UW-IT A.I. Events

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Oct 8, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Oct 22, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Nov 5, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Nov 12, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Research Computing Symposium

Friday, Nov 13, 2026, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PST

Join us for our inaugural Research Computing Symposium, an event bringing together the UW research community to showcase current work, explore emerging capabilities, and connect around the future of research computing.

The event will feature a research showcase with lightning talks from UW researchers, highlighting how advanced computing resources and services are supporting research across disciplines. Attendees will also hear about evolving capabilities across our on-premises computing clusters, cloud computing, and related research infrastructure and services.

Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to exchange ideas, learn how researchers across UW are using computing in their work, connect with technical experts and colleagues, and discuss the opportunities and needs shaping the future of research computing at the University.

For more information about the event schedule, venue details and our sponsors please visit our website.

Registration is required. Food will be provided!

Event interval: Single day event
Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB)
Campus room: HUB 250
Accessibility Contact: ssathar@uw.edu
Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Information Sessions, Special Events, Workshops
Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. PST

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Nov 19, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Nov 26, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Dec 2, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Dec 10, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Dec 17, 2026, 2 – 3 p.m. PST

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Dec 17, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Dec 23, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Dec 24, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Dec 31, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jan 7, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jan 14, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Jan 21, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PST

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jan 21, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jan 28, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Feb 4, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Feb 11, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Feb 18, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PST

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Feb 18, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Feb 25, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Mar 3, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Mar 4, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PST

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Mar 11, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PST

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Mar 17, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Mar 18, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Mar 18, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Mar 24, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Mar 25, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Mar 31, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Apr 1, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Apr 7, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Apr 8, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Apr 14, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Apr 15, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Apr 15, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Apr 22, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Apr 29, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, May 5, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, May 6, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, May 12, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, May 13, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, May 19, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, May 20, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, May 20, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, May 26, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, May 27, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jun 2, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jun 3, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jun 9, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jun 10, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jun 16, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Jun 17, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jun 17, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jun 23, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jun 24, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jul 1, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jul 7, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jul 8, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Jul 15, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jul 15, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jul 22, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Jul 29, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Aug 4, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Aug 5, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Aug 12, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool

Teams
Thursday, Aug 19, 2027, 2 – 3 p.m. PDT

Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.

Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.

No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.

Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exploring how AI can support their work.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Aug 19, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

AI Community of Practice Open Forum

Teams
Wednesday, Aug 25, 2027, 10 – 11 a.m. PDT

The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.

Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach

Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions, Workshops
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI

Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours

Teams
Thursday, Aug 26, 2027, 3 – 4 p.m. PDT

Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?

Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.

Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.

No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.

Event interval: Single day event
Online Meeting Link: teams.microsoft.com…
Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu
Event Types: Information Sessions
Event sponsors: Nick Stelzner, Wisdom Senolos, & Jared Reimer / UWIT INF AI