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Office of Global Affairs

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The University of Washington’s hub for global engagement.

UW Global Photo Contest

Let’s celebrate global experiences at the UW! Submit photos November 1-30, 2024.

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  • Register now! November 21 Information Session for Faculty

    November 13, 2024

    Are you a UW faculty member interested in learning how to support international students? Join International Student Services for a virtual information session on employment options available to international students. This session will cover key work authorization types, eligibility requirements, and tips for navigating on-campus and off-campus employment. Learn how international students can gain valuable…

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  • Finding Unity in Discourse: From London to Seattle

    October 31, 2024

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    This July, five undergraduate student leaders and a few staff members from the University of Washington boarded a plane to London, England. Their shared mission was to observe and research public and civil debates and to bring those lessons back to Seattle to design and implement civil discourse activities at the UW over the next…

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  • Global Visionaries: Kristina Pogosian

    October 28, 2024

    The Office of Global Affairs is excited to celebrate Kristina Pogosian for our October 2024 edition of the Global Visionaries series. The Global Visionaries series highlights the UW's global impact by featuring innovative, globally-engaged faculty, staff, students and alumni. Kristina Pogosian Kristina Pogosian, Class of 2022, graduated from UW Tacoma with a Bachelor's degree in…

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  • Apply Now! 2025 UW COIL Fellows

    October 17, 2024

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    Join a tri-campus community to enliven your classroom through global virtual exchange. The 2025 UW Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Fellows program is open to faculty who teach full-time at UW Bothell, UW Tacoma, or UW Seattle.   Apply by November 15, 2024 Faculty interested in developing a course collaboration with an international partner are…

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  • Nominate a UW faculty member for the 2025 Excellence in Global Engagement Award

    October 15, 2024

    Do you know a faculty member who is advancing the UW's mission of global impact? The 2025 Excellence in Global Engagement Award is the highest recognition for UW faculty who make significant contributions to global engagement at the UW and carries a $5,000 stipend.The award focuses on teaching, research, and/or community building activities that connect…

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