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Quarter Break - Spring 2026

Dates of Instruction Break between winter and spring quarters. Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Saturday, March 21, 2026 – Sunday, March 29, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Canvas Co-working Accessibility Workshop

Feel free to pop by anytime during this workshop to get assistance with any accessibility questions you have while setting up your Spring Quarter Canvas Sites. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92119380436. Campus room: PAR 103. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Target Audience: Evans Staff, Faculty, and Instructors. Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Instruction Begins - Spring 2026

Dates of Instruction Instruction begins. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Monday, March 30, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Evans Research Seminar: Addressing State and Local Problems: How Universities can Accelerate Public Impact Research through Public Affairs

Jodi Sandfort, Dean and Professor, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, "Addressing State and Local Problems: How Universities can Accelerate Public Impact Research through Public Affairs.” This talk will describe theory and methodology, and relates to the 5/27 research seminar. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

NextGen Civic Leader Corps Monthly Meeting

Monthly NextGen Student meeting to connect with undergraduate students from across campus interested in Public Service, Civic Engagement and Community Engaged Leadership! Come learn more about upcoming events, and build skills to add to your leadership toolkit! Please RSVP via the link below! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington Hall Room 103. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students. Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit evans.uw.edu.

Admitted Evans | Virtual Visit Day

Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM PT | Zoom Your Evans journey starts here! Join fellow admitted students from across the world for an energizing virtual experience designed to welcome you into the Evans community and give you a glimpse of what’s ahead.  Hear directly from Dean Jodi Sandfort, engage in a dynamic stakeholder session and policy panel, and connect with current students during a conversation with our Evans MPA Ambassadors. This is a great opportunity to meet future classmates, explore the ideas shaping today’s policy landscape, and start imagining your place at Evans. We can’t wait to welcome you. Register for the Virtual Admitted Student Open House here! Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Zoom. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: Admitted MPA Students. Thursday, April 2, 2026. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Donuts with the Dean

Join Dean Jodi and the Evans Community for a chance to connect! Kosher for Passover treats will be available. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 252. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Equity in Real Life

Join Evans alumni for small group conversations on today's application of equity in the public sector. All Evans Community members are invited to attend! Snacks will be provided. RSVP recommended. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 320. Accessibility Contact: jslate5@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Student Activities. Event sponsors: Evans School Equity & Inclusion Council; ESO. Target Audience: students, faculty, staff. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

NextGen Spring Quarter Kick-Off

Spring is upon us! We hope you had a great break! We invite you to join NextGen in kicking off Spring quarter! Connect with peers while learning about NextGen and ways that you can be civically engaged on and off campus this quarter! Learn about the NextGen Civic Leader Digital Badge, ASUW SARVA's Spring Quarter Events, and brainstorm questions for our Pathways to Public Service Graduate Student Panel!  Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026 Time: 5:00-6:30 PM Location: Seig Hall, Room 224 RSVP today to reserve your spot! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Sieg Building (SIG). Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Student Activities. Special Events. Thursday, April 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. For more info visit givepul.se.

Planning for Your 2nd Year Info Session

This Virtual Information Session will be hosted by Student Affairs. Join us to learn more about planning for your 2nd year in the MPA program. Topics will include: Academic expectations in second year Planning your electives Declaring a Program Option Brief overview of Capstone Opportunity to answer any questions you may have! *Session will be recorded and made available to students after the event. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/CJ_S_00MTMSwJTqNMmkrHQ. Accessibility Contact: evansgrad@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Information Sessions. Target Audience: Current 1st Year MPA Students. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Faculty Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 360. Accessibility Contact: tmh@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Evans Faculty. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Doing Public Impact Research in Washington State: Learning to Navigate Context.

Following the April 8th Faculty Meeting, please join for a conversation on Public Impact Research in Washington State.   Doing Public Impact Research in Washington State:  Learning to Navigate Context.   Panelists: Julia Carboni, Scott Allard, and Amanda Bankston. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.

Information Session: Public Service and Policy Major, Public Policy Minor

This session is recommended for prospective students who want to learn more about the UW Evans School undergraduate academic programs. Advisers will cover an overview of the school, public policy, academic programs, requirements, and how to declare the major or minor. This will be a virtual session through Zoom:  https://washington.zoom.us/j/96665318419. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99087187742. Accessibility Contact: evansug@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Undergraduate Students. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM. Zoom. For more info visit evans.uw.edu.

Experience Evans in Bloom | Admitted Student Day 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PT | Parrington Hall Come experience the Evans School in person! Join us on campus for a day designed to welcome our admitted MPA students into the community and celebrate the start of your Evans journey.  You’ll take part in interactive activities, hear from current MPA students, and connect with faculty, staff, and future classmates. We’ll also explore campus together and explore student engagement opportunities over coffee. This is your chance to experience the energy, people, and community that make Evans special, and to see what your future here will look like.  We’re excited to have you join us!    Register for the In-Person Admitted Student Day here! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: Admitted MPA Students. Thursday, April 9, 2026. For more info visit forms.office.com.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Challenges and Cures: Vote-by-Mail in Washington State

As a fully vote-by-mail (VBM) state, it is important to pay particular attention to how voters sign and return their ballot envelopes in Washington State. Using voter-level ballot data from primary and general elections between 2020 and 2024, this study examines the causes of ballot rejections and explores disparities across different population sub-groups. Results show consistent evidence that voters of color and younger voters experience higher ballot challenge and rejection rates than White voters or older voters. The talk will conclude with recommendations for research and policy. Scott W. Allard is the Daniel J. Evans Endowed Professor of Social Policy at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Washington with research expertise in social policy, poverty, and inequality. He is currently the co-director of the UW Elections Database project, focused on understanding the voter experience in Washington State. His most recent book, Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Po… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: 409. Accessibility Contact: dso@u.washington.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Department of Sociology. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Pathways to Public Service: From Grad School to Governance

Join us in conversation with three current grad students who are working in local or state government to learn about how their respective programs at the Law School, the School of Public Policy & Governance, and the School of Social Work have shaped their work.  Thursday, April 9 4-5:30 PM Parrington Hall Room 360 This event is open to all UW Students, Faculty, and Staff.  Speaker Bios:  Representative Osman Salahuddin, UW Law Osman represents the 48th Legislative District, including parts of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, and all of Clyde Hill, Medina, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point. A Redmond native and proud son of immigrants—a special education teacher and small business owner—he earned a B.S. in neurobiology from the University of Washington, where he served as Student Body President. Before being elected, Osman worked as a researcher at Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine. He has served his community on the Redmond City Council, worked for the King County Council, and contributed to non-… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington Hall Room 360. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. For more info visit givepul.se.

Party in Parrington

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evansadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Event sponsors: We are thrilled to invite you to this year's Party in Parrington, a joyful open house celebrating the heart of the Evans School community! This all-school event brings together alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends for an evening of connection, fun, and school spirit. Trust us, this is one you won't want to miss. RSVP and details to come. Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

All-Staff Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Monday, April 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Evans Research Seminar: Gender Responsive Budgeting in North America

Marilyn Rubin, Distinguished Research Fellow, School of Public Affairs and Administration, Rutgers University, "Gender Responsive Budgeting in North America”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Husky Giving Day

Husky Giving Day is your chance to be part of something great! On Thursday, April 23, the Husky community can make one big difference on one big day. In this 24-hour period, Huskies from around the world come together to give to the UW in ways that matter to them. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Evans Undergraduate Orientation

Welcome to the Evans School Community! We’re excited to welcome you to the UW Seattle Campus and Parrington Hall at Orientation.   In alignment with the Evans School’s mission and values, we are committed to fostering connections across our diverse community and preparing you for the future. Orientation is designed to introduce you to your academic program, connect you with resources, and introduce the people who will support you, both academically and personally, throughout your journey here. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evansug@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition

Please join us on April 24th for the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition! Students will collaborate in teams of 3-5 to brainstorm and present solutions to a real public sector challenge. Your team will receive the policy case one week in advance and on competition day, present findings to experienced professionals in the public sector and MPA graduate students. More information is included on the flyer and registration form. Please register here by Sunday, April 5th. Take advantage of this opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, collaborate with peers, and build your network! Date: Friday, April 24 Time: 9:45 AM-5 PM Location: Mary Gates Hall. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Student Activities. Special Events. Friday, April 24, 2026, 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit docs.google.com.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Evans Research Seminar: “Structured Payment in Pawnshop Borrowing: Mandates vs. Choice”

Craig McIntosh, Professor, School of Global Policy and Strategy, Co-Director of the Policy Design and Evaluation Lab, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), “Structured Payment in Pawnshop Borrowing: Mandates vs. Choice”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Savery Hall (SAV). Campus room: Savery 410. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Co-sponsored with the Department of Economics. Monday, May 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

All-Staff Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Spring Quarter Gathering

Cross Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Series Spring Event Tuesday, May 5, 2026  @4:00-7:00pm, Location TBD Cx3 Information The CX3 Public Service Leadership Series is a quarterly, cross-campus initiative hosted by UW Partners Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, and the Center for Education Leadership & Engagement. CX3 is designed to equip University of Washington students with the facilitation skills and collaborative mindsets needed to tackle complex societal challenges. Each quarter, we will host a 3-hour session for 50–60 University of Washington students from different academic practices to co-create innovative solutions, build networks, and practice the art of hosting large-scale dialogues. By progressively training students as collaborators, CX3 aims to empower students to grow their leadership skills while developing and implementing community-driven solutions. Instead of thinking of CX3 as an intensive academic program, we hope to be a low-stakes opportun… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: TBD. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Event sponsors: NextGen Civic Leader Corps https://evans.uw.edu/undergraduate-programs/next-gen/ Dahn Bi Lee-Hong nextgenleader@uw.edu 206-414-8859 Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center https://depts.washington.edu/ecc/ EJ Pinera ecc@uw.edu 206-543-4635 Othello UW Commons https://cele.uw.edu/programs/othello-uw-commons/ Katie Wallace othellocommons@uw.edu 206-685-3023. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

Evans Research Seminar: “Structured Payment in Pawnshop Borrowing: Mandates vs. Choice”

Michael Lens, Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy, Luskin School of Public Affairs, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), "Where the Hood At? Fifty Years of Change in Black Neighborhoods”  Check out his book. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Co-sponsored with the Department of Real Estate. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

NextGen Civic Leader Corps Monthly Meeting

Monthly NextGen Student meeting to connect with undergraduate students from across campus interested in Public Service, Civic Engagement and Community Engaged Leadership! Come learn more about upcoming events, and build skills to add to your leadership toolkit! Please RSVP via the link below! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington Hall Room 103. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit evans.uw.edu.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, May 7, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

HOLD - Evans Day of Service

Service at local food bank Family Works to sort donated food. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Monday, May 11, 2026.

HOLD: Waffles

Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Not Specified. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM.

Faculty Meeting

Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 360. Accessibility Contact: tmh@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Evans Faculty. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.

Information Session: Public Service and Policy Major, Public Policy Minor

This session is recommended for prospective students who want to learn more about the UW Evans School undergraduate academic programs. Advisers will cover an overview of the school, public policy, academic programs, requirements, and how to declare the major or minor. This will be a virtual session through Zoom:  https://washington.zoom.us/j/96665318419. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99087187742. Accessibility Contact: evansug@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective Undergraduate Students. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM. Zoom. For more info visit evans.uw.edu.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Admitted Evans Students | Drop-In Hours

Congratulations on your admissions to the Evans School! Do you have questions? We are hosting drop-in advising for our admitted students to provide support or connect regarding next steps. Feel free to stop by our virtual office hours to meet with our MPA Admissions Team! Please note: Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Join us here on Thursdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm PST. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

MPA and EMPA | Admissions Regular Deadline

The regular and final admissions deadline is here! Be sure to submit your application for admission. If you have any questions, please stop by our drop-ins, send us an email at evansadm@uw.edu, or schedule a 1:1 meeting with our Admissions Team. We wish you best of luck on your application! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: Prospective MPA and prospective EMPA Students. Friday, May 15, 2026.

Evans Research Seminar: "Enduring Illegality: Time and the State of Waiting in Undocumented Middle Life"

 Angela García, Associate Professor, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago, "Enduring Illegality: Time and the State of Waiting in Undocumented Middle Life". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Co-sponsored with CSDE. Friday, May 15, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Memorial Day

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Monday, May 25, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Evans Research Seminar: "EPIC Reflections: Three Cases of Community-Engaged Research for Public Impact”

Amanda Bankston, Director of the Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) and Julia Karon, Ph.D. Student, Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington, "EPIC Reflections: Three Cases of Community-Engaged Research for Public Impact” This talk will describe empirical cases. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, May 28, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

The Evans School Community Picnic

Event interval: Single day event. Campus room: Parrington Lawn. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Friday, May 29, 2026.

NextGen Civic Leader Corps Monthly Meeting

Monthly NextGen Student meeting to connect with undergraduate students from across campus interested in Public Service, Civic Engagement and Community Engaged Leadership! Come learn more about upcoming events, and build skills to add to your leadership toolkit! Please RSVP via the link below! Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington Hall Room 103. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students. Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit evans.uw.edu.

Drop-In Advising

We will be hosting drop-in advising for students to provide support with questions or to just connect. Feel free to come by the Office of Student Affairs (PAR 140) to meet the Student Affairs team! Drop-in advising is on a first come, first served basis. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: PAR 140. Accessibility Contact: evansuw@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Thursday, June 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

Instruction Ends - Spring 2026

Dates of Instruction Instruction ends. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Friday, June 5, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Final Examinations - Spring 2026

Dates of Instruction Week of final examinations for spring quarter. Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Spring. Event Types: Academics. Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Friday, June 12, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

2026 Evans School Convocation

Please join the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance in celebrating the Class of 2026 at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (PDT) at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion or online!  Tickets not required. Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit evans.uw.edu.

Quarter Break - Summer 2026

Dates of Instruction Break between spring and summer quarters. Event interval: Ongoing event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics. Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.

Juneteenth

Holidays No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm. Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Summer. Event Types: Academics. Friday, June 19, 2026. For more info visit www.washington.edu.