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.
Husky Social and Panel | The New Frontier: Startup Innovation in an AI World
March 16, 2026
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Gather for bites and sips with Husky grads and friends who are doing cool things across tech.
CIG 30th Anniversary Film Screening: The White House Effect
March 18, 2026
5:30 pm
Learn about the facts of climate change, the history of climate change politics and paths forward to a resilient future.
Author Talk: David Horsey on “Beach of Stars”
March 19, 2026
Doors open 6 p.m. | Event 6:30–8:30 p.m.
The UW Alumni Association welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist David Horsey, ’75, to chat about his new novel, “Beach of Stars.”
Making Your Business Accessible
March 31, 2026
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Learn practical ways to build inclusive design into your digital content.
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.