Linguistics Colloquium: International Student Services (ISS) Visit
We’ve invited a representative from the International Student Services (ISS) office to visit our department to discuss current policies/changes regarding international students and address any questions or concerns folks may have. This is open to all Linguistics students and faculty. Details below.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026, Time: 3:30-5:30pm, Location: BAG 260, Interpreter services: provided,
**This is taking the place of one fall quarter colloquium meeting.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bagley Hall (BAG). Campus room: 260. Accessibility Contact: linguw@uw.edu. Event Types: Information Sessions. Target Audience: Linguistics students.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:50 PM.
Join the College of Arts & Sciences Team for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Calling All Arts & Sciences Dawgs!
Join fellow alumni, students, friends, artists, scientists, historians, philosophers, writers and curious minds of the College of Arts & Sciences for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash on Sunday, October 18!
Part campus tour, part reunion, and all Dawg pride, you'll partake in a little interdisciplinary running through the heart of the UW, passing favorites like the Liberal Arts Quadrangle, Denny Hall, and the site of the future Chemical Sciences Building.
Bring your Arts & Sciences spirit and we'll bring the one-of-a-kind bandanas (picture below) for everyone who signs up to join the College's team for the 10K run, 5K run/walk, or Husky Pups Run.
A portion of your registration fee helps support the UW Alumni Association’s general scholarship fund. Race registration usually sells out before the event, so don't delay. Sign up to be on the College of Arts & Sciences team for the Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash here.
In addition, visit the College of Arts & Sciences tent for fun,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: casevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Special Events.
Sunday, October 18, 2026.
For more info visit runsignup.com. What Haven’t We Asked Quantum Computers to Do? Jeff Henshaw Senior VP, Quantum Compute Products at IonQ
When people talk about quantum computing, the focus is usually on a small set of well-known applications. But an equally interesting question is whether we’re asking the right questions in the first place. What kinds of problems might benefit from quantum approaches that we simply haven’t recognized yet?
This talk offers a brief introduction to the ideas behind quantum computing and a snapshot of where the field stands today. It then explores a broader challenge: discovering new applications by bringing together people who approach problems from very different perspectives. Researchers in fields ranging from chemistry and biology to public policy, history, literature, and religious studies may see opportunities that physicists and computer scientists overlook.
Not every problem will be a good fit for quantum computing. But expanding the conversation beyond the traditional quantum community may be one of the best ways to discover what these technologies will ultimately be useful for.
All disciplines welcome…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: 250. Accessibility Contact: casevents@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Target Audience: Open to all UW faculty, students, and staff.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Linguistics Faculty Meeting
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Guggenheim Hall (GUG). Campus room: GUG 415 L. Accessibility Contact: linguw@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.