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Dear Friends of LSJ~ Greetings from LSJ! As we begin a new year, I am thrilled to announce the addition of a talented young scholar to our faculty. Morgan Vickers is a PhD candidate in the Department of Geography at UC Berkeley, where they study Black ecologies and geographies, environmental history and justice, property rights, and dispossession. Morgan will join the LSJ faculty this fall and will teach a large enrollment class on Race, Law, and Justice as well as small seminars on… Read more
Megan McCloskey, a PhD student at the UW School of Law and lecturer in the Law, Societies, and Justice Department, along with a group of UW undergraduate students have been working on a major project for the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This committee is in the process of preparing a comment on Article 11 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Article 11 concerns the obligations of States Parties to ensure the protection and… Read more
In the wake of the pandemic, the return to a ‘normal’ school experience for many UW students means the opportunity to participate in new experiences that had long been suspended. For 18 students, this meant participating in the experiential learning opportunity of a lifetime while spending three weeks in the beautiful country of Jamaica this past summer. “Disability, Aging, and Development in Jamaica'' is led by Professor Stephen Meyers, professor in the Law, Societies, and Justice Department… Read more
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The UWAA is proud to honor six extraordinary students across the UW whose stories exemplify Husky adaptability, tenacity and resolve. Each student receives a scholarship and was recognized at the Homecoming football game on Sat. Oct. 21, 2023. Featured on UW Alumni Association 
"Being a first-generation college student is a badge of honor and a responsibility I carry with immense pride. It symbolizes the collective hopes and dreams of my family and community, as well as the barriers I have overcome to attain higher education." – MJ Mencias, College of Arts & Sciences student double majoring in both Political Sciences and Law, Society, and Justice. Continue… Read more
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Dear Friends of LSJ ~ Warm greetings from LSJ! I am delighted to report that our efforts to revive our experiential learning opportunities are gaining traction, with several new initiatives underway. This summer we offered two study abroad courses with two new quarter-long study abroad programs in development. Philanthropy Lab (led by Professor) Stephen Meyers had another successful run last spring. Professor Ann Frost has revived our book clubs, which will commence in two King County work… Read more
Every winter, Professor Angelina Godoy teaches LSJ 322: Human Rights in Latin America. While the course name describes the topics covered, the course does so much more than provide an overview of the academic literature on the topic. Motivated by the diversity of student experiences, interests, and learning styles, Professor Godoy offers students the option of a more traditional classroom experience as well as the practicum, a “hands-on experience where students work closely with an immigrant-… Read more
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The Husky 100 recognizes 100 UW undergraduate and graduate students who are making the most of their time at the UW. Featured on University of Washington 
This week, attend the annual Schiedel Lecture, learn about the transactional relationship between mental health research and care, enjoy the Improvised Music Project Festival held by UW students and faculty and more. Featured on UW News 
The Department of Economics interviews Grace Du, a senior studying Economics and Law, Societies and Justice. Featured on Department of Economics