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Evans Admissions Team | Drop-In Advising

Looking to learn more about our programs at the Evans? Join the Admissions Team for a weekly virtual Drop-In Advising session each week leading up to our priority January 15th deadline! We hope you can join us for a virtual coffee chat to best support you through the admissions journey. We hope to "see" you there! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/s/94833363448. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: MPA and EMPA prospective students. Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Zoom.

Evans Admissions Team | Drop-In Advising

Evans EMPA Information Session

Discover the Building Blocks of Your EMPA Journey! During the session, you’ll learn: How EMPA’s action-oriented coursework equips professionals to apply new skills immediately. , Why the program’s flexible structure works for busy mid-career leaders. , What makes the Evans School community a powerful network across public, nonprofit, and private sectors. This is your opportunity to envision yourself as part of a community of changemakers! Register Here! Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective EMPA Students. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Zoom. For more info visit washington.zoom.us.

Evans MPA Info Session with the Program Director

Discover the Building Blocks of Your MPA Journey with our Program Director! Curious about what it takes to apply to the Evans School MPA program and what makes our program unique? Join us for an interactive info session where we’ll walk through the key components of a strong application and introduce the foundational areas of our core curriculum. This is your opportunity to: Learn how to build a competitive application , Get a preview of the skills and knowledge at the heart of the MPA , Envision yourself as part of a community of changemakers, Whether you’re early in your graduate school search or ready to apply, this session will help you take the next step toward renovating our democracy. Register here! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/meeting/register/zcHmHgLtR-WRDcQ91WjNOw. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Prospective MPA Students. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Zoom.

Evans Admissions Team | Drop-In Advising

Looking to learn more about our programs at the Evans? Join the Admissions Team for a weekly virtual Drop-In Advising session each week leading up to our priority January 15th deadline! We hope you can join us for a virtual coffee chat to best support you through the admissions journey. We hope to "see" you there! Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/s/94833363448. Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Target Audience: MPA and EMPA prospective students. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Zoom.

Evans School Research Seminar - Corporations at Climate Crossroads

Lily Hsueh, Associate Professor, School of Public Affairs, Arizona State University, will be presenting on “Corporations at Climate Crossroads: Multilevel Governance, Public Policy, and Global Climate Action”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Experience Evans: A Day in the Life as an MPA Student | Winter Term

Get a firsthand look at the Evans MPA experience! This mini visit day includes the chance to: • Immerse yourself in an MPA class to experience Evans academics. • Take a guided campus tour with an MPA Ambassador. • Connect with current MPA Students. • Get individualized support through drop-in advising. • Explore the Evans community and ask your questions in real time. This is a great opportunity to explore whether the Evans School MPA is the right next step for your leadership journey! Date: January 22, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Parrington Hall Register here: Experience Evans: A Day in the Life as an MPA Student, Secure your spot today! Registration will close on January 20 at 12:00 PM PST. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Accessibility Contact: evansadm@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Target Audience: Prospective MPA Students. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM. For more info visit forms.office.com.

Evans School Research Seminar - Going Private

Rachel Potter, Associate Professor, Department of Politics, University of Virginia, will be presenting on “Going Private: Presidents and the Outsourcing of the Administrative State”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar - The Hidden Private Safety Net

Kristin Perkins, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Georgetown University, will be presenting on “The Hidden Private Safety Net: Shared Households and Older Adults’ Housing Costs". 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: Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology (CSDE). Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar - Inducing Agency

Vijayendra (Biju) Rao, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, World Bank, will be presenting on “Inducing Agency: How Women’s Groups Catalyzed a Cultural Transformation in Bihar, India". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

Evans School Research Seminar - Perspectives on School Smartphone Restrictions

Lucía Magis-Weinberg, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Washington, will be presenting on “Perspectives on School Smartphone Restrictions: Insights from Students, Teachers, and Parents". Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Parrington Hall (PAR). Campus room: Parrington 360. Accessibility Contact: evanshelp@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.