Evans Research Seminar: Addressing State and Local Problems: How Universities can Accelerate Public Impact Research through Public Affairs
Jodi Sandfort, Dean and Professor, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, "Addressing State and Local Problems: How Universities can Accelerate Public Impact Research through Public Affairs.”
This talk will describe theory and methodology, and relates to the 5/27 research seminar.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Donuts with the Dean
Join Dean Jodi and the Evans Community for a chance to connect! Kosher for Passover treats will be available.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 252. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Equity in Real Life
Join Evans alumni for small group conversations on today's application of equity in the public sector. All Evans Community members are invited to attend!
Snacks will be provided. RSVP recommended.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 320. Accessibility Contact: jslate5@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Student Activities. Target Audience: students, faculty, staff.
Thursday, April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Doing Public Impact Research in Washington State: Learning to Navigate Context.
Following the April 8th Faculty Meeting, please join for a conversation on Public Impact Research in Washington State.
Doing Public Impact Research in Washington State: Learning to Navigate Context.
Panelists: Julia Carboni, Scott Allard, and Amanda Bankston.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Party in Parrington
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evansadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Evans Research Seminar: Gender Responsive Budgeting in North America
Marilyn Rubin, Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University, "Gender Responsive Budgeting in North America”.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Evans Undergraduate Orientation
Welcome to the Evans School Community! We’re excited to welcome you to the UW Seattle Campus and Parrington Hall at Orientation.
In alignment with the Evans School’s mission and values, we are committed to fostering connections across our diverse community and preparing you for the future. Orientation is designed to introduce you to your academic program, connect you with resources, and introduce the people who will support you, both academically and personally, throughout your journey here.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evansug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition
Please join us on April 24th for the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition! Students will collaborate in teams of 3-5 to brainstorm and present solutions to a real public sector challenge. Your team will receive the policy case one week in advance and on competition day, present findings to experienced professionals in the public sector and MPA graduate students. More information is included on the flyer and registration form. Please register here by Sunday, April 5th.
Take advantage of this opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, collaborate with peers, and build your network!
Date: Friday, April 24
Time: 9:45 AM-5 PM
Location: Mary Gates Hall.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM.
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Evans Research Seminar: “Structured Payment in Pawnshop Borrowing: Mandates vs. Choice”
Craig McIntosh, Professor, School of Global Policy and Strategy, Co-Director of the Policy Design and Evaluation Lab, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), “Structured Payment in Pawnshop Borrowing: Mandates vs. Choice”.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: Savery 410. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Evans Research Seminar: “Structured Payment in Pawnshop Borrowing: Mandates vs. Choice”
Michael Lens, Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy, Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), "Where the Hood At? Fifty Years of Change in Black Neighborhoods”
Check out his book.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Evans Research Seminar: "Enduring Illegality: Time and the State of Waiting in Undocumented Middle Life"
Angela García, Associate Professor, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago, "Enduring Illegality: Time and the State of Waiting in Undocumented Middle Life".
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Evans Research Seminar: "EPIC Reflections: Three Cases of Community-Engaged Research for Public Impact”
Amanda Bankston, Director of the Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) and Julia Karon, Ph.D. Student, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, "EPIC Reflections: Three Cases of Community-Engaged Research for Public Impact”
This talk will describe empirical cases.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2026 Evans School Convocation
Please join the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance in celebrating the Class of 2026 at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (PDT) at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion or online!
Tickets not required.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit evans.uw.edu.