New Year's Day
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. Evans School Research Seminar - Corporations at Climate Crossroads
Lily Hsueh, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University, will be presenting on “Corporations at Climate Crossroads: Multilevel Governance, Public Policy, and Global Climate Action”.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2026 Evans State of the School Address and Reception
Save the date! You are invited to join the Evans School community for the 2026 State of the School Address on Fri. January 23 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. A reception will follow from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
More details and RSVP request forthcoming.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: jslate5@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Evans Community Connect: HUB Games Night
Roll into 2026 with us — no gutter balls, just good vibes! Join the Evans School community for bowling, games, pizza, and refreshments. Families welcome!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Accessibility Contact: akinlana@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Evans School Research Seminar - Going Private
Rachel Potter, Associate Professor, Department of Politics, University of Virginia, will be presenting on “Going Private: Presidents and the Outsourcing of the Administrative State”.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Evans School Research Seminar - The Hidden Private Safety Net
Kristin Perkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Georgetown University, will be presenting on “The Hidden Private Safety Net: Shared Households and Older Adults’ Housing Costs".
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Evans School Research Seminar - Inducing Agency
Vijayendra (Biju) Rao, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, World Bank, will be presenting on “Inducing Agency: How Women’s Groups Catalyzed a Cultural Transformation in Bihar, India".
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
2026 Evans School Internship Fair
2026 Evans School Internship Fair, Fair information:
Please join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 11:00am-2:00pm for the 2026 Evans School Internship Fair, hosted in person in Parrington Hall on the University of Washington Seattle campus. This fair is open the Evans School Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), Undergraduate Public Service and Policy Major, Public Policy Minor and NextGen students.
*Priority is for MPA students looking to fulfill their 400hr internship requirement.
Registration is open to Evans School affiliated students only.
*Student Registration to open beginning of Winter Quarter 2026. [REGISTER HERE], Never attended an in-person career fair before?
A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. At an in-person career fair, events are hosted on campus in a large meeting space, wherein employers set up booths for students and alumni to visit.…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington Lobby. Accessibility Contact: evansjob@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: Evans MPA Students, Evans Undergrad Students.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit uw.joinhandshake.com. Evans School Research Seminar - Perspectives on School Smartphone Restrictions
Lucía Magis-Weinberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, will be presenting on “Perspectives on School Smartphone Restrictions: Insights from Students, Teachers, and Parents".
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.