The University of Washington Board of Regents invites you to the inaugural address of Robert J. Jones, 34th president of the University of Washington.
President Jones will share his vision for advancing the UW’s public mission: expanding access to an excellent education for all students; strengthening connections with our communities; and accelerating research, discovery and innovation for the public good.
Join us for this joyful celebration, featuring live performances, stories and voices from across the UW as we welcome our new president to the Husky community.
Event details
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Time: 2–3 p.m.
Location: Meany Hall, UW campus in Seattle
Reception to follow in the Meany Hall lobby
Registration is required for attendance and open to those with a UW Husky Card ID number.
In-person attendance has reached capacity. If you’d like to be notified if space opens up, you can join the waitlist. Otherwise, we invite you to tune in to the livestream.
We look forward to joining with you to commemorate this important chapter in the rich and enduring story of the University of Washington.
In-person attendance is encouraged. Livestream will be available on this page. ASL interpretation and closed-captioning will be provided, both in person and online.
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