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From LiveWell:We are thrilled to announce the UW’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) special event, Take Back the Night!Take Back the Night will take place Friday, April 17, 2026, 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House.Join us in supporting survivors and helping to end sexual and gender-based violence with our empowering keynote and student speakers, reflective origami and art activity, and candlelight…
Thanks to the generosity of alumni and friends of Political Science, the department will award need- and merit-based scholarships to Political Science Majors during the 2026-27 academic year. 2026-27 Scholarship ApplicationDeadline: Sunday, April 19, 2026Open to Political Science MajorsApplicants may apply for more than one scholarship. See the attachment for information about materials to prepare for your application.Scholarship decisions will be…
From Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE): Are you tutoring, mentoring, coaching, or working with k-12 campers this summer? Earn Community-Engaged credit and reflect on education equity in EDUC 401 C!The Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center offers courses for UW students to earn academic credit while tutoring K-12 students!Field work / Community-engagement creditsGraded CR/NCOpen to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!)To…
From the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards: Happy Third Week of Spring Quarter! This quarter, we have Drop-In Advising Sessions for quick questions about scholarships or short scholarship advising discussions. In-person drop-in sessions every Tuesday, noon-2pm in MGH 171, 3/31/26 - 6/9/26. Virtual drop-in sessions every Wednesday, 3-5pm on Zoom, 4/1/26 - 6/10/26. Featured Events UK Scholarships Information Session | Thursday, April 16 from 12:30-…
From The Robinson Center:The Robinson Center for Young Scholars is currently hiring Summer Enrichment Classroom Aides for 2026.This is a temporary, in-person role on the UW Seattle campus running from June 15 – July 24, 2026, supporting our Summer Challenge (grades 5–6) and Summer Stretch (grades 7–10) programs. Classroom Aides play a vital role in creating an engaging, supportive learning environment by assisting instructors, supervising…
From the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies: Hello everyone,The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies would like to invite you to our zine-making party on Thursday, April 16th, 5pm-7pm at Smith Hall, Room 320 (History Lounge)! This quarter is the first quarter we will be constructing a community-built labor zine. This zine is intended to be a visionary collection that, through its creation, allows individuals to explore their relation to labor, labor movements…
From the Career Center:The Career & Internship Center is hosting our virtual spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel on Thursday, April 30 from 4-5pm. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about potential career pathways from a variety of healthcare professionals, including a(n) optometrist, pharmacist, and dentist. Students can register here via Handshake.
From Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health: This is the first time we are offering the NUTR 400 seminar in spring quarter and a new topic. All majors are welcome and it is a requirement for the Nutrition minor.NUTR 400 Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Seminar (1cr, SSc) available for registration until Friday April 10th at 5pmTo add this course contact: ugnutr@uw.eduTopic: Food and Nutrition Security: Understanding, Measuring, and Reimagining Nutrition Assistance in the…
From the NextGen Student Advisory Board:Dear Political Science Students.NextGen is hosting Pathway to Public Service: From Grad School to Governance on April 9th from 4PM - 5:30PM in Parrington Hall 360! This Panel includes Osman Salahuddin a current UW Law Student and WA State Representative for 48th LD, Shyla Reed a current UW Masters of Social Work Student + Intern for State Senator Tina Orwall, and Nathan Loutsis a current UW Masters of Public Administration Student + Kenmore City Council…
Autumn 2026 and Spring 2027 Internships in D.C. through The Washington CenterInformation Session: Friday, April 10, 1230-120pm on ZoomClick here to Register The Washington Center (TWC) runs an internship program in Washington, D.C., that is open to all UW undergraduates (all majors welcome) and provides comprehensive service, including internship placement, housing, and career coaching. …