Upcycled water bottle holders
Create your own water bottle holder out of upcycled paper-waste bags! Participants will use their own waterbottle to create a custom pattern for a water bottle holder. They will then sew this pattern on our sewing machines, utilizing upcycled paper-waste bags. Free for HFS residents, $1 for other UW community members. Spots are very limited and registration is required.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: McCarty Hall (MCC). Campus room: The MILL - McCarty Hall B52. Accessibility Contact: themill@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit reg.hfs.uw.edu. UDP PC Lecture: When Driving is Not an Option with Author and Advocate Anna Zivarts
Join Anna Letitia Zivarts, author of When Driving is Not an Option, for an evening lecture exploring why the needs of involuntary non-drivers should be central to how we design our transportation systems and communities. When we design with non-drivers in mind, we not only make it easier for everyone to get where they need to go, but also create healthier, more climate-friendly communities. Anna is a low-vision mom, disability advocate, and fellow nondriver. She will shine a light on the realities faced by non-drivers and show how more inclusive transportation systems can improve quality of life for all.
The lecture will be followed by a reception.
Campus location: Architecture Hall (ARC). Campus room: ARC 147. Accessibility Contact: Lasya Suravajhela - lasya19@uw.edu. CBE Categories: Architecture. Construction Management. Landscape Architecture. Real Estate. Research. Urban Design & Planning. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Monday, April 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Stormwater stencil painting
Join Seattle Public Utilities, UW Sustainability and Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) for a hands-on storm drain stenciling event to raise awareness about water pollution. Help protect local waterways by marking drains and learning how everyday actions impact Lake Washington.
Stenciling teams can come to Red Square on April 21 to pick up paint and stenciling supplies, and can then paint their design by a designated storm drain on campus.
Students interested in designing a stencil must stop by the Seattle Public Utilities tent on Red Square on Friday, April 3 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to check-in and get all the information about creating a design. All designs must be submitted on April 15 for approval.
Register here: https://forms.gle/YuJDkYP1pfux46ik6.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Red Square (LNDMK-2). Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.uw.edu. UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Earth Week Power Plant tour
Go behind the scenes at the UW Power Plant to learn how energy is generated and distributed across campus. This guided tour offers a unique look at the UW’s infrastructure and sustainability efforts in action.
Space is very limited and advanced registration is required.
The tour is of the working UW Power Plant and involves walking on metal grates and navigating steep stairs. Please wear closed-toe shoes.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Power Plant (PWR). Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. Earth Day RSO Sustainability Mixer
Connect with student organizations and peers at this campus-wide sustainability mixer hosted on Red Square. Explore different RSOs, discover ways to get involved, and build community with others passionate about sustainability.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Red Square (LNDMK-2). Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Decarbonizing UW
This Earth Day, learn how the UW is working toward decarbonization and what progress we've made.
Join a virtual discussion on the UW's efforts to decarbonize the energy system of our Seattle campus via Zoom. Registration is required.
Speakers:
David Woodson, UW’s Executive Director of Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations
Lisa Dulude, UW Sustainability Director.
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/nGcYuOsWSaOVruaaTYMfWg#/registration. Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Information Sessions.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Zoom.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. FOOD SYSTEMS SEMINAR: From Food Stamps to SNAP: A Political and Social History
From Food Stamps to SNAP: A Political and Social History
Speaker:
Tracy Roof, associate professor, political science, University of Richmond, This session is offered as part of the weekly series on: "Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the U.S." If you care about how food-related safety nets succeed—or fail—this seminar offers tools to understand today’s landscape and imagine a better one.
How is food and nutrition security defined, measured, and funded in the United States—and how do those choices shape real‑world hunger and health?
This seminar explores the nation’s major nutrition assistance programs—SNAP, WIC, school meals, and the charitable food system. Learn how these programs work, who they reach, and why their impacts vary across states and communities. All UW students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend the seminar. Check MyPlan for location information.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Check My Plan for location. Accessibility Contact: nutr@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
For more info visit foodsystems.uw.edu. Open farm and free microgreens planting
Project Indoor Farm will be hosting a free micro greens planting workshop and an open farm for anyone interested in seeing the farm in full bloom and taking home a micro green plant to grow! All attendees who want to take home microgreens are encouraged to bring their own container (a small plastic or glass container) to hold their seeds.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Condon Hall (CDH). Campus room: Condon Hall 147. Accessibility Contact: projectif@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Botanical Fiber Art Workshop: Upcycle Your Clothing with Hand Embroidery (in-person)
Class Cost: $50, pre-registration required
REGISTER ONLINE, Limited financial aid slots offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cover up stains and small holes in your clothing with hand embroidery! Join fiber artist and author Melissa Galbraith of MCreativeJ for a hands-on workshop. Simply bring a garment to embroider and we’ll provide you with playful nature-inspired sample designs to stitch. This class will cover helpful dos and don’ts of embroidering garments as well as stitches best suited for your individual garment and pattern. Each attendee will also receive an embroidery hoop, thread, needle, and stabilizer to get started. This workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior embroidery experience is required.Melissa Galbraith is the fiber artist behind MCreativeJ. She was born and raised in the desert of Washington state where her mother instilled a love of making things by hand at an early age. Melissa shares her love of nature through whimsical and modern hand embroidery kits, workshops, and her…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture Complex (CUH). Accessibility Contact: urbhort@uw.edu. Presenter: Melissa Galbraith. Contact Information: urbhort@uw.edu. Ticket Link: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/uwbg?key=2WSB-TGY2T_K9KH-5PTF_a4d231c57aa2.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit apps.ideal-logic.com. TIDES Conference
TIDES Conference 2026: Igniting Innovation in the Blue Economy of the Pacific Northwest
Employers, faculty, researchers, and students in the ocean science and technology space are gathering for a day-long conference about the latest and great in the blue economy. Students can present their projects in a poster session, abstract deadline 3/13, and attend myriad presentation, panels, networking sessions, and more to connect with folks in the field.
More Information & Registration can be found HERE.
Event Interval: Single day event. Campus location: South Campus Center (SOCC). Campus room: Room 316. Accessibility Contact: jencyli@uw.edu. CBE Categories: Landscape Architecture. Event Types: Conferences.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
University of Washington, South Campus Center
1601 NE Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195.
IdeaLab 2026: Sustainability Is Not Dead
If sustainability is “dead,” why are the most serious players doubling down?
Idea Lab brings together leaders across policy, consulting, and venture to share how they’re navigating today’s headwinds and where real momentum in sustainability is building.
Through a series of fireside chats, speakers will offer a grounded, cross-sector perspective on what’s actually happening in climate and sustainability work, and what comes next.
Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages and heavy appetizers will be provided.
Speakers:
Justin Knighten - Former Associate Administrator at FEMA
Justin brings deep experience from the front lines of government and public sector leadership, with a focus on resilience, emergency management, and climate-related policy.
Chase Kania - Head of Spatial Finance at Earth Finance
Chase works at the intersection of geospatial climate data, finance, and corporate strategy, helping organizations integrate sustainability into their business strategy.
James Newell - Chief Financial Offic…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Dempsey Hall (DEM). Campus room: 3rd Floor. Accessibility Contact: UW Accessibility. Event Types: Special Events.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit luma.com. Intergenerational Dialogues: A Workshop for Collaborative Leadership
What if you could learn collaborative leadership skills directly from the people shaping environmental decisions in our region?
You may want to make a difference on environmental issues—but the biggest breakthroughs rarely happen alone. Whether it’s restoring salmon runs, resolving land-use conflicts, or protecting ecosystems, environmental progress often depends on people who can bring different interests together.
The Collaborative Leadership Program at the Puget Sound Institute (UW Tacoma) and UW EarthLab invite UW students to a workshop on collaboration and conflict resolution. The workshop will feature interaction between students and a panel of accomplished leaders who have collaborated on issues like salmon recovery and Puget Sound restoration. Through interactive exercises, case studies, intergenerational dialogues, and small group conversations, students will learn key concepts and develop collaborative leadership skills they can apply to a wide variety of situations.
The workshops are meant as a…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: EarthLab | earthlab@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: UW Students.
Friday, April 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
HUB 334.
For more info visit earthlab.uw.edu. UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UWCFD Lunch & Learn: From Birds to Bees to Wild Lands: Caring for Our Planet, Close to Home
In celebration of Earth Day, we invite you to a special Lunch & Learn highlighting local nonprofits dedicated to protecting and preserving our environment. In the spirit of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, we’re excited to welcome three inspiring organizations making a meaningful impact close to home:
Birds Connect Seattle brings its mission to life through urban and regional initiatives that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and inspire protection of birds—both within our local community and beyond.
Backyard Beekeepers Association educates the public about the many benefits of beekeeping while promoting the health of honey bees and native pollinators. Through classes, presentations, and conferences, they offer learning opportunities for everyone—from curious beginners to experienced beekeepers.
Washington Wild works to protect and restore Washington’s wild lands and waters through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 1979 as the Washington Wilderness Coalition, the…
Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://wholeu.admin.washington.edu/uwnetid/twuext/EventDetail.aspx?regid=&eventid=1925&eventsessionid=1862. Accessibility Contact: sky0428@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Northwest Nature and Health Symposium
The UW Center for Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with community and decision-makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that ensure everyone can benefit from the healing power of nature.
Since 2016, we have been hosting symposia to bring together researchers, community members, and decision-makers to learn about new discoveries, discuss new policies and programs, and advance partnerships in the field of nature and health. We strive to invite speakers who work hand-in-hand to understand the needs of communities who have borne the brunt of social and environmental injustices; who work to address health and access inequities; and who bring critical insights and perspectives on environmental history as well as outdoor recreation.
INVITED SPEAKERS Courtney Aber, national director, Outdoor Initiatives, YMCA of Greater Seattle
The Nature of the Outdoors: Stronger Youth Development Through Exploration
, Aileen Cassinetto,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Intellectual House (INT). Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Fire Humanities | Panel Discussion and Storytelling
Registration required.
Doors open at 6pm, light refreshments served
What does it mean to live well as wildfire and smoke season becomes more a part of life in the Pacific Northwest and many other places around the world?
As much as we focus on preparedness and reducing materials that fuel wildfires, we must also reckon with the human dimensions of fire, which shape how we interact with it. “Fire Humanities” is a book project and an emerging field of study that draws on the humanities and arts to center stories, representations, collaborations, and values that promote adaptation, resilience, and justice as we adapt to a world with more fire.
This program will feature a panel discussion with five contributors to the book, who will share their approaches to this emerging field of research. After the panel, you’ll be invited to share your stories of fire and smoke with each other, speak with the panelists, and participate in hands-on activities connected to the Fire Humanities project.
This event is free and…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Burke Memorial-Washington State Museum (BRK). Accessibility Contact: Simpson Center for the Humanities, 206-543-3920, humanities@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.burkemuseum.org. The Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ Indigenous Foods Symposium: "Healing Hands - Healing Lands"
Registration is now open!
We hope you will join us for the 14th annual “Living Breath of wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ” Indigenous Foods Symposium, taking place May 1–2, 2026, at the University of Washington’s Intellectual House. This two-day gathering is hosted by the Living Breath Indigenous Foods Collective in partnership with UW American Indian Studies.
This year’s symposium centers the theme “Healing Hands – Healing Lands,” bringing together Indigenous scholars, artists, community leaders, and practitioners to reflect on food sovereignty, wellness, cultural resurgence, and collective healing through land-based knowledge and practice.
We are honored to welcome Vina Brown (Haíɫzaqv and Nuu-chah-nulth) as our 2026 keynote speaker, presenting on Friday, May 1. Vina Brown is a scholar, artist, and wellness advocate whose work centers Indigenous law, cultural healing, and community well-being. Raised in her Haíɫzaqv homelands, Vina’s work is deeply grounded in cultural resurgence, ceremony, and Tribal Canoe Journeys. She is…
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Intellectual House (INT). Campus room: Gathering Hall. Accessibility Contact: dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Conferences. Exhibits. Lectures/Seminars. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UWLivingBreath.
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026.
For more info visit livingbreathfoodsymposium.org. “Local Climate and Sustainability Policy: A Focus on Implementation”
Rachel Krause
University of Kansas
Professor University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Olsen Room (GWN 1A). Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) student meeting
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) is open to all UW students who care about sustainability, equity, and building community.
HuES connects students interested in actively engaging with sustainability on campus with projects that will make an impact.
Join us to learn about possible projects and how you can get involved. You don't need prior experience - just curiosity and a willingness to learn and collaborate.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 337. Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.uw.edu. HUB Lost & Found Sale
The HUB Lost & Found Sale, similar to a garage sale, is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-4:30pm at the HUB Information Desk. Items vary every month and are highly discounted. Past Items have included jackets, water bottles, headphones, umbrellas, sunglasses, textbooks, calculators, USB drives, and much, much more. Stop by the next sale and see what treasures you might find!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB Information Desk (First Floor). Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit hub.washington.edu. UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism
Will green capitalism save us from the climate crisis? "Clean" technologies and renewable energy are certainly growing sites of capitalist investment, with government policies playing a key role in making these sectors profitable. But the supply chains that produce the technologies pose vexing dilemmas for the energy transition. These dilemmas are most dramatic at the extractive frontiers of green capitalism: where the natural resources needed to manufacture electric vehicles and build windmills are extracted. In this talk, Thea Riofrancos (Providence College) will unpack these challenges through the lens of lithium, a so-called "critical mineral" essential for its role in decarbonizing one of the most polluting sectors: transportation.
With forecasters predicting an enormous surge in lithium demand, exceeding existing supplies, Global North governments and downstream firms scramble to "secure" lithium, resulting in a new state-corporate alliance and the return of vertical integration. Meanwhile, Global Sou…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Allen Library (ALB). Campus room: Petersen Room. Accessibility Contact: lasuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) student meeting
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) is open to all UW students who care about sustainability, equity, and building community.
HuES connects students interested in actively engaging with sustainability on campus with projects that will make an impact.
Join us to learn about possible projects and how you can get involved. You don't need prior experience - just curiosity and a willingness to learn and collaborate.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 337. Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.uw.edu. UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Is A River Alive? Exploring the lives, deaths and rights of rivers with Robert Macfarlane
Flow into a radical reimagining of rivers—as sentient beings with rights. This global lecture blends activism, art, and law to reveal how river justice shapes our survival in a world where water is more than resource—it’s kin.
In person is SOLD OUT. Livestreaming is available for registration.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: lectures@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Diversity Equity Inclusion.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Town Hall Seattle.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) student meeting
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) is open to all UW students who care about sustainability, equity, and building community.
HuES connects students interested in actively engaging with sustainability on campus with projects that will make an impact.
Join us to learn about possible projects and how you can get involved. You don't need prior experience - just curiosity and a willingness to learn and collaborate.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 337. Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.uw.edu. Nature and Health Community Dinner with Dr. Sabine Thomas
Nature and Health Community Dinners welcome anyone with a curiosity about expanding access to green space to support health and well-being, environmental and health equity, people-nature reciprocity, and climate change resilience. Students, professionals, and community members from many different disciplines come together to explore new ideas, discuss policies and programs, and strengthen partnerships in the field of nature and health.
Our June 2 dinner features a speed talk from Dr. Sabine Thomas. Sabine is a naturopathic doctor and is co-owner of JSOL STUDIOS LLC, a family-wellness centered and nature-embodied organization dedicated to nurturing thriving ecosystems within families and organizations.
Nature and Health Community Dinners include: A plant-based dinner , Drinks , Networking , Short talks from a wide variety of professionals, including researchers, community leaders, policy-makers, program managers, etc. Register by May 27.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Special Events.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. HUB Lost & Found Sale
The HUB Lost & Found Sale, similar to a garage sale, is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-4:30pm at the HUB Information Desk. Items vary every month and are highly discounted. Past Items have included jackets, water bottles, headphones, umbrellas, sunglasses, textbooks, calculators, USB drives, and much, much more. Stop by the next sale and see what treasures you might find!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB Information Desk (First Floor). Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit hub.washington.edu. UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
HUB Lost & Found Sale
The HUB Lost & Found Sale, similar to a garage sale, is held on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00am-4:30pm at the HUB Information Desk. Items vary every month and are highly discounted. Past Items have included jackets, water bottles, headphones, umbrellas, sunglasses, textbooks, calculators, USB drives, and much, much more. Stop by the next sale and see what treasures you might find!
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB Information Desk (First Floor). Event Types: Special Events.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
For more info visit hub.washington.edu. UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
UW Surplus Public Store
The UW Surplus store is open to everyone on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We receive new items every day, so inventory is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter. Come by to see what bargains are in stock this week!
About us: UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through our retail store, online storefront, and timed auctions.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Environmental Stewardship Committee meeting
The UW Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC) provides tri-campus institutional leadership coordination over the development of the university’s Sustainability Action Plan, climate and sustainability goals, and associated policies.
The Environmental Stewardship Committee generally meets quarterly throughout the year.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tower Building T (UWTT). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99453634778. Campus room: UW Tower Floor 22, Magnolia Conference Room. Accessibility Contact: sustainability@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
For more info visit sustainability.uw.edu. UW Surplus Online Store
If you can't make it for the Tuesday Public Store, UW Surplus has you covered! Our online storefront features selected items added at 10:00 a.m. every Wednesday. Simply purchase online and pick up within a week - it couldn't be easier!
While the best selection will remain available on Tuesdays, we're trying to empower more people to shop sustainably for furniture, office essentials, and more.
UW Surplus takes all unwanted items from all UW departments and medical facilities. Our objective is to reuse, repurpose, or recycle as many items as possible to lessen the University’s climate impact on both purchasing and disposal. Items are resold through a retail store and online auctions. We receive new inventory every day, so our stock is always changing. If you'd like to get a preview of new items, you can sign up for our newsletter.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Plant Services Building (PSB). Accessibility Contact: surplus@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uwsurplus.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.