UW Tacoma All Industries Career & Internship Fair - Spring 2026
Our bi-annual Career & Internship Fair is an opportunity for all students to network with employers representing various industries. This fair is an opportunity to make connections with employers and students, to develop your personal brand, and to learn about available job and internship opportunities. This year's fair will be held in person in William W. Philip Hall (WPH) on UW Tacoma's campus.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma William W. Philip Hall (WPH). Event Types: Special Events. Workshops. Student Activities. Accessibility Contact: tcareer@uw.edu.
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
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Join us for UW Tacoma's annual Husky Fest! Food trucks, marching bands, dance performers, Hendrix the Husky with some canine friends, and much, much more will keep you entertained. Of course, you can also learn more about attending UW Tacoma. The event (and parking on campus) is free.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Special Events. Student Activities. Academics. Accessibility Contact: ebowhite@uw.edu.
Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tacoma.uw.edu. South Sound Sustainability Expo
Celebrate Earth Day with friends, neighbors, and local organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability in the South Sound. Meet local organizations, businesses, and government agencies dedicated to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices. *Free community event!
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Prairie Line Trail. Event Types: Special Events. Accessibility Contact: ecsuwt@uw.edu.
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit www.tacoma.uw.edu. Grit City Think and Drink | Hawaiian Water & the 2023 Maui Fire
Grit City Think & Drink brings scholars and experts from various disciplines face-to-face with the public in a comfortable, lively atmosphere, either virtually or in person. The evening begins with a presentation or lecture (often interactive) followed by giveaways and a moderated Q&A. Grit City Think & Drink is free to the public and open to all ages.
Event interval: Single day event. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Special Events. Accessibility Contact: To request disability accommodation, including American Sign Language interpretation, please email the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at iashelp@uw.edu.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
7 Seas Brewing, 2101 Jefferson Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402.
For more info visit www.tacoma.uw.edu. Seabirds Live! A conversation with author Eric Wagner
What can one of the world’s largest gatherings of rhinoceros auklets tell us about the health of the Salish Sea? Get the inside scoop on the remote and often enigmatic seabirds of Protection and Destruction Islands. Author Eric Wagner will be on stage with seabird biologist Peter Hodum for a live conversation on May 13 at the University of Washington Tacoma. The free event will feature original photos and audio, along with a discussion of Eric’s new book Seabirds as Sentinels. A tale of two islands
Every year, tens of thousands of rhinoceros auklets return to the steep hillsides of Protection and Destruction Islands. When they arrive, scientists say, these football-shaped birds carry with them a story as big as the North Pacific.
Learn what seabirds are telling us about changing ocean conditions and the health of the Salish Sea. Find out the best technique for dodging a flying rhinoceros auklet. Take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at seabird research in Washington state.
This live event combines…
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: UW Tacoma Keystone (KEY). Campus room: Carwein Auditorium (KEY 102). Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Accessibility Contact: jeffrice@uw.edu.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
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