[Histmaj] What’s the Future of College? Join gesture + Author David Staley to Find Out

[HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE ADVISORS via Histmaj]

Dear Historians,

Please see below for opportunity to engage with an author on the future of higher education. The event requires an RSVP (see below).

Event Details
Author Meet-Up at gesture with Dr. David J. Staley
Monday, October 20, 2025
2:00–3:00 PM
gesture space, Condon Hall RM 401
Open to UW undergraduate students


Best,
Tracy

Are you curious about the future of higher education?
Do you ever wonder how universities might evolve — and what they should become? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with author and futurist Dr. David J. Staley, who wants to hear directly from UW students about your ideas for the future of college.

Event Details
Author Meet-Up at gesture with Dr. David J. Staley
Monday, October 20, 2025
2:00–3:00 PM
gesture space, Condon Hall RM 401
Open to UW undergraduate students

About gesture
gesture is an initiative in the UW College of Arts & Sciences that explores how humans learn, create, and grow in a changing world. Through courses, internships, and creative projects, gesture helps students build confidence as learners and imagine new possibilities for education and work.

About the Event
Dr. Staley, author of Alternative Universities: Speculative Design for Innovation in Higher Education, will meet with you- UW students- to discuss how we might reimagine universities for the future. What do you think universities should become? What’s working well in your own education — and what’s missing?

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Get Your Free Copy of the Book: Pick one up in the College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office (CMU 050, Communications Building) Mon–Thurs, 8–12pm or 1–5pm

If you don’t have time to read the full book, browse the chapter topics and bring a few questions or ideas that interest you.

About the Author
Dr. Staley is Associate Professor of History, Design & Educational Studies at The Ohio State University and an Honorary Faculty Fellow with the Center for Higher Ed Leadership & Innovative Practice. A historian, designer, and futurist, his work explores how imagination and creativity can reshape education. His books include Alternative Universities, History and Future: Using Historical Thinking to Imagine the Future, and Brain, Mind and Internet: A Deep History and Future.

Don’t miss this unique chance to share your perspective with a leading thinker on the future of education.

For questions, email gesture at uw.edu<mailto:gesture at uw.edu>

Warmly,
gesture + College of Arts & Sciences


Mark Weitzenkamp and Tracy Maschman Morrissey
History Undergraduate Advising
University of Washington
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