Join LaShawnDa Pittman and Stephanie Smallwood for a conversation about Pittman's latest book, her recent Hanauer appointment, and what else is in store for this American Ethnic Studies professor. When she isn't focusing on her digital humanities project, Real Black Grandmothers, or leading a mindfulness meditation class, Pittman teaches courses for the UW Honors Program....
Hello Honors Huskies! "The worst enemy of creativity is self doubt." - Sylvia Plath We are excited to invite you to come unwind and get creative with the Honors staff at our next Crafternoon! Your Honors advisers will be hosting a Crafternoon in the Honors office (MGH 211) on: April 17th 2:00-3:30PM Drawing, jewelry making, knitting,...
Honors students from all majors and backgrounds are invited to a fun, fast-paced talk with venture capitalist Neal Dempsey (yes, like Dempsey Hall), a partner at Bay Area Partners investment firm, responsible for growing over 100 companies in the Silicon Valley. Although he and his wife, Jan, are based in Northern California, they are both...
Join Honors on May 14th from 2:30-3:30 PM in MGH 211 (the Honors Suite) for Crochet 101 with fellow Honors student, Sarah Tottori! Sarah will be leading a beginner-friendly tutorial on granny squares, a versatile crochet building block that introduces many of the stitches and skills needed to begin crocheting. Supplies will be provided by...
Final Honors Portfolio presentations for interdisciplinary students completing their capstone Honors requirements. No RSVP needed for this open, fun community event. All of the celebrations will be in the Honors suite. Room assignments for presenters will be on site.
Join us for a refreshing interlude amidst the demands of the upcoming dead and finals week! On 5/21/2024, at Mary Gates Hall 211, experience the delightful synergy of coffee and donuts starting at 9 AM. Indulge in the complimentary offerings as we provide a respite from your academic pursuits. No need to RSVP—simply drop by,...
Final Honors Portfolio presentations for interdisciplinary students completing their capstone Honors requirements. No RSVP needed for this open, fun community event. All of the celebrations will be in the Honors suite. Room assignments for presenters will be on site.
Final Honors Portfolio presentations for interdisciplinary students completing their capstone Honors requirements. No RSVP needed for this open, fun community event. All of the celebrations will be in the Honors suite. Room assignments for presenters will be on site.
Join LaShawnDa Pittman for a book launch to celebrate her book, Grandmothering While Black: A Twenty-First Century Story of Love, Coercion, and Survival. This book explores the lives of Black grandmothers raising their grandchildren in skipped-generation households and the struggles they face while maneuvering around legal and social barriers. Dr. Pittman is an Associate Professor of American...
Due to space constraints, this event is invitation-only. Honors Huskies from this graduating class should see email invitations in mid April, 2024. Contact uwhonors@uw.edu after April 19 if you did not receive an invitation but wish to attend.