Office of External Affairs

Science EXPO Day is Saturday

External Affairs — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:42:28 +0000

Don’t miss science EXPO day this Saturday at the Pacific Science Center. This fun, one-day event featuring activities, demos and performances celebrates STEM (science, technology, education and math) and shows how important they are to the Puget Sound region. Program highlights and schedule are available here.

Upcoming campus event to focus on the future of aerospace

External Affairs — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:38:40 +0000

The Joint Center for Aerospace Research Technology Innovation (JCATI) will hold its inaugural symposium on Monday, June 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. This symposium will include an industry panel discussing the major challenges in aerospace and the role of innovation. The panel, moderated by Roger Myers of Aerojet, will include industry leaders from the commercial airplane industry, space, UAV, and NextGen/big data sectors.

A university panel titles “The Academy’s Role in Innovation” will host campus leaders from the UW, WSU and MIT. For more information, click here.

Governor Inslee announces four new members of the Student Achievement Council

External Affairs — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:53:08 +0000

Yesterday Governor Jay Inslee announced four appointments to the Student Achievement Council. The Office of State Relations covered the announcement in their newest blog post.

Congress back in session

External Affairs — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:28:08 +0000

Congress has returned from recess their spring recess and begins work on a number of important issues this week. The Office of Federal Relations has a list of scheduled hearings that may be of interest to the UW Community.

UW partners with Starbucks for Earth Day

External Affairs — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:32:27 +0000

In celebration of HuskyFest, Starbucks Global Month of Service and Earth Day, University of Washington faculty, staff and students joined Starbucks partners and customers from University-area stores for a volunteer event at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture. Watch the video – Starbucks & the UW Celebrate Earth Day & the Community.

Huskies on the Hill: State Rep. Steve O’Ban

External Affairs — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:51:35 +0000

The Office of State Relations interviewed UW alum and State Representative Steve O’Ban ’84 for their latest installment of Huskies on the Hill.

Paws on Science is April 5-7

External Affairs — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:41:22 +0000

Paws-On Science: Husky Weekend at the Pacific Science Center is April 5-7. Join the UW for a weekend of discovery and fun for Huskies of all ages! Get all the details from Pacific Science Center.

Women Who Rock (un)conference

External Affairs — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:47:25 +0000

The Women Who Rock Project are hosting their third “unconference” and launching an oral history archive on March 9. The event will be held at Washington Hall in Seattle’s Central Area. Registration is free and the event will feature live music. Read more from UW Today.

UW Professor at Town Hall Seattle on Thursday

External Affairs — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:57:30 +0000

Joe Janes from the UW’s Information School will tell the stories from the series Documents that Changed the World at Town Hall this Thursday. Janes hosts a popular podcast that most recently explored the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Read more from Town Hall Seattle. Tickets are $5 or free for UW students with ID.

Sally Jewell nominated for top post at Interior

External Affairs — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:05:36 +0000

President Obama announced Sally Jewell as his choice for Secretary of the Interior. Jewell is a graduate of the UW and serves on the Board of Regents. Watch the announcement online and read more from The Seattle Times.