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MPA Info Session

Discover the Building Blocks of Your MPA Journey! Curious about what it takes to apply to the Evans School MPA program and what makes our program unique? Join us for an interactive info session where we'll walk through the key components of a strong application and introduce the foundational areas of our core curriculum. This is your opportunity to: Learn how to build a competitive application, Get a preview of the skills and knowledge at the heart of the MPA. Envision yourself as part of a community of changemakers Whether you're early in your graduate school search or ready to apply, this session will help you take the next step toward renovating our democracy. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/DQi8dW_eT36A53PdUbSbMQ. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar: What Happens in a Mentoring Intervention Intended to Prevent Firearm Violence?

Kristian Jones, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Washington, “What Happens in a Mentoring Intervention Intended to Prevent Firearm Violence?”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar: Reassessing the Value of the Full-Faith and Credit Pledge in the Municipal Securities Market

Sharon Kioko (Associate Professor) and Luis Navarro (Assistant Professor), Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, “Reassessing the Value of the Full-Faith and Credit Pledge in the Municipal Securities Market” . Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

MPA Info Session

Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/33Gik8wSSc28yZ-3pc3fXQ. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar: School Investment as Family Policy: Heterogeneous Fertility and Employment Responses to School Tax Levies

Jiayuan Wang, Ph.D. Candidate (practice job talk), Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, “School Investment as Family Policy: Heterogeneous Fertility and Employment Responses to School Tax Levies”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar: The Future of ‘Trust & Safety’: Examining the Shift to AI in Online Safety Efforts

Rachel Moran, Senior Research Scientist, Center for Informed Public and Affiliate Assistant Professor, Information School, University of Washington, “The Future of ‘Trust & Safety’: Examining the Shift to AI in Online Safety Efforts” . Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Co-sponsored with CSDE. Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Experience Evans

Get an authentic look at the Evans MPA experience. This mini visit day includes the chance to: Sit in on an MPA class and experience Evans academics firsthand. Take a guided campus tour with an MPA Ambassador. Join an info session with our Admissions team. Get individualized support through drop-in advising. Explore the Evans community and ask your questions in real time. This is a great opportunity to explore whether the Evans School MPA is the right next step for your leadership journey! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Monday, November 16, 2026, 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM.

Funding Your Future: Exploring Options for Graduate Education at Evans

Graduate education is an investment in your future, and understanding your funding options is an important step in making that journey possible. Join the Evans Admissions Team for Funding Your Future: Exploring Options for Graduate Education, an informational session designed to help prospective students explore strategies for planning and financing graduate school. During this session, we’ll discuss a variety of funding resources, including fellowships and scholarships, assistantships, loans and federal aid, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and external funding opportunities. Whether you’re just beginning to explore graduate school or preparing your next application step, this session will help you better understand your options and move forward with confidence. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/nG2RuRL4SQWjyitPCPtn7Q. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

CSDE Seminar: The Effects of Receiving Rental Assistance on Early Adulthood Outcomes

Raheem Chaudhry, Assistant Professor at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington, "The Effects of Receiving Rental Assistance on Early Adulthood Outcomes". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ocMsPduRW6tKtamvb2q7g#/registration. Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Co-sponsored with CSDE. Friday, November 20, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Foundations of the MPA Program Faculty Panel

Join us for an engaging faculty panel introducing the broad foundational areas of the Evans School MPA core curriculum. Learn how our program equips emerging leaders with the skills to drive meaningful change in public service. We also provide a brief overview of the application process and offer plenty of time for Q&A, so you can get your questions answered directly by faculty and admissions staff. Whether you're exploring graduate school or preparing to apply, this is a great opportunity to see how your goals and values align with the Evans MPA experience. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/YRkIoE-oSY-H5rAb9kYBBQ. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Thursday, December 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.