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.
Welcome Wednesdays
Wednesdays, Oct. 7–Nov. 4
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
UW Students! Stop by for light refreshments every Wednesday morning. Step out of the everyday and find space for yourself, meet up with your Husky community and take a break between classes.
This is Precisely the Time: Nature, stewardship and the future we choose
Wed. Oct. 21, 2026
Reception: 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Lecture: 6:30–7:45 p.m.
The 2026 Doug Walker lecture. UW professor Phil Levin blends personal stories, ecological science and reflections from ancient wisdom and contemporary literature to explore why nature matters for our shared future.
Member Reception and Lecture: An Evening with Michael Bennett
Wed. Oct. 21, 2026
6:15 p.m. Reception | 7:30 p.m. Lecture
UWAA members are invited to mix and mingle with former Seahawk Michael Bennett before he takes the stage to talk about his post-NFL life as a designer.
What Feeds Us: Science, Climate, and the Future of Food
Mon. Oct. 26, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Climate change is threatening the crops that feed us all. UC Davis geneticist Pamela Ronald reveals how flood-tolerant rice helps farmers adapt and what it means for food’s future.
Expert Insights: Launching Your Career Using Drone Technology
Tues. Oct. 27, 2026
5 p.m. PT
Discover how drone technology is reshaping industries and creating new career opportunities in this short webinar.
Michael Lewis at Seattle Arts & Lectures
Wed. Oct. 28, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The best-selling non-fiction author of “The Premonition” and “Going Infinite” speaks at Meany Hall on the UW’s Seattle campus. UWAA members save on in-person and streaming tickets!