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A Bold Path - Inspiring Public Service & Restoring Civic Trust

Join the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance on October 16 for a powerful evening of connection, inspiration, and action as we celebrate what would have been Governor Dan Evans' 100th birthday—honoring his enduring legacy while accelerating the future of public service. As one of the nation’s top public policy schools, the Evans School has long played a vital role in educating leaders and advancing powerful research that shapes public life. Now, we are advancing a bold new vision to transform how Washington’s public systems serve people through innovative service delivery, civic trust-building, and collaborative leadership. We are inspiring the next generation of public and civic leaders, restoring trust in democratic institutions, and increasing access to high-impact programs.  This intimate dinner will bring together alumni, friends, faculty, civic leaders, and champions of the public good, united in our commitment to invest in the people and programs that are rising to meet today’s most pressing ch… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Kane Hall (KNE). Accessibility Contact: conctran@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM. For more info visit events.uw.edu.

APPAM Policy on the Rocks: Local Governance in a Shifting Political Landscape

Join us for an engaging conversation on how recent political and administrative shifts at the federal and state levels are shaping governance and decision-making at the local level. This event will bring together a panel of experts, including local government scholars, elected officials, and senior administrators from across Washington. Panelists will share their perspectives on how the current administration’s policies are impacting local policy development, public management, and service delivery. The discussion will also explore opportunities for research and the role of evidence-based practices in informing local governance. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM. For more info visit www.appam.org.

Research Seminar: Evidential Cultures in Federal Rulemaking with CommentSense

Nic Weber, Associate Professor, UW Information School, Director of the Puget Sound Clinic for Public Interest Technology, and affiliate of the Center for an Informed Public, “Evidential Cultures in Federal Rulemaking with CommentSense". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Research Seminar: State-Social Relations and the Contestation of Informal Urban Marketplaces

Jill Purdy, Professor of Management, Milgard School of Business, UW Tacoma and Adjunct Faculty at the Evans School, "State-Social Relations and the Contestation of Informal Urban Marketplaces". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.