UWTV: Social Sciences

DO-IT Scholars

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With participants in the DO-IT program at the University of Washington, this video features scholars talking about the program for high school students with disabilities. (Series: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology))

Part 1:Antebellum Slavery and Freedom, 1528-1865, Race and Liberty

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The American West has always symbolized both freedom and opportunity, a place where one's past could be forgotten and where race, gender, ethnicity, or class were removed as barriers to individual success. Yet viewing western history through the eyes of African Americans renders a different history. Race mattered, even in the West. Ultimately the paradox of race and liberty could be found in the institution of slavery, which existed both legally and illegally. This lecture explores the contradiction between the carefully crafted image of freedom in the West and the reality of human bondage across much of the region. (Series: African American West, 1528-2000 )

Part 2: To the Frontier, 1866-1900, Homesteaders, Cowboys and Buffalo Soldiers

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Civil War freed the slaves. It also opened vast tracts of land to settlement through the Homestead Act. Consequently tens of thousands of African Americans sought the High Plains and regions beyond as homesteaders. Some found success and security. For others such goals remained painfully elusive. This lecture describes these western settlers. It also discusses the cowboys and buffalo soldiers who made the region their homeland. Finally, it looks at the various encounters of black westerners with Asian Americans, Native Americans and Latinos who also had dreams of success and freedom in the region. (Series: African American West, 1528-2000 )

Part 3: The Urban Frontier, 1875-1940, African Americans in Cities

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In 1885, as black cowboys trailed cattle, or Buffalo soldiers stood guard on lonely outposts, far more African American women and men moved to Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle in search of jobs in the urban economy. These contrasting images of soldiers, cowboys and urban workers remind us that multiple 'Wests' often existed side by side. The communities these African Americans created, the campaigns they waged and the troubles they endured helped forge the contemporary African American urban enclaves in all of the major cities of the West. (Series: African American West, 1528-2000 )

Understanding and Treating Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Psychological disorders following exposure to trauma include personal suffering, decreased productivity, occupational and social dysfunction, medical disorders and demands on health services. In this talk, Drs. Zoellner and Bryant review current research associated with the persistence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the variety of viable options that exist for treatment. Speakers also explore treatment options and focus on the effectiveness of both therapies and medications. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Science and Politics: The Discordant Couple in the Fight Against AIDS

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this joint presentation, Drs. Auerbach and Simoni discuss the relationship between our advancing knowledge in preventing transmission and acquisition of HIV infection through biomedical, behavioral and social interventions, and how decisions are made in implementing these methods. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Part 4: World War II Era, 1941-1950, Migration and Transformation

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

World War II was a period of profound transformation, with 1.3 million African Americans living in the West before the war looked suspiciously across a huge cultural divide at a half million newcomers. However, both old residents and newcomers confronted the much greater challenge of racism. This lecture explores the campaign for racial justice and assesses its impact on all westerners. It also assesses how the quest for housing crafted residential and, ultimately, social and political patterns that would impact both city and suburb throughout the region to this day. (Series: African American West, 1528-2000 )

Brain Science as a Means of Understanding Delinquency and Substance Abuse in Youth

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Drs. Beauchaine and Tapert explore risks and results of delinquency and substance abuse in youth. Dr. Beauchaine discusses the importance of understanding the brain mechanisms associated with impulsivity, which allows us to identify at-risk children early in life. This provides opportunities for prevention of later substance abuse, school drop out, and delinquency. Dr. Tapert addresses the extent to which heavy alcohol and other drug use during the teenage years might affect brain development and cognitive performance into young adulthood. She also describes her research projects using neuropsychological testing and brain imaging to better understand cognition in youth who are heavy users of alcohol and drugs. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Part 5: Into the 21st Century, 1951-2000, The Black West in the Modern Era

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

By 1963 the direct action protests of the civil rights campaigns in the South had, as one Seattle minister proclaimed, finally 'leaped the Cascade Mountains.' By that he meant that even the far West was caught up in the massive struggle to eliminate racial discrimination throughout the nation. This lecture recounts the rarely told story of the western campaign. It explores the consequences of that struggle in the 1960s and 1970s to determine if indeed the imagined 'beloved community,' so often proclaimed by civil rights activists in Seattle as well as Selma, actually emerged in the West. (Series: African American West, 1528-2000 )

Stability During Turbulent Economic Change

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Japan Studies Program at the University of Washington presents the third Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Lecture. Mr. Toyoo Gyohten, president, Institute of International Monetary Affairs and senior advisor, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., is the featured speaker. In his talk, entitled 'The Changing Dynamics of US-Japan Relations: Stability During Turbulent Global Economic Change,' Mr. Gyohten discusses his views on how the US-Japan relationship is critical to global stability at a time when countries such as China and India are becoming stronger global economic powers. (Series: The Changing Dynamics of U.S.-Japan Relations)

From Knowledge to Compassion Action, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A "Day of Science and Learning" with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and part of the Seeds of Compassion tour on Friday April 11, 2008 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

The Dalai Lama joined leaders in the area of compassion and empathy for a wide ranging discussion of how parents and educators can bring compassion into the lives of children and families. Held on the University of Washington campus, the event included Mark Greenberg, director of Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development at Penn State, who moderated panelists John Gottman, author of "How to Raise an Emotionally Intelligent Child," University of Washington; Bob Marvin, co-originator, Circle of Security; Karen Gordon, Whole Child International; Mary Gordon, Roots of Empathy; and Roger Weissberg, president of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

Children and Youth Day with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part of the Dalai Lama's Seeds of Compassion events in Seattle, April 14 was a day specifically for children and youth to learn about compassion from leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The event included 15,500 students and educators from 25 counties in Washington state. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

InterSpiritual Discussion with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: A.M. Session, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This Seeds of Compassion event, which was held on the University of Washington campus April 15, features the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu leading an interspiritual panel to focus on the common theme of compassion that lies at the heart of the world’s spiritual traditions. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

InterSpiritual Discussion: P.M. Session

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This Seeds of Compassion event, which was held on the University of Washington campus April 15, features several local and national spiritual and religious leaders joined by Rabbi David Rosen to continue a discussion on the most practical ways to implement compassion in our daily lives. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

I Want To Be

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hear stories of three individuals who have prospered in spite of living with a serious mental illness. Demonstrating the value of meaningful work and supportive employers, "I Want To Be" will inspire those who are living with a mental illness to know they can succeed, employers to appreciate that hiring people with a mental illness is good for business and professionals in the mental health and vocational rehabilitation fields that their partnership with people striving to make a better life can pay dividends. An Introduction to the Film by Governor Christine Gregoire establishes the commitment of the state of Washington to become a leader in the employment of individuals living with a mental illness and that their success benefits us all.

"I Want To Be" was developed as part of the Mental Health Division’s Systems Transformation Initiative from the WA State Department of Social and Health Services and was a joint effort by the Mental Health Division, Washington Institute on Mental Health Research and Training, the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, and the film’s production company Hero Labs, with funding support from SAMHSA. (Series: I Want To Be)

Adolescent Brain Development

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Fran Lexcen, forensic examiner at the University of Washington’s Child Study and Treatment Center, shares research on adolescent brain development. This presentation was part of a larger exploration of issues affecting youth advocates sponsored by the UW School of Law’s Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA), in partnership with the Washington Defender Association. (Series: Issues for Youth Advocates and the Systems in which They Work)

Representing Youth

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington’s School of Law Associate Dean Lisa Kelly leads a discussion on how to be an ethical and effective advocate for youth. This presentation was part of a larger exploration of issues affecting youth advocates sponsored by the UW School of Law’s Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA), in partnership with the Washington Defender Association. (Series: Issues for Youth Advocates and the Systems in which They Work)

The Impact of Domestic Violence on Youth

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tracee Parker of the Safe Havens Visitation Center explores the impact of domestic violence on youth and, in particular, how those issues might be addressed in the context of a visitation center. This presentation was part of a larger exploration of issues affecting youth advocates sponsored by the UW School of Law’s Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA), in partnership with the Washington Defender Association. (Series: Issues for Youth Advocates and the Systems in which They Work)

Parenting Interventions in Child Welfare: Creating a Continuum of Care

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Explore evidence-based approaches to parenting interventions in this program sponsored by the University of Washington School of Law's Court Improvement Training Academy, Partners for Our Children, PCAP, and the University of Washington School of Social Work. Dr. Lucy Berliner, director of the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress, and Byron Manering, executive director of the Brigid Collins Family Support Center, discuss proven interventions for behavioral issues, parenting deficits (including physical abuse) and attachment problems. Learn how to match specific treatments to individual families, and how one Washington agency has implemented these intervention techniques. (Series: Parenting Interventions in Child Welfare: Creating a Continuum of Care)

University of Washington Convocation Honoring the 14th Dalai Lama, Part 1

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On April 14, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m., the University of Washington held a convocation ceremony to confer an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in recognition of his humanitarianism and advocacy of non-violence. Watch part 1 of this special ceremony rebroadcast. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

University of Washington Convocation Honoring the 14th Dalai Lama, Part 2

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

On April 14, 2008 from 3 to 5 p.m., the University of Washington held a special ceremony with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, who engaged students around the region in a conversation about compassion and civic responsibility. Watch part 2 of this special ceremony rebroadcast. (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

1968 to 2008: Celebrating 40 Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Learn about the history of the Black Student Union's 1968 takeover of University of Washington President Odegaard's office and the effect it has had on diversity at the University of Washington over the last 40 years.

Family Values and Culture in the Successful Adjustment of Ethnic Minority Adolescents, Part 1

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of this country's children under five years of age are now ethnic minorities, pointing the way to a demographic shift that will reshape our country, as well as they way we study children and families. Dr. Ana Mari Cauce from the University of Washington discusses African- and Mexican-American parenting styles and how they serve to hinder or help adolescent adjustment. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Family Values and Culture in the Successful Adjustment of Ethnic Minority Adolescents, Part 2

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly half of this country's children under five years of age are now ethnic minorities, pointing the way to a demographic shift that will reshape our country, as well as they way we study children and families. Dr. Rand Conger, professor of psychology at the University of California–Davis, discusses how contextual forces, including socioeconomic status, neighborhood factors, and marital relationships set the stage for parenting amongst African- and Mexican-American families of adolescents. This program is part of the University of Washington's department of psychology third annual Allen L. Edwards Psychology lecture series. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

The Promise of Prevention for Conduct Problems in At-Risk Youth, Part 1

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Robert McMahon, professor of psychology at the University of Washington, and Patrick Tolan, director of the Institute for Juvenile Research and professor of psychiatry and public health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, outline intervention methods and limitations in scientific knowledge that could one day identify and prevent conduct problems at an early age. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

The Promise of Prevention for Conduct Problems in At-Risk Youth, Part 2

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Larry Gossett

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Larry Gossett. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Sam Kelly

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Sam Kelly. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

The Psychology of Blink: Understanding How Our Minds Work Unconsciously - Part 1 of 2

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recent psychological research has revealed widely held unconscious thought patterns that most people would rather not possess. Dr. Anthony Greenwald, psychology professor at the University of Washington, describes his research developing the method (described in Malcolm Gladwell's Blink) that reveals this unconscious mental content, demonstrates the method and describes how the unconscious mental content that it reveals affects our behavior. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

The Psychology of Blink: Understanding How Our Minds Work Unconsciously - Part 2 of 2

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Recent psychological research has revealed widely-held unconscious thought patterns that most people would rather not possess. In this program from the University of Washington psychology department, MacArthur awardee Dr. Lisa Cooper, John Hopkins University School of Medicine, describes her research on how patient race influences patient-physician communication and physician clinical decision making. She also includes her efforts to design interventions to negate these undesired racial and ethnic health care disparities. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with James Goodman

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with James Goodman. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Emile Pitre

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Emile Pitre. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Charles Evans

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Charles Evans. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Carl Miller

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Carl Miller. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Verlaine Keith-Miller

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Verlaine Keith-Miller. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Aaron Dixon

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Aaron Dixon. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Bill Hilliard

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Bill Hilliard. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Elmer Dixon and Garry Owens

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Elmer Dixon and Garry Owens. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Eddie Walker

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Eddie Walker. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Eddie Demmings

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Eddie Demmings. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Frances Johnson

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Frances Johnson. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Garry Owens

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Garry Owens. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Carver Gayton

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Carver Gayton. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: Extended Interview with Marcie Hall-McMurtrie

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "In Pursuit of Social Justice" tells the story of diversity efforts at the University of Washington from the early 1960s to the early 1970s, centering on the May 1968 takeover of President Odegaard's office by the UW's Black Student Union. We filmed in-depth interviews with many of the participants in those efforts, with much more material than could be included in the program itself. This is the extended interview with Marcie Hall-McMurtrie. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

The Scientific Basis for Compassion, Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A "Day of Science and Learning" with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and part of the Seeds of Compassion tour on Friday April 11 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

The Dalai Lama joined a panel of leading researchers to discuss the quantitative benefits of compassion. Held on the University of Washington campus, the event included Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence,” who moderated a panel including Andrew Meltzoff, co-director, University of Washington Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences; Richard Davidson, director, Laboratory of Affective Neuroscience; Alicia Lieberman, president, Board of Directors, Zero to Three; and Daniel Siegel, author of “The Mindful Brain” and “Parenting from the Inside Out.” (Series: Dalai Lama: 2008 Seattle Visit)

From Knowledge to Compassion Action, Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children and Youth Day with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

InterSpiritual Discussion with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: A.M. Session Part 2

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part 1 - How Tevye Learned To Fiddle

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sholem Aleichem's beloved "Tevye the Dairyman" has been adapted for stage and screen in various languages and countries. The most famous of these is "Fiddler on the Roof," but in addition to this English film, there are extraordinary adaptations in Yiddish, Hebrew and Russian. Using screen clips from each of these four films, Anita Norich explores why this story continues to haunt the modern Jewish imagination and how it has been re-interpreted throughout the twentieth century. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - May 2006 )

Part 2 - Remembering the Past in Yiddish

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Translators face high stakes in translating Yiddish after the Holocaust. Addressing a new audience, English translations tend to be more reverential about the European past, less willing to explore alternative identities and politics. Focusing on some famous works by Isaac Bashevis Singer (and also a story by I.L. Peretz and a poem by Anna Margolin) we consider not what is lost or gained in translation, but rather what is transformed and why. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - May 2006 )

Part 3 - Becoming American: Yiddish in the Golden Land

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Yankev Glatshteyn’s famous 1939 poem, “A gute nakht velt”, “Good Night, World” was translated into English many times throughout the 20th century. In the choices translators made in this and other poems, we may read something of the history of Yiddish culture in America—its reception, the mythic burdens of memory-keeping it was compelled to assume, its shifting reputation as an authentic carrier of Jewish culture. We can also trace the shifting fortunes of Jewish American culture more generally. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - May 2006 )

Election '08: What Really Happened

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Renowned University of Washington Professors David Domke and Mark Smith made bold presidential predictions last spring during the widely popular Faith and Finance series. Now it's time to find out what these experts say about the 2008 election and what really happened. This is a lively discussion of how 2008 paralleled other elections in the influence of voters' party affiliations, religious preferences and economic circumstances. Domke and Smith will also examine factors such as race, gender and the complex political climate that made this election truly unique. (Series: Provost Distinguished Lectures)

Living History: A Conversation About American Indian Policy

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Trahant, the editorial page editor of the Seattle PI, welcomes five distinguished guests to examine the genesis of the groundbreaking Indian Health Care Improvement Act. This important legislation was signed into law on Sept. 30th, 1976 and was intended to assist Indian communities, both tribal and urban, in exercising their self-determination rights to develop and manage health care services for their communities. Guests include staff members who wrote or contributed many sections to the bill, in both the Democratically controlled legislative branch and the Nixon/Ford White House. They discuss the inner workings of policy and the mechanics of government. (Series: Living History: A Conversation About American Indian Policy)

Planning Psychosocial Services for Families in Child Welfare

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What are the right strategies for families involved with child welfare? Dr. Mark Chaffin, professor of pediatrics, clinical associate and professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, leads a Foster Care Assessment Program (FCAP) seminar that explores an evidence-based method for creating a service plan for individual families involved in child welfare. Chaffin, and experts from the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress, considers an approach that includes basic triage principles, the precedence of focus over breadth of coverage, the phenomenon of a rising tide raising all boats, the idea that more is sometimes less, distinctions between mission critical vs. optional services and issues of client burden, motivation and preference in service selection. Speakers also present new research on modifications that may need to be made for chronic neglect cases. (Series: Planning Psychosocial Services for Families in Child Welfare)

In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This documentary centers on the May 20, 1968 takeover of President Odegaard’s office by members of the UW Black Student Union and their supporters. The content includes the landmark event of the 1968 sit-in and the climate of the times that led up to it, as well as the results of campus diversity efforts and their impact on the UW today. A history lesson, showing us the life and times of the decade or so before 1968, the program examines society, politics, and education during that time. (Series: In Pursuit of Social Justice: An Oral History of the Early Years of Diversity Efforts at the University of Washington)

Everything Change, Everything Change: Recollections of Ida Nason, An American Indian Elder

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ida Nason, a Wenatchi Indian elder from Ellensburg, Washington, gives a spirited oral history of Washington state, stories about the immense change thrust upon the Plateau tribes during her lifetime. Filmed in 1986, this is a story of survival and adaptation in a time of challenge and uncertainty. Hear Ida speak of traditional wisdom and about the harmony between nature and the Native American way of life.

Thinking Historically about Thinking Historically: Identity Politics to Ethical Action

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

John Toews, professor of History and director of Coomparative History of Ideas, gives UW's 31st Annual Faculty Lecture on “Thinking Historically about Thinking Historically: Identity Politics to Ethical Action.” Since 1976, this award has honored current or emeriti faculty whose research, scholarship, or art has been widely recognized by their peers and whose achievements have had a substantial impact on their profession, on the research or performance of others, and perhaps on society as a whole. It acknowledges outstanding creativity and scholarship by University faculty. Recipients deliver the Annual Faculty Lecture to inform the University community about his or her work. (Series: Annual Faculty Lectures )

Building a Community-based Health Care Movement

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The subject of Tracy Kidder's book "Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World," Farmer is a renowned infectious-disease specialist, anthropologist, the recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant, and co-founder of Partners in Health, a nonprofit organization bringing healthcare to impoverished parts of the world. Farmer's visit to the University of Washington was part of the inaugural year of the UW Common Book, a project aiming to engage all entering University of Washington students in a common intellectual experience of reading the same book. In 2006, the selection was "Mountains Beyond Mountains." (Series: UW Common Book)

Immigration and American Identity

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Charles Hirschman, professor of sociology at the University of Washington, delivers the 33rd Annual University of Washington lecture on the debate over immigration in the early 20th century. More than 65 million Americans are immigrants or children of immigrants. For many Americans, new immigrants are a reminder of their own heritage and the identity of the United States as a "nation of immigrants." Beneath the surface, however, is a deep ambivalence and fear about the economic and social consequences of continued high levels of immigration. Some political leaders and scholars claim that the contemporary stream of immigration will change the character and identity of American society. These fears are not new. Look back at an earlier era of mass migration and what types of changes resulted from this mass migration. (Series: Annual Faculty Lectures )

Substance Abuse Treatment for Child Welfare Families: Part 2

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A large percentage of parents who abuse, neglect or abandon their children have drug and alcohol problems. Learn about recent research about substance abuse in the context of the child welfare system, both from the perspective of front-line professionals as well as overall policy. This program is sponsored by the University of Washington School of Law's Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA). (Series: Substance Abuse Treatment for Child Welfare Families)

The Meaning of Kingship

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this three part series, Professor Michael Walzer discusses Biblical politics through the lens of modern political theory. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - 2008)

Prophecy and Social Criticism

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this three part series, Professor Michael Walzer discusses Biblical politics through the lens of modern political theory. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - 2008)

Where Were the Elders?

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this three part series, Professor Michael Walzer discusses Biblical politics through the lens of modern political theory. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - 2008)

Suicidal Individuals: Evaluation, Therapies, and Ethics – Part 1

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There is no area of research that brings a complex array of ethical issues into sharp focus more than conducting treatment trials when the focus is on decreasing suicidal behavior and preventing suicide. Historically, suicidal individuals have been excluded from treatment studies because their inclusion was thought to be unethical, unsafe or too difficult to manage clinically. In this lecture, Dr. Linehan will discuss the development and evaluation of therapies used to treat individuals with suicidal behaviors. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Suicidal Individuals: Evaluation, Therapies, and Ethics – Part 2

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

There is no area of research that brings a complex array of ethical issues into sharp focus more than conducting treatment trials when the focus is on decreasing suicidal behavior and preventing suicide. Historically, suicidal individuals have been excluded from treatment studies because their inclusion was thought to be unethical, unsafe or too difficult to manage clinically. In this lecture, Dr. Stanley will explore the history of excluding suicidal individuals from clinical treatment trials because including them was considered to be unethical, unsafe or too difficult to manage clinically. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Vision and the Brain: Unseen Complexities – Part 1

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why do we need vision? As it turns out, there are two answers to this question. On the one hand, we need vision to give us detailed knowledge of the world beyond ourselves, knowledge that allows us to recognize things from minute to minute and day to day. On the other hand, we also need vision to guide our actions in that world at the very moment they occur. These are two quite different job descriptions, and nature seems to have given us two different visual systems to carry them out. Dr. Murray explores the problems in the context of object size and brightness perception, and discusses computational challenges in sight that require extensive neural processing. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Vision and the Brain: Unseen Complexities – Part 2

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why do we need vision? As it turns out, there are two answers to this question. On the one hand, we need vision to give us detailed knowledge of the world beyond ourselves, knowledge that allows us to recognize things from minute to minute and day to day. On the other hand, we also need vision to guide our actions in that world at the very moment they occur. These are two quite different job descriptions, and nature seems to have given us two different visual systems to carry them out. Dr. Goodale discusses how separate but interacting visual systems have evolved for the perception of objects on the one hand and the control of actions directed at those objects on the other, examining how both systems process information but each using the information in different ways. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Reasonable Efforts and Court Improvement: Part 1

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this overview of the current juvenile court system, retired judge Leonard P. Edwards, a Judge-in-Residence with the California Administrative Office of the Courts, outlines the types of problems that riddle the current system. Through the use of hypotheticals, various models used around the nation and personal experience, Edwards leads an informative and engaging conversation about the challenges of our state’s and nation’s juvenile court systems. This program is sponsored by the University of Washington School of Law's Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA). (Series: Reasonable Efforts and Court Improvement)

Reasonable Efforts and Court Improvement: Part 2

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the fundamental challenges in improving the juvenile court system lies in how to bring about change. In this program, retired judge Leonard P. Edwards, a Judge-in-Residence with the California Administrative Office of the Courts, discusses the importance of family in revamping the juvenile court system and how to bring about such change despite a multitude of obstacles. See first-hand stories of how a holistic approach can help these families in crisis heal. This program is sponsored by the University of Washington School of Law's Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA). (Series: Reasonable Efforts and Court Improvement)

Fostering Democracy from the Ground Up

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Democracy today is at a crossroads. Conventional wisdom suggests democracies are founded upon the notion of a government by the people, yet have all people been represented by modern democracies? Joel Migdal, professor of international studies at the University of Washington, investigates the exclusion of the poor from the very institutions that determine their fates. What, then, is democracy? And can the “Seattle model,” based upon working from the ground up, provide an expansion of true democracy? (Series: Provost Distinguished Lectures)

Part 1: Opening Remarks

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences at the University of Washington celebrates 10 years of working to galvanize collaborative research between social scientists and statisticians, develop a menu of new graduate courses for social science students and assemble an innovative case-based undergraduate statistics sequence for the social sciences. UW faculty Michael Ward, Dean Ana Marie Cauce and Adrian Raftery introduce a two-day conference that examines the past 10 years and looks at what lies ahead for the next 10.

Part 2: Red States, Blue States, and Political Polarization

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University of Washington professors Thomas Richardson and Peter D. Hoff are joined by Columbia University professor Andrew Gelman in a discussion that starts with the divisive 2000 presidential election. Americans watched as polling results divided the national map into red and blue states. Since then the color divide has become a symbol of a culture war that thrives on stereotypes: pickup-driving, red-state Republicans who vote based on God, guns and gays; and elitist, latte-sipping, blue-state Democrats who are woefully out of touch with heartland values. Take a closer look at how these geographic divisions relate to trends in polarization of voters by class, race, religion and political ideology.

Part 3: Adapting to Non-regularity in Constructing Dynamic Treatment Regimes

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this video from the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences at the University of Washington, leading experts show that dynamic treatment regimes are individually tailored treatments. They provide an approach that operationalizes the adaptive decision making in clinical practice, thus lending the opportunity to improve such decision making. However, when using data to construct these regimes, hypotheses concerning the choice of which treatment is best at each stage of treatment may concern non-regular parameters. The non-regularity stems from the fact that parameters are functions of maxima. As a result, traditional methods of analyses (bootstrap, Bayesian methods) can have poor frequentist properties. Examine an approach that adapts to this non-regular problem by the use of an empirical Bayes approach.

Part 4: Studying Inequality with Variance Function Regressions

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In this video from the Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences at the University of Washington, speakers explore how regression-based studies of inequality model only between-group differences, yet often these differences are far exceeded by residual inequality. Residual inequality is usually attributed to measurement error or the influence of unobserved characteristics. Consider a regression that includes covariates for both the mean and variance of a dependent variable. In this model, the residual variance is treated as a target for analysis. Harvard University sociology professor Bruce Western and UW professors Mark Handrock and Elena Erosheva apply this model to study the effects of union membership decline on the growth in men's earnings inequality from 1970 to 2006. The union membership data offer additional challenge for data analysis, because survey respondents may misreport their union membership status.

Part 5: A Global Health Agenda for Applied Statistical Methods

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Murray, director of the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IMHE) at the University of Washington, leads a discussion of how recent advances in the use of statistical methods may illuminate different aspects of global public health. Murray also addresses new, growing areas in need of innovation and develops an agenda to help stimulate that innovation.

The Scientific Basis for Compassion, Part 1

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Strengthening Our Relationship in the Years Ahead

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Secretary of Transportation, speaks about the changing dynamics of U.S.-Japan relations at the Fifth Annual Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Lecture presented through the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. Mineta offers a "practical approach" to strengthening relations between the United States and Japan by looking at the situation comprehensively. While many experts say the relationship has never been better, Mineta suggests there is room for improvement, from working more closely together on global concerns to facilitating more student exchanges. (Series: The Changing Dynamics of U.S.-Japan Relations)

The Long Journey Home: Honoring UW Nikkei Students of 1941-1942

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Watch the archive of the May 18, 2008 special ceremony to honor those Japanese-American University of Washington students forced into internment camps during World War II.

In 1942 the federal government removed all 440 UW Japanese American students from the University of Washington. Though some of these Nikkei returned or received their degrees from other colleges, many others were unable to finish their education at the UW. In recognition of all these Japanese American students, we invite you to watch “The Long Journey Home: Honoring UW Nikkei Students of 1941-1942,” a ceremony to honor these students, both the living and the dead, and to educate current and future generations about this grievous national tragedy as they receive an honorary degree from the University of Washington. Norman Mineta, former United States Secretary of Transportation, will also speak. Mineta and his Japanese immigrant parents were detained at an internment camp in Wyoming during World War II. (Series: The Long Journey Home: Honoring UW Nikkei Students of 1941-1942)

Addiction and the Mind #1

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Addiction is one of the nation's major health problems, as evidenced by high rates of smoking and drinking as well as the widespread use of legal and illegal drugs. Dr. Alan Marlatt, psychology professor at the University of Washington, discusses treatment and relapse-prevention techniques. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Addiction and the Mind #2

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Addiction is one of the nation's major health problems, as evidenced by high rates of smoking and drinking as well as the widespread use of legal and illegal drugs. In the second half of this two-part program, Dr. Judson Brewer, assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale University, discusses treatment and relapse-prevention techniques. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Social Networks: How Simple Parts Make Complex Systems #1

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Explore social networks in this video from the University of Washington Department of Psychology’s Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lecture Series. Dr. Jennifer Fewell, professor of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, shares her research on social insects as model research systems for exploring how individual behavior is integrated to yield complex, adaptive behavior at the group level. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Social Networks: How Simple Parts Make Complex Systems #2

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the second half of this two-part program about social networks, Dr. Sean O'Donnell, associate professor at the University of Washington, shares his research on social insects as model research systems for exploring how individual behavior is integrated to yield complex, adaptive behavior at the group level. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Language and the Brain #1

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Human language allows us to convey a seemingly unlimited set of meanings to other people. This remarkable ability underlies many of our species' most distinctive behaviors. Dr. Lee Osterhout, psychology professor at the University of Washington, explores the inner-workings of the human brain. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Language and the Brain #2

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the second half of this two-part video from the University of Washington Department of Psychology’s Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lecture Series, Dr. Karen Emmorey, Professor, School of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University, explores language and the inner-workings of the human brain. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Early Childhood Development: Early Learning, the Brain and Society

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How does a child’s capacity to learn relate to the central debate about nature or nurture? As part of the Early Childhood Development lecture series, Dr. Patricia Kuhl talks about children’s ability to learn effortlessly and the importance of social interaction in the learning process. Kuhl, professor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and co-director for the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, is internationally recognized for her research on early language and brain development. (Series: Provost Distinguished Lectures)

The Evolving U.S.-Japan Relationship

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Daniel Inouye, a senior member of the U.S. Senate (D-Hawaii), examines the evolving relationship between the United States and Japan in “Changing Dynamics of U.S.-Japan Relations.” Learn about the historical relationship between these two countries, and what to expect in the future. Inouye is known for his distinguished record as a legislative leader and as a World War II combat veteran who earned the nation’s highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. (Series: The Changing Dynamics of U.S.-Japan Relations)

Symbolic Understanding in Infants and Young Children: Challenges and Benefits – Part 1

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing is more important in early human development than learning to use the symbols through which we communicate with one another. In this lecture, Dr. DeLoache reviews her research on the challenges that infants and very young children face as they become symbol-minded-- as they figure out the nature and use of a variety of everyday symbolic objects. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Symbolic Understanding in Infants and Young Children: Challenges and Benefits – Part 2

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing is more important in early human development than learning to use the symbols through which we communicate with one another. In this lecture, Dr. Carlson examines the benefits of symbolic understanding, including iconic and non-iconic symbols, pretense, and language for cognitive and social development with an emphasis on self-control and problem solving. (Series: Allen L. Edwards Psychology Lectures)

Substance Abuse Treatment for Child Welfare Families: Part 1

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part 1 - God, Humanity and the Universe in the Dead Sea Scrolls

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Education about the Qumran sect's beliefs about the nature of God, the creation of humanity, good and evil, and the place of humanity in the universe at large. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - October 2006)

Part 2 - Scripture, Law and the Life of the Dead Sea Sect

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Investigation of the attitudes toward divine revelation, the authority of Scripture, and Jewish law and its role in the life of the sect and in the wider Jewish Community. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - October 2006)

Part 3 - Apocalyptics, Messiahs and the End of Days

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Discussion of the Dead Sea sect's preparation for the messianic era, considering its apocalyptic messianism, the nature of the messianic figures expected, resurrection, and the great war expected to usher in the end of days. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - October 2006)

Iraq and the U.S. Presidential Election

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Iraq War is held an important issue by 89% of the voting public, and is still the number one issue for between a fifth and a fourth of voters.

Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have staked out distinctive positions on American policy in Iraq. This presentation will present the speaker's own understanding of the social and political situation in Iraq and the ways in which it has been depicted in the campaigns and the media, with potentially fateful implications for an epochal election.

Supported through the generosity of the Luce Foundation grant on Global Religion and Human Security.

(Series: Luce Public Lectures in Global Religion and Human Security)

Black Culture (Henry Louis Gates)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Public intellectual and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. offers insight into black culture and race relations in this interview from the University of Washington with Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar. Gates gives an overview of his book “Colored People: A Memoir” and a glimpse into his own childhood. He also breaks down the evolution of race monikers, from “colored” to “black” to “African-American.”

South-West Side Story (Jim Hernandez)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jim Hernandez was a gang member for 15 years. His brother died in his arms because of a gang-related fight. In this video from the University of Washington, Hernandez tells upon Reflection host Ross Reynolds how he turned his life around and now teaches violence prevention for the Concord, California Police Department. He uses his own past as well as the philosophy of Kierkegaard and others to open doors for young gang members.

Dealing with Fact and Fiction (Jim Lehrer)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jim Lehrer of the MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour gives an insider’s look into the program with Upon Reflection host Al Page in this video from the University of Washington. Lehrer discusses accuracy in the news, the craft of journalism, guest selection, "talking heads,” responsibility and the future of television programs like his.

The Mathematics of Marriage: Predicting Divorce (John Gottman)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

University of Washington professor of psychology Dr. John Gottman can tell if a marriage is doomed. After 14 years of studying 650 couples with the aid of videotape and sensors, Gottman needs only a half hour with a couple to predict with 90 percent accuracy whether they will stay married. Upon Reflection host Ross Reynolds engages in a fascinating conversation with Gottman about the warning signs of relationship problems and his techniques for integrating mathematics into marriage research.

Seeing Voices (Oliver Sacks)

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In his book “Seeing Voices: A Journey into the World of the Deaf” neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks relates the history of prejudice towards the deaf, common misconceptions and the ebb and flow of acceptance of American Sign Language. Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar leads the conversation in this video from the University of Washington. Learn about the possible isolation of deaf children born to hearing parents, early childhood education (which must include ASL), and the fears caused by advancing technology. Professional actors Billy and Howie Seago demonstrate the concept of an identifiable deaf culture.

Distinguished Faculty Lecture with Christopher Murray

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Christopher Murray is the director of the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and professor of Global Health at the UW School of Medicine and School of Public Health and Community Medicine. In this program, he evaluates the performance of national medical care and public health systems. A physician and health economist, Dr. Murray's early work focused on tuberculosis control and developing a new metric to compare death and disability from various diseases and the contribution of risk factors to the overall burden of disease in developing and developed countries. This pioneering effort has been hailed as a major landmark in public health and an important foundation for policy formulation. From 2003 until 2007, he was the director of the Harvard University Initiative for Global Health. (Series: 2007 Distinguished Faculty Lecture with Christopher Murray)

Hans Blix: From a Cold War to a Cold Peace. Time for a Revival of Disarmament?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Swedish diplomat Hans Blix, who headed the United Nations commission that searched Iraq for weapons of mass destruction, discusses disarmament. He shares his insight and expertise on instituting change via weapons control and explains the impact our current political climate has on world affairs. This program is sponsored by the Department of Scandinavian Studies, Center for Global Studies and the UW Alumni Association. (Series: Hans Blix: Time for a Revival of Disarmament?)

Religious Politics in America: Why the 2008 Presidential Election May Change Everything for Everyone

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Domke, professor of communications at the University of Washington, explains how the union of government and religion tends to degrade the integrity of both. This lecture is the first of four fall Luce Public Lectures presented by the Jackson School of International Studies.

Supported through the generosity of the Luce Foundation grant on Global Religion and Human Security.

(Series: Luce Public Lectures in Global Religion and Human Security)

University of Washington Honors UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington held a special academic convocation on Oct. 26 to confer the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws on Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. The Secretary-General also delivered the 2009 Severyns-Ravenholt Lecture, sponsored by the Department of Political Science. (Series: University of Washington Honors UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon)

Best Practices In Dependency: Planned, Purposeful and Progressive Visits Part 1

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rose Wentz, Consultant for the National Resource Center for Family Centered Practice and Permanency Planning, discusses how to have safe and successful visits. Rose covers the definition of vistis per federal law and best practice standards as well as the connections a child needs while in care. With audience interaction she reviews a four-step decision making process for developing a visit plan to meet a child's needs and enable parents to improve parenting skills. She also looks at how to develop a visit plan that will meet the goal of allowing children to have a safe visit in the most natural and home-like situation. This program is sponsored by the University of Washington School of Law's Court Improvement Training Academy (CITA). (Series: Reasonable Efforts and Court Improvement)

Best Practices In Dependency: Planned, Purposeful and Progressive Visits Part 2

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Child Protective Services: Does It Help or Harm Families?

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Four social work professionals discuss the status of their field, the problems they encounter, the solutions they seek and the actions they employ. Topics include Child Protective Services' referrals and placements due to child abuse and neglect, the ethnicity of children placed in out-of-home care, and innovative approaches utilized by social workers to help keep families together. (Series: Social Workers Forum)

Encounters with the Past: Remembering the `Bygone’ in Israeli Culture: Part 2 Mirrors of Galut (Exile) in the Homeland

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington’s 34th Annual Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies featured Professor Yael Zerubavel, director of The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University. Zerubavel continues the three-part series, Encounters with the Past: Remembering the “Bygone” in Israeli Culture, with an examination of the changing attitudes toward Jewish Exile and its cultural traditions within contemporary Israeli culture. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - 2009)

Encounters with the Past: Remembering the `Bygone’ in Israeli Culture: Part 3 When the New Becomes Old

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington’s 34th Annual Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies featured Professor Yael Zerubavel, director of The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University. Zerubavel concludes the three-part series, Encounters with the Past: Remembering the “Bygone” in Israeli Culture, by looking at the new commemorations of Israel’s pioneering period, which have transformed into an “old past.” These changes illuminate profound transformations in contemporary Israel and Israelis’ understanding of their identities as well as their pasts. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - 2009)

Encounters with the Past: Remembering the `Bygone’ in Israeli Culture: Part 1 Bridges to Antiquity

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Washington’s 34th Annual Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies featured Professor Yael Zerubavel, director of The Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers University. Zerubavel begins the three-part series, Encounters with the Past: Remembering the “Bygone” in Israeli, with a discussion of the ways in which antiquity has been introduced into Israel’s commemorative landscape as the foundation of Zionist ideology and claim to the land. (Series: Samuel and Althea Stroum Lectures in Jewish Studies - 2009)

Fairness and Factions in Health

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this panel discussion, University of Washington faculty examine how issues of access, culture, trade, finance and regulation affect health care to world citizens. Panel members share research results regarding the challenges and opportunities involved and consider the issues of human rights and health inequities in providing care. (Series: A Just Cause: Bringing Health Care to All)

The Threat of Pandemic Influenza: How Can We Stop the Spread?

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Upwards of 500 million people travel internationally every year as global trade and tourism flourish. The resulting health risks and vulnerabilities force acceptance of the fact that we are only as healthy as the people with whom we interact. In this lecture, University of Washington faculty discuss models of response to worldwide pandemics and examine the health-related realities of living in the 21st century. (Series: A Just Cause: Bringing Health Care to All)

The Promise of Health for All: Are U.S. Policies Making it Harder to Achieve?

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Each year, inadequate health care and conditions result in millions of deaths from preventable diseases. In Africa less than ten percent of the people dying from AIDS have adequate treatment, due to a shortage of doctors and nurses. In the U.S. there are 600 doctors per 100,000 citizens; in Cuba there are 800; and in Mozambique there are two. In this lecture, University of Washington faculty explore the forces which impact our ability to provide basic health care to citizens in a global society. (Series: A Just Cause: Bringing Health Care to All)

HIV: In your Global Neighborhood

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Featured speaker King Holmes, director of the Center for AIDS and STD at the University of Washington, is joined by William Gates Sr. to discuss the efforts of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in working toward better health conditions for humanity across the globe. More than any other single health issue, HIV/AIDS threatens the development and stability of many nations, disproportionately affecting those in developing countries. King Holmes discusses viable options for treatment and prevention, and the policy implications of those choices. (Series: A Just Cause: Bringing Health Care to All)

The Racial Geography of Child Welfare

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dorothy Roberts, a Harvard Law School Graduate and the Kirkland & Ellis Professor of Law at Northwestern University Law School, argues that the overwhelming number of black children in foster care is a result of racial bias. (Series: The Racial Geography of Child Welfare)