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Careers in Chemistry Seminar: Publishing - Dr. Stephanie Greed

"The life of an article (and an editor)" Dr. Stephanie Greed - Senior Editor, Nature Reviews Chemistry Host: Alshakim Nelson Join Dr. Stephanie Greed for a talk on careers in publishing. Ample time will be available for an audience Q&A. The world of academic publishing can seem like a black box of article submissions and decision letters. Here, I will give an overview of the Nature Portfolio as a whole, chemistry within the Nature Portfolio and the journal I work on, Nature Reviews Chemistry. I will explain the process of submitting an article through to publication from an editorial perspective, including pointers of the sorts of things we look out for (and what to avoid) throughout the process. In the second part of the talk, I’ll discuss editorial careers including the pros and cons, the skills needed and the typical application process. Dr. Greed received her PhD in chemistry from Imperial College London, where she researched new synthetic methods to access underexplored S(VI) functional groups with… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Student Activities. Target Audience: Students and postdocs. Monday, December 8, 2025, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

MS in Technology Innovation Info Session

Attend a virtual information session to learn more about the full-time Master of Science in Technology Innovation. Join us to learn about the program, projects, and curriculum, as well as how to apply, application requirements, and best practices. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://engrwashington.event451.sites.451.io/event/1064635. Accessibility Contact: msti@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Graduate Students. Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. For more info visit www.gix.uw.edu.

Human Rights Day Poster Session

Discover Human Rights in Action! Please join us on Wednesday, December 10, in the North Creek Events Center for a showcase of student research from the Washington, D.C. Human Rights Seminar! Visit anytime between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM to engage with the ideas, discoveries, and actions of students deeply committed to addressing critical human rights challenges. Scheduled to coincide with International Human Rights Day, this poster session offers an opportunity for reflection and dialogue about the ongoing importance of protecting and advancing human rights locally and worldwide. The event is open to all students, faculty, alumni, and community members. We look forward to seeing you there! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Bothell North Creek Events Center. Accessibility Contact: iassec@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Academics. Ceremonies. Information Sessions. Event sponsors: Co-sponsored by the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences in partnership with the UW Center for Human Rights. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.

Khmer Language @ UW - Pasts and Futures

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided. Registration is advised. Did you know the University of Washington is one of only seven universities in the U.S. where someone can learn to read, write, and speak the Khmer language? Did you know that the program came about through student and community advocacy? Join us to celebrate and learn more about UW’s Khmer language program! This forum for Khmer community and allies will provide an update on how the program has been thriving, and its significance to students and alumni. We also seek community input and support to ensure a strong future. Location note: This event will be held at UW-Othello Commons, 4200 S. Othello St. For public transit, accessibility, and parking information, please visit https://cele.uw.edu/programs/othello-uw-commons/location-and-directions/. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: csead@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Special Events. Event sponsors: Center for Southeast Asia and Its Diasporas (CSEAD) UW Khmer Student Association (KhSA) Cambodian American Community Council of Washington (CACCWA) Khmer Community of Seattle-King County (KCSKC). Target Audience: Students, faculty, Khmer community and allies in the Seattle-Tacoma area. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Othello-UW Commons 4200 S. Othello St. Suite 117, Seattle, WA, 98118.

They Don't Pay! We Won't Pay!

Anthea is out of work and at the end of her tether. Jack, her socialist husband, does everything by the book. When Anthea gets caught up in a spontaneous supermarket uprising, she fills her bags full of food. But how to keep them hidden from the Police and her husband?  Part farce, part protest, this sharp and timely comedy explores Capitalism and economic survival with wild humor and a lot of heart. Directed by Bradley Wrenn, as part of our Producing Artists Laboratory, They Don’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! brings riotous laughter to a situation that feels all too close to home.  For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

Emerging Scholars in Communication 2025 Information Session

The Emerging Scholars in Communication Program aims to expand access to graduate education for students, including those impacted by racism and its intersections. The four-week workshop series explores career pathways available to communication PhDs, the nuts and bolts of the application process, and how to flourish in graduate school as an underrepresented student. Participants will also meet current MA/PhD students and faculty to learn about their unique journeys and get answers to questions about everything from how to fund grad school to managing mental health. Join us on December 11th for an information session to learn more about the Emerging Scholars Program. Registration is required. . Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/QD3tAOJSR7mdBau059WWBw#/registration. Accessibility Contact: comadmin@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

They Don't Pay! We Won't Pay!

Anthea is out of work and at the end of her tether. Jack, her socialist husband, does everything by the book. When Anthea gets caught up in a spontaneous supermarket uprising, she fills her bags full of food. But how to keep them hidden from the Police and her husband?  Part farce, part protest, this sharp and timely comedy explores Capitalism and economic survival with wild humor and a lot of heart. Directed by Bradley Wrenn, as part of our Producing Artists Laboratory, They Don’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! brings riotous laughter to a situation that feels all too close to home.  For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

They Don't Pay! We Won't Pay!

Anthea is out of work and at the end of her tether. Jack, her socialist husband, does everything by the book. When Anthea gets caught up in a spontaneous supermarket uprising, she fills her bags full of food. But how to keep them hidden from the Police and her husband?  Part farce, part protest, this sharp and timely comedy explores Capitalism and economic survival with wild humor and a lot of heart. Directed by Bradley Wrenn, as part of our Producing Artists Laboratory, They Don’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! brings riotous laughter to a situation that feels all too close to home.  For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Friday, December 12, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

They Don't Pay! We Won't Pay!

Anthea is out of work and at the end of her tether. Jack, her socialist husband, does everything by the book. When Anthea gets caught up in a spontaneous supermarket uprising, she fills her bags full of food. But how to keep them hidden from the Police and her husband?  Part farce, part protest, this sharp and timely comedy explores Capitalism and economic survival with wild humor and a lot of heart. Directed by Bradley Wrenn, as part of our Producing Artists Laboratory, They Don’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! brings riotous laughter to a situation that feels all too close to home.  For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Saturday, December 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

Economics Prospective Student Info Session

Students who study economics learn to decode the systems that are a part of our everyday lives using models and a variety of social and economic data to analyze how decisions are made, and how limited resources are made, traded, and used. In this session, students will learn helpful information about the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program and its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and get helpful tips on pursuing Economics as a major at the UW. This session will be offered online, via Zoom, at the following link:Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/92985892517 Meeting ID: 929 8589 2517 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,92985892517# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,92985892517# US (Seattle). Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92985892517. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Christmas 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: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, December 25, 2025. 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: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, January 1, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Economics Prospective Student Info Session

Students who study economics learn to decode the systems that are a part of our everyday lives using models and a variety of social and economic data to analyze how decisions are made, and how limited resources are made, traded, and used. In this session, students will learn helpful information about the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program and its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and get helpful tips on pursuing Economics as a major at the UW. This session will be offered online, via Zoom, at the following link:Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/98341973783 Meeting ID: 983 4197 3783 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,98341973783# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,98341973783# US (Seattle). Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98341973783. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, January 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

2026 Jacob Lawrence Legacy Residency

Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Monday, January 5, 2026 – Saturday, January 31, 2026.

MS in Technology Innovation Info Session

Attend a virtual information session to learn more about the full-time Master of Science in Technology Innovation. Join us to learn about the program, projects, and curriculum, as well as how to apply, application requirements, and best practices. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://engrwashington.event451.sites.451.io/event/1064635. Accessibility Contact: msti@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Graduate Students. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM. For more info visit www.gix.uw.edu.

First Wednesday Concert

Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music and UW Libraries. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

'Reforms and Education Policies on Migrant Children in China' with Chen Yuanyuan, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Alongside China’s rapid economic growth and urbanization, the country has witnessed an unprecedented wave of rural-to-urban migration. Educating this large population poses considerable challenges to the nation’s household registration (hukou)–based education system. Addressing the educational needs of migrant children is not only essential for promoting social equity and cohesion, but also carries profound implications for China’s long-term economic development and social progress. Since the central government issued a 2001 directive requiring destination cities to provide public education for migrant children, their access to urban schools has improved substantially, however, reforms related to high school admissions have progressed more slowly. This lecture addresses the data gathering structure created by the author and examines how these policies influence family migration decisions and the educational outcomes of migrant children. Chen Yuanyuan is Vice Dean and Chair Professor of the School of… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: Thomson Hall 317. Accessibility Contact: Accommodation requests related to disability or health condition should be made at least ten days ahead of event date. Contact Ellen Eskenazi at japan@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: China Studies Program. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Futurisms and the African Now: Tech for Development and Democracy

Free and open to the public. Registration required. In this talk, Dr. Reginold Royston will discuss technology and role of Pan-Africanism in the fields of international development, diaspora and politics in Ghana and beyond. Royston's new book Pan-African Futurism examines the state of IT for development work in this critical moment of "post-aid” drawing from his ethnographic research with programmers, artists and entrepreneurs on the continent since 2010. The book charts the explosion of mobile Internet across Africa during the early 2000s, growing interest in African tech entrepreneurship as a development driver, and the flowering of digital diasporas in the time since, especially in the creative fields of Nollywood and AfroBeats. Royston describes how Ghana's Pan-African futurists advocate entrepreneurship and civil society activism as a means of “hacking” the kinds of socio-economic development work that has long been advocated by NGOs. He will discuss how the controversial ideas of Afropolitanism and… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/qTu1SkvcSo26UKakcllYDw. Accessibility Contact: sameerai@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Simpson Center, Department of History. Monday, January 12, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Virtual Talk | Trump in the World 2.0: The European Partnership in Trade and Security

Join us for a free livestream talk and discussion on The European Partnership in Trade and Security as part of our Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series on the international impact of the second Trump presidency. RSVP here for the online link, Featured speakers: Edward Alden, Ambassador (ret.) John Koenig, and Jacqueline Miller (moderator), Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of International Studies Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Trump-in-World-2026. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: jsisevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and UW Global at the University of Washington. Monday, January 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

Liberation Book Club: Liberation as an Intergenerational Project

Our question to consider: How can we bring together emerging, established, and elder leaders in the conversation around liberation? Join us for dinner and conversation. This program is part of the Liberation Book Club at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. This year-long program series hopes to honor our commitment to social justice and to gather our community to think about the work of liberation through shared texts, art, film, music, conversation, and workshops. Unlike your traditional book club all the reading and study happens together, so no need to prepare. Join us monthly as we approach the topic of liberation from a number of perspectives. We look forward to being in community with you. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Economics Prospective Student Info Session

Students who study economics learn to decode the systems that are a part of our everyday lives using models and a variety of social and economic data to analyze how decisions are made, and how limited resources are made, traded, and used. In this session, students will learn helpful information about the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program and its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and get helpful tips on pursuing Economics as a major at the UW. This session will be offered online, via Zoom, at the following link:Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/92985892517 Meeting ID: 929 8589 2517 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,92985892517# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,92985892517# US (Seattle). Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92985892517. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

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: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Monday, January 19, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Augustine the African: author Catherine Conybeare in conversation with Mark Letteney

Augustine of Hippo (354–430), also known as Saint Augustine, was one of the most influential theologians in history. His writings, including the autobiographical Confessions and The City of God, helped shape the foundations of Christianity and Western philosophy. But for many centuries, Augustine’s North African birth and Berber heritage have been dismissed. Catherine Conybeare puts the “African” back in Augustine’s story. As she relates, his seminal books were written neither in Rome nor in Milan but in Africa, where he had returned as a wanderer during a perilous time when the Western Roman Empire was crumbling. Using extant letters and other shards of evidence, Conybeare retraces Augustine’s travels, revealing how his ground-breaking works emerge from an exile’s perspective within an African context. In its depiction of this Christian saint, Augustine the African upends conventional wisdom and traces core ideas of Christian thought to their origins on the African continent. About the speaker:  Catherine… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/luAg01gFQbizArimejJDlQ. Accessibility Contact: sameerai@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Open to the public. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Book Talk: 'Cruisy, Sleepy, Melancholy: Sexual Disorientation in the Films of Tsai Ming-liang' with Nicholas de Villiers

  In Cruisy, Sleepy, Melancholy: Sexual Disorientation in the Films of Tsai Ming-liang (University of Minnesota Press, 2022), Nicholas de Villiers contends that we need to theorize both queer time and space to understand Taiwan-based director Tsai Ming-liang's cinematic explorations of feeling melancholy, cruisy, and sleepy. Building on those arguments, this presentation starts with a reading of Tsai’s short film It’s a Dream (2007)—set in a movie theater in Malaysia—as a microcosm of Tsai’s themes and motifs of sleep/dreaming, cruising, nostalgia, and the space of the cinema. It then addresses Tsai’s “post-retirement” (after 2013) films and museum installations, including the queer Teddy award-winning digital feature film Days (Rizi, 2020) shot in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, and the short film The Night (2021) shot in Hong Kong in 2019. Both were featured in the solo exhibition Tsai Ming-liang’s Days at the Museum of National Taipei University of Education (MoNTUE) in 2023, experimenting with "expanded… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Online Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH9sgvKXH0A. Campus room: Thomson Hall 317 and online. Accessibility Contact: Taiwan Studies (taiwanst@uw.edu). Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: UW Taiwan Studies Program with funding from the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. Target Audience: Register in web link below. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit www.ticketleap.events.

Book Launch: Mark Letteney – Ancient Mediterranean Incarceration

Please join the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies as we celebrate the recent publication of faculty member Mark Letteney's new book: Ancient Mediterranean Incarceration, co-authored by Matthew D. C. Larsen.  This book examines spaces, practices, and ideologies of incarceration in the ancient Mediterranean basin from 300 BCE to 600 CE. Analyzing a wide range of sources—including legal texts, archaeological findings, documentary evidence, and visual materials—Matthew D. C. Larsen and Mark Letteney argue that prisons were integral to the social, political, and economic fabric of ancient societies. Ancient Mediterranean Incarcerationtraces a long history of carceral practices, considering ways in which the institution of prison has been fundamentally intertwined with issues of class, ethnicity, gender, and imperialism. By foregrounding the voices and experiences of the imprisoned, Larsen and Letteney demonstrate the extraordinary durability of carceral structures across time and call for a new historical… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kane Hall (KNE). Campus room: Walker-Ames, KNE 225. Accessibility Contact: jewishst@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Open to the public. Registration required. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.

Guest Artist Concert: Yarn/Wire

Acclaimed piano–percussion quartet Yarn/Wire performs new works by UW Composition doctoral student Yonatan Ron, alumnus/faculty lecturer Yiğit Kolat, and others in an evening of adventurous contemporary music. Tickets: $20 general; $15 UW affiliate; $10 students/seniors). Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: University of Washington School of Music; www.music.washington.edu; ArtsUW Ticket Office: 206. 543.4880. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

“The Enduring Dilemma of Managing American High-level Nuclear Waste”

Barry Rabe Arthur Thurnau Professor Emeritus of Environmental Policy University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy Non-Resident Senior Fellow in Governance Studies Brookings Institution. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Olsen Room (GWN 1A). Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Center for Enviromental Politics. Friday, January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Virtual Talk | Trump in the World 2.0: Past, Present, and Future of Diplomacy

Join us for a free livestream talk and discussion on Past, Present and Future of Diplomacy as part of our Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series on the international impact of the second Trump presidency. RSVP here for the online link, Featured speakers: Roberto Dondisch and Ambassador (ret.) Bonnie Jenkins, Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of International Studies Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Trump-in-World-2026. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: jsisevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and UW Global at the University of Washington. Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

Concerto Competition: Keyboard

Students from the UW keyboard program compete for outside judges for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony. FREE admission. Event interval: Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 5:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Book Talk: Umbrella Sky – Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature

Join us for a talk on Miriam Udel's new book: Modern Jewish Worldmaking Through Yiddish Children's Literature, hosted by the Stroum Center for Jewish Studies.  Around the turn of the twentieth century, a group of Yiddish-speaking educators, authors, and cultural leaders undertook a bold project: creating a corpus of nearly one thousand books and several periodicals, which flourished in conjunction with the secular Yiddish school systems that spanned the globe in the 1920s and 30s. These vibrant texts cut across continents and ideologies but shared in their creators’ overarching goal: to write into being a better world, a shenere un besere velt—in a distinctively Yiddish key. The question of what a “better world” looks like is, of course, inextricably bound up in questions of political vision. Investigated as an archive, the stories, poems, and plays written for children during the early twentieth century furnish a novel record of the movements—geographic and ideological—that made Ashkenazi Jewry fully… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 145. Accessibility Contact: jewishst@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: Stroum Center for Jewish Studies. Target Audience: Open to the public. Registration required. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Concerto Competition: Woodwinds, Brass, Other Instruments

UW instrumental performance students perform for outside judges, competing for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony. FREE admission. Event interval: Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Thursday, January 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

Alexandra Sterling-Hellenbrand (Appalachian State University): "The Medieval, the Middle Ages, and the German Kulturgemeinschaft"

Everyone loves the Middle Ages, or so it seems, says Umberto Eco in “The Return of the Middle Ages.” The Middle Ages often provide a comforting script for stories that may bind a community together, driving a kind of nostalgia for an imagined past. This talk examines the reception of the German Middle Ages after the rediscovery of, and renewed interest in, German medieval texts from Minnesang and the Nibelungenlied or Wolfram’s Parzival by intellectuals such as Ludwig Tieck or Friedrich von der Hagen. I argue that this reception becomes a foundational aspect of the greater German cultural community (Kulturgemeinschaft) of ethnic Germans after 1750 living outside of the contemporary nation state of Germany (after 1750). Drawing a large arc from the thirteenth century to present, this talk will explore the continuing medievalist legacy that supports the Kulturgemeinschaft. The malleable concept of the “Medieval” undergirds the practice of medievalisms that embed the Middle Ages in the present, amplifying the… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: 359. Accessibility Contact: Department of German Studies, uwgerman@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of German Studies, uwgerman@uw.edu. Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

“Debating Regularization: Media Frames of Immigration Policy in Spain”

Candela Arias Perez, PhD student University of Washington “Debating Regularization: Media Frames of Immigration Policy in Spain” Location: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A, 1:30-3:00pm. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A, 1:30-3:00pm. Accessibility Contact: jihyeonc@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) Severyns-Ravenholt Endowment Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations UW Political Science Department Center for Global Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Friday, January 30, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Friday, January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Saturday, January 31, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Sunday, February 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

Virtual Talk | Trump in the World 2.0: The US, India and the World

Join us for a free livestream talk and discussion on The US, India and the World as part of our Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series on the international impact of the second Trump presidency. RSVP here for the online link, Featured speakers: Radhika Govindrajan, Sunila Kale, and Milan Vaishnav Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of International Studies Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Trump-in-World-2026. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: jsisevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and UW Global at the University of Washington. Monday, February 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

Indira Allegra: The Book of Zero

Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Saturday, April 4, 2026.

First Wednesday Concert

Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music and UW Libraries. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Guest Pianist Recital: Stephanie Cheng

The UW Keyboard program hosts a solo piano recital by Stephanie Cheng, head of the Keyboard Department at the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, performing music by Ravel, Rzewski, and Mussorgsky. PROGRAM Maurice Ravel: Sonatine Frederic Rzewski: Piano Piece No. 4 Modest Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

Economics Prospective Student Info Session

Students who study economics learn to decode the systems that are a part of our everyday lives using models and a variety of social and economic data to analyze how decisions are made, and how limited resources are made, traded, and used. In this session, students will learn helpful information about the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program and its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and get helpful tips on pursuing Economics as a major at the UW. This session will be offered online, via Zoom, at the following link:Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/98341973783 Meeting ID: 983 4197 3783 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,98341973783# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,98341973783# US (Seattle). Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98341973783. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Guest Pianist Master Class: Stephanie Cheng

Guest pianist Stephanie Cheng, head of the Keyboard Department at the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, leads a master class with UW piano students.  FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Book Talk: 'The Poetic Way of Xie Lingyu' with Ping Wang, University of Washington

  The Poetic Way of Xie Lingyun : Literary Expression and the Natural World (University Press 2025). During the dark centuries between the fall of the Han dynasty in 220 CE and the golden age of reunified China under the Tang and Song dynasties (618–1279), the shi poetic form embraced new themes and structure. In this meticulously constructed study, Ping Wang traces the social conditions that sparked innovation and marked a significant turn in intellectual history. Using biography, social history, and literary analysis, she demonstrates how the shi form came to dominate classical Chinese poetry, making possible the works of the great poets of later dynasties and influencing literary development in Korea and Japan.  Focusing on the life of poet Xie Lingyun (385–433), Wang traces the exile of aristocratic families in the wild south, which led to their thematic use of “mountains and water” (shanshui) landscapes over the pastoral ones of earlier writers and artists. Changes in poetic form moved away from genres… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: Thomson Hall 317. Accessibility Contact: Chinast@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: China Studies Program and Department of Asian Languages and Literature. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

On not sharing a present tense: Reading Arabic and Hebrew Literatures together

Free and open to the public. Registration encouraged.  Since the early 2000s, literary scholarship has read Hebrew and Arabic literatures together to find moments of transgression or trespass, challenging logics of partition. In Static Forms: Writing the Present in the Modern Middle East, Shir Alon develops an alternative model for reading Arabic and Hebrew literatures, as two literary systems sharing a remarkably similar narrative of modernization and developing parallel literary forms to address it. In this talk, Alon will discuss the potentials of a paradigm grounded in formal and affective analysis for new understandings of transnational modernism, Middle Eastern literatures, and comparative literary studies at large. She will also explore the limits of this approach, when parallel readings of Hebrew and Arabic literatures obfuscate rather than clarify the conditions of the present.  Shir Alon is assistant professor of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her work on… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: Denny 211. Accessibility Contact: sameerai@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, February 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Guitar Studio Recital

Students of Michael Partington perform music from the guitar repertoire. FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Friday, February 6, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Theater (PHT). Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

The Seagull

In this new translation of Chekhov’s ”serious comedy of human contradictions” a group of artists and dreamers meet in the countryside and wrestle with the costs of ambition, unspoken longings, and the harsh realities of artistic pursuits. Set against a backdrop of love, passionate aspirations, and the search for meaning, The Seagull captures the fierce hopes and quiet heartbreaks of an artistic career.  Directed by MFA Student Sebastián Bravo Montenegro. For tickets, go to artsevents.washington.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Sunday, February 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit drama.washington.edu.

Virtual Talk | Trump in the World 2.0: Rising Authoritarianism: Views from the Middle East

Join us for a free livestream talk and discussion on Rising Authoritarianism: Views from the Middle East as part of our Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series on the international impact of the second Trump presidency. Register here for the online link, Featured speakers: Reşat Kasaba and Gönül Tol Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of International Studies Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Trump-in-World-2026. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: jsisevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and co-sponsored by UW Global at the University of Washington. Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

Liberation Book Club & the Jacob Lawrence Legacy Residency

Our question to consider: what does the work of Indira Allegra offer us when thinking about the project of liberation? This program is part of the Liberation Book Club at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. This year-long program series hopes to honor our commitment to social justice and to gather our community to think about the work of liberation through shared texts, art, film, music, conversation, and workshops. Unlike your traditional book club all the reading and study happens together, so no need to prepare. Join us monthly as we approach the topic of liberation from a number of perspectives. We look forward to being in community with you. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Book Talk: 'Ghost Nation' a talk comparing Beijing's claim with Taiwanese history with Nicholas de Villiers

Horton will compare Beijing's claim that Taiwan has been Chinese territory "since time immemorial" with Taiwan's actual history. Several different groups have controlled some or all of Taiwan over the last 400 years -- the Dutch, Spanish, Tungning, Manchu, Japanese, Chinese, and now, Taiwanese. By looking at those who have ruled Taiwan, Horton also tells the story of the Taiwanese people, highlighting their intergenerational quest for self-determination -- and the existential threat posed by an expansionist Chinese Communist Party. , Chris Horton is a freelance journalist and author who has been based in Taipei, Taiwan for the past decade. He previously spent 13 years in China and two in Hong Kong. He has written extensively for The New York Times, Bloomberg News, Nikkei Asia, The Atlantic and elsewhere, covering Taiwan's national security, diplomacy, economy, culture and more. His new book, Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival (Macmillan) examines how four centuries of serial… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Online Meeting Link: https://www.youtube.com/@UWTaiwanStudies. Campus room: Thomson Hall 317. Accessibility Contact: Taiwan Studies (taiwanst@uw.edu). Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: UW Taiwan Studies Program with funding from the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation. Target Audience: Free and open to the public. Registration COMING SOON. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.

Faculty Concert: Robin McCabe with Maria Larionoff

Faculty pianist Robin McCabe joins forces with guest artist Maria Larionoff in an evening of high octane duos for violin and piano. On the launch pad: Stravinsky’s Suite Italienne, Beethoven’s Sonata in G major, Opus 96, and Faure’s impassioned Sonata in A Major. Tickets: $20 general; $15 UW affiliate; $10 students/seniors). Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: University of Washington School of Music; www.music.washington.edu; ArtsUW Ticket Office: 206. 543.4880. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Concerto Competition: Strings

UW strings students compete for outside judges for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony. FREE admission. Event interval: Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Presidents' 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: Winter. Event Types: Academics. Monday, February 16, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Voice Division Recital

UW voice students of Thomas Harper and Carrie Shaw perform art songs and arias from the vocal repertoire.  FREE admission. Event interval: Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 4:00 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Guest Pianist Master Class: Brian Hsu

Guest pianist Brian Hsu, associate professor of music at the University of Oregon, leads a master class with UW piano students. FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 4:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Jazz Innovations, Part I

Small combos perform original music and arrangements of jazz standards, modern classics, and deep cuts from the popular music repertoire over two consecutive nights of performance.  FREE admission. Event interval: Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Economics Prospective Student Info Session

Students who study economics learn to decode the systems that are a part of our everyday lives using models and a variety of social and economic data to analyze how decisions are made, and how limited resources are made, traded, and used. In this session, students will learn helpful information about the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program and its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and get helpful tips on pursuing Economics as a major at the UW. This session will be offered online, via Zoom, at the following link:Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/92985892517 Meeting ID: 929 8589 2517 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,92985892517# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,92985892517# US (Seattle). Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92985892517. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Jazz Innovations, Part II

Small combos perform original music and arrangements of jazz standards, modern classics, and deep cuts from the popular music repertoire over two consecutive nights of performance.  FREE admission. Event interval: Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

“Human-Wildlife Coexistence”

Amanda Stronza Professor, Associate Department Head for Graduate Programs Department of Ecology and Conservation Biology  Co-founder of the Applied Biodiversity Science Program Texas A&M University. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Olsen Room (GWN 1A). Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Center for Enviromental Politics. Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Virtual Talk | Trump in the World 2.0: Foreign Aid on the Ground

Join us for a free livestream talk and discussion on Foreign Aid on the Ground as part of our Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series on the international impact of the second Trump presidency. RSVP here for the online link, Featured speakers: Tsitsi Chataika, Eman Yarrow, and Stephen Meyers (moderator) Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of International Studies Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Trump-in-World-2026. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: jsisevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and co-sponsored by UW Global at the University of Washington. Monday, February 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

Baroque Ensemble

UW music students perform music of the Baroque era under the direction of Tekla Cunningham.  FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Book Talk: Seeing Like a Merchant – Jews and Greeks from Ottoman to Greek Rule

Join us for a talk with Paris Papamichos Chronakis on his new book: The Business of Transition – Jewish and Greek Merchants of Salonica from Ottoman to Greek Rule.  How did the cosmopolitan bourgeoisie of the Eastern Mediterranean navigate the transition from empire to nation-state in the early twentieth century? In this talk, Paris Papamichos Chronakis shows how the Jewish and Greek merchants of Salonica (present-day Thessaloniki) skillfully managed the tumultuous shift from Ottoman to Greek rule amidst rising ethnic tensions and heightened class conflict. Bringing their once powerful voices back into the historical narrative, he traces their entangled trajectories as businessmen, community members, and civic leaders to illustrate how the self-reinvention of a Jewish-led bourgeoisie made a city Greek. Salonica’s merchants were present in their own—and their city’s—remaking. Paris Papamichos Chronakis is Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Modern Greek History at Royal Holloway University of London. His work… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 145. Accessibility Contact: jewishst@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Stroum Center for Jewish Studies. Target Audience: Open to the public. Registration Required. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

Kollar Lecture in American Art: Rachael Ziady DeLue

Please save the date for the 2026 Kollar Lecture with Dr. Rachael Ziady DeLue, Christopher Binyon Sarofim ’86 Professor in American Art at Princeton University. The lecture is on February 26, 6:00 pm at the Husky Union Building's Lyceum. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: 160: Lyceum. Accessibility Contact: Benny Shell at lbshell@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Brechemin Piano Series

UW keyboard students perform music from the piano repertoire.  FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

RSVP to Lunch Workshop Series with Yulenni Venegas-Lopez

Yulenni Venegas-Lopez, UW Political Science Our Lunch Workshare Series (formerly known as our Brown Bag Series) consists of discussions of work in progress by University of Washington graduate students and faculty. The paper and RSVP link will be circulated in advance. ​​​​​​​Questions? Reach out to  yvenegas@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: This event is jointly hosted by the UW Political Theory Colloquium and the Washington Institute for the Study of Inequality and Race (WISIR). Friday, February 27, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

Virtual Talk | Trump in the World 2.0: What Was Intelligence What Was Intelligence and What Comes Next?

Join us for a free livestream talk and discussion on What Was Intelligence What Was Intelligence and What Comes Next? as part of our Trump in the World 2.0 Winter Lecture Series on the international impact of the second Trump presidency. RSVP here for the online link, Featured speakers: Ambassador (ret.) Jeff Hovenier, Kelly McGannon and Bill Regan Moderator: Danny Hoffman, Director of the Jackson School of International Studies and Stanley D. Golub Chair of International Studies Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/Trump-in-World-2026. Campus room: Online. Accessibility Contact: jsisevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and co-sponsored by UW Global at the University of Washington. Monday, March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:20 PM. For more info visit bit.ly.

Campus, Concert, and University Bands

The Campus Band (Solomon Encina, conductor), Concert Band (Yuman Wu, conductor), and University Band (Corey Jahlas, conductor) present their Winter Quarter concert.  $10 all tickets. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany Theater. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation, contact the Arts UW Ticket Office at 206-543-4880 or ticket@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu; ArtsUW Ticket Office: 206.543.4880. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Monday, March 2, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Chamber Singers and University Chorale: "ComPassion: Considering Matthew Shepherd"

Chamber Singers and University Chorale collaborate with Seattle University Choirs (Leann Conley-Holcom, director) in performing "Considering Matthew Shepard," a profound tale of discrimination, cruelty, death, yet with themes of hope. $10 all tickets. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Gerlich Theater. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music; www.music.washington.edu; ArtsUW Ticket Office: 206.543.4880. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

First Wednesday Concert

Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW School of Music and UW Libraries. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

Economics Prospective Student Info Session

Students who study economics learn to decode the systems that are a part of our everyday lives using models and a variety of social and economic data to analyze how decisions are made, and how limited resources are made, traded, and used. In this session, students will learn helpful information about the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program and its Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science majors. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and get helpful tips on pursuing Economics as a major at the UW. This session will be offered online, via Zoom, at the following link:Join Zoom Meeting https://washington.zoom.us/j/98341973783 Meeting ID: 983 4197 3783 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,98341973783# US (Tacoma) +12063379723,98341973783# US (Seattle). Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98341973783. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Guest Pianist Recital: Jonathan Shames

Guest pianist Jonathan Shames of the University of Oklahoma performs music by Schubert, Janacek, Szymanowski, and Chopin in his solo piano recital.  Program  Schubert: Sonata in c minor Janacek:  Piano Sonata 1.X.1905 Szymanowski: Schéhérazade from Masques Chopin:  Andante spianato and Grande Polonaise brillante FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.

“New Directions for International Law of the Sea”

Elizabeth Mendelhall Associate Professor, Joint appointment Department of Marine Affairs; Political Science University of Rhode Island. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Olsen Room (GWN 1A). Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Center for Environmental Politics. Friday, March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

LECTURE | Palestine to Iraq with Adam Hanieh

While World War I is often framed as a European conflict, its most far-reaching consequences were profoundly felt far beyond Europe’s borders. In the Middle East, the war sparked a sweeping political crisis that ultimately led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. In its wake, the European victors imposed new borders and mandates, carving the region into fragmented zones of imperial control and influence. Moving beyond frameworks centered solely on empire, the talk examines how anti-colonial actors envisioned their futures within a rapidly transforming global system—even as new hierarchies of race, empire, and capital were being redefined. Registration to receive the livestream link opens December 10, 2025. Free and open to all. About the speaker Adam Hanieh is Professor of Political Economy and Global Development, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS), University of Exeter, Joint Chair in Area Studies (Middle East), IAIS (Exeter) and IIAS (Tsinghua), Distinguished Visiting Professor, Tsinghua… Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Livestream. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of History, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, Department of Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Department of American Ethnic Studies, The Graduate School at the University of Washington. Friday, March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

UW International Security Colloquium presenting Jessica Stanton

Jessica Stanton Associate Professor of Political Science, Temple University. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Accessibility Contact: jihyeonc@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) Severyns-Ravenholt Endowment Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations UW Political Science Department Center for Global Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Friday, March 6, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Composition Studio

Emerging and established composers explore unconventional sonic landscapes in this concert of music by students, faculty, alumni, and guests of the UW Composition program. FREE admission. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Music Building (MUS). Campus room: Brechemin Auditorium. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: (206) 543-6450/V, (206) 543-6452/TTY, (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Performances. Event sponsors: UW Music; www.music.washington.edu. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic. Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 PM. For more info visit music.washington.edu.