Recent News
Arriving from the depths of Southern California, Sophia Choto waltzes into the Emerald City as a soft ray of sunshine (or so they’ve been told). With a background in TV & Radio, She wishes to use her new media expertise to continue promoting a sense of community within CHID.
Introducing our first CHID podcast: Convos in the Office!
Every few weeks, Chair of CHID Phillip Thurtle & Outreach Coordinator Lenan Choto discuss various topics leading to philosophical insights, thought revelations and catharsis.
This is an exciting time for CHID and we hope everyone enjoys the future of our content.
CHID student Gigi Gonzales stops by the pod to discuss:
CHID student Matthew Judd stops by the office to talk about journaling, its relation to ourselves, and how it helps us make sense of our lives.
Sophia and Matthew discuss the diverse purposes of journaling: from psychological reflection to creative expression, as well as exploring the ethical considerations of publishing personal thoughts.
Check out this College of Arts & Sciences Perspectives magazine feature on CHID alumnus David Ryder (BA, CHID, 2006; MA, Cultural Studies, 2011): https://artsci.washington.edu/news/2025-01/award-winning-photojournalist-focus.
In Indian languages from Sanskrit to Marathi, yoga has an enormous range of meanings, though most often it refers to philosophy or methods to control the mind and body. In their co-authored book, The Yoga of Power: Yoga as Political Thought and Practice in India (2024, Columbia University Press), Sunila S.
Welcome back Chiddies! Come through the CHID office (Padelford B-102) starting at 9am on Wednesday, September 25th, for complementary coffee and donuts ☕🍩
CHID Professor Anu Taranath's powerful essay "Finding New Horizons" is featured in the June 2024 issue of University of Washington Magazine. Based on her work as a study abroad faculty program director, Dr.
Congratulations to Landrie Einardt who has won a Chester William Fritz Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. This award supports highly deserving students in the Humanities departments of the College of Arts and Sciences.