Savannah Helming, Author at The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies

East Asia Resource Center hosts summer institute on East Asian artistic expressions; attended by teachers nationwide

August 20, 2026

Posted by: Savannah Helming

Three people sit in front of a six-panel screen at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

On Aug. 3–7, the East Asia Resource Center (EARC) hosted “Exploring East Asian Artistic Expressions: Format, Function, and Conservation. The five-day institute was offered in partnership with the Seattle Asian

UW Mathematics students Herman Chau and Michael Zeng win JINMONKON 2025 Best Paper award alongside Paul S. Atkins; Chau also earns Student Encouragement Award

August 11, 2026

Posted by: Savannah Helming

Left to right: Herman Chau, Paul S. Atkins and Michael Zeng pose in front of Drumheller Fountain at the University of Washington with the 2025 Jinmonkon Best Paper award and the Student Encouragement award

Department of Mathematics Ph.D. graduate Herman Chau and current candidate Michael Zeng, alongside Professor and Japanese Program Coordinator Paul S. Atkins, received the Jinmonkon 2025 Best Paper award for their

Christopher Tounsel featured in congressional briefing panel

July 23, 2026

Posted by: Savannah Helming

African Studies Program Chair Christopher Tounsel speaks to members of Congress.

On Tuesday, July 14, the African Historical Association (AHA) hosted a Congressional Briefing featuring African Studies Program Chair Christopher Tounsel. The panel discussed the evolution of U.S. diplomatic and economic

Rhema Hokama joins Religious Studies program as new Chair

July 16, 2026

Posted by: Savannah Helming

This summer, Rhema Hokama, an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, joined the Religious Studies program as Chair. Hokama recently spoke about her background and visions for the program.