New Year's Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Thursday, January 1, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, January 19, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. State Courts in our Democracy: Preserving the Rule of Law
State courts stand at the center of our constitutional democracy—safeguarding individual rights, supporting transparent government, protecting electoral access, and serving as an essential counterbalance within our system of checks and balances. Yet across the country, public trust in the judiciary is facing unprecedented strain. Join us for an evening of timely conversation and insight as leading jurists, scholars, and advocates examine the evolving role of state courts and the future of the rule of law in America. Featuring remarks and moderated discussions with: Chief Justice Debra Stephens, Washington Supreme Court , Judge John Chun, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington , Justice Bobbe Bridge , Additional judges, scholars and civic leaders, The program will explore: What makes state courts distinct, and indispensable, in our constitutional structure , The growing erosion of public trust in courts and the forces driving it , Realistic opportunities for action, accountability,…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Presidents' Day
Holidays
No classes. Most University offices and buildings are closed. Check with specific offices to confirm.
Event interval: Single day event. Year: 2026. Quarter: Winter. Event Types: Academics.
Monday, February 16, 2026.
For more info visit www.washington.edu. Northwest Dispute Resolution Conference
Bridging Divides: The Art and Science of
Modern Dispute Resolution
The conference will feature a wide variety of dispute resolution topics in sessions covering current issues, communication, negotiation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills applicable to both work and personal life.
Sponsored by the Washington State Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section, CLE credit is pending. The conference will include keynote presentations and plenary workshops from Bernie Mayer, Colin Rule and Julie Mcfarlane. Early bird registration for this 2-day conference is $325.
Request for Proposals
Now accepting Proposals for the 28th NWDR Conference.
Deadline: To be considered for the conference, you must submit your proposal by 11:59:59 Pacific time on Friday, October 17, 2025.
Event interval: Ongoing event. Campus location: William H. Gates Hall (LAW). Accessibility Contact: lawconf@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit nwdrconference.org.