Object of Study

Remembering to Forget

October 11, 2024

Remembering to Forget

Ancient Mediterranean Studies 382 explores the often-overlooked diversity of the Roman Empire, and the ruthlessness of Roman emperors.

By Prof. Thomas Landvatter

July 16, 2024

Age of Oakmoss

A glimpse into Bio 123: Lichens of the Pacific Northwest, taught by Prof. Hannah Prather.


March 13, 2024

Looking Versus Seeing

A glimpse into Art 551: Theories of Visuality, taught by Prof. Dana Katz.


August 2, 2023

In the Zebrafish Tank

Rapidly developing eggs and eyes offer unique insight into cell behaviors.


January 20, 2023

Spiritual Ecstasy

Spanish 344 uses sculpture to explore paradoxes between religion and aesthetics.

October 19, 2022

The Botany of Poetry

What does a 19th-century herbarium have to teach us about plants and politics?

September 6, 2022

Restored or Conquered?

In Russian Literature 371, students discover cultural messages in an 18th-century medallion that impact world events today.

March 28, 2022

Dragonglass, They Call It

In Anthropology 308, obsidian offers a glimpse into ancient human lives and cultures.

December 18, 2020

Structure of a Cell

Biology 372 looks at cellular contractility.

September 28, 2020

Can You Hear the Shape of a Drum?

Waves and particles take center stage in two courses with Prof. Joel Franklin ’97

July 4, 2020

Miniature in Ivory

An American Studies seminar will explore Jews and race in the early Atlantic world.

June 1, 2020

#MeToo With The Early Moderns

Hum 212 studies the art of Artemisia Gentileschi, who took on the patriarchy in the 17th century.

December 17, 2019

Positive Associations

Students in Math 113 investigate a curious polytope.

September 24, 2019

Follow the Script

A pioneering chapter book takes center stage in Art 368