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Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Winter Gathering
Cross Campus Collaborative (Cx3) Series Winter Event
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @4:00-6:00pm at Mary Gates Hall Room 171G
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…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 171G. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Diversity Equity Inclusion. Meetings. Lectures/Seminars. Workshops. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.gle. NextGen Civic Leader Badge Info Session [In-Person]
The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center, in partnership with the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, is excited to announce the launch of the NextGen Civic Leader Badge!
We are looking for students from all majors/disciplines who are interested in demonstrating their commitment to the public good by documenting their civic health actions and practicing reflection on the impact of their good works. The NextGen Civic Leader Badge serves as a visible demonstration of commitment to civic leadership. Students that complete the badge will receive special recognition and be able to display the digital badge on their resume and as part of their online presence.
Students interested in pursuing the NextGen Civic Leader Badge can get an introduction to the process and answers to their questions at upcoming information sessions. (In person sessions held in Mary Gates Hall, Suite 171—the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. Please RSVP for virtual session link.):
Tuesda…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Online Meeting Link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0j5tJH3_yHhIld_beJiuwMBUQlgxRDVBV0UxSkRWUkRHRzY2UTlFVUgwTS4u&route=shorturl. Campus room: MGH 171. Accessibility Contact: purschk@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions.
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com. ASUW SARVA x NextGen Civic Leader Corps Town Hall
Join ASUW SARVA and NextGen Civic Leader Corps for a deep dive into ASUW SARVA's 2026 Legislative Priorities for the current legislative Session. Learn about the history and progress of student advocacy for supporting the health and wellness of students on campus, and connect with community organizations and resources!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 171. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Student Activities. Meetings.
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Legislative Advocacy Training #3
Join ASUW, NextGen Civic Leader Corps and UW Impact for the final Legislative Advocacy Training of the series!
This is one of three trainings offered ahead of Huskies on the Hill, UW's Legislative Advocacy day. Students will be heading down to Olympia on Tuesday, February 10 for Huskies on the Hill. RSVP for HOTH by January 11 via the link below!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB 121 + HUB 131. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Undergraduate Students.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Resisting Authoritarianism Here and Abroad: Blue City Blues with Anne Applebaum
Join Blue City Blues for a conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Anne Applebaum, as she addresses the escalating global threats to democratic institutions and explores pragmatic strategies to counter the rise of authoritarianism. Drawing on her extensive research, Applebaum will discuss findings from her critically acclaimed works, including Twilight of Democracy: The Seductive Lure of Authoritarianism and her latest book, Autocracy, Inc. offering insight into how free societies can prevent the worst-case scenarios now unfolding across the world. The event will be in-person and livestreamed. Sliding scale $10 - $35.
Anne Applebaum is a prize-winning historian, a staff writer for The Atlantic, and a senior fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University. Her history books include Red Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine; Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-1956; and Gulag: A History, which won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for non-fiction. Her most recent books…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: access@townhallseattle.org. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 7:30 PM.
Town Hall Seattle.
For more info visit townhallseattle.org. Dean's Forum | Learning from the Past: How Immigration Policy Affects Communities
Join us on February 26 at 12:00 PM for a conversation between Dean Jodi Sandfort and Evans faculty Dafeng Xu, who brings expertise on U.S. immigration policy, and Catherine Clement, a public historian with expertise in the Chinese-Canadian experience. They will discuss past efforts to curb immigration in North American and how those policies impacted communities, families, labor markets, and social relations.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadv@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit events.uw.edu. 2026 Evans School Internship Fair
2026 Evans School Internship Fair, Fair information:
Please join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 11:00am-2:00pm for the 2026 Evans School Internship Fair, hosted in person in Parrington Hall on the University of Washington Seattle campus. This fair is open the Evans School Master of Public Administration (MPA), Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA), Undergraduate Public Service and Policy Major, Public Policy Minor and NextGen students.
*Priority is for MPA students looking to fulfill their 400hr internship requirement.
Registration is open to Evans School affiliated students only.
*Student Registration to open beginning of Winter Quarter 2026. [REGISTER HERE], Never attended an in-person career fair before?
A career fair is a connection opportunity for employers who have open roles and students who are currently in the job search phase. At an in-person career fair, events are hosted on campus in a large meeting space, wherein employers set up booths for students and alumni to visit.…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington Lobby. Accessibility Contact: evansjob@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: Evans MPA Students, Evans Undergrad Students.
Friday, February 27, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit uw.joinhandshake.com. Public Policy Camp Conference at South Seattle College
Register now: Policy Camp Conference
Presented by the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington and Seattle Colleges’ Division for Access, Community, and Opportunity
Are you curious about how public policies are created, shaped, and implemented?
Do you want to explore different levels of policymaking—from local to federal—and the roles professionals play at each stage?
Are you interested in learning what a career in public policy can look like?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this conference is for you!
Join us for an engaging introduction to public policy education, including how policies move from ideas to action, the various levels of government and institutions involved in policymaking, and the wide range of career pathways in public policy. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with policymakers, faculty, and like minded peers who share your interest in making a positive impact.
Event Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Sou…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwpolicycamp@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Jerry M. Brockey Student Center at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Public Policy Camp Conference at Highline College
Register now: Policy Camp Conference
Presented by the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at the University of Washington and High Colleges Office of Equity, Diverity & Transformation
Are you curious about how public policies are created, shaped, and implemented?
Do you want to explore different levels of policymaking—from local to federal—and the roles professionals play at each stage?
Are you interested in learning what a career in public policy can look like?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, this conference is for you!
Join us for an engaging introduction to public policy education, including how policies move from ideas to action, the various levels of government and institutions involved in policymaking, and the wide range of career pathways in public policy. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with policymakers, faculty, and like minded peers who share your interest in making a positive impact.
Event Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Highline…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: uwpolicycamp@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Building 8/ Mt. Constance/Olympus Conference Room, 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198.
For more info visit evans.uw.edu. 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 PM
Mary Gates Hall 171
Speaker bios will be released closer to the event date.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Mary Gates Hall (MGH). Campus room: MGH 171. Accessibility Contact: nextgenleader@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
2026 Public Service Professional Development Day
2026 Public Service Professional Development Day, Event Information:
Please join us on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 11:00am-2:00pm for the 2026 Public Service Professional Development Day, hosted by the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy & Governance at Parrington Hall on the UW Seattle campus.
NOTE:
This event is different than a traditional Career Fair and combines traditional fair elements with professional development opportunities. There will be employers present and also 1-1 informational interviews, mock interviews, and resume reviews available. Attendees are not required to stay the whole event period, but may just be present for their interviews and employer tabling.
Event timeline and other details to come. Registration also open to UW students with similar career interest in policy, governance, and public service. Registration is open to UW Seattle students only.
*Student Registration to open Winter Quarter 2026.
[REGISTER ON HANDSHAKE HERE], Never attended an in-person career event…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Multiple Classrooms. Accessibility Contact: evansjob@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events. Target Audience: All Evans School Students, Evans School Alumni, UW Students interested in Public Service.
Friday, April 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.