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SUMMARY:STUDENT EVENT: Medical Experimentation: Past\, Present & Future Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Why do we need informed consent? What is ethically based experimentation? Who are the vulnerable people protected under the law?  \nIn this discussion/lecture\, join faculty member Dr. Hadar Khazzam-Horovitz to review the dark side of medical experimentation on human subjects. These cases show how participants’ rights were grossly violated in the name of scientific progress.  \nThe discussion examine the various mechanisms in place to protect human subjects in the current scheme\, then\, through case studies\, wthe new technology of gene editing (Chrispr – cas9) and the ethical issues it raises\, both from Jewish and secular perspectives. \nOpen to undergraduate and graduate students only. \nVegetarian dinner provided. \nRSVP for location. \nTo request disability accommodation\, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice)\, 206-543-6452 (TTY)\, 206-685-7264 (fax)\, or dso@uw.edu. The University of Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible\, preferably at least 10 days.
URL:https://jewishstudies.washington.edu/event/medical-experimentation/
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SUMMARY:"What We Talk About When We Talk About Hebrew (and What It Means to Americans)" Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Professor Naomi Sokoloff will discuss her new book “What We Talk About When We Talk About Hebrew (and What It Means to Americans)\,” co-edited with Professor Nancy Berg of Washington University\, St. Louis. \nThe volume collects ten essays on the past\, present\, and future of the Hebrew language from contributors to the Stroum Center’s 2016 Hebrew and the Humanities Symposium\, which invited Hebrew experts from around the world to share their thoughts on the language. (Read some of their short essays about Hebrew.) \n“What We Talk About When We Talk About Hebrew (and What It Means to Americans)” is available from the University of Washington Press. Read a review from Moment Magazine and a writeup by the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. \nA catered vegetarian reception will follow the talk. \nAbout the Speaker\nProfessor Naomi Sokoloff teaches Hebrew and modern Jewish literature in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilization and The Department of Comparative Literature\, Cinema and Media at UW. Her research interests cover a range of modern Jewish writing\, with special focus on the representation of childhood in narrative\, on Holocaust studies\, and on feminist criticism. \nThis event is cosponsored by the Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilization and The Middle East Center. \nRegister for the Event
URL:https://jewishstudies.washington.edu/event/naomi-sokoloff-what-we-talk-about-hebrew-book-launch/
LOCATION:HUB 145\, UW Campus\, 4001 E Stevens Way NE\, Seattle\, WA\, 98195\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Lectures,Arts & Culture,Israel Studies
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SUMMARY:STUDENT EVENT: Israeli Nation-State Bill Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Meet with Stroum Center director Professor Noam Pianko to discuss perspectives on Israel’s recent nation-state bill\, which states that Israel is the “historical homeland of the Jewish people.” \nNo prior knowledge is required! Professor Pianko will start by explaining the bill\, its political significance\, and the conversation around it. If you would like to learn more before attending the event\, check out the (short) full text of the bill\, an explanation of opposition to the bill\, and a defense of the bill. \nCoffee and pastries provided. \nThis event open to undergraduates and graduate students only. \nPlease RSVP for location. \nTo request disability accommodation\, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice)\, 206-543-6452 (TTY)\, 206-685-7264 (fax)\, or dso@uw.edu. The University of Washington makes every effort to honor disability accommodation requests. Requests can be responded to most effectively if received as far in advance of the event as possible\, preferably at least 10 days.
URL:https://jewishstudies.washington.edu/event/jewish-studies-coffee-hour/
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CATEGORIES:Student
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