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.
ArtSci Roundup: March
March 1 – 31, 2026
The UW offers an exciting lineup of in-person and online events. From thought-provoking art and music to conversations on culture, history, and science.
EarthLab Showcase
March 31, 2026
5:30 pm
Hear inspiring stories of climate action and community resilience directly from UW students, researchers and community partners.
Making Your Business Accessible
March 31, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Learn practical ways to build inclusive design into your digital content.
Scheidel Lecture: Preempting Public Misconceptions About Controversial Science
April 1, 2026
6–8 p.m.
Dr. Kathleen Hall Jamieson shares observations on increasing consequential knowledge and reducing public susceptibility to misconceptions about controversial climate and health findings.
Bibliotactics: Libraries and the Colonial Public in Vietnam
April 2, 2026
1:30–3 p.m.
Cindy Anh Nguyen examines the Hanoi and Saigon state libraries in colonial and postcolonial Vietnam.
The New Science of Weight Loss: From Brain Biology to GLP-1s
April 2, 2026
6 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Dr. Ellen Schur will explore how brain inflammation affects appetite and provide essential context on the revolutionary new class of weight-loss medications.
World Cup: The Syllabus
April 6, 2026
5–6 p.m.
Sean Jacobs and Martha Saavedra discuss the geopolitical, local and sporting implications of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Seattle.
The Japanese Literature of Brazil Asian Languages and Literature
April 7, 2026
5:30–7 p.m.
Edward Mack examines the Japanese-language literature that has been both read and written in Brazil for more than a century.
Unlocking Secrets: Interrogating the Epigenome to Reveal Pregnancy Risks in Moms with High Blood Pressure with Bertha Hidalgo
April 7, 2026
6:30 pm
Explore how epigenetics is reshaping our understanding of hypertensive pregnancy disorders — and transformative strategies for prevention.
Member Movie Night in Tacoma: My Octopus Teacher
April 9, 2026
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
UWAA members! Join us for a captivating nature documentary in Tacoma’s historic district.