UW Honors | Weekly Announcements

Week 6 – Spring 2026

Welcome Honors Huskies to Week 6 of Spring Quarter! We are more than halfway done with the quarter! Make sure to keep an eye on our updated list of jobs, opportunities, and upcoming events!

Honors Events & Opportunities

Interesting Courses

Events

Club & Research Opportunities

Other Opportunities

Scholarships

Honors Movie Night – RSVP for May 26th!

Join us for our first ever Honors Movie Night!

Hosted by the Honors front desk student staff, we’re excited to have you join us at Movie Night. Enjoy snacks, pizza, and a fun movie voted on by you. We encourage you to bring homework, blankets, or anything else you would like to enjoy the movie with!   

Vote on the movie and help us order enough pizza by filling out the RSVP form! 

📅Date: Tuesday, May 26th, 2026

🕔Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍Location: Honors Suite (MGH 211)

📩RSVP: https://forms.gle/i7ENb152uAgzfBKUA (use your UW account)

Neal Dempsey’s Annual Visit with Honors Students (May 20)

Neal Dempsey is a seasoned Silicon Valley venture capitalist and Triple Husky. He’s made a huge impact on UW Athletics, The Henry, the Honors Program, Foster School of Business, and our whole campus. As a longtime supporter of UW Honors, Neal loves meeting with Interdisciplinary and Departmental Honors students from all majors to encourage you to embrace two values he thinks are important for success, no matter your professional goals or career path: being unafraid to take risks and welcoming failure as an opportunity for growth. 

When: May 20th at 1 PM

Where: MGH 211

Space is limited! Click Here to RSVP for this engaging conversation.

UW Undergraduate Research Symposium (May 15)

The UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is coming up on May 15th. Hundreds of Honors students present each year! The UW Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual, day-long celebration of undergraduate accomplishment in research, scholarship and creative expression. Students from all three UW campuses and other local institutions present their research spanning over one hundred disciplines. This public event offers a wonderful forum for undergraduates to gain experience presenting their work and to engage in scholarly discussion with the UW community and guests who attend.

Learn more about the UW Undergraduate Research Symposium here!

Call for Native French Speakers *PAID OPPORTUNITY*!

I’m Megan Fajardo, a departmental honors student in the Department of Linguistics, and I’m looking for native (L1) French speakers to participate in my research study! Participants will complete a short demographic survey and an in-person, recorded interview (all participants will remain anonymous) — and will be compensated with a $25 Starbucks gift card! 

Eligibility: 

  • Native French (L1) speaker
  • Born and grew up or spent significant time in France
  • Between ages of 18-24*
  • Resides in greater Seattle, WA area
  • No history of speech impediments

*If you have friends or family who fit all the other criteria, I’d still love to hear from them! 
If you’re interested, fill out this form and I’ll be in touch soon!

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS4lz9ZzFjzAg8v3KnCrQE4OSYErPPVFnO4RtXXi1bBZro7A/viewform

Third World Feminisms, Talk by Durba Mitra | May 12, 3.30PM | BAG 260

Please join us for a talk with Durba Mitra on Third World Feminisms, on Tuesday May 12, 3.30PM in Bagley Hall 260! [Add to your calendar]. 

Feminist historian Durba Mitra (Harvard University) offers in The Future That Was A History of Third World Feminism Against Authoritarianism (Princeton, 2026) a pathbreaking account of how women in the 1970s, from former colonies in South Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond, wrote Third World feminism into being, catalyzing a momentous expansion of knowledge about women, gender, and sexuality that transformed emancipatory politics across the globe. Women gathered at international conferences, wrote reports on the dangers facing women, and took to the streets in protest, building a world of knowledge that contested the devastating effects of patriarchy and colonialism. Yet, despite hundreds of laws, institutions, and publications created through the efforts of these women, the future they imagined was never fully realized. The Future That Was transforms the story of decolonization and its aftermath through the history and ideas of women. By excavating these vital pasts, Mitra shows how we might envision a future of our own that is freer than the present.

Graduate students are further invited to a lunch with the speaker on the same day, at noon. There are a limited number of spots for the lunch, please RSVP as soon as possible and no later than May 7.

Durba Mitra is Associate Professor in Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Harvard University. She is the author of Indian Sex Life: Sexuality and the Colonial Origins of Modern Social Thought (Princeton, 2020), and The Future That Was A History of Third World Feminism Against Authoritarianism (Princeton, 2026).

An Event with Neuroscience – A Grey Matters Event (May 8)

A quick reminder that Evening with Neuroscience is just one week away! Our team at Grey Matters is so excited to welcome everyone for an evening of hands-on neuroscience, community engagement, and incredible speakers!

Event Details

We’ll have a live human brain dissection, neurotech demos, neuroscience art, a Q&A panel with researchers and clinicians, and a food truck available throughout the event.

If you haven’t already, please RSVP here to grab your free tickets!

If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to respond to this email or contact thalamus@greymattersjournal.org.

The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series

The Graduate School is proud to host public lectures for the community. Here are some upcoming lectures you may be interested in attending. All events are held at Town Hall Seattle.

  • My Greatest Save with Briana Scurry (May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm) – hybrid
  • Five Ways to Watch the World Cup with Ron Krabill (May 19, 6:30-7:30 pm) – hybrid
  • What Does Law Mean in Crisis? How Crip Feminist Technoscience Will Save Us with Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown (May 21, 6:30-7:30 pm)
  • Is A River Alive? Exploring the lives, deaths and rights of rivers with Robert Macfarlane (May 27, 6:30-7:30 pm) – hybrid

Upcoming Black Digital Studies events

Our colleagues in the Black Digital Studies in the Age of Techno- Fascism cross-disciplinary research cluster (Drs. LaShawnDa Pittman, Chrystel Oloukoï, Jelani Ince, and Golden Owens), supported by the Simpson Center for the Humanities, would like to invite you to the events below.

On Thursday, May 14th, from 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM, they are hosting “Black Digital Humanities: State of the Field” at the Henry Art Gallery. People can RSVP here:

https://henryart.org/programs/black-digital-humanities-state-of-the-field-2

On Friday, May 15th, from 12:00-1:00 pm at CMU 204, they would love for you to join them for an informal community lunch with scholars in Black digital studies from across the country and within UW, as well as community-led Black memory work organization Wa Na Wari. Spaces are limited, so they are extending RSVPs to co-sponsor departments first.

Responses requested by May 7th: https://forms.gle/gMz9y4yReL31sJHYA

After May 7th, they will extend the invitation to the larger UW community. 

RSVP for “TAKING A UNIFIED STANCE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Forced Migration and the Consequences of Labor Law Violations”

Legal Consequences of Forced Migration and Violations of Labor Laws
Cunningham Hall
May 7, 2026
3:30-5:00pm

Link to RSVP Form HERE

Fill out the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)!

The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) asks first-year and senior students about their experiences at the UW to help us understand what’s working for our students and where we can improve, both inside and outside the classroom.

The NSSE usually takes about 15 minutes to complete.  If students are curious about their eligibility due to the number of credits they have, they can visit the site below which provides clarification as to which students are eligible.

The NSSE is running on the UW Seattle campus until May 11th.  For more info, please visit the link below:

https://www.washington.edu/studentlife/take-the-2026-nsse/

Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲

Interested in touching grass and getting out of the U-District?

Join Peaks and Professors on adventures this spring! Peaks is a UW RSO dedicated to connecting undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and professionals through shared exploration of nature. By building community outdoors, we aim to Think Outside and break down traditional classroom barriers.

We host weekly hikes (all levels!), local walks, education nights, and community events.

No experience, gear, or car required. Getting involved is simple:
• Pick a hike or event that fits your schedule
• Sign up when hikes drop (via Instagram + our email listserv)
• Contribute a small gas reimbursement (usually <$10)
• Join us for the adventure!

We also offer full trip scholarships and a free gear library (boots, packs, raincoats, poles, and more) to make our trips accessible to everyone.

We have tons of hikes coming up—including our first-ever backpacking trips at the end of May—and would love to see you out there.

Beyond hikes, see below for our broader community events to connect with Peaks!

Upcoming Events:

→ End of May | The Cut
Community BBQ & Celebration (details coming soon!)

Stay in the loop by joining our listserv and following us on Instagram @peaksandprofessorsuw.

Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India

Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) is recruiting students for Study Abroad in India in Winter 2027. Please apply!

GCIL-India offers hands-on, project-based learning about Grand Challenges and social innovation.

GCIL includes a 1-credit Autumn-quarter course in Seattle, and a 10-week, 15-credit Winter-quarter course (January – March) in Bangalore, India.

The program cost is approximately $7,500. For many UW students, GCIL is similar in cost or less expensive than if you stay in Seattle. UW Study Abroad offers scholarships. If you have financial aid at UW, it generally applies to study abroad.

GCIL is challenging, rewarding, life-changing experience. It is open to junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students, from any discipline. Applications are due May 15 via the UW Study Abroad website.

Want to learn more?

Start with our website, there’s lots of information there, including descriptions of student projects and student blog-posts. 
Email gcil@uw.edu with questions. 

Check us out on social media: Instagram. LinkedIn.  

Information sessions (see the GCIL website):

* May 12 (Tues), 10:00–11:00 am, More 110

GCIL: See the world and learn how to solve real-world problems. Apply today!

Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions

Want to talk about subjects and perspectives outside of your typical arena?
Interested in connecting more within the Honors and broader UW community?
Have a free lunch hour from 12–1 on Thursdays?

Come Discuss With Us!

We’re hoping Discuss With Us will feel like a book club for ideas (inspired by the French salon, if you’re feeling a bit fancy). Every other week, we’ll explore a new topic through lightly guided discussion, optional pre-readings, and—ideally—meeting lots of interesting people along the way.

Upcoming discussions:

  • 5/14: Personal change and social facilitation
  • 5/28: Birds! (Gen-Z birding, mindfulness in a distracted world, and general appreciation)

Have questions, ideas, or want to help facilitate?
Feel free to reach out on Instagram @discusswithus.uw!

Lovework Final Project Video

Check out this final project video from our Honors course Lovework: An Unfinished Syllabus, created by our talented Honors students! Learn more about Lovework here.

ESS 420 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)

Earth surface phenomena generally do not occur in uniform patterns, but are instead heterogeneously distributed across space. Hence, the ability to examine and analyze these spatial patterns is an incredibly useful tool for earth scientists – and one such analytic tool at our disposal is the use of geographic information systems (GIS). This hands-on computer lab and lecture course provides an introduction to the use of GIS in the earth sciences. We begin by covering the fundamentals of GIS, including the way spatial data are represented and stored, the software tools available (with a focus on Esri ArcGIS), and many of the fundamental methods of analysis. This introduction also includes some of the theoretical aspects of GIS. The course covers these fundamentals through examples in the earth sciences and beyond, and then explores various earth science applications of GIS in greater depth. Topics include discussion of imported data for GIS analysis, introductions to analyses of topography and hydrologic flow, mapping and analysis, and a brief overview of other geomorphologic phenomena for which GIS can serve as a useful if not essential tool.

For more information, contact Steven Walters, swalt826@uw.edu

Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship

Scholarship Overview: The Dr. Robert Poston Scholarship is designed to support outstanding students who are pursuing careers in healthcare. The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, strong leadership, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments—qualities central to success in medical and health-related professions.

Award Amount: $2,500

Deadline: September 30th, 2026

Application Link: https://robertpostonscholarship.com/the-dr-robert-poston-scholarship/

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a current high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student planning to pursue a career in healthcare
  • Must submit a 400–600 word essay answering this question: Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership or teamwork in a high-pressure environment. How does that experience influence your career goals?
  • Must provide contact information and basic academic details through the online application form

How Students Can Apply: Students can review full scholarship details and submit their application directly through the website: https://robertpostonscholarship.com/the-dr-robert-poston-scholarship/

Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 

WE Lead’s Student Board Recruitment timeline

Spring Application:

  1. Monday, May 4 – Application Opens 
  2. Tuesday, May 5, 2:30-4pm – Mid-Day Mingle + Info Session (in-person, Founder 490) 
  3. Thursday, May 14, 12-1pm – Info Session (virtual)
  4. Wednesday, May 20 – 9-10am – Info Session (virtual)
  5. Friday, May 29 at 12pm (noon) – Applications Due
  6. Application Review & Interviews: First week-10 days of June

Summer Application:

  1. Monday, June 22 – Application Opens
  2. TBD – Info Sessions:  2-3 selected dates and times in June or early July (choose varied days of week/time)
  3. Monday, July 6 – Application Deadline. 
  4. Application Review & Interviews: Between deadline and July 16th. 

Final Selection of Student Board Members: All student board members will be selected and notified after both application periods (including interviews) have concluded, with a goal of notifying all students by the end of the third week in July.

Odegaard Writing and Research Center

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is excited to welcome you back for Spring Quarter!

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff, including one-on-one peer tutoring appointments for students in both in-person and virtual formats, informational classroom visits, and in-class workshops.

Connect students with the OWRC by including resource information in your syllabus or incorporating an in-class visit from OWRC staff. Available virtually or in-person, these class visits bring a member of the OWRC staff into the class to provide a friendly and informational introduction to the Center and its services in 5-10 minutes.  

For classes with an emphasis on writing or revision, the OWRC is also pleased to offer Peer Review Workshops. Guided by a member of OWRC staff, these workshops are designed to facilitate positive and productive experiences with peer review by providing an approachable and conversational structure through which to provide and solicit feedback. These workshops allow students to build writing and revision skills while challenging them to think critically about their rhetorical choices. 

Customized, writing-focused workshops are also available upon  request.  

For more information on these support services and answers to frequently asked questions, check out the OWRC website, including our overview of instructor services, or email us at owrc@uw.edu.  

Global Health Minor Information Session

Interested in the Global Health Minor? Join us for an information session to learn about courses, requirements, and working in the global health field. This program provides the opportunity to become familiar with programming, policies, and outcomes in global health, actively engaging in efforts to improve health as global citizens. 

Please review our website for more information about the program and information sessions and connect with Lyda Ebadani (ghminor@uw.edu) with any questions.   

Join Bartering Club!

Bartering Club is back! Join us on Mondays from 5 to 6 PM in Mary Gates Hall, room 206, for crafts, trades, soup swaps, and more.

Bartering Club at UW is a new club promoting sustainability, reuse, and mutual support in a community centered space. Our Discord server provides a space for UW community members to exchange unused items or share skills. You can join the Discord at https://discord.gg/AxffmTj6MF. Our Instagram is @bartering_club_at_uw_. Please contact Samantha Lai at sal32@uw.edu with any questions.

Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

If you are interested in sustainability and looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, apply to join the Bartering Club Leadership Team! The application has been reopened for spring quarter. The priority deadline is April 30, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after. All are welcome to apply. Please reach out to Samantha Lai at sal32@uw.edu with any questions. 

Bartering Club at UW Leadership Application Form – Fill out form

Featured OMSFA Opportunities

UK Scholarships for graduate study and research: UW nomination application open now | UW Deadline: June 22

Marshall Scholarships, Rhodes Scholarships, Churchill Scholarships, Gates Cambridge Scholarships and Chevening Scholarships all fund graduate studies and research at universities in the UK. UW nomination is required for some, but not all. Advising is available for all. Explore the official websites and attend upcoming events to learn more:

Self-enrolled Canvas page for undergraduates interested in pursing a congressional internship

Serving as a congressional intern, either in Washington, DC or in a member’s home district, can be a transformative, life-changing experience. But the application process – not to mention the logistics of potentially moving across the country for an internship – can be intimidating. The resources provided in the Canvas site are meant to help you navigate the process of submitting internship applications and navigating the details related to securing a congressional internship. Summer internship deadlines are happening now, although internships are available year-round. Learn more by visiting the Canvas page.

The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Join us this spring for discussions featuring experts on the geopolitical, local, and sporting implications of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Seattle. Talks will focus on teams coming to Seattle, along with specific topics including workers’ rights, World Cup histories, and the Pride Match controversy, among others.

Moderator: Moderator: Ron Krabill, Professor and Director, Global Sport Lab at the University of Washington  

When: Mondays, 5-6:00 p.m. Pacific Time from April 6 to June 1, 2026 

UW students: Interested in taking this as a 2-credit/no credit course? Go to MyPlan for full course details.

For the public: Available via livestream only. Registration is required to receive the livestream link: Register

Free and open to all.

Sponsored by the University of Washington Global Sport Lab, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, UW Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, and the Responsible Business Law Initiative of the Barer Institute at UW School of Law

Questions? Email jsisevents@uw.edu

For general disability accommodation requests, contact us at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@uw.edu.

Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

It’s that time of year again! After submitting their applications to the UW and the Interdisciplinary Honors Program by November 15th, high schoolers all over the world will begin hearing back from both the UW and from Honors in March and April.

We’re asking dedicated and interested students to act as a resource for accepted and incoming students by submitting an Honors Student Community Profile! These profiles are accessible by the public and gives students the opportunity to ask you about your Honors pathway, favorite Honors courses, UW experiences and more!

Interested students can submit a profile and complete the required training guide and quiz (open notes, and you can retake it as many times as you need). We encourage students from every Honors pathway, major, and year to submit a profile!

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming our new class of Honors Huskies!

Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

The Martin Family Foundation Scholarships application season is underway for 2026-27 scholarships! Please share with your WA community college contacts, students, and others in your orbit who may be planning to transfer to UW Seattle this year or in future years.

The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.

This scholarship is open to WA resident students transferring from any community college in WA to UW Seattle for the coming 2026-27 academic year. Students transferring in spring 2026, summer 2026, fall 2026, or winter 2027 should apply for this scholarship when the application opens in May.

This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).

Please see full eligibility and application details here. 

The application portal for this scholarship will open in May.

Additional information about these scholarships is available on the Martin Family Foundation website, including FAQs, advice and recent Martin Scholar profiles. A handout/flier is also attached.