Dr. Glenda Pearson

Instructor

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Biography

Glenda Pearson served as the Human Rights Librarian at the University of Washington from 2016 and was previously the head of the Microforms Newspapers Collection. She continues to be involved in the Center for Human Rights as an Emeritus Steering Committee Member. Her research interests include Animal Studies, Cinema Studies, Comparative Literature, Hellenic Studies, and Human Rights. In June 2013, Glenda received the Distinguished Librarian award from the University of Washington. She spearheaded the Seattle Legacy Library project in 2012, which involved moving and arranging print archives that required 1,060 linear feet of storage shelving, amounting to an estimated 2.5 million newspaper clippings. The libraries received 779 large bound volumes, weighing 40 pounds each, spanning Seattle from 1900 to 1990, along with an additional 102 volumes of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1982 to 1990, and volumes from the late 19th century Seattle Telegraph.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.