News & Events

See the updated list below for events and news associated with the Center for the Study of the Pacific Northwest, Pacific Northwest Quarterly journal, and history at the University of Washington.


FISH WAR [A documentary screening]—November 13

Come join us as for a special screening of a documentary about the ongoing fight for tribal sovereignty…


Kimberly Jensen [A Sick Lecture]—October 10

Come join us as for our latest Sick Lecture in Western History and Biography…


Seattle Channel Covers Sick Lecture: Megan Asaka 

We are grateful to the Seattle Channel for covering Dr. Asaka’s lecture…


Megan Asaka [A Sick Lecture] — November 8

We are proud to announce that Megan Asaka will be speaking about her new book…


Peter Boag [A Sick Lecture] — October 25

We are proud to announce that Peter Boag will be speaking about his new book…


From the latest issue of PNQ

In Volume 112, no. 2, of Pacific Northwest Quarterly, Jeffrey Karl Ochsner traces…


In Memorium

With great sadness, we share the news of the passing of Linda Nash, professor of history…


Spring/Summer 2020 Issue

The spring/summer 2020 issue of PNQ features articles that examine our region’s approach to public health and safety.


Book Award

It is our great pleasure to congratulate Adjunct Professor Emerita of History Alexandra Harmon for receiving the Robert G. Athearn Award from the Western History Association…


Book Talk, March 18, 2019

Professor Christopher Herbert, Columbia Basin College Monday, March 18, 2019 3:30 p.m. Petersen Room, Allen Library University of Washington, Seattle…


Graduate Student Forum, January 24, 2019

January 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join the Guild to hear about up and coming research from local…


Presentation: Labor Organizing in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest Historians Guild is hosting a presentation by Diana Johnson,  Assistant Professor of History and Global Black Studies at…


Book talk: Chief Seattle and the Town that Took His Name

The Pacific Northwest Historians Guild is hosting a book talk for author David Buerge for his recently published book, Chief…


UW Film Screening of “All Our Father’s Relations”

Please join us for a film screening of “All Our Father’s Relations!” Thursday, April 19, 2018 4:00 pm – 6:00…


History Lecture Series, January 31, 2018

The Historical Roots of Indigenous Activism in the Era of Standing Rock Wed. Jan 31, 2018 7:30–9 p.m.,  Kane Hall 130…


2016 Annual Retreat

Annual Cascadia Environmental History Collaborative Retreat When: September 22, 2016 Where: UW Pack Forest Research Station, 9010 453rd St. East,…


Lecture Event, May 5, 2016

Lecture: “From the Fur Trade to the Half-Breed Tract: Writing a History of Mixed Blooc North America,” by Anne Hyde…


Lecture Event, April 4, 2016

Lecture: “Strangers on Familiar Soil: Rediscovering the Chile-California Connection” by Edward D. Melillo When: April 4, 2016 @ 4:00 pm…


Lecture Series Event, January-February 2016

Lecture Series: “Excavating Seattle’s histories: Peoples, politics, and place” When: January 13, 2016 – February 3, 2016 @ 7:30 p.m.…