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FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: State-Level Food Security Data in Action: Insights from Washington State's WAFOOD Survey

State-Level Food Security Data in Action: Insights from Washington State's WAFOOD Survey Speakers: Marie Spiker, assistant professor, Epidemiology, core faculty, FSNH, UW; , Jennifer Otten, professor, DEOHS; undergraduate program director and core faculty, FSNH, UW, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one. How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health? This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the… Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: School of Public Health Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM. For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu.

Spring De-Stress Fest

With finals around the corner, take time to pause, learn about ways to cope during stressful times, and have some fun! Rest is important. Come take a break. There will be boba, snacks, arts & crafts, games, low sensory space, restoration and fun. We hope to see you there! Questions or accessibility requests? Email sphaccess@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: HRC Ground Floor. Accessibility Contact: sphaccess@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Event sponsors: School of Public Health Student Academic Services. Target Audience: SPH Students. Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Hans Rosling Center G 100 lobby and G 120 suite.

FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: Reimagining Nutrition Assistance: Future Directions for Food Security Policy

Reimagining Nutrition Assistance: Future Directions for Food Security Policy Speaker: Katie Rains, director, Food Systems Initiatives, Washington State Department of Agriculture, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one. How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health? This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the seminar. Check MyPlan for location information. Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: School of Public Health Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health program. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM. For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu.