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Henry Art Gallery
Josh Faught: Sanctuary
Through Aug. 3, 2025
This exhibition highlights Sanctuary (2017), a monumental tapestry now part of the Henry’s collection.
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Henry Art Gallery
Midday Mindfulness
March 12–June 11, 2025
Ashwini Sadekar leads a guided meditation to boost calm via the mind-body-breath connection.
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Henry Art Gallery
Carmen Winant: Passing On
Through Sept. 25, 2025
Carmen Winant uses photography to explore collective acts of feminist care, survival, and resistance.
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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 Art + Art History + Design
UW MFA + MDes Thesis Exhibition
May 24–June 15, 2025
The Henry Art Gallery presents the work of student artists.
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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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Asian Languages & Literature
The Party’s Interests Come First: The Life of Xi Zhongxun, Father of Xi Jinping
Fri. May 30, 2025
China's leader, Xi Jinping, is one of the most powerful individuals in the world―and one of the least understood.
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Jackson School for International Studies
Political Life of Development Models in India
Fri. May 30, 2025
Explore the blurring of political rhetoric and knowledge production in India.
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Burke Muesum
Lauren Iida and Lawrence Matsuda in the Artist Studio
Fri. May 30, 2025
Visitors are invited to write their wishes on emas as part of an ongoing art project.
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Department of Political Science
University of Washington International Security Colloquium
Fri. May 30, 2025
“Invocation of International Law and Regime Types” with Jihyeon Bae
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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
This annual festival features Seattle’s hottest bands, delicious beverages and more.
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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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Jackson School of International Studies
Social Protests and Electoral Authoritarianism in Kazakhstan
June 2, 2025
Visiting speaker Masaaki Higashijima discusses how social protests gain (or don't gain) momentum.
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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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Jackson School for International Studies
Militant Mothers of Kurdistan: Mothering the Dead and Care Beyond Life
Mon. June 2, 2025
Unconventional forms of care arise out of Kurdish resistance in Turkey.
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School of Music
UW Gospel Choir
Mon. June 2, 2025
The 100-voice Gospel Choir sings songs of praise, jubilation and other expressions from the Gospel tradition.
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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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Information School
Putting Values into Action: The Balance Between Holding and Shaping Beliefs
Tues. June 3, 2025
Explore the seemingly paradoxical nature of values — how they can be both timeless and yet constantly evolving.
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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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Department of Psychology
54th Annual Psychology Research Festival
Wed. June 4, 2025
UW Psychology students present the results of their research in 15-minute presentations.
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Center for Statistics & Social Sciences
Robustly Estimating Heterogeneity in Factorial Data Using Rashomon Partitions
Wed. June 4, 2025
The UW's Tyler McCormick shows how Rashomon partitions can be used in a variety of uses.
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College of Arts & Sciences
At the Crossroads of Cognition and Emotion: From Basic Processes to Clinical Insights
Wed. June 4, 2025
A visiting speaker discusses her research into emotional biases.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
IDSA Junior Show
Thurs. June 5, 2025
the IDSA Junior Show is a public event showcasing the work of this year’s Industrial Design third-year students.
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Speech and Hearing Sciences
Prentice Bloedel Research Day 2025
Thurs. June 5, 2025
Join for a day of presentations in the Speech and Hearing Sciences.
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Center for Labor Studies
Labor Studies Spring Celebration
Thurs. June 5, 2025
Honor the 2025 cohort of Building A Movement interns and the Labor Studies students graduating this year.
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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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Department of Dance
End of the Year Community Jam
Fri. June 6, 2025
Celebrate the end of the year together! You'll dance, hang, and vibe in the space as a community.
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Department of Geography
Geography Undergraduate Research Symposium
Fri. June 6, 2025
See outstanding undergraduate research projects in the Geography Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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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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Burke Museum
Stewart Wong in the Artist Studio
June 7–8, 2025
Wong shares knowledge and personal experiences about working with paper mulberry.
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Burke Museum
On Our Terms with Wakulima USA
Sat. June 7, 2025
The Burke Museum hosts a film screening and conversation about food sovereignty and community building.
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New York Huskies
Mariners vs. Yankees
Wed. July 9, 2025
Join your fellow Huskies for a fun-filled day at Yankee Stadium! Each ticket includes a New York Yankees/UWAA hat.
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Class of 2025
Grad‑B‑Q presented by Alaska Airlines
Tues. June 10, 2025
Celebrate with fellow members of the Class of ’25 at this casual BBQ.
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Information School
iSchool Read-Alongs
Tues. June 10, 2025
Join us on Zoom for three summer nights of children's story read-alongs.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
2025 Design Show – Professional Night
Wed. June 11, 2025
Each academic year culminates in comprehensive exhibitions of design work created by graduating students.
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School of Art + Art History + Design
2025 Design Show – Friends + Family Night
Wed. June 11, 2025
Each academic year culminates in comprehensive exhibitions of design work created by graduating students.
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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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Eastern Washington
Welcome to Washington Celebration
Wed. June 18, 2025
Celebrate all things Purple & Gold in Spokane with new students and faculty.
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Information School
iSchool Read-Alongs
Wed. July 9, 2025
Join us on Zoom for three summer nights of children's story read-alongs.
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Member Event
UWAA Member Shopping Night at Brooks Running
Wed. July 16, 2025
Stock up on your favorite athletic gear during the annual UWAA member-exclusive, after-hours shopping night at Brooks Trailhead store in Seattle.
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Members Save
Portland Dawg Days of Summer
Sun. July 20, 2025
Pack your picnic basket and gather your pack for a day of fun at Oaks Park.
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Henry Art Gallery
Spirit House
Opens July 26, 2025
Contemporary artists of Asian descent challenge the boundary between life and death through art.
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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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Information School
iSchool Read-Alongs
Thurs. Aug. 7, 2025
Join us on Zoom for three summer nights of children's story read-alongs.
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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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Summer Sports
UW Night at the Seattle Storm
Mon. Sept. 1, 2025
Seattle Storm vs. LA Sparks. Get tickets through our link to support student scholarships!
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