UW Events Archive

The Blame Game: Militias, civilians, and the states’ accountability-effectiveness trade-off

Friday, Apr. 4, 2025

12:30 p.m.

Smith 40A

A presentation in the University of Washington International Security Colloquium from Ian Callison, a graduate student in the Department of Political Science.

Flying High with Math

Friday, Apr. 4, 2025

3:30 p.m.

ECE 125

Sharon Arroyo and Joerg Gablonsky, members of Boeing Applied Mathematics, give an overview of the projects they have worked on and insights into work as a mathematician.

Boeing Colloquium: Stephen Boyd

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025

4 p.m.

TBD

An overview of the basic mathematics, algorithms, and software frameworks for convex optimization, with a few examples.

8th Annual Lee Scheingold Lecture in Poetry and Poetics: Pádraig Ó Tuama

Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025

3:30 p.m.

HUB 334

Join poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama, for a talk and book signing to celebrate the 8th Annual Lee Scheingold Lecture.

Exploring the Frontiers of Life in the Universe: 25 Years of the UW Astrobiology Program

Wednesday, Apr. 2, 2025

7 p.m.

Kane Hall, Room 130

UWAB is excited to announce a public lecture series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the program with four days of public talks this April.

Guest Pianist Lecture Recital: Catherine Kautsky

Tuesday, Apr. 1, 2025

5 p.m.

Brechemin Auditorium

Pianist Catherine Kautsky, chair of the keyboard department at Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, presents a lecture-recital: “Debussy’s Paris: Poets, Politics and the Piano.”

Expert Insights: Editing and AI

Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025

5 p.m.

Livestream

The use of generative-AI is becoming global in scale, but how does the new technology affect the daily lives of working editors and writers?

In this short webinar, hosted by UW Professional & Continuing Education, editing instructors Andi Tosch and Matthew Bennett give fresh insights into how they use generative- and corrective-AI to work on and around human-authored writing, including to inform and enhance business communication, expand editing and writing services as well as assist in the publication process. They’ll also cover how AI is reshaping the book publishing industry and discuss new legal and contractual changes.

Part of our Expert Insights webinar series, this hour-long session offers you the chance to gain valuable knowledge from UWPCE’s expert instructors. Don’t miss this opportunity to pick up the tools and knowledge to approach generative-AI with confidence and skill.

Expert Insights: Digital Accessibility

Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2025

5 p.m.

Livestream

Digital technology has revolutionized how we communicate and connect with information and resources. But, for the growing number of people in our world living with disabilities, technology can be difficult to access. Now more than ever, professionals need to understand the big picture of how — and why — to create accessible digital content.

In this short webinar hosted by UW Professional & Continuing Education, Sheryl Burgstahler will share insights regarding challenges some people with disabilities face when trying to access computers and digital content, why making web and mobile content and tools accessible is essential to ensure benefits for everyone and 10 tips for getting started with digital accessibility.

Part of our Expert Insights webinar series, this hour-long session offers you the chance to gain valuable knowledge from UWPCE’s expert instructors. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to make web content usable for everyone.

On Our Terms with Tory Johnston

Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025

2 p.m.

Cascade Room, Burke Museum

Join the Burke Museum for a film screening of On Our Terms, plus a conversation with co-producer Aaron McCanna and Tory Johnston, a musician, scholar and KEXP DJ, on decolonization and communicating ideas through music.

The Idea of Equality in America

Thursday, Mar. 6, 2025

Noon

Gowen Hall 1A, Olsen Hall

UW Colloquium in Political Theory: Dr. Emma Rodman, “The Idea of Equality in America”