Mini-Conference: Trans Literatures: What Do We Read and How Do We Read?
You are very warmly invited to our mini conference on
Trans Literatures: What Do We Read and How Do We Read?
hosted by the Diversity and Equity Committee of the German Studies Department at the University of Washington
When? November 16, 2026 at 3-4:30 PM, Where? Denny Hall 359, What? This event features a variety of graduate students who study trans literature at UW and beyond. Most of the work presented was developed during last spring’s seminar on What is Trans Literature? Narrative Form and Trans Embodiment (German 592/German 495A) with Dr. Rafael Balling. Come and learn about exciting research on fictional texts that deal with transness, join the critical discussion of how we read these texts and why they matter.
Presentations:
Sophia Aepfelbacher (Department of Political Science, UW):
From Identity to Obligation: Vulnerability, Interdependence, and T4T
Sloan Emrick (English Literature and Culture, UW):
“I Don't Ever Want That Problem to Ever Go Away”: League Discrimination as Genre in…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: 359. Accessibility Contact: Department of German Studies, uwgerman@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Academics. Diversity Equity Inclusion.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
FIKA - Weekly departmental coffee hour
Join us for "FIKA," a weekly coffee hour in the Department of Scandinavian Studies.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
NETWORKING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
NETWORKING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Learn the Skills. Practice the Conversation.
Networking can feel intimidating, but it is simply the art of building professional relationships. This interactive workshop will help you develop practical networking skills, build confidence, and practice engaging with new people in a professional setting. This networking practice will take place within a class session of SCAND 200 Scandinavia Today. All career interests and majors are welcome.
📅 Thursday, November 19
🕝 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Parrington Hall 160
🏛️ University of Washington, WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
✅ How to introduce yourself professionally
✅ How to start a conversation with someone you don't know
✅ How to ask good questions and keep a conversation going
✅ How to develop a strong elevator pitch
✅ How to make a positive and lasting impression
✅ How to follow up after meeting someone.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: 160. Accessibility Contact: Department of Scandinavian Studies, uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Student Activities. Workshops.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
FIKA - Weekly departmental coffee hour
Join us for "FIKA," a weekly coffee hour in the Department of Scandinavian Studies.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Thanksgiving Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Native American Heritage Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. FIKA - Weekly departmental coffee hour
Join us for "FIKA," a weekly coffee hour in the Department of Scandinavian Studies.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Scandinavian Studies Faculty Meeting
Monthly faculty meeting for the Department of Scandinavian Studies, followed by executive meeting.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: Department of Scandinavian Studies, uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
FIKA - Weekly departmental coffee hour
Join us for "FIKA," a weekly coffee hour in the Department of Scandinavian Studies.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Instruction Ends - Autumn 2026
Dates of Instruction
Instruction ends.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, December 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Final Examinations - Autumn 2026
Dates of Instruction
Week of final examinations for autumn quarter.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Autumn. Event Types: Academics.
Saturday, December 12, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Quarter Break - Winter
Dates of Instruction
Break between autumn and winter quarters.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Sunday, January 3, 2027.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Christmas Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. New Year's Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Friday, January 1, 2027.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. CANCELLED - Scandinavian Studies Faculty Meeting
Monthly faculty meeting for the Department of Scandinavian Studies, followed by executive meeting.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: Department of Scandinavian Studies, uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings.
Friday, January 1, 2027, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Instruction Begins - Winter 2027
Dates of Instruction
Instruction begins.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, January 4, 2027.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Scandinavian Studies Faculty Meeting
Monthly faculty meeting for the Department of Scandinavian Studies, followed by executive meeting.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: Department of Scandinavian Studies, uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings.
Friday, January 8, 2027, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2027. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, January 18, 2027.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Scandinavian Studies Faculty Meeting
Monthly faculty meeting for the Department of Scandinavian Studies, followed by executive meeting.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Raitt Hall (RAI). Campus room: 314. Accessibility Contact: Department of Scandinavian Studies, uwscand@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings.
Friday, February 5, 2027, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.