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Astrofest 2026 9/14 and 9/15

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (OBS). Accessibility Contact: Liza Young. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Monday, September 14, 2026 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Theodore Jacobsen Observatory Open House

Welcome Welcome to the web page of the public events program at the Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (TJO) of the University of Washington.  Come and join us for open houses where we offer a view through our 1895 telescope on clear dark nights. In addition, enjoy evening talks and other activities during your visit for people of all ages, from 6 to 100. Tickets are free. Programs normally take place at the observatory on the first and third Tuesday evenings of April through September, rain or shine.  The staff are entirely volunteers, including undergraduates from the “League of Astronomers” within the Astronomy Department as well as members of the Seattle Astronomical Society (under the auspices of the UW Astronomy Department). TJO Evening Public Events Sky viewing is the main event of the evening.  However, nightfall comes late. So doors open at 8 or 9 PM from April through September (see below for dates and times) while the sky is still light.  The first major event of the evening is a public talk by students… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Theodor Jacobsen Observatory (OBS). Accessibility Contact: Liza Young. Event Types: Information Sessions. Special Events. Event sponsors: Department of Astronomy. Target Audience: Public. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM. For more info visit astro.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.