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School of Art + Art History + Design
artists & poets
Feb. 13–April 18, 2025
This exhibition emulates the interdisciplinary environment Jacob Lawrence experienced in his formative years and explores a legacy of collaboration between artists and poets.
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Just for members
Member Appreciation Month presented by BECU
Throughout April
We can't thank you enough for your support, but that won't stop us from trying!
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: The Indo-Pacific
Mon. April 7, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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Asian Languages & Literature
Washin Kai Lecture
Tues. April 8, 2025
Featuring UW professor Davinder Bhowmik.
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Meany Center for Performing Arts
Lara Downes: This Land
Tues. April 8, 2025
Pianist and activist Lara Downes celebrates resilience and imagination.
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Department of Economics
Seminar with Kyle Herkenhoff, University of Minnesota
Tues. April 8, 2025
Rising Income Risk at the Top and Falling Interest Rates: Evidence from 50 Years of Tax Returns
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Henry Art Gallery
Midday Mindfulness
Wed. April 9, 2025
Ashwini Sadekar leads a guided meditation to boost calm via the mind-body-breath connection.
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Department of Astronomy
Astrobiology 25th Anniversary Lecture Series: From the Deep Ocean to Deep Space
Wed. April 9, 2025
Hear from Giada Arney, UW Astrobiology Program Graduate 2016, at this lecture.
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Department of Political Science
Finnish/Nordic Perspectives on the War in Ukraine
Wed. April 9, 2025
Hear fron Ilmari Käihkö, who has studied the war in Ukraine since 2017.
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School 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.
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College of Education
Unleashing Creativity
Thurs. April 10, 2025
Educators and thought leaders share innovative solutions to today's educational challenges.
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Dept. of Political Science
UW Colloquium in Political Theory
Thurs. April 10, 2025
Join Anna Nguyen, UW Ph.D. student, for a colloquium in political theory.
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Jackson School
31st Annual REECAS Northwest Conference
April 10-12, 2025
Connect with students and educators of Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies.
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Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Gender, Translation, and the Short Form in the Eurasian Periodical
Thurs. April 10, 2025
Explore short-form fiction and its intersections with translation and gender.
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Dept. of Sociology
SocSEM – Kris Marsh
Thurs. April 10, 2025
Marsh centers the voices of members of the Black middle class who are single and living alone.
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Dept. of Geography
Higher Expectations: Practical Actions for a Better Academia
Fri. April 11, 2025
Roberta Hawkins and Leslie Kern on power dynamics within academia.
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School of Music
THEME Lecture Series
Fri. April 11, 2025
James O. Young, professor of Philosophy at the University of Victoria, on “Music and Moral Development.”
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BC Huskies
UW Alumni Happy Hour in Vancouver
Fri. April 11, 2025
Build your network of UW alumni and hear the latest updates from campus at this BC Huskies get-together.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Taj Mahal and Leyla McCalla — Black Banjo
Sat. April 12, 2025
Blues legend Taj Mahal joins Leyla McCalla in a not-to-be-missed concert.
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MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION
Husky Social at the College Inn Pub
Sun. April 13, 2025
UWAA members — you're invited to an evening of Husky fun in the U-District's historic College Inn Pub!
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: Europe
Mon. April 14, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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ISIR Speaker Series presents Emily Zackin
Tues. April 15, 2025
Public lecture from Emily Zackin, Johns Hopkins University.
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Department of Philosophy
Professor David Schlosberg Environmental Justice Talk
Tues. April 15, 2025
The Department of Philosophy welcomes David Schlosberg for his Environmental Justice Talk.
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French & Italian Studies
Translation Beyond English: Forugh Farrokhzad Between Persian and Italian
Tues. April 15, 2025
Visiting speaker Domenico Ingenito leads this workshop, which explores the groundbreaking poetry of Forugh Farrokhzad.
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School 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.
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Career & Internship Center
Career Journeys of Former International Students
Wed. April 16, 2025
Alumni and students connect online to talk about careers. Sign in with Handshake.
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Department of Astronomy
Exploring Mars with the Perseverance Rover
Wed. April 2, 2025
Ken Williford, ’07, Perseverance Rover deputy project scientist, helps UW Astrobiology celebrate their 25th anniversary.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
Letterpress Poetry Workshop
Thurs. April 17, 2025
Make poetic prints in the Jacob Lawrence Gallery at this free letterpress workshop.
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Political 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.
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Political 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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School of Music
Faculty Concert: John-Carlos Perea, “Improvising Home”
Fri. April 18, 2025
John-Carlos Perea and guests perform “Improvising Home” for jazz ensemble.
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Simpson Center for the Humanities
Translation Studies Hub Colloquium
Fri. April 18, 2025
The Translation Studies Hub serves as a platform for discussion about the theories, histories and practice of translation at the UW and in the broader Seattle community.
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MIDDLE EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
The Farhat J. Ziadeh Distinguished Lecture in Arab and Islamic Studies
Fri. April 18, 2025
Showcasing the most outstanding scholarship in Arab and Islamic Studies.
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Speech & Hearing Sciences
2025 Distinguished Alumni Lecture
Fri. April 18, 2025
UW Speech & Hearing Sciences distinguished alum Barbara Rodriguez, Ph.D., delivers remarks.
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Department of Linguistics
Linguistics Colloquium Series
Fri. April 18, 2025
Visiting speaker Meg Cychosz shares new insights on early vocal development.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: The Middle East
Mon. April 21, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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Department of Political Science
UW Colloquium in Political Theory: Dr. George Shulman
Mon. April 21, 2025
NYU's George Shulman discusses "Creative Paranoia & Radical Democracy: The Politics of SNNC and SDS."
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School of Drama
Producing Artist Laboratory – Spring
April 22–26, 2025
First-year MFA directors and designers work alongside second-year MFA actors.
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School of Music
Faculty Recital: Stephanie Richards and Friends
Tues. April 22, 2025
Enjoy hearing this renowned trumpeter and newly appointed professor of music.
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Department of Economics
Faculty Brownbag: Jing Tao
Tues. April 22, 2025
Discussion with Jing Tao; Associate Professor, UW Department of Economics.
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UW Impact
Preparing Informed Citizens in an AI-Powered World
Tues. April 22, 2025
Expert insights into how AI is reshaping education, research and civic engagement.
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Career & Internship Center
Careers in Public Health
Tues. April 22, 2025
Alumni and students connect online to talk about careers. Sign in with Handshake.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Consolidating Constitutional Legitimacy in Japan: Concepts, Metrics, and Pathways Forward
Tues. April 22, 2025
Kenneth More McElwain discusses constitutional legitimacy in Japan.
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School of Nursing
Endowed Lecture for Health Promotion
Wed. April 23, 2025
The Endowed Lecture for Health Promotion promotes visibility and recognition of nursing research and innovation in the public sphere.
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Department of Astronomy
The Climatic Effects of the UWAB Program on the Habitability of My Environment
Wed. April 23, 2025
UW Irvine physics and astronomy professor Aomawa Shields, ’14, helps UW Astrobiology celebrate their 25th anniversary.
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Department of Psychology
The Science of Altruism
Wed. April 23, 2025
This interdisciplinary panel brings together experts from various fields to explore the foundations of altruistic behaviors.
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School of Music
Faculty Recital: Robin McCabe, Around Robin
Thurs. April 24, 2025
Professor Robin McCabe brings pianistic virtuosity to the Meany mainstage.
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Center for Child & Family Well-Being
Parents and Teens on Screens
Thurs. April 24, 2025
An online panel of experts discuss parents’, teens’, and preteens’ digital technology and social media use and its relation to mental health.
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MIDDLE EASTERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Occasions for Poetry: Politics, Literature, and Imagination Among the Early Modern Ottomans
Thurs. April 24, 2025
Visiting speaker Oscar Aguirre-Mandujano discusses Ottoman poetic imagery.
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School of Music
Improvised Music Project Festival (IMPFEST)
Fri. April 25, 2025
IMPFest features UW Jazz Studies students and faculty with special guests.
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Department of Philosophy
Colloquium: George Tsai Department of Philosophy
Fri. April 25, 2025
Discussion with George Tsai.
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Member Appreciation
Game Night at Mox Boarding House
Sun. April 27, 2025
Discover fast-paced deck builders, intricate resource management games and more with UW alumni game designers.
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Portland Huskies
UW Alumni Day in Portland
Sun. April 27, 2025
Enjoy the best views in Portland with your Husky community on this two-hour cruise.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
2025 BA Exhibitions – Group 1
Apr. 29–May 9, 2025
Come to the Jacob Lawrence Gallery and enjoy this student graduation exhibit.
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Department of Mathematics
Uniform Convergence
Tues. April 29, 2025
Two women struggle to find their place in a white male-dominated academic world.
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Student Scholarships
Homecoming Scholars
Wed. April 30, 2025
Each year the UWAA is proud to honor six exceptional students. Apply by April 30!
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Department of History
Letters from the Ancestors: Family History and our Capitalist Future
Wed. April 30, 2025
Vanderbilt professor Nathan Connolly follows the experiences of four generations of his Caribbean family.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
John Jennings: The AfroFuture Now
Thurs. May 1, 2025
Delve into major themes in the vibrant and ever-changing Afrofuturism movement.
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School of Music
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Radiance
Thurs. May 1, 2025
Enjoy music by Carol Bremner, Kevin Day, Christopher Cerrone and others.
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Member Event
Reception and Lecture: The AfroFuture Now with John Jennings
Thurs. May 1, 2025
UWAA members are invited to a special pre-lecture reception with acclaimed and graphic novelist John Jennings.
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School of Music
UW Symphony Orchestra with Donna Shin, flute
Fri. May 2, 2025
Music by Jessie Montgomery, Cécile Chaminade, Francis Poulenc and Dmitri Shostakovich.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Third Coast Percussion and Jessie Montgomery: Strum, Strike, Bend
Sat. May 3, 2025
Jessie Montgomery joins this Grammy-winning percussion quartet.
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Henry Art Gallery
A.K. Burns: What is Perverse is Liquid
Through May 4, 2025
Explore feminist and queer perspectives through video, sculpture and installations.
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Community Service
Better Together Service Day with BECU
Sun. May 4, 2025
Pitch in with your fellow Huskies in this volunteer service day in the U District!
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School of Music
Faculty Recital: Melia Watras, Broken Bell
Mon. May 5, 2025
Broken Bell, a collaborative work, is a mashup of a concert and a play.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: U.S. Foreign Aid
Mon. May 5, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
An Evening with Christine Sun Kim
Tues. May 6, 2025
Christine Sun Kim deconstructs the politics of sound in her artwork.
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School of Music
Guest Artist Concert: Lumina Women’s Ensemble
Wed. May 7, 2025
Lumina Women's Ensemble and guests perform "The Celestial Woman."
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School of Music
First Wednesday Concert Series: Students of the UW School of Music
Wed. May 7, 2025
Students of the UW School of Music perform in this lunchtime concert series co-hosted by UW Music and UW Libraries.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Complexions Contemporary Ballet
May 5–8, 2025
Complexions Contemporary Ballet exhilarates audiences with their singular reinvention of dance and contemporary ballet.
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Department of Political Science
UW International Security Colloquium
Fri. May 9, 2025
Efe Tokdemir presents "A Triadic Counterinsurgency Framework to Unpack Government – Non State Armed Actor – Constituency Relations"
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UW Bothell
UW Bothell Husky 5K
Sat. May 10, 2025
Walk, run and have fun at this spirited, family and dog-friendly event in support of UW Bothell student scholarships.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: Latin America and Africa
Mon. May 12, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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Simpson Center for the Humanities
Katz Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities: Jahan Ramazani
Tues. May 13, 2025
Jahan Ramazani on the intercultural riches of language and the globalism of poetry.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
2025 BA Exhibitions – Group 2
May 13– 23, 2025
Come to the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for an exhibit of graduating student's projects.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Jonathan Biss: Transfiguration
Tues. May 13, 2025
This pianist with “impeccable taste and a formidable technique” connects the pillars of the repertoire with new compositions
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Department of Linguistics
The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech’s Hype and Create the Future We Want
Tues. May 13, 2025
The release of UW Professor of Linguistics Emily M. Bender's new book on A.I. and technology, with Alex Hanna of the Distributed AI Research Institute.
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School of Music
Jazz Innovations I
Wed. May 14, 2025
Students perform original tunes, homages to the greats and experiments in composing.
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School of Music
Jazz innovations II
Thurs. May 15, 2025
UW Jazz Studies students perform original tunes, homage to the greats of jazz, and experiments in composing and arranging.
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School of Music
Faculty Recital: Craig Sheppard
Thurs. May 15, 2025
Hear works by French composers, with guest pianist ZeZe Xue.
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Political Science
Water Governance Disparities and Utility Performance: Evidence from California
Fri. May 16, 2025
UC Irvine's Maura Allaire with the UW's Center for Environmental Politics.
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Member Benefit
LinkedIn + ChatGPT for Networking: Get Inside + Get a Massive Edge
Fri. May 16, 2025
Jeremy Schifeling on how hiring really works – and how to get referrals at any organization.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North
Sat. May 17, 2025
Shadow puppetry and projected animation tell the tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia.
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Asian Languages & Literature
Andrew L. Markus Memorial Lecture
Mon. May 19, 2025
In memory of Andrew L. Markus, Associate Professor of Japanese Literature at the UW.
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School of Music
Baroque Ensemble
Mon. May 19, 2025
UW music students perform music of the Baroque era.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: Energy
Mon. May 19, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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School of Music
Voice Division Recital
Tues. May 20, 2025
UW voice students present their quarterly recital.
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Distinguished Alumni
Golden Graduates Luncheon
Tues. May 20, 2025
Huskies who graduated 50 or more years ago are invited to celebrate your enduring Husky connection.
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Digital Arts and Experimental Media
DXARTS Spring Concert
Wed. May 21, 2025
Artists present a curated show at quarterly DXARTS Spring Concert.
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Department of Chemistry
George H. Cady Endowed Lecture in Inorganic Chemistry: Shannon Stahl
Wed. May 21, 2025
The George H. Cady Endowed Lectureship in Chemistry was established in memory of Prof. Cady by his family and many friends and colleagues in 1994.
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School of Drama
Thrive, Or What You Will
May 22–June 1, 2025
Follow the story of Jeanne Baret, a gender-nonconforming 18th-century herb woman, who embarks on an 11-year voyage around the world disguised as a (male) botanist's assistant.
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School of Music
Guest Artist Concert: Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble
Thurs. May 22, 2025
Ekmeles vocal ensemble performs works by UW faculty composers at Meany Hall.
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School of Music
Guitar Studio Recital
Fri. May 23, 2025
Guitar students of Michael Partington present their quarterly recital.
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School of Music
Modern Music Ensemble
Fri. May 23, 2025
Enjoy repertoire from the early to mid-20th century and beyond, performed by both undergraduate and graduate students.
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Political Science
Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics
Fri. May 23, 2025
Oxford University's Nathan Lane talks with graduate student discussant Brian Leung.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
2025 BA Exhibitions – Honors
May 27–June 6, 2025
The third exhibit of the quarter showcasing graduating students' work.
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School of Music
Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band
Tues. May 27, 2025
The Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Ensemble present repertory selections, original music, and inspired arrangements.
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Department of Philosophy
Space Ethics Conference
May 28–30, 2025
UW Philosophy gathers for a three-day conference on the ethics of space exploration.
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Career & Internship Center
Non-Teaching Careers in Education
Wed. May 28, 2025
Alumni and students connect online to talk about careers. Sign in with Handshake.
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School of Music
UW Sings
Thurs. May 29, 2025
The University Singers, Treble Choir and UW Glee Club present music from around the world, folk tunes and arrangements of popular standards.
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School of Music
Percussion Ensemble
Thurs. May 29, 2025
UW students perform contemporary music arranged for percussion ensembles of various sizes.
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School of Music
Campus Philharmonia Orchestras
Fri. May 30, 2025
An end-of quarter performance by the Campus Philharmonia Orchestras.
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School of Music
Chamber Singers and University Chorale: Blue Planet
Fri. May 30, 2025
Featuring crossover genre, syncretic styles and the African diaspora in the US.
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UW Bothell
UW Bothell Block Party & Brewfest
Sat. May 31, 2025
Kick off summer 2025 with Seattle’s hottest bands; sample delicious beers, wines and ciders; and satisfy your hunger at this annual festival!
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Henry Art Gallery
Christine Sun Kim: Ghost(ed) Notes
Through June 1, 2025
Visit Ghost(ed) Notes, a temporary mural animating the Henry’s east façade.
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School of Music
UW Gospel Choir
Mon. June 2, 2025
Phyllis Byrdwell leads the 100-voice Gospel Choir in songs of praise and jubilation.
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Jackson School of International Studies
Trump in the World 2.0: The Long View
Mon. June 2, 2025
UW faculty discuss the international impact of the second Trump presidency.
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School of Music
Ethnomusicology Visiting Artist Concert: Silvio Dos Reis, Afro-Brazilian Capoeira
Tues. June 3, 2025
Enjoy a performance of music and movement of Capoeira Angola from Brazil.
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School of Music
Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band: Finale
Thurs. June 5, 2025
Music by McTee, Rachmaninoff and Giroux. With the UW Alumni Band.
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School of Music
UW Symphony Orchestra with Concerto Competition Winners
Fri. June 6, 2025
David Alexander Rahbee conducts this program of concerto excerpts.
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School of Music
Composition Studio
Sat. June 7, 2025
Student composers present original sonic explorations in performances presented by the UW Composition Program.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
2025 Design Show
June 11–27, 2025
The graduating senior and masters students present their capstone projects.
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Henry Art Gallery
Chloë Bass: Soft Services
Through Aug. 1, 2025
A series of fourteen stone benches are placed in Seattle’s Volunteer Park.
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Summer Sports
UW Night at the Mariners
Fri. Aug. 1, 2025
Learn how to score a limited-edition purple M's jacket!
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Henry Art Gallery
Josh Faught: Sanctuary
Through August 3, 2025
This tapestry reflects on how queer communities have created spaces of safety.
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Henry Art Gallery
Tala Madani: Be flat
Through Aug. 17, 2025
Explore the influence of symbols, language, and mark-making on power dynamics.
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