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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.