Events Calendar
The UW Alumni Association produces and supports in-person and virtual events — on campus, in the community, and around the world. Whether designed to entertain, inform or inspire, these gatherings are powerful opportunities to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and engage with the UW spirit wherever you are. Here, you will find an assortment of events, from UWAA as well as public events from our campus partners.
We Give Blood
Aug. 12–Dec. 4, 2026
This fall, show school pride and save lives! Huskies, this is your chance to show off your school pride, help save lives in your community and possibly bring home the big prize for the UW!
REVELxp Full-Service Tailgates
Sept. 5 – Nov. 21, 2026
Upgrade your game day at the biggest Washington games with hassle-free, full-service tailgates. Spots are selling fast!
2026 Season Football Watch Parties
Sept. 6 – Nov. 28, 2026
The only thing better than Husky football is watching it with friends. Join fellow Huskies at watch-party locations across the country — new cities added all season.
ArtSci Roundup: October
Oct. 1 – 31, 2026
Come curious. Leave inspired! From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history and science, explore, learn and connect across disciplines throughout the University.
Chicago Husky Happy Hour
Thurs. Oct. 15, 2026
6–8 p.m.
Chicago Huskies, it’s time to get together! Meet fellow alumni, reconnect with the UW and help grow the Husky community in the Windy City. Representatives from UW Athletics and Regional Development will join us. Appetizers and your first drink are on us. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Hike with Huskies
Sun. Oct. 18
Get out of the city for some fresh air and beautiful fall scenery with fellow New York Huskies. The group will hike this popular trail in the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve.
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Sun. Oct. 18, 2026
9 a.m.
ALMOST SOLD OUT… Join the pack for this classic campus fun run — and support student scholarships!
Yawar Chicha: The Deep Currents of Peruvian Tropical Music
Mon. Oct. 19, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The presentation combines active listening to chicha music with an exhibition of neon chicha posters, tracing the musical and visual evolution of this influential Peruvian genre.
East Asia by the Book! CEAS Author Talks ft. James Lin
Tues. Oct. 20, 2026
UW professor of international studies and history visits the University of Chicago to discuss his new book: “In the Global Vanguard: Agrarian Development and the Making of Modern Taiwan.”
UW Night at the Seattle Kraken
Tues. Oct. 20, 2026
6:40 p.m.
You can’t bring your dog to the game — but you can bring your Dawgs. Join us for a night of Purple Pride and Kraken hockey at Climate Pledge Arena. Save on admission AND score a sweet jacket!