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.
The Power of the River: book launch events
April, May and June 2026
Ed Taylor, ’94, vice provost and dean of Undergraduate Academic Affairs, releases his memoir this April. Join him at public events around Seattle this spring to celebrate his book.
Husky Social: Brooklyn Edition
May 6, 2026
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Step out in your best purple gear for this casual meetup with the New York City pack.
Presidential Reception with UW President Robert J. Jones
May 9, 2026
3–5 p.m.
Join University leadership in Yakima for an afternoon of connection, community and Purple Pride.
Seattle’s World Cup: The View from Europe
May 11, 2026
5–6 p.m.
Paul Dietschy, Yvan Gastaut and Stéphane Mourlane discuss the geopolitical, local and sporting implications of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Seattle.
Inside the Box: Harnessing Constraints to Do More with Less with David Epstein
May 12, 2026
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Spark60 brings live online events with inspiring business authors. Free for members!
Reception and Lecture: My Greatest Save with Briana Scurry
May 13, 2026
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Lecture
Meet U.S. soccer legend Briana Scurry before she takes the stage at Town Hall Seattle.
My Greatest Save with Briana Scurry
May 13, 2026
6:30–8:30 p.m.
With unflinching candor, two-time Olympian Briana Scurry guides audiences through the soaring highs and devastating lows of her journey — sharing a story of triumph, adversity, and ultimate redemption.
Trusting the Courts: Perspectives of State and Federal Judges
May 14, 2026
5–6 p.m. PT
Examine the challenges and opportunities shaping confidence in our legal institutions with those working on the front lines of justice.
Golden Graduates Luncheon
May 15, 2026
11:30 am
The UW Alumni Association invites all Huskies who graduated 50 or more years ago to gather and celebrate your enduring Husky connection.
UW Night with Sounders FC
May 16, 2026
Kick-off at 6 p.m.
Join your pack as the Sounders take on the L.A. Galaxy. Buy your tickets through our link to get a custom UW/Sounders scarf!