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Henry Art Gallery
Lucy Kim: Mutant Optics
July 20, 2024–Feb. 2, 2025
Lucy Kim is an interdisciplinary artist who works across painting, sculpture, and biological media who uses distortion to deconstruct how we see what we see.
LinkMember Benefit
The Complete Career Masterclass Collection
Throughout Fall Quarter
On-demand career development workshops, free for UWAA members. (A $299 value!)
LinkBurke Museum
Exhibition: Rare Air: Connecting with Species of Flight
Through March 2025
Original art, Burke Museum collections and interactive experiences that tell stories of endangered species of flight.
LinkVeterans Appreciation Programs
Veterans Appreciation Events
Nov. 4–22, 2024
Join us for a series of events that honor veterans across all three UW campuses.
LinkUW Retirement Association
Thriving: Promoting Mental Health Among Older Adults
Tues. Nov. 19, 2024
This lecture series by UW Medicine experts helps you wrap your head around brain health. Today’s session features Patrick Raue, Ph.D.
LinkGWSS
Book Event: From Forest Farm to Sawmill, Stories of Labor, Gender and the Chinese State
Wed. Nov. 20, 2024
Shuxuan Zhou explores dualisms between humanity and nature with stories of labor and resistance.
LinkCareer & Internship Center
Consulting Demystified
Wed. Nov. 20, 2024
UW alumni working in consulting share their experiences and advice. Come with questions!
LinkDepartment of Chemistry
A Discussion of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2024
Wed. Nov. 20, 2024
Professors Mike Gelb and Jesse Zalatan will present on the topics of computational protein design and protein structure prediction and lead a Q&A.
LinkSchool of Music
Campus and Concert Bands: Colors in Motion
Thurs. Nov. 21, 2024
Enjoy a program of music by Malcom Arnold, Brian Balmages, Yukiko Nishimura and more.
LinkDepartment of Geography
Geographers in Practice
Thurs. Nov. 21, 2024
A panel of three alumni share their experiences as geographers in practice.
LinkUW Retirement Association
Thriving: Family and Caregiver Support
Thurs. Nov. 21, 2024
This lecture series by UW Medicine experts helps you wrap your head around brain health. Today’s session features Millie Forrester, MSW, LICSW.
LinkJackson School
Voice, Video, and Vernacular: Digital Media and the Politics of Cultural Regions
Fri. Nov. 22, 2024
How does media in India use languages, cultures, and caste politics to gain audiences?
LinkSchool of Music
Campus Philharmonia Orchestras
Sat. Nov. 23, 2024
A performance of works by Schubert, Borodin, Duparc and Smetana.
LinkDocumentary film
“Bad River” Screening & Panel
Sat. Nov. 23, 2024
Gather for a special screening of the critically acclaimed new documentary, followed by a panel discussion and reception.
LinkHenry Art Gallery
Meet the Curator of Overexposures: Photographs from the Henry Collection
Sat. Nov. 30, 2024
Visit the Henry for an illuminating tour of two exhibitions with Em Chan.
LinkHusky Sports
UW at Oregon
Sat. Nov. 30, 2024
The regular season wraps up with a visit to Eugene for a classic PNW matchup.
LinkSchool of Music
Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band
Mon. Dec. 2, 2024
The Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Ensemble present a shared program of repertory selections, original music, and inspired arrangements.
LinkSimpson Center for the Humanities
Katz Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities: James N. Gregory
Tues. Dec. 3, 2024
UW professor James Gregory explores the history of West Coast radicalism.
LinkSchool of Music
Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist Concert: Miguel Ballumbrosio, Afro-Peruvian Music and Dance
Tues. Dec. 3, 2024
Visiting Artist Miguel Ballumbrosio presents Afro-Peruvian dance and music.
LinkUniversity Book Store
UWAA Member Shopping Night at University Book Store
Wed. Dec. 4, 2024
Join our after-hours event for UWAA members! 20% discount plus fun door prizes.
LinkIdaho Huskies
AI in Government Agencies: Global Challenges
Wed. Dec. 4, 2024
Join your Idaho Husky community for an in-depth conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming our government and society.
LinkSchool of Music
Chamber Singers and University Chorale: The Loudest Whisper
Wed. Dec. 4, 2024
The Chamber Singers and University Chorale present a program of choral folk settings from across the globe.
LinkUW Retirement Association
When You Have to Settle an Estate
Wed. Dec. 4, 2024
An attorney explains the steps of settling an estate, with estate planning tips.
LinkSchool of Music
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Quintessence
Thurs. Dec. 5, 2024
The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present a program of music by Percy Grainger, J.S. Bach, Alfred Reed, Joseph Schwantner and others.
LinkSchool of Music
UW Symphony Orchestra: “Smetana and Bruckner at 200”
Fri. Dec. 6, 2024
David Alexander Rahbee leads the UW Symphony in a program of works by Bedřich Smetana and Anton Bruckner.
LinkJackson School
Ladino Day 2024: “The Familiar” with Author Leigh Bardugo
Sun. Dec. 8, 2024
Author Leigh Bardugo discusses her new novel and its use of Ladino with Canan Bolel.
LinkMember Event
Luminary Walk at the Arboretum
Thurs. Dec. 19, 2024
The Washington Park Arboretum comes to light at this special event just for UWAA members.
LinkSchool of Music
First Wednesday Concert Series: Students of the UW School of Music
Wed. Jan 8, 2025
Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series.
LinkDepartment of Mathematics
UW Math Alumni Gathering
Thurs. Jan. 9, 2025
All current and former members of the department are invited to this get-together.
LinkSchool of Dance
UW Dance Presents Concert
Fri. Jan. 17, 2025
Enjoy an evening of new works choreographed by our expert faculty dance artists and performed by talented undergraduate dance students.
LinkPolitical Science
Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics
Fri. Jan. 17, 2025
UCLA's Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld in conversation with the UW's Jihyeon Bae.
LinkSchool of Art + Art History + Design
artist & poets
Jan. 20–April 18, 2025
Ongoing exhibit at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery
LinkSchool of Music
Concerto Competition: Woodwinds, Brass, Other Instruments
Tues. Jan. 21, 2025
UW students compete for outside judges for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony.
LinkSchool of Music
Guest Pianist Recital: Gil Kalish
Wed. Jan. 29, 2025
Gil Kalish, professor of music and head of performance activities at the State University of New York at Stony Brook performs works by J.S. Bach and Charles Ives.
LinkSchool of Art + Art History + Design and The Graduate School
Wessam Al-Badry: The Role of Art and Journalism in Society
Thurs. Feb. 6, 2025
Explore the illusion that journalism embodies truth and objectivity.
LinkSchool of Music
UW Symphony Orchestra with Carrie Shaw, Frederick Reece
Fri. Feb. 7, 2025
Hear works by Thea Musgrave, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel and Felix Mendelssohn.
LinkSchool of Music
Guitar Studio Recital
Fri. Feb. 7, 2025
Guitar students of Michael Partington present their quarterly recital.
LinkSimpson Center for the Humanities
Katz Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities: Edward Slingerland
Tues. Feb. 11, 2025
Edward Slingerland discusses his research in literature, ethics and Chinese history.
LinkDepartment of Digital Arts and Experimental Media
DXARTS Winter Concert
Wed. Feb. 12, 2025
DXARTS holds their quarterly concert to showcase student work.
LinkSchool of Drama
The Winter’s Tale
Thurs. Feb. 13 – Sun. Feb. 23, 2025
This Shakespeare play centers on the jealousy of King Leontes of Sicily.
LinkSchool of Music
Concerto Competition: Strings
Fri. Feb. 14, 2025
UW strings students compete for a chance to perform with the UW Symphony.
LinkSchool of Music
Voice Division Recital
Tues. Feb. 18, 2025
Voice students of Thomas Harper and Carrie Shaw present their quarterly recital.
LinkSchool of Music
Jazz Innovations I
Wed. Feb. 19, 2025
Students perform original tunes, homages to the greats and experiments in composing.
LinkSchool of Music
Jazz Innovations II
Thurs. Feb. 20, 2025
Students perform original tunes, homages to the greats and experiments in composing.
LinkSchool of Music
Guest Orchestra Concert: Harmonia with UW Piano Students
Thurs. Feb. 20, 2025
Guest orchestra Harmonia (William White, director) performs winning concerto excerpts.
LinkSchool of Art + Art History + Design
Kollar Lecture in American Art: Tanya Sheehan
Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025
The 2025 Kollar Lecture in American Art will be delivered by Tanya Sheehan.
LinkSchool of Music
Brechemin Piano Series
Thurs. Feb. 27, 2025
UW keyboard students perform music from the piano repertoire.
LinkSchool of Music
Campus and Concert Bands: Passages
Mon. March 3, 2025
Music by Clifton Williams, Michael Daughtery, Masanori Taruya and others.
LinkSchool of Music
Modern Music Ensemble
Tues. March 4, 2025
The UW Modern Music Ensemble focuses on small ensemble and chamber orchestra works.
LinkSchool of Music
Chamber Singers and University Chorale: The Promise of Living
Fri. March 7, 2025
This Winter Quarter concert features Aaron Copland's “Promise of Living."
LinkSchool of Music
Campus Philharmonia Orchestras
Sat. March 8, 2025
The UW School of Music presents an end-of quarter performance by the Campus Philharmonia Orchestras.
LinkSchool of Music
Composition Studio
Sat. March 8, 2025
Student composers present original sonic explorations in performances presented by the UW Composition Program.
LinkSchool of Music
Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band
Mon. March 10, 2025
The Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Ensemble present a shared program of repertory selections, original music, and inspired arrangements.
LinkSchool of Drama
Late, A Cowboy Song
March 11–15, 2025
A play for all the lady cowboys of heart and mind who ride outside the city limits of convention.
LinkSchool of Music
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Transformation
Tues. March 11, 2025
The Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band present a program of music by Ricardo Mollá, Yasuhide Ito and others.
LinkSchool of Music
Guest Orchestra Concert: Seattle Modern Orchestra, Tribute: Joël-François Durand
Wed, March 12, 2025
Seattle Modern Orchestra celebrates UW Composition Professor and School of Music Director Joël-François Durand’s 70th birthday.
LinkDepartment of History
Roma, Jews, and the Holocaust
Thurs. March 13, 2025
Ari Joskowicz describes the experiences of Hitler’s forgotten victims and charts the evolving postwar relationship between Roma and Jews.
LinkSchool of Music
UW Symphony Orchestra with UW Choirs
Friday, March 14, 2025 -
David Alexander Rahbee leads the UW Symphony and Combined UW Choirs in "The Haydn Experience II."
LinkCA Huskies
Desert Social
Tues. March 18, 2025
Raise a glass to celebrate together in the beautiful Coachella Valley.
LinkSchool of Music
Guest Pianist Lecture Recital: Catherine Kautsky
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Pianist Catherine Kautsky presents a lecture-recital: “Debussy’s Paris: Poets, Politics and the Piano.”
LinkSchool of Music
Guest Artist Concert: Bennardo Larson Duo
Fri. April 4, 2025
Violin and piano duo Maya Bennardo and Karl Larson performs works by Anthony Vine and others.
LinkAsian Languages & Literature
Washin Kai Lecture
Tues. April 8, 2025
Featuring UW professor Davinder Bhowmik.
LinkSchool of Music
Faculty Recital: Tekla Cunningham, Violin
Thur. April 10, 2025
Tekla Cunningham plays works by Pisendel, Telemann, and a newly commissioned work by Melia Watras.
LinkISIR Speaker Series presents Emily Zackin
Tues. April 15, 2025
Public lecture from Emily Zackin, Johns Hopkins University.
LinkSchool of Music
Guest Artist Concert: Eroica Trio
Wed. April 16, 2025
The renowned Eroica Trio wraps up a three-day residency with a mainstage performance at Meany Hall.
LinkPolitical Science
Harnessing Law and Policy to Reduce Food Waste
Fri. April 18, 2025
Harvard Law School's Emily M. Broad Leib presents a lecture on food waste laws and reduction.
LinkPolitical Science
Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics: Iza Ding
Fri. April 18, 2025
Northwestern University's Iza Ding in conversation with UW Grad Student Discussant Tongtian Xiao.
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