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Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA)Graduate School FairInterested in a career in international affairs, public policy, government, economics, strategy, communications, journalism, diplomacy, or public service? Come explore where these fields can take you! The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) invites UW students and young professionals to a special Alumni…
From the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance: Our next Evans School Undergraduate Program Information Session is Thursday, September 17, at 2:00 pm via Zoom.Students can expect to learn how Public Service & Policy prepares them for careers in government, nonprofits, social impact organizations, and other public-serving fields. Public Service and Policy is a minimum requirement major: 45 college credits with a min 2.0 GPA 2…
From the Students Demand Action RSO: Interested in gun violence prevention advocacy? Students Demand Action is a nonprofit organization that works on a national scale to bring awareness to and combat gun violence. We work primarily through education, election work, and legislative support. As a member, you are committing to biweekly meetings where we will have workshops to sharpen your advocacy skills, guest speakers, community building, and joint meetings with other RSOs. If…
From Georgetown Law School: Please join Georgetown Law’s Admissions staff for a virtual information session to learn more about their admissions process.
From the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance:Applications are now open for the 2027 NextGen Summer Policy Academy (SPA), a fully funded, three-week professional development experience for students interested in public service careers. Program dates: June 14–July 3, 2027Program: Fully funded; one week in Washington, D.C., followed…
From the Career & Internship Center (C&IC): The Career & Internship Center is hosting our fall career fair next month. UW Seattle 2026 Fall Job & Internship FairWednesday, October 711:00am – 2:30pmHusky Union Building (HUB), 2nd Floor BallroomsClick for More Information and Registration LinkDetailsEmployers are actively hiring as well as building connections for future opportunitiesFair is open to all students and alumni of all three campusesRegistration is encouraged…
From the NextGen Civic Leader Team: Husky Lawmakers & Public Service: An Evening of Conversation & ConnectionJoin us for an evening with Husky alumni serving in public office and public service—from Olympia to local government. This collaborative event with UW Impact and the NextGen Civic Leader Corps Network offers students a unique opportunity to connect with UW alumni, learn about their career journeys, and hear about the formative experiences at UW that shaped their…
From Cascade PBS: Midterms Countdown with the NPR Politics PodcastThursday, September 24, 2026 Doors at 6:00 p.m. Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center 201 Mercer Street, Seattle Cascade PBS is pleased to welcome The NPR Politics Podcast to Seattle for a live, in-person recording featuring NPR political journalists Tamara Keith, Miles Parks, and Mara Liasson. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, the…
From the The Michigan Journal of Political Science: The Michigan Journal of Political Science is accepting papers from UW undergraduates for its Fall 2026 edition. The deadline is September 25 at 11:59pm Eastern.Papers should encompass one of American Politics, International Politics, Political Theory, or Comparative Politics. Click here to access their previous editions. Submission must be argumentative and academic or research-based, ranging from 4,000-18,000 words…
From the Institute for Health Genetics: PHG 200: Implications of Public Health Genomics for the Modern World (NSC & SSC) 3 credits, SLN 19720Lectures: Tuesday/Thursday 2:30pm - 3:20pmQuiz Sections: Tuesdays, AA - 11:30am - 12:20pm; Thursdays, AC - 11:30am - 12:20pm [FIGS]Description: Posthumous reproduction? Babies genetically edited despite government bans? Three-parent babies? Mosquitos modified to drive extinction? Embryos scored by intelligence?…