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Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
HCDE Research Speaker Series: Yi-Chieh Lee, "When AI Shapes Us: Understanding Conversational AI’s Influence on Well-Being and Agency"
Join the UW Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering for a research talk with Professor Yi-Chieh Lee as part of the HCDE Research Speaker Series.
When AI Shapes Us: Understanding Conversational AI’s Influence on Well-Being and Agency
What impact does interacting with conversational AI (CAI) have on people's well-being, sense of self, and ability to pursue their own goals? When can these interactions provide meaningful support, and when might they diminish the agency of the individuals they aim to assist?
This talk presents a research program that investigates the social and psychological consequences of CAI. It brings together studies examining prosocial behavior toward AI and its effects on human well-being, how AI's expressed confidence and personality affect human self-confidence and self-concept, and the tensions related to autonomy and ownership in AI-assisted writing. The talk also addresses harmful behaviors associated with AI companionship. Together, these projects encourage exploration…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Campus room: 134 Sieg Building. Accessibility Contact: hcdehelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM.
For more info visit www.hcde.washington.edu. AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool
Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.
Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.
No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.
Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exp…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/240014526997944?p=YbWl5haH4pVbYNcWCO. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
Research Computing Symposium
Join us for our inaugural Research Computing Symposium, an event bringing together the UW research community to showcase current work, explore emerging capabilities, and connect around the future of research computing.
The event will feature a research showcase with lightning talks from UW researchers, highlighting how advanced computing resources and services are supporting research across disciplines. Attendees will also hear about evolving capabilities across our on-premises computing clusters, cloud computing, and related research infrastructure and services.
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to exchange ideas, learn how researchers across UW are using computing in their work, connect with technical experts and colleagues, and discuss the opportunities and needs shaping the future of research computing at the University.
For more information about the event schedule, venue details and our sponsors please visit our website.
Registration is required. Food will be provided!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 250. Accessibility Contact: ssathar@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Conferences. Exhibits. Information Sessions. Workshops. Target Audience: faculty, staff, students, postdocs, researchers.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool
Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.
Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.
No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.
Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exp…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/240014526997944?p=YbWl5haH4pVbYNcWCO. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, November 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, December 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Teams.
Purple - Monthly Training in UW's Gen AI Tool
Purple is UW’s general purpose AI tool, created to support teaching, research, and daily operations across campus. Whether you're new to artificial intelligence or looking to deepen your skills, the Purple Monthly Training Sessions provide a practical introduction to AI at the University of Washington.
Each month, participants explore the fundamentals of generative AI, effective prompting strategies, and UW's Purple platform through a short presentation, live demonstrations, and hands-on guidance. Sessions regularly cover topics such as AI literacy, prompt engineering, agent creation, and emerging best practices for operational work.
No technical background is required. Whether you're curious about what AI can do, looking to save time on routine tasks, or interested in building custom agents to support your work, these sessions are designed to help you move from exploration to application.
Join us to learn new skills, discover practical use cases, and connect with others across the UW community who are exp…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/240014526997944?p=YbWl5haH4pVbYNcWCO. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Teams.
Purple - Weekly AI Office Hours
Have an idea for using AI but aren't sure where to start? Looking for guidance on building an agent, improving a workflow, exploring use cases, or navigating UW's AI tools?
Join Purple Weekly AI Office Hours for personalized 1:1 support from UW-IT's AI Support Specialist & Solutions Architect. Whether you're a complete beginner or already experimenting with AI, this is your opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, brainstorm solutions, and turn ideas into action.
Bring your projects, your curiosity, and your toughest questions. We'll work together to identify opportunities, explore practical approaches, and help move your ideas from concept to implementation.
No preparation required; just bring your ideas and be ready to explore what's possible.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211317646878897?p=ICSZsw43FEHvOMrIzk. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Thursday, December 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Teams.
AI Community of Practice Open Forum
The UW AI Community of Practice is for everyone! This meeting serves as an open forum for dialogue on any topic relevant to artificial intelligence. We welcome participation from the entire university, including students. We want to build community through dialogue. We occasionally host guest speakers, and new ideas are welcomed and encouraged — please share yours! Volunteers appreciated but not expected.
Our objectives:
* Encourage knowledge sharing and education
* Enable collaboration and networking
* Share innovation and research
* Discuss ethical and responsible use of AI
* Community engagement and outreach
Join us anytime for our weekly office hours, and find us online in our Microsoft Team.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251845721685594?p=cTCksLp48ZYvkiyfB2. Accessibility Contact: Nick Stelzner, nrcs@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Workshops.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
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