Dawg Daze: Totes for Labor! Design a tote bag with the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
Please join the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and Student Organizations dedicated to the fight for working people! Design a tote bag (bags and paint-markers provided at event), learn about the work the Bridges Center and Student Organizations do to support students and community, and find out how to get involved!
The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies supports students and faculty at the University of Washington in the study of labor in all of its facets. Though education and research, our mission is to develop labor studies – broadly conceived to include working people everywhere – as a central concern in higher education. We cultivate connections with labor communities locally and around the world, and inform policymakers about issues confronting workers. The Center supports students through the Labor Studies minor, scholarships, classes, research, internship opportunities, and more. We look forward to meeting with you!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Smith Hall (SMI). Accessibility Contact: hbcls@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
Dawg Daze UW World Language Fair
Did you know that UW students have the unique opportunity to study over 40 different languages?
Join us at the Dawg Daze UW Language Fair and explore a new horizon!
Visit tables showcasing language opportunities for UW students. Connect with faculty, engage with other students, discover how language learning can support your personal and career goals.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Lyceum (Rm 160). Accessibility Contact: llc@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Exhibits. Special Events. Target Audience: UW students interested in language learning, staff/faculty in language or language adjacent depts.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit kalani.llc.washington.edu. DAWG DAZE :: Breaking the Ice :: Ice Cream Party
Let’s break the ice and ease back into things before the quarter starts! Connect with friends, meet new people and enjoy a laid-back vibe in our department’s bright and airy event space in Denny Hall. This is a chance to relax, create new community and start the new academic year off in a fun and interactive way.
You can also learn about the interesting courses and events offered by our department, including two study abroad opportunities, German Club game nights, classes in English about film, the environment, witchcraft and much more!
We will meet in Denny Hall 359 on September 24 from 4:00-5:30 PM. Drop in and enjoy some free ice cream and good company!
(Vegan and gluten free options will also be provided!).
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: 359. Accessibility Contact: Department of German Studies, uwgerman@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Special Events. Student Activities. Diversity Equity Inclusion.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. International Studies Info Session: Your Journey Starts Here
Grab some pizza and spark your curiosity about international affairs, global cultures, regional studies, politics, business, human rights, sustainability, or diplomacy!
Join the Jackson School of International Studies to discover 6 undergraduate majors, 18 interdisciplinary minors, study abroad opportunities, internships, scholarships, career pathways, and a welcoming community of students passionate about making an impact around the world.
Meet our advisers, students, and faculty to ask questions, explore your academic options, and learn how International Studies can complement almost any major while preparing you for careers in government, nonprofits, business, law, journalism, healthcare, technology, and beyond. Whether you’re ready to declare a major or just beginning to explore, this session will help you discover where an International Studies degree can take you.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Guggenheim Hall (GUG). Campus room: Guggenheim Hall (GUG) 218. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. Snacks & Cyberattacks in International Studies
Join Jackson School faculty Dr. Jessica Beyer for some snacks while learning about cyberattacks. Dr. Beyer, Assistant Teaching Professor and lead of the Jackson School’s Cybersecurity Initiative, will talk about opportunities to study cybersecurity politics, technology policy, and international security. She will lead you through an exercise to understand a famous cyberattack—so bring a device that can search the internet (cell phone is fine).
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: Thomson Hall (THO) 317. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. International Studies Film Festival: The World on the Screen
Join Jackson School students, faculty, and staff for an International Film Festival at Thomson Hall! Go to a movie with your friends! Exciting and interesting information about International Studies, delicious popcorn, and sweet treats await you. Some movies may start or end with a short discussion with the students, faculty, or staff.
Come to Thomson Hall Room 111 to get your movie ticket, grab some popcorn, and candy! Summary of the films: Start 1:30 p.m. — Princess Mononoke (Room: THO 134 – Runtime: 2h 18m) with Jackson School Assistant Professor Dr. Andrea Arai -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Princess Mononoke, Start 1:15 p.m. — Mexico 86 (Room: THO 211 – Runtime: 1h 35m) with Jackson School Graduate Student Advisor Dr. Jesus Hidalgo -- Link to watch the movie trailer for Mexico 86, Start 1:45 p.m. — The Dink (Room: THO 119 – Runtime: 1h 42m) with Jackson School Senior Adviser Jonathan Fincher and Jackson School Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Meyers -- Link to watch the movie trailer for The…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: Thomson Hall (THO) 111; films in THO 119, 134, 135, 202, 211, and 234. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Screenings. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. APSIA Alumni Career Panel Discussion
Explore Careers and Graduate Education in Global Affairs, Policy & Public Service
Interested in a career in international affairs, public policy, government, economics, strategy, diplomacy, or public service? Come explore where these fields can take you!
The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invites UW students and young professionals to a special Alumni Career Panel and Graduate School Fair featuring representatives from international affairs and public policy programs from across the country.
Hear about career paths, the skills and experiences employers are looking for, and how graduate education can open doors across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Then connect directly with admissions representatives to learn about graduate programs and the career opportunities an APSIA degree can provide.
Whether you’re actively considering graduate school or simply wondering “What can I do with my degree?” this is a unique opportunity to explore career possibilities,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Communications Building (CMU). Campus room: 202. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Student Activities. Workshops. Special Events. Target Audience: UW undergraduate & graduate students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
APSIA Graduate School Fair
Explore Careers and Graduate Education in Global Affairs, Policy & Public Service
Interested in a career in international affairs, public policy, government, economics, strategy, diplomacy, or public service? Come explore where these fields can take you!
The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invites UW students and young professionals to a special Alumni Career Panel and Graduate School Fair featuring representatives from international affairs and public policy programs from across the country.
Hear about career paths, the skills and experiences employers are looking for, and how graduate education can open doors across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Then connect directly with admissions representatives to learn about graduate programs and the career opportunities an APSIA degree can provide.
Whether you’re actively considering graduate school or simply wondering “What can I do with my degree?” this is a unique opportunity to explore career possibilities,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: 118 & 317. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Special Events. Student Activities. Workshops. Target Audience: UW undergraduate and graduate students.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
I will carry you over on my back: 2026 Fall MFA Show
I will carry you over on my back, this year’s iteration of our annual fall MFA show, mediates on accumulation, the underground, labor & capacity, and the movement of systems and objects toward loss, disrepair, and failure. Spanning performance, installation, sound art, and found object sculpture, we look forward to sharing all that Jayden Dukes, Gaeun Kim, Cameron McGaff, and Skye Amber O’Brien have been working on.
Paired with the exhibition, the cohort has produced a publication featured a commissioned essay by Troy Sherman. The publication will printed in an edition of 300 and will be available for free in the gallery.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 – Saturday, November 7, 2026.
I will carry you over on my back: 2026 Fall MFA Show – Opening
Join us for the opening celebration of our first exhibition of the year!
I will carry you over on my back, this year’s iteration of our annual fall MFA show, mediates on accumulation, the underground, labor & capacity, and the movement of systems and objects toward loss, disrepair, and failure. Spanning performance, installation, sound art, and found object sculpture, we look forward to sharing all that Jayden Dukes, Gaeun Kim, Cameron McGaff, and Skye Amber O’Brien have been working on.
Paired with the exhibition, the cohort has produced a publication featured a commissioned essay by Troy Sherman. The publication will printed in an edition of 300 and will be available for free in the gallery. Be the first to get a copy by attending the opening party.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Exhibits. Special Events.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
UW Planetarium: Space, Technology, & International Studies
Discover how outer space is shaping our world! Join the Jackson School of International Studies and the UW Planetarium for a unique Dawg Daze experience exploring the intersection of space exploration, technology, and global affairs.
Professor Saadia Pekkanen, an expert on international space policy, will introduce how International Studies helps us understand the growing importance of space in diplomacy, security, science, and technological innovation. Then, journey through the cosmos with an immersive planetarium presentation led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student or staff member, showcasing the night sky, the universe, and the incredible work happening at the UW Planetarium.
Each session includes:10-minute presentation from Professor Saadia Pekkanen in the planetarium, 25-minute immersive planetarium show led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student or staff member, 5- to10-minute Q&A with both presenters, Three back-to-back sessions will be offered beginning at 10:30 a.m. Come early—these sessions fill up fast! Whether…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Physics-Astronomy Auditorium (PAA). Campus room: UW Planetarium. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. Economics Prospective Student Info Session
Students who study economics learn to decode systems that impact individuals and societies. Students will develop skills to analyze how decisions are made and how limited resources are created, traded, and used.
This info session is a general introduction to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program, including its six Economics major options. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and ask questions about pursuing Economics as a major at the UW.
This session will be offered via Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92629513619
Meeting ID: 926 2951 3619.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. International Studies Fair: Your passport to success in International Studies
Interested in international studies? Come meet faculty, staff, and current students at the Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and snacks! You will learn about our open majors, exciting resources and opportunities unique to Jackson School students.
Free giveaways, snacks, candy, and food!
Includes:Capstones: Task Force, Public Writing, Research, Exciting and interactive: International Negotiation Simulation Course! Student Organizations focused on international affairs events, speakers and community, Jackson School Advisers (undergraduate and graduate), Careers in International Studies, Student Funding: Internships/Internship Scholarships, Academic Scholarships & Awards, Fellowships, Study abroad & Rome Center!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: Husky Union Building (HUB) 334. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. Pizza and Political Economy in International Studies: How resources, trade, and technology influence the world
Join Dr. Debamanyu Das of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and an engaging, informal discussion on how resources, trade, and technology shape the global political economy. Explore topics such as critical mineral supply chains, international trade, energy security, AI and technological innovation, and the geopolitical forces that influence global economic development.
Whether you’re curious about current global events or interested in International Studies, this is a great opportunity to learn from a Jackson School faculty member, ask questions, enjoy some pizza, and connect with fellow Huskies.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: Thomson Hall (THO) 317. Accessibility Contact: jsisoas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit dawgdaze.uw.edu. Faculty Concert: Bonnie Whiting, "never leave story"
In never leave story, percussionist Bonnie Whiting explores intersections of storytelling and experimental music, integrating text, movement, creative sonification, and technology.
Act I features collaborations with dancer Jennifer Salk and ceramicist Timea Tihanyi, plus music by Jeffrey Treviño and field recordings of poet Alice Notley.
In Act II, Whiting extends her speaking percussionist project via a new commission from composer Kevin Clark and a reimagining of a historic work by Iannis Xenakis. Tennyson’s Ulysses looks back on his life, while Aeschylus’ Kassandra prophecises forward: in reality, both point to the urgency of “the now.” Program, Act I
Ebb/Bell Curve/Flow (2025): Bonnie Whiting
Unpacking (2026): Jennifer Salk, dance & Bonnie Whiting*
Being Pollen (2011): Jeffrey Treviño/text by Alice Notley
Corpus to Corpus (2025): Timea Tihanyi, ceramics & Bonnie Whiting, Act II
Kassandra (1987): Iannis Xenakis/text Aeschylus (excerpts)
Ulysses (2026): Kevin Clark*/text Alfred, Lord Tennyson
*world…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany Studio 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2:00 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
UW Global "Community Conversations"
On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations.
This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink,
and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community.
Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an
international guest on campus to spark conversation. This month, we will have three guests join us to discuss their experiences and answer your questions about the UW Global Innovation Fund, which is launching shortly:
Paul Atkins, Professor of Japanese and chair, UW Department of Asian Languages and…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC). Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Target Audience: UW faculty.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. First Wednesday Concert
UW Libraries and the UW School of Music collaborate to bring the free First Wednesday Concert Series to the public each month. The series features School of Music students in approximately hour-long sets, strategically occurring during lunchtime in hopes of audience members attending during a break in their day.
See also - UW Daily: First Wednesday Concert Series brings the School of Music to the public.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Accessibility Contact: adamhall@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Shraddha Kumbhojkar | The Truth-seekers Society: Caste and Gender in the Satyashodhak Samaj in Nineteenth-Century India
Free and open to all. At the Jackson School, opportunities and events are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity. Reception to follow in THO 317. Keywords: Phule, Mukta Salave, Dhondiram Kumbhar, Tarabai Shinde, Satyashodhak Samaj, Caste, Gender, 19th Century, Maharashtra
About the talk
The American example of the end of Slavery inspired a number of social movements in India. Satyashodhak Samaj was one of them. It was a socio-cultural sect established in 1874 by Jotirao Phule and others, with a view to create a society based on the ideals of equality and justice. Engaging with the writings of Jotirao Phule, Mukta Salve, Dhondiram Kumbhar and Tarabai Shinde, the talk will try to connect the issues of discrimination based on caste and gender in the late nineteenth century Maharashtra and explore the ways in which the Satyashodhak Samaj offered to mitigate the challenges posed by the unequal social structure.
About the speaker
Shraddha Kumbhojkar is a Professor of History…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: THO 317. Accessibility Contact: sascuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Faculty Concert: Cristina Valdés, piano
Faculty pianist Cristina Valdés performs works honoring the 100th birthday of 20th century composers Betsy Jolas, Morton Feldman, and Gyogy Kurtag.
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. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Film screening | The Dance of the Kokorrdit
Free and open to all. At the Jackson School, opportunities and events are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity.
The Seattle Latino Film Festival (SLFF) invites you to a special Seattle Premiere and Pre-Festival event celebrating Indigenous cinema and the diverse cultural voices of Latin America, ahead of the 18th Annual Seattle Latino Film Festival.
The event will feature a special screening of this powerful Indigenous-themed documentary, followed by a Q&A with members of the filmmaking team, including directors Guido Bilbao and Elio Cunampio, an Indigenous Emberá filmmaker from Panama.
REGISTER HERE, The Dance of the Kokorriti, Genre: Documentary · Experimental · Feature
Country: Panama
Running Time: 72 minutes
Languages: Aymara, Spanish w/ English subtitles
Directed by: Guido Bilbao & Elio Cunampio
Description: A Wounaan chief and a rebellious teenager embark on a journey through the Darién jungle in search of a sacred bird believed to have the power to restore the…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Oceanography Teaching Building (OTB). Campus room: OTB 014. Accessibility Contact: lasuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Screenings. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Mexican Muralism and Networks of Solidarity
Please join us for Mexican Muralism and Networks of Solidarity: "The Struggle Against Racial Discrimination" in Seattle and Beyond, a conversation between Dr. Jennifer Jolly (Ithaca College) and Dr. Gigi Peterson (SUNY Cortland), moderated by Swagato Chakravorty (The Henry Art Gallery). This conversation situates Pablo O Higgins' 1945 mural, currently on display at the University of Washington, in the larger context of mural making and international organizing to explore the conditions and contradictions that conspired to make this form of expression a radical, if imperfect, tool for social change. This event is part of the 7th triennial conference of the Association for Latin American Art taking place at Alder Hall auditorium (Oct 8-11).
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Art Building (ART). Campus room: Jacob Lawrence Gallery. Accessibility Contact: jacoblawrencegallery@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: SoA+AH+D and LACS students, faculty, staff, and ALAA conference attendees.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:45 PM – 7:15 PM.
Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Physical Chemistry Seminar: Prof. Gary Douberly
"Spectroscopy of Molecular Aggregates in Helium Droplets."
Professor Gary E. Douberly - Department of Chemistry, Washington State University
Host: Anne McCoy
The first beam of helium droplets was reported in the 1961 paper Strahlen aus kondensiertem Helium im Hochvakuum by Von E. W. Becker and co-workers [1]. However, molecular spectroscopy of helium-solvated dopants wasn't realized until 30 years later in the laboratories of Scoles and Toennies [2,3].
It has now been over three decades since this early, seminal work on doped helium droplets, yet the field of helium droplet spectroscopy remains fresh with significant potential for addressing a diverse set of problems in molecular science. Analogous in many ways to cryogenic matrix isolation spectroscopy, the helium droplet is an ideal environment to spectroscopically probe difficult to prepare molecular species, such as radicals, carbenes and ions. The quantum nature of helium at 0.4 K often results in molecular spectra that are sufficiently resolved to…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit chem.wsu.edu. Economics Prospective Student Info Session
Students who study economics learn to decode systems that impact individuals and societies. Students will develop skills to analyze how decisions are made and how limited resources are created, traded, and used.
This info session is a general introduction to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program, including its six Economics major options. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and ask questions about pursuing Economics as a major at the UW.
This session will be offered via Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92629513619
Meeting ID: 926 2951 3619.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Film Screening with Q&A | The Boys from Fengkuei (Hou Hsiao Hsien, 1983) with Beth Tsai (Film & Media Studies, Hunter College in NY) and James Tweedie (Cinema & Media Studies, UW)
Join us for a screening of Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Boys from Fengkuei (風櫃來的人 1983), a landmark work in the emergence of Taiwan New Cinema. The film follows a group of restless young men who leave their fishing village on the Penghu Islands for the port city of Kaohsiung, where new encounters with work, urban life, friendship, and desire mark their passage into adulthood. Through its attention to everyday rhythms, place, and the changing social landscape of 1980s Taiwan, The Boys from Fengkuei anticipates the cinematic style that would make Hou one of Taiwan’s most influential filmmakers.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A and discussion with Beth Tsai (Film & Media Studies, Hunter College, CUNY) and James Tweedie (Cinema & Media Studies, University of Washington), exploring the film’s place in Hou’s career, Taiwan New Cinema, the histories and environments that shape its coming-of-age story, and how the film continues to speak to audiences today.
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Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center (ECC). Campus room: Theatre. Accessibility Contact: UW Taiwan Studies (taiwanst@uw.edu). Event Types: Screenings. Special Events.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit bit.ly. Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Guest Artist Concert: Late Night Show with the Arditti Quartet
Since its founding in 1974 by violinist Irvine Arditti, the world-renowned Arditti Quartet has inspired hundreds of composers to write groundbreaking works specifically for the ensemble, among them School of Music director and faculty composer Joël-Francois Durand, whose connection to the group goes back decades.
In this free concert following the Quartet’s Oct. 16 Meany Center appearance, the quartet premieres Durand’s String Quartet No. 4, a new work written for the group for this performance, as well as pieces by James Clarke and Brian Ferneyhough.
Co-presented by Meany Center for the Performing Arts and the University of Washington School of Music. , FREE admission. Tickets are not required for this performance. Late Night Program, JAMES CLARKE: String Quartet No. 1
BRIAN FERNEYHOUGH: String Quartet No. 3
JOËL-FRANÇOIS DURAND: String Quartet No. 4 (World Premiere).
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany Hall West Lobby. 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. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWMusic.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Join the College of Arts & Sciences Team for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Calling All Arts & Sciences Dawgs!
Join fellow alumni, students, friends, artists, scientists, historians, philosophers, writers and curious minds of the College of Arts & Sciences for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash on Sunday, October 18!
Part campus tour, part reunion, and all Dawg pride, you'll partake in a little interdisciplinary running through the heart of the UW, passing favorites like the Liberal Arts Quadrangle, Denny Hall, and the site of the future Chemical Sciences Building.
Bring your Arts & Sciences spirit and we'll bring the one-of-a-kind bandanas (picture below) for everyone who signs up to join the College's team for the 10K run, 5K run/walk, or Husky Pups Run.
A portion of your registration fee helps support the UW Alumni Association’s general scholarship fund. Race registration usually sells out before the event, so don't delay. Sign up to be on the College of Arts & Sciences team for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash here.
In addition, visit the College of Arts & Sciences tent for fun,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: casevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Sunday, October 18, 2026.
For more info visit runsignup.com. Alfredo Villar | Yawar Chicha: The Deep Currents of Peruvian Tropical Music
Free and open to all. At the Jackson School, opportunities and events are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity.
A journey through the evolution of Peruvian tropical music, beginning in 1950s Lima, when large orchestras embraced Cuban music and mambo, and continuing through the 1960s, when cumbia emerged alongside and competed with Afro-Caribbean sounds. By the end of that decade, cumbia had become the leading genre of Peruvian tropical music, giving rise to Peruvian cumbia.
The story continues in the 1970s, as tropical music spread across the country before returning to Lima, bringing diverse regional sounds into the capital’s recording studios. In the 1980s, the growing influence of Andean music gave rise to the term “chicha.” The genre evolved through Peru’s sociopolitical and economic crisis of the 1990s, the rise of tecnocumbia and northern cumbia, and a chicha revival that began in the late 2000s and continues today.
The presentation combines active listening to…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: THO 317. Accessibility Contact: lasuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Public Lecture | Ethan Katz | The Paradoxes of Zionism: Israel and Palestine Beyond Polemics
Is Zionism a movement of national liberation or a story of colonialism and dispossession? Most public debate insists it has to be one or the other. This talk makes the case that it's both, and that treating it as an either/or question gets in the way of actually understanding Zionism's history, its current crisis, and its possible futures. Drawing on history that ranges from French Algeria to the broader question of Jewish nationalism, this talk will ask whether Zionism should be seen as an exceptional case or as part of larger histories of liberation, nationalism, and colonialism since the late 19th century. By reframing Zionism in a series of wider contexts, the talk clarifies the stakes of the existential choices currently facing Israel and Palestine.
The talk also offers a preview of speaker Ethan Katz's current book project, "Unsettling Histories: Zionism and Colonialism Reconsidered," forthcoming from Princeton University Press.
Ethan Katz is Associate Professor of History at UC-Berkeley, where…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 145. Accessibility Contact: jewishst@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Open to public. Registration required.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Strategies for bringing global perspectives into classrooms
This workshop highlights faculty strategies for bringing diverse global perspectives into classrooms. Practices include integrating readings, case studies, and project-based learning into syllabus and assignments. Through interactive reflections, we invite attendees to share their relevant practices and experiences.
Speaker:Anis Rahman, Department of Communication UW; Rania Hussein, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Facilitator:Wei Zuo, Global Learning Specialist, UW Global; Instructional Consultant, UW Center for Teaching and Learning.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92030933173. Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath. Event Types: Academics. Workshops. Target Audience: UW faculty.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Rights on the Line - Virtual Release Event
Join our virtual release for the Rights on the Line research report on Zoom - October 20 from 6pm to 7pm. Please register here to attend: Webinar Registration - Zoom.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8FghDl6oTGmUwNlVF6PBSQ. Accessibility Contact: rerstad@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Weston T. and Sheila Borden Endowed Lecture in Theoretical Chemistry: Prof. Ned Sibert
Weston T. and Sheila Borden Endowed Lecture in Theoretical Chemistry
"Exploring the CH Stretch Spectral Region with Local Mode Hamiltonians"
Professor Emeritus Ned Sibert - Department of Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Host: Anne McCoy
The CH spectral region has often been assumed to be so congested and plagued with resonant interactions that there is little information or conformational content to be gleaned from the spectra. We have recently challenged this assumption. A key to our success has been the ability of the Zwier group to obtain conformer specific vibrational spectra at low temperatures. These spectra have been used to obtain empirical scaling factors that, when applied to our density functional based model Hamiltonians, lead to results that allow one to fully extract the information embedded in the molecular spectra. We have developed this Hamiltonian, which has Huckel-like simplicity, to understand the spectroscopy of a broad range of molecules and clusters so that we can predict…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: BAG 260. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit chem.wisc.edu. South Asia Center Graduate Student Professionalization Workshop
Free and open to all. At the Jackson School, opportunities and events are open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity.
The South Asia Center will also host one “Professionalization Seminar” each quarter for graduate students. This first seminar will focus on how to reach milestones along the path through graduate school toward an academic career.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Thomson Hall (THO). Campus room: THO 317. Accessibility Contact: sascuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Wind Ensemble Chamber Winds
Members of the UW Wind Ensemble (Christopher Vongvithaymathakul, director) perform music by W.A. Mozart, Claude Arrieu, Joan Tower and others. With Yuman Wu and Joshua Michael Smith, assistant conductors.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). Accessibility Contact: dos@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Chemistry Education Seminar: Prof. Thom Dunning
"The Chemical Bond: A New Perspective"
Affiliate Professor Thom Dunning - Department of Chemistry, University of Washington
Host: Lutz Maibaum
Numerous studies have shown that undergraduate chemistry students, and even many chemistry graduate students, have misconceptions about the chemical bond.1 A striking example is the belief that the Octet Rule is responsible for the formation of chemical bonds. The misconceptions are due, in large part, to the difficulty associated with the unusual nature of quantum mechanics—the physics underlying the structure of atoms and molecules—which describes electrons as “clouds” not particles, and the difficulties this poses for teaching about chemical bonding.
In this presentation, we will provide an overview of a new perspective on the chemical bond that arises from the advances made by quantum chemists over the past thirty years. This new perspective is based on Spin-Coupled Generalized Valence Bond (SCGVB) theory,2,3 which addresses the most serious limitations of both…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Chemistry Building (CHB). Campus room: CHB 102. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Meetings. Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit chem.washington.edu. Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
UW Symphony with Pala Garcia, violin
David Alexander Rahbee and the UW Symphony present "Hungarian Connections," a program of music by Leó Weiner, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Bela Bartók. With faculty artist Pala Garcia, violin. Program
“Hungarian Connections”
Leó Weiner: Prince Csongor and the Goblins: Introduction & Scherzo
Ludwig van Beethoven: Romance No.2 in F major for violin and orchestra, op.50
Bela Bartók: Rhapsody No.2 for violin and orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No.7 in A major, op.92
Tickets: $10.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
George H. Cady Endowed Lecture in Inorganic Chemistry: Prof. Ram Seshadri
George H. Cady Endowed Lecture in Inorganic Chemistry
"TBD"
Professor Ram Seshadri - Materials Department and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara
Host: Douglas Reed.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: BAG 260. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.chem.ucsb.edu. UW Global "Community Conversations"
On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations.
This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink, and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community.
Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an international guest on campus to spark conversation. The heart of the gathering, however, is the conversation itself: time to talk, listen, make connections, and learn what others across campus are doing. It is held from 3-5pm on the Seattle Campus at the UW Club.
Light food/snacks and beverages will be…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC). Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Target Audience: UW faculty.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Inorganic Chemistry Seminar: Prof. Ram Seshadri
"TBD"
Professor Ram Seshadri - Materials Department and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara
Host: Douglas Reed.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: BAG 260. Accessibility Contact: chem59x@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit www.chem.ucsb.edu. Guest Pianist Recital: Joanne Polk
Pianist Joanne Polk, faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, performs a recital of solo piano works by distinguished American composer Amy Beach.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. First Wednesday Concert
UW Libraries and the UW School of Music collaborate to bring the free First Wednesday Concert Series to the public each month. The series features School of Music students in approximately hour-long sets, strategically occurring during lunchtime in hopes of audience members attending during a break in their day.
See also - UW Daily: First Wednesday Concert Series brings the School of Music to the public.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Accessibility Contact: adamhall@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Language Pedagogy Circle: Celebrate & Discuss the UW Languages Benchmark Testing Report
Join us for our first Language Pedagogy Circle workshop of AY2026-27. We will celebrate and discuss the UW Languages Benchmark Testing Report that was conducted SPR26 and strategize next steps.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Denny Hall (DEN). Campus room: Denny 159. Accessibility Contact: llc@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Target Audience: UW language instructors and program administrators.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit kalani.llc.washington.edu. Guest Pianist Master Class: Joanne Polk
Pianist Joanne Polk, faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, leads a master class with UW piano students.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Economics Prospective Student Info Session
Students who study economics learn to decode systems that impact individuals and societies. Students will develop skills to analyze how decisions are made and how limited resources are created, traded, and used.
This info session is a general introduction to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program, including its six Economics major options. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and ask questions about pursuing Economics as a major at the UW.
This session will be offered via Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92629513619
Meeting ID: 926 2951 3619.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Guest Artist Concert: Seattle Modern Orchestra, "90/100," Tribute to Stuart Dempster and William O. Smith
Seattle Modern Orchestra’s (SMO's) University of Washington residency celebrates the legacies of longtime former School of Music professors and West Coast luminaries Stuart Dempster (b. 1936) and William O. Smith (1926-2020) with "90/100, Celebrating Stuart Dempster, William O. Smith, and West Coast Experimentalism." Curated by longtime SMO clarinetist Rachel Yoder, the evening integrates elements of improvisation, deep listening, and playfully creative movement while rebooting elements of the composer/performer duo’s historic antics.
SMO is joined by all-star guests C. Neil Parsons (Boston) on bass trombone and movement and Yoder on clarinets. Expect movement throughout the space and embodied, theatrical music-making, as well as the sonic high of Smith’s wild and wonderful extended clarinet techniques. Program, Pauline Oliveros: The Well and the Gentle (1985)
William O. Smith: Encounter (1970)
Rachel Yoder: Double Void (WORLD PREMIERE)
Curtis K. Hughes: chewing gum tornado (2026)
William O. Smith: …
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. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWMusic.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Veterans 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.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Jazz Innovations, Part I
UW Jazz Studies students perform in small combos over two consecutive nights of original tunes, homage to the greats of jazz, and experiments in composing and arranging.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Guest Pianist Master Class:Mikhail Voskresensky
Celebrated Russian pianist Mikhail Voskresensky leads a master class with UW piano students.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Economics Prospective Student Info Session
Students who study economics learn to decode systems that impact individuals and societies. Students will develop skills to analyze how decisions are made and how limited resources are created, traded, and used.
This info session is a general introduction to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program, including its six Economics major options. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and ask questions about pursuing Economics as a major at the UW.
This session will be offered via Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92629513619
Meeting ID: 926 2951 3619.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Geographers in Practice
Join the Department of Geography community for our annual event featuring three alumni sharing their experiences as geographers in practice! From inspiration to impact, these stories highlight their ongoing professional activities, public service and activism.
This event is virtual via Zoom and registration is required. Registration coming soon! Geographers in Practice Panel Discussion Archive.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: Nell Gross, ngross@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students. Graduate Students. Alumni. Faculty. Staff.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Online via Zoom.
Jazz Innovations, Part II
UW Jazz Studies students perform in small combos over two consecutive nights of original tunes, homage to the greats of jazz, and experiments in composing and arranging.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
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: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Sunday, November 22, 2026, 3:00 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, November 23, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
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: Room 213. 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 4:00 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. 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. Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, November 30, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
UW Global "Community Conversations"
On the first Tuesday of each month of the academic year, UW Global hosts a gathering for faculty who are engaged or interested in global work: Community Conversations.
This is not a lecture series. It is a welcoming and conversational space to meet colleagues, share food and drink, and connect around the many ways global perspectives show up in our teaching, research, and engagement. Whether your work involves international research, global learning, study abroad, visiting scholars, or exploring global issues locally, this is a place to get to know one another, exchange ideas, and build community.
Each month, we’ll feature a brief, informal spotlight such as a faculty project, a new global initiative, or an international guest on campus to spark conversation. The heart of the gathering, however, is the conversation itself: time to talk, listen, make connections, and learn what others across campus are doing. It is held from 3-5pm on the Seattle Campus at the UW Club.
Light food/snacks and beverages will be…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: University of Washington Club (Faculty Center) (FAC). Campus room: UW Club, 4020 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195. Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Target Audience: UW faculty.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Percussion Ensemble
The UW Percussion Ensemble (Bonnie Whiting, director) performs contemporary music arranged for percussion ensembles.
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Tickets: $10.
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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. First Wednesday Concert
UW Libraries and the UW School of Music collaborate to bring the free First Wednesday Concert Series to the public each month. The series features School of Music students in approximately hour-long sets, strategically occurring during lunchtime in hopes of audience members attending during a break in their day.
See also - UW Daily: First Wednesday Concert Series brings the School of Music to the public.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Accessibility Contact: adamhall@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Studio Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band
The Studio Jazz Ensemble performs big band arrangements and repertory selections. The Modern Band performs innovative arrangements of jazz standards, selections from the outer limits of the genre, and new original compositions.
$10 all tickets.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany Studio 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Economics Prospective Student Info Session
Students who study economics learn to decode systems that impact individuals and societies. Students will develop skills to analyze how decisions are made and how limited resources are created, traded, and used.
This info session is a general introduction to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program, including its six Economics major options. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and ask questions about pursuing Economics as a major at the UW.
This session will be offered via Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92629513619
Meeting ID: 926 2951 3619.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Brechemin Piano Series
UW keyboard students perform music from the piano repertoire.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). Accessibility Contact: dos@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Campus and Concert Bands
The Campus Band (Joshua Michael Smith, conductor) and Concert Band (Yuman Wu, conductor) present "Song and Dance," performing music by Leonard Bernstein, James Barnes, Frank Ticheli and others.
$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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Chamber Singers and University Chorale
The UW’s top auditioned choirs present modern vocal works, music from around the globe, and great works from the choral repertoire in shared quarterly concerts showcasing each group’s most recent work.
$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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Friday, December 4, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Modern Music Ensemble
The Modern Music Ensemble (Cristina Valdés, director) presents works of our time in several concerts each year. Including repertoire from the early to mid-20th century and beyond, the group focuses on small ensemble and chamber orchestra works, performed by both undergraduate and graduate students.
Tickets: FREE.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. UW Scholars Abroad - Be a student again! (Rome, Italy)
The UW Rome Center’s Scholars Abroad programs offer learners of all ages the chance to embrace this enriching experience. Imagine living in the heart of Italy’s capital, reliving your own study abroad journey or discovering Rome for the first time. While on Scholars Abroad, you’ll step beyond the typical tourist experience, immersing yourself in the city’s rich culture and vibrant daily life. Taught by University of Washington Rome Center instructors, courses take place both in the classroom and at cultural sites throughout the city, providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience. During these programs, you’ll have the chance to explore Rome’s historic streets, connect with its past and present, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: UW Rome Center, Rome Italy. Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Target Audience: Learners of all ages!
Sunday, December 6, 2026 – Saturday, December 12, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Telugu Reading Hour
If you are a Telugu learner or are curious about the language, drop by for some silent reading and conversations with other learners. The Department of Asian Languages and Literature's Telugu instructor, Uma Attota, will oversee this weekly reading hour where you will have access to simple Telugu books for beginner and intermediate readers, a comfortable reading space and a community of other Telugu learners.
Open to all UW students.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: GWN M218 (Asian L&L Student Lounge). Accessibility Contact: asianll@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Student Activities. Workshops. Meetings.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
UW Gospel Choir
Phyllis Byrdwell leads the UW gospel choir in songs of praise, jubilation, and other expressions of the Gospel tradition.
Tickets: $10.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist Concert: Srivani Jade, "Hindustani Classical Music
Indian Classical vocalist, educator, and composer Srivani Jade identifies deeply with the Khayal and Thumri traditions of North India, and devotional repertoire from the Bhakti movement. She performs with her UW students and special guests in this concert concluding her Winter Quarter residency aat the School of Music.
Tickets: FREE.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Performances. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Chamber Music Showcase
Students of John Popham present a chamber music showcase.
FREE admission.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. UW Sings
The UW's graduate-student-led choral ensembles—the University Singers, UW Glee, and Treble Choir—present an eclectic end-of-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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: "Rhythms and Rhymes"
The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band (Christopher Vongvithaymathakul, director) present "Rhythms and Rhymes," featuring music by Gustav Holst, David Maslanka, Chen Yi and others.
Tickets: $10.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Russian Film Series
Love cinema? Join the Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures every Friday from October 9 through December 18 at 5:00 p.m. to view and discuss a different Russian film. All films will be shown in Russian with English subtitles.
No film screening on 11/27 (Native American Heritage Day). For any questions about the film series, please contact vaz2@uw.edu.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: SAV 136. Accessibility Contact: slavoffice@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Screenings.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
UW Symphony: "Rhine Journeys"
David Alexander Rahbee and the UW Symphony present "Rhine Journey," a program of music by Hans Pfitzner, Richard Wagner, and Robert Schumann. Program
"Rhine Journey"
Hans Pfitzner: Palestrina: Prelude to act 1
Richard Wagner: Siegfried’s Rhine Journey from Götterdämmerung (arr. Humperdinck)
Robert Schumann: Symphony No.3 in E-flat major, op.97 Rhenish
Tickets: $10.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Meany Hall (MNY). Campus room: Meany 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.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: Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse (PHT). 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. Facebook: http://facebook.com/UWMusic.
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. UW Scholars Abroad - Be a student again! (Rome, Italy)
The UW Rome Center’s Scholars Abroad programs offer learners of all ages the chance to embrace this enriching experience. Imagine living in the heart of Italy’s capital, reliving your own study abroad journey or discovering Rome for the first time. While on Scholars Abroad, you’ll step beyond the typical tourist experience, immersing yourself in the city’s rich culture and vibrant daily life. Taught by University of Washington Rome Center instructors, courses take place both in the classroom and at cultural sites throughout the city, providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience. During these programs, you’ll have the chance to explore Rome’s historic streets, connect with its past and present, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus room: UW Rome Center, Rome Italy. Accessibility Contact: Maddie MacMath. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Target Audience: Learners of all ages!
Sunday, December 13, 2026 – Saturday, December 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Faculty Concert: Craig Sheppard and Rachel Lee Priday, Beethoven Sonatas, Part 1
The faculty colleagues perform the complete Beethoven sonatas for piano and violin over two evening performances, the first on the composer’s birthday.
Wed. Dec. 16: Beethoven Sonatas, Part I: Sonatas #1-#5
Fri. Feb. 26: Beethoven Sonatas, Part II: Sonatas #6-#10
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. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UWMusic.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 7:30 PM.
For more info visit music.washington.edu. Economics Prospective Student Info Session
Students who study economics learn to decode systems that impact individuals and societies. Students will develop skills to analyze how decisions are made and how limited resources are created, traded, and used.
This info session is a general introduction to the Department of Economics Undergraduate Program, including its six Economics major options. Students will also have an opportunity to meet with Department of Economics advisers, and ask questions about pursuing Economics as a major at the UW.
This session will be offered via Zoom:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92629513619
Meeting ID: 926 2951 3619.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: econadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us.