UW Global

Dawg Daze UW World Language Fair

Thursday, Sep 24, 2026, 12 – 3 p.m.

Did you know that UW students have the unique opportunity to study over 40 different languages?
Join us at the Dawg Daze UW Language Fair and explore a new horizon!
Visit tables showcasing language opportunities for UW students. Connect with faculty, engage with other students, discover how language learning can support your personal and career goals.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB)
Campus room: Lyceum (Rm 160)
Accessibility Contact: llc@uw.edu
Event Types: Academics, Exhibits, Special Events
Event sponsors: UW Language Learning Center (LLC)
Target Audience: UW students interested in language learning, staff/faculty in language or language adjacent depts
More info: kalani.llc.washington.edu…

International Studies Info Session: Your Journey Starts Here

Monday, Sep 28, 2026, 12:30 – 2 p.m.

Grab some pizza and spark your curiosity about international affairs, global cultures, regional studies, politics, business, human rights, sustainability, or diplomacy!

Join the Jackson School of International Studies to discover 6 undergraduate majors, 18 interdisciplinary minors, study abroad opportunities, internships, scholarships, career pathways, and a welcoming community of students passionate about making an impact around the world.

Meet our advisers, students, and faculty to ask questions, explore your academic options, and learn how International Studies can complement almost any major while preparing you for careers in government, nonprofits, business, law, journalism, healthcare, technology, and beyond. Whether you’re ready to declare a major or just beginning to explore, this session will help you discover where an International Studies degree can take you.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Guggenheim Hall (GUG)
Campus room: Guggenheim Hall (GUG) 218
Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
More info: dawgdaze.uw.edu…

Snacks & Cyberattacks in International Studies

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Join Jackson School faculty Dr. Jessica Beyer for some snacks while learning about cyberattacks. Dr. Beyer, Assistant Teaching Professor and lead of the Jackson School’s Cybersecurity Initiative, will talk about opportunities to study cybersecurity politics, technology policy, and international security. She will lead you through an exercise to understand a famous cyberattack—so bring a device that can search the internet (cell phone is fine).

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO)
Campus room: Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars
Event sponsors: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
More info: dawgdaze.uw.edu…

International Studies Film Festival: The World on the Screen

Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026, 1 – 4:30 p.m.

Join Jackson School students, faculty, and staff for an International Film Festival at Thomson Hall! Go to a movie with your friends! Exciting and interesting information about International Studies, delicious popcorn, and sweet treats await you. Some movies may start or end with a short discussion with the students, faculty, or staff.

Come to Thomson Hall Room 111 to get your movie ticket, grab some popcorn, and candy!

Summary of the films: 

Start 1:30 p.m. — Princess Mononoke (Room: THO 134 – Runtime: 2h 18m) with Jackson School Assistant Professor Dr. Andrea Arai -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Princess Mononoke
Start 1:15 p.m. — Mexico 86 (Room: THO 211 – Runtime: 1h 35m) with Jackson School Graduate Student Advisor Dr. Jesus Hidalgo -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Mexico 86
Start 1:45 p.m. — The Dink (Room: THO 119 – Runtime: 1h 42m) with Jackson School Senior Adviser Jonathan Fincher and Jackson School Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Meyers -- Link to watch the movie trailer for The Dink
Start 1:45 p.m. — Persepolis (Room: THO 135 – Runtime: 1h 36m) with Jackson School PhD Student Fatemeh Hosseinzadeh -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Persepolis
Start 2:00 p.m. — Mr. Nobody Against Putin (Room: THO 202 – Runtime: 1h 30m)  with Jackson School faculty Dr. Christopher Jones -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Mr. Nobody Against Putin
Start 2:00 p.m. — Idiocracy (Room: THO 234 - Runtime: 1h 24m) – Students from the Jackson School Student Association -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Idiocracy

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO)
Campus room: Thomson Hall (THO) 111; films in THO 119, 134, 135, 202, 211, and 234
Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu
Event Types: Screenings
Event sponsors: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
More info: dawgdaze.uw.edu…

UW Planetarium: Space, Technology, & International Studies

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Discover how outer space is shaping our world! Join the Jackson School of International Studies and the UW Planetarium for a unique Dawg Daze experience exploring the intersection of space exploration, technology, and global affairs.

Professor Saadia Pekkanen, an expert on international space policy, will introduce how International Studies helps us understand the growing importance of space in diplomacy, security, science, and technological innovation. Then, journey through the cosmos with an immersive planetarium presentation led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student or staff member, showcasing the night sky, the universe, and the incredible work happening at the UW Planetarium.
Each session includes:

10-minute presentation from Professor Saadia Pekkanen in the planetarium
25-minute immersive planetarium show led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student or staff member
5- to10-minute Q&A with both presenters

Three back-to-back sessions will be offered beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Come early—these sessions fill up fast! Whether you’re fascinated by space, curious about emerging technologies, or interested in global challenges beyond Earth, this is an unforgettable opportunity to experience the universe while discovering how International Studies connects to the final frontier.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Physics-Astronomy Auditorium (PAA)
Campus room: UW Planetarium
Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars
Event sponsors: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
More info: dawgdaze.uw.edu…

Info Session | Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad 101 - Week of Welcome (WoW) Event

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Foster Study Abroad 101: Info Session + Free Lunch
📅 October 1 | 🕧 12:30 PM | 📍 Deloitte Commons (PCAR Hall 299)

Kick off the school year by discovering how you can study abroad through Foster! Whether you're a first-year or senior, there are global opportunities waiting for you and you can even go abroad more than once. Learn about business-focused programs, meet Foster Study Abroad Advisers, and start planning your international experience.

Free lunch provided! This event is open to all UW undergraduate students.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: PACCAR Hall (PCAR)
Campus room: Deloitte Commons (Room 299)
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Global Business Center
More info: foster.uw.edu…

International Studies Fair: Your passport to success in International Studies

Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Interested in international studies? Come meet faculty, staff, and current students at the Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and snacks! You will learn about our open majors, exciting resources and opportunities unique to Jackson School students.

Free giveaways, snacks, candy, and food!

Includes:

Capstones: Task Force, Public Writing, Research
Exciting and interactive: International Negotiation Simulation Course!
Student Organizations focused on international affairs events, speakers and community
Jackson School Advisers (undergraduate and graduate)
Careers in International Studies
Student Funding: Internships/Internship Scholarships, Academic Scholarships & Awards, Fellowships
Study abroad & Rome Center!

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB)
Campus room: Husky Union Building (HUB) 334
Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Lectures/Seminars
Event sponsors: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
More info: dawgdaze.uw.edu…

Pizza and Political Economy in International Studies: How resources, trade, and technology influence the world

Friday, Oct 2, 2026, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Join Dr. Debamanyu Das of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and an engaging, informal discussion on how resources, trade, and technology shape the global political economy. Explore topics such as critical mineral supply chains, international trade, energy security, AI and technological innovation, and the geopolitical forces that influence global economic development.

Whether you’re curious about current global events or interested in International Studies, this is a great opportunity to learn from a Jackson School faculty member, ask questions, enjoy some pizza, and connect with fellow Huskies.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO)
Campus room: Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars
Event sponsors: The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington
Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
More info: dawgdaze.uw.edu…

Info Session | Foster Undergraduate Spring Break Programs

Monday, Oct 5, 2026, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Info Session: Foster Spring Break 2027 Programs
📅 October 5 | 🕧 12:30 PM | 📍 Deloitte Commons (PCAR Hall 299)

Come learn about the two Foster undergrad study abroad programs taking place over Spring Break 2027! Business Tokyo led by Foster Career Services and Business India led by Foster Professor Abhinav Gupta

Applications are due October 20, 2026!
https://foster.uw.edu/centers/gbc/undergraduate/study-abroad-options/

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: PACCAR Hall (PCAR)
Campus room: Deloitte Commons (299)
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Global Business Center

UW Global "Community Conversations"

Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m.

On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations.

This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink,
and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community.

Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an
international guest on campus to spark conversation. The heart of the gathering, however, is the conversation itself: time to talk, listen, make connections, and learn what others across campus are doing. It is held
from 3-5pm on the Seattle Campus at the UW Club.

Light food/snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan, but faculty are always welcome to stop by even if they decide at the last minute.

We hope this becomes a familiar rhythm on campus — come when you can, bring a colleague, and help build the vibrant community of globally engaged faculty at UW.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC)
Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath
Event Types: Information Sessions, Meetings
Event sponsors: UW Global, www.washington.edu…, Donna O'Neill, donnao3@uw.edu
Target Audience: UW faculty
More info: www.washington.edu…

Info Session | Foster Undergraduate Spring Break Programs

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Info Session: Foster Spring Break 2027 Programs
📅 October 15 | 🕧 12:30 PM | 📍 Deloitte Commons (PCAR Hall 299)

Come learn about the two Foster undergrad study abroad programs taking place over Spring Break 2027! Business Tokyo led by Foster Career Services and Business India led by Foster Professor Abhinav Gupta

Applications are due October 20, 2026!
https://foster.uw.edu/centers/gbc/undergraduate/study-abroad-options/

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: PACCAR Hall (PCAR)
Campus room: Deloitte Commons (299)
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Global Business Center

2026 Ellison Lecture | Togzhan Kassenova | Nuclear Futures in Central Asia: Opportunities and Risks

Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

Central Asia stands at a crossroads where the promise of nuclear energy collides with the weight of its history and geopolitics. This talk will examine how the region’s pursuit of nuclear power can drive clean growth, enhance energy independence, and advance decarbonization goals in a rapidly warming world while also confronting significant challenges, including construction delays, nuclear safety and security risks, waste management, corruption, and geopolitical pressures.

Dr. Togzhan Kassenova is a senior fellow at the Project on International Security, Commerce, and Economic Statecraft (PISCES) at the Center for Policy Research, University at Albany, and a visiting professor at the Institute of International Relations (IRI), University of São Paulo. She is an expert on nuclear politics, WMD nonproliferation, strategic trade controls, and financial crime prevention. She currently works on issues related to proliferation financing controls, exploring ways to minimize proliferators' access to the global financial system. Kassenova holds a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Leeds. From 2011 to 2015, Kassenova served on the UN Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters. She is a member of the UN Independent Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War.

Kassenova is the author of the award-winning Atomic Steppe: How Kazakhstan Gave Up the Bomb (Stanford University Press, 2022).

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB)
Campus room: HUB 250
Accessibility Contact: cereas@uw.edu
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars
Event sponsors: Center for European, Russian, & Eurasian Studies, Ellison Center
Target Audience: Open to public. Registration required.

Info Session | Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad

Monday, Oct 26, 2026, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Foster Study Abroad Info Session
📅 October 26 | 🕧 12:30 PM | 📍 Founders Hall 293

Whether you're a first-year or senior, there are global opportunities waiting for you and you can even go abroad more than once. Learn about business-focused programs and start planning your international experience.

This event is open to all UW undergraduate students.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Founders Hall (FNDR)
Campus room: Room 393
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Global Business Center
More info: foster.uw.edu…

UW Global "Community Conversations"

Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m.

On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations.

This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink, and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community.

Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an international guest on campus to spark conversation. The heart of the gathering, however, is the conversation itself: time to talk, listen, make connections, and learn what others across campus are doing. It is held from 3-5pm on the Seattle Campus at the UW Club.

Light food/snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan, but faculty are always welcome to stop by even if they decide at the last minute.

We hope this becomes a familiar rhythm on campus — come when you can, bring a colleague, and help build the vibrant community of globally engaged faculty at UW.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC)
Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath
Event Types: Information Sessions, Meetings
Event sponsors: UW Global, https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/, Donna O'Neill, donnao3@uw.edu
Target Audience: UW faculty
More info: www.washington.edu…

Info Session | Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad

Thursday, Nov 5, 2026, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.

Foster Study Abroad Info Session
📅 November 5 | 🕧 12:30 PM | 📍 Founders Hall 393

Whether you're a first-year or senior, there are global opportunities waiting for you and you can even go abroad more than once. Learn about business-focused programs and start planning your international experience.

This event is open to all UW undergraduate students.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Founders Hall (FNDR)
Campus room: Room 393
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Global Business Center
More info: foster.uw.edu…

Fair | Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad Fair

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad Fair
Don’t miss this annual drop-in event to explore all the ways you can study abroad through Foster! Meet students who’ve participated in programs across the globe, compare options, and find the best fit for your goals.

📍 Anthony’s Forum (Dempsey Hall, 3rd Floor)
🕧 November 18, 2026 from 12:00 - 1:30pm
🍽️ Free lunch while supplies last

Chat with alumni and inbound exchange students representing programs like Business Italy, ALBA Barcelona, IES Abroad Nice, Foster Exploration Seminars (Denmark, Australia, Ireland, and China), and the 23+ Foster Exchange & Direct Enroll options. Plus, get expert advice on funding and planning from the UW Study Abroad Office.

This event is open to all UW undergraduate students.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Dempsey Hall (DEM)
Campus room: Anthony's Forum (3rd Floor)
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Global Business Center
More info: foster.uw.edu…

Geographers in Practice

Online via Zoom
Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Geography community for our annual event featuring three alumni sharing their experiences as geographers in practice! From inspiration to impact, these stories highlight their ongoing professional activities, public service and activism.

This event is virtual via Zoom and registration is required. Registration coming soon!

Geographers in Practice Panel Discussion Archive

Event interval: Single day event
Accessibility Contact: Nell Gross, ngross@uw.edu
Event Types: Special Events
Target Audience: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Alumni, Faculty, Staff

UW Global "Community Conversations"

Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m.

On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations.

This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink, and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community.

Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an international guest on campus to spark conversation. The heart of the gathering, however, is the conversation itself: time to talk, listen, make connections, and learn what others across campus are doing. It is held from 3-5pm on the Seattle Campus at the UW Club.

Light food/snacks and beverages will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated to help us plan, but faculty are always welcome to stop by even if they decide at the last minute.

We hope this becomes a familiar rhythm on campus — come when you can, bring a colleague, and help build the vibrant community of globally engaged faculty at UW.

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC)
Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath
Event Types: Information Sessions, Meetings
Event sponsors: UW Global, https://www.washington.edu/globalaffairs/, Donna O'Neill, donnao3@uw.edu
Target Audience: UW faculty
More info: www.washington.edu…

Info Session | Foster Undergraduate Study Abroad

Zoom
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

Foster Study Abroad Info Session
📅 December 1 | 🕧 3:30 PM | 📍 via Zoom

Whether you're a first-year or senior, there are global opportunities waiting for you and you can even go abroad more than once. Learn about business-focused programs and start planning your international experience.

This event is open to all UW undergraduate students.

Event interval: Single day event
Accessibility Contact: goabroad@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Online Meeting Link: washington.zoom.us…
Event sponsors: Global Business Center
More info: foster.uw.edu…

UW Scholars Abroad - Be a student again! (Rome, Italy)

Sunday, Dec 6 – Saturday, Dec 12, 2026

The UW Rome Center’s Scholars Abroad programs offer learners of all ages the chance to embrace this enriching experience. Imagine living in the heart of Italy’s capital, reliving your own study abroad journey or discovering Rome for the first time. While on Scholars Abroad, you’ll step beyond the typical tourist experience, immersing yourself in the city’s rich culture and vibrant daily life. Taught by University of Washington Rome Center instructors, courses take place both in the classroom and at cultural sites throughout the city, providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience. During these programs, you’ll have the chance to explore Rome’s historic streets, connect with its past and present, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Event interval: Ongoing event
Campus room: UW Rome Center, Rome Italy
Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars, Special Events
Event sponsors: UW Global and the UW Rome Center
Target Audience: Learners of all ages!
More info: www.washington.edu…

UW Scholars Abroad - Be a student again! (Rome, Italy)

Sunday, Dec 13 – Saturday, Dec 19, 2026

The UW Rome Center’s Scholars Abroad programs offer learners of all ages the chance to embrace this enriching experience. Imagine living in the heart of Italy’s capital, reliving your own study abroad journey or discovering Rome for the first time. While on Scholars Abroad, you’ll step beyond the typical tourist experience, immersing yourself in the city’s rich culture and vibrant daily life. Taught by University of Washington Rome Center instructors, courses take place both in the classroom and at cultural sites throughout the city, providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience. During these programs, you’ll have the chance to explore Rome’s historic streets, connect with its past and present, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Event interval: Ongoing event
Campus room: UW Rome Center, Rome Italy
Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath
Event Types: Lectures/Seminars, Special Events
Event sponsors: UW Global and the UW Rome Center
Target Audience: Learners of all ages!
More info: www.washington.edu…