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To commemorate the publication of Czech comics artist Štěpánka Jislová's "Heartcore," the English translation of her graphic memoir "Srdcovka," the International Journal of Comic Art blog hosts Professor José Alaniz's review of the book and his
Professor José Alaniz's wide-ranging interview with artist Polish artist Kuba Woynarowski appears in the International Journal of Comic Art blog.
Come curious. Leave inspired. We welcome you to connect with us this autumn quarter through an incredible lineup of more than 30 events, exhibitions, podcasts, and more. From thought-provoking talks on monsters to boundary-pushing performances by Grammy-nominated Mariachi ensembles, its a celebration of bold ideas and creative energy. ArtSci On Your Own Time Exhibition: Woven...
Affiliate Professor Eugene Lemcio (Лемцьо) has published two “faux reviews” in the 2024 issue of the Canadian-American Theological Review. These genre-bending fictional works (in a “thriller” mode) address hubris and the impact of hellenism within early Jewish Christianity. Throughout, Gene integrates aspects of his Ukrainian heritage (three generations removed).
Richard Balthazar (M.A., Slavic Linguistics, 1966) writes:
On May 24, 2025, Affiliate Professor Eugene Lemcio gave the main address during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Ivan Ohienko Ukrainian Saturday School in Renton. The School was named after the renowned 20th century scholar who had headed the team that translated the Bible into modern Ukrainian for the British and Foreign Bible Society.
Aidan Ruppert is a third-year UW student majoring in biochemistry and minoring in Russian. The Oleg Fomin Scholarship encourages exploration of the languages, cultures, and histories of post-Soviet states. Aidan, as the recipient of this scholarship, traveled to Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.