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.
UWAA Purple Pickleball Palooza
Sun. Oct. 11, 2026
4–6 p.m.
Join the pack as we dink, rally and roll! Huskies will take over a few courts at Pickleball Kingdom in Lynnwood for an afternoon of casual rallies and community fun.
UWAA Member Reception and Lecture with Paola Ramos
Wed. Oct. 14, 2026
Reception: 5:30 p.m. | Lecture: 6:30 p.m.
Join Paola Ramos for a pre-lecture gathering with delicious pizza, then hear this Emmy-Award journalist speak about Latino voters at Town Hall Seattle. Free for UWAA members!
A Conversation with Paola Ramos
Wed. Oct. 14, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Emmy-winning journalist Paola Ramos and UW’s Sophia Jordán Wallace explore Latino voter engagement, political power and the demographic shifts quietly reshaping American elections.
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.
Health Insurance 101
Fri. Oct. 16, 2026
1 p.m. PT
Join us online to break down the jargon of health insurance into plain English, so you can make well-informed choices as you compare and contrast your options.
Alaska Airlines Dawg Dash
Sun. Oct. 18, 2026
9 a.m.
Join the pack for this classic campus fun run — and support student scholarships!