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.
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.
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.
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.
A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
April 30, 2026
6:30 pm
Get insights into how we can recognize democractic erosion, protect rights and build an inclusive democratic future for all.
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.
Five Ways to Watch the World Cup with Ron Krabill
May 19, 2026
6:30 pm
Explore five provocative perspectives on the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s impact — economic, cultural and political.
What Does Law Mean in Crisis? How Crip Feminist Technoscience Will Save Us with Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown
May 21, 2026
6:30 pm
In a world ablaze with crisis, this lecture explores crip feminist technoscience as a tool for survival and resistance — challenging empire through a disability justice lens.
Is A River Alive? Exploring the lives, deaths and rights of rivers with Robert Macfarlane
May 27, 2026
6:30 pm
This global lecture blends activism, art and law to reveal how river justice shapes our survival in a world where water is more than resource — it’s kin.