationships with the Olympic National Park, the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, the international border, and their treaty fishing and whaling rights. The session will be moderated by Joshua L. Reid, who is an Associate Professor of History and American Indian Studies and Director of the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest. Attendance is free. For more information, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
April 20 – 22, 8:00 PM | Step Afrika! Drumfolk, Meany Hall
Step Afrika! presents their latest work, Drumfolk, a powerful performance inspired by the Stono Rebellion of 1739. Through a blend of song, storytelling, and dance, the company explores this little-known event in American history that has shaped African American performance traditions. This percussive dance form uses the body as an instrument, leaving a lasting impact on African American life and culture. Tickets are $53. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
April 20, 3:30 PM | Sixth Annual Lee Scheingold Lecture in Poetry & Poetics, Husky Union Building
The English Department is proud to host the sixth annual Scheingold Lecture in Poetry and Poetics, featuring Javier Zamora and Ricardo Ruiz. Following the lecture, there will be a reception and book signing. Attendance is free. For more information, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
April 22, 10:30 – 12:30 PM | Korean Music Language Workshop: Learn Korean through K-Pop and more, Gowen Hall
Unleash your inner singer by learning Korean through the catchy tunes of K-Pop, the dramatic performances of musicals, and the beautiful arias of K-Opera. This workshop, led by Eun Ju Vivianna Oh, aims to make language learning fun and engaging. No previous knowledge of Korean is required. Eun Ju Vivianna Oh, a Korean-American soprano, brings her extensive experience as a recording artist, music director, and teacher to this exciting workshop. Attendance is free. For more information, please visit https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFodHRwczovL3d3dy53YXNoaW5ndG9uLmVkdS9uZXdzLzIwMjMvMDQvMTQvYXJ0c2NpLXJvdW5kdXAtbGVhcm4ta29yZWFuLXRocm91Z2gtay1wb3AtZGlzY3Vzc2lvbnMtb24tcHVibGljLXVuaXZlcnNpdHktcHJvc3BlY3RzLXBvZXRyeS1sZWN0dXJlLWFuZC1tb3JlL9IBAA?oc=5.
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Tag(s): Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture • Department of American Indian Studies • Department of Architecture • Department of Asian Languages & Literature • Department of English • Department of History • Dianne Harris • East Asia Center • Eun Ju Vivianna Oh • Jackson School of International Studies • Joshua L. Reid • Ken Oshima • Meany Center for the Performing Arts • Paul Atkins • Simpson Center for the Humanities
