• CHANCE TO WIN HONORS SWAG! Take our 10-min survey!
• Honors Movie Night – RSVP for May 26th!
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

Interesting Courses

• HEOR 340 / PHRMSC 330 / ECON 344: Introduction to Health Economics (Fall 2026)
• GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Fall 2026)
• ESS 420 Introduction to GIS for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)
• Lovework Final Project Video

Events

• Fulbright application info sessions – this week!
• Bartering Club Swap Meet (May 29th)
• Sustainability Roundtable (May 27)
• “Let the City Speak: The Sonic Journey of Quetzal” Screening (May 21)
• Save the Date – University in Community: An Un-Conference
• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Call for Native French Speakers *PAID OPPORTUNITY*!
• Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Other Opportunities

• Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award Applications Now Open!
• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

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)

CHANCE TO WIN HONORS SWAG! Take our 10-min survey!

Want to win some Honors gear (t-shirts, mugs, tote bags)? Please take ten minutes to fill out our Spring 2026 UW Honors Student Survey!

Your feedback will help us assess the impact of recent changes to Honors requirements and your general experiences in our program. Afterall, you, the students, are the most important part of our program, and your opinions matter to us!

Submissions can be anonymous, but make sure to submit your email if you want to be entered into a drawing for some of that sweet, sweet Honors swag. The survey will close on 5/29. Students who win the raffle drawing will hear back from uwhonors@uw.edu by June 3rd.

Fulbright application info sessions – this week!

This week learn more about the Fulbright application process and application components!

What: Fulbright award for Graduate level Study or to conduct Research

When: Join us on Wednesday, May 20 3:30-5 PM. 

How: Sign-up here for the Zoom link

What: Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship award

When: Join us on Thursday, May 21 4-5:30 PM

How: Sign-up here for the Zoom link

Next week: keep ‘on-track’ with planning your research project! Join us on Thursday, May 28, 4-5 PM. Use this as a soft deadline to make progress in reaching out to potential affiliates! Sign-up here and drop into our Zoom room to ask questions/update us. 

Next month: connect with alums who have been selected for various Global Fellowship in this online panel & networking opportunity. Stay tuned for the exact date in June! 

Sign up for Global Fellowships Prep to learn more about global opportunities that are open to applicants with all citizenships.

Advisors have GFP Zoom drop-in office hours for quick questions on most Fridays.

HEOR 340 / PHRMSC 330 / ECON 344: Introduction to Health Economics (Fall 2026)

Autumn 2026 | MW 10:00–11:20am | HST T639

Cross listed with PHRMSC 330 and ECON 344

This new course teaches students to use the core tools of microeconomics to understand U.S. markets for healthcare and health insurance. Through the lens of modern health policy debates, the course tackles the most pressing questions in health economics:

• Why is health insurance so complicated?
• Why are prescription drugs so expensive?
• How did healthcare grow to represent 20% of the U.S. economy?

The course fulfills the Social Sciences (SSc) general education requirement and is open to undergraduate students across UW. 70 seats are available.

Register now (HEOR 340, SLN 22676)

For questions, contact Susan Inman, Undergraduate Program Specialist at the UW School of Pharmacy: sop-ugrad@uw.edu.

GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Fall 2026)

Credits: 2 CR/NC 

In person, Fridays, 12:30 – 2:20 p.m. 

MGH 241, UW Seattle

SLN: 15899 

Instructor: Maxine K. Wright 

Send questions to: mkw1208@uw.edu

GRDSCH 200 offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network, and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate. This 10-week course is for UW juniors and seniors who will be reflecting on their next educational journey. Open to all majors and disciplines.

Instructor Bio: Maxine Wright (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Sociology department at the UW. She has previously taught classes on race, health disparities, and introductory sociological concepts. She is passionate about creating engaging, dialogue- and project-based courses, as well as fostering a classroom culture of high support, curiosity, and critical thinking. She’s very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to GRDSCH 200 and looks forward to helping students not only identify the right post-graduation path for them, but also craft high-quality materials for applications once they’ve determined their goals.

Save the Date – University in Community: An Un-Conference

Comparative History of Ideas, University of Washington

Please save the date for the Comparative History of Ideas’ “University in Community: An Un-Conference”, a gathering of students, artists, researchers, and community members exploring themes of identity, resistance, care, creativity, and collective futures. Through presentations, artistic works, and dialogue, this two-day event will spark conversations on various topics broadly relating to “community,” including (but not limited to): cultural heritage, political movements, accessibility, storytelling, spirituality, and public spaces. 

Dates: 29 & 30 May 2026

Times: 10am-2pm on 29 May; 10am-4pm on 30 May

Location: University of Washington Simpson Center (on 29 May) and Othello-UW Commons (on 30 May)

Light refreshments will be provided! More details, including the full schedule and speaker information, will be shared soon.

You can RSVP at this form. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. We hope you’ll join us! 

Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award Applications Now Open!

Applications are now open for the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award. The Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and the Levinson Emerging Scholars Program support undergraduates who want to pursue creative and advanced bioscience and related research under the guidance of UW faculty. Apply to both programs through a single application! Awarded students will receive up to $8,000 across three quarters and travel support to present at a professional conference. Learn more about both programs here. 

Award Highlights

Washington Research Foundation Fellowship (WRF): 
WRF Fellows receive $8,000 to support their research, plus funding to present at a professional conference. 
More info about the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship

Levinson Emerging Scholars Award: 
Levinson Scholars receive up to $8,000 for educational expenses, research supplies, and travel to present their work. 
More info about the Levinson Emerging Scholars Award

Application Details

Apply Here

• Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
• Recommendation Letters Deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
• One application for both awards
• Open to current UW undergraduates (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) conducting bioscience-related research

Info Sessions

Learn more about the application process, program expectations, and how to craft a strong application. 
Register here to attend an info session. Both information sessions will cover the same content.

• In person: Thursday, May 21, 12-1pm, Mary Gates Hall 171
• Virtual: Tuesday, June 23, 12-1pm, Zoom

Eligibility Summary

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time (12+ credits) at UW (any campus) during the award period
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and have completed at least 2 years of university coursework
• Have 3+ quarters of research experience by the time of application
• Be conducting bioscience-related research with guidance from a UW faculty mentor
• Propose a project that demonstrates originality and independence over 2–3 quarters

Questions? Contact UndergradResearch@uw.edu

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

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.

• 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

“Let the City Speak: The Sonic Journey of Quetzal” Screening (May 21)

On Thurs. May 21 at 4pm in Comm 120 Martha Gonzalez (MacArthur Fellow and GWSS alumna) and Quetzal Flores will be talking about Activism, Music, and Zapatista Philosophy in relation to their new documentary “Let the City Speak.” There will be music. 

Let the City Speak is a feature-length documentary that follows QUETZAL, a Chicano rock band that emerged from East LA’s vibrant music scene in the 1990’s. Award-winning filmmaker Akira Boch has followed the band for nearly three decades, creating an intimate portrait of leaders Quetzal Flores and Martha Gonzalez. Rooted in Zapatista philosophy—the indigenous Mayan liberation movement from Chiapas, Mexico — QUETZAL made a radical choice after three albums: they abandoned the music industry for independence, creating art aligned with their activism and challenging conventional notions of success.

Through Boch’s intimate lens, the film captures their struggles, small victories, and unexpected GRAMMY win for their album Imaginaries. Let the City Speak weaves together memories, music, and activism, revealing QUETZAL’s commitment to community and social justice. The film showcases the enduring power of music as resistance — a testament to how art and activism can intertwine, guided by the Zapatista spirit that continues to inspire their journey.

Sustainability Roundtable (May 27)

Please join Bartering Club at UW and Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) for a Sustainability Roundtable on May 27th from 6-7:30pm featuring a variety of UW RSOs related to sustainability, advocacy, and community-building. Participating RSOs and students will have the opportunity to share their goals, collaborate on future initiatives, and create a strong base for sustainable action on campus. RSO’s may give a brief (1-2 minutes) presentation about their work, and should email slides to sal32@uw.edu by 5/20. Everyone is welcome! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zexTdfZYGcPUGeGa8

Bartering Club Swap Meet (May 29th)

Bartering Club at UW is hosting an end-of-the-year Swap Meet on May 29, from 3 to 5 PM on the Quad. Clean out your closet or bring your moveout clutter and find treasures to take home! All are encouraged but not required to bring items, as well as a blanket or tarp. Please contact sal32@uw.edu with any questions.

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.  

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 16^th. 

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:

• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

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.

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.

The post Week 8 – Spring 2026 appeared first on UW Honors | Weekly Announcements.

• Neal Dempsey’s Annual Visit with Honors Students (May 20) *please RSVP now!
• CHANCE TO WIN HONORS SWAG! Take our 10-min survey!
• Honors Movie Night – RSVP for May 26th!
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

Interesting Courses

• GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Fall 2026)
• ESS 420 Introduction to GIS for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)
• Lovework Final Project Video

Events

• UW Undergraduate Research Symposium (May 15)
• Bartering Club Swap Meet (May 29th)
• Sustainability Roundtable (May 27)
• Hybrid Community Workshop on Human Cost of Practicing in a Profit-Driven Healthcare System (May 18)
• “Let the City Speak: The Sonic Journey of Quetzal” Screening (May 21)
• Save the Date – University in Community: An Un-Conference
• SCPH Anti-Racism and Community Health Conference (May 16)
• Upcoming Black Digital Studies events
• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Call for Native French Speakers *PAID OPPORTUNITY*!
• Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Other Opportunities

• Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India
• Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award Applications Now Open!
• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

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. 

Space is limited! Please RSVP NOW for this engaging conversation!

CHANCE TO WIN HONORS SWAG! Take our 10-min survey!

Want to win some Honors gear (t-shirts, mugs, tote bags)? Please take ten minutes to fill out our Spring 2026 UW Honors Student Survey!

Your feedback will help us assess the impact of recent changes to Honors requirements and your general experiences in our program. Afterall, you, the students, are the most important part of our program, and your opinions matter to us!

Submissions can be anonymous, but make sure to submit your email if you want to be entered into a drawing for some of that sweet, sweet Honors swag. The survey will close on 5/29. Students who win the raffle drawing will hear back from uwhonors@uw.edu by June 3rd.

GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Fall 2026)

Credits: 2 CR/NC 

In person, Fridays, 12:30 – 2:20 p.m. 

MGH 241, UW Seattle

SLN: 15899 

Instructor: Maxine K. Wright 

Send questions to: mkw1208@uw.edu

GRDSCH 200 offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network, and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate. This 10-week course is for UW juniors and seniors who will be reflecting on their next educational journey. Open to all majors and disciplines.

Instructor Bio: Maxine Wright (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Sociology department at the UW. She has previously taught classes on race, health disparities, and introductory sociological concepts. She is passionate about creating engaging, dialogue- and project-based courses, as well as fostering a classroom culture of high support, curiosity, and critical thinking. She’s very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to GRDSCH 200 and looks forward to helping students not only identify the right post-graduation path for them, but also craft high-quality materials for applications once they’ve determined their goals.

SCPH Anti-Racism and Community Health Conference (May 16)

The RSO Students of Color for Public Health (SCPH) is excited to announce that our 2026 Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH) Conference will be on Saturday May 16th from 10AM-4PM in the Hans Rosling Center. Our goal is to facilitate a collaborative community health conference to identify and prioritize needs, barriers, and solutions in confronting how racism and white supremacy have caused detrimental health outcomes in our communities.  

The conference features a range of public health professionals as speakers, workshop leaders, and panelists who will be speaking on our theme “Turning the Tide: Resilience Through Change.” The theme focuses on the current realities of public health careers, what motivates individuals to stay engaged in the field, and how younger generations are shaping the future of public health practice, advocacy, and leadership. Our speakers will address a range of topics, including environmental health and climate change, immigrant and refugee care, and reproductive healthcare, among others. 

Lunch and dessert will be provided, and we’re so excited to see you at the conference. To RSVP and learn more about the ARCH Conference, please visit our website.

Save the Date – University in Community: An Un-Conference

Comparative History of Ideas, University of Washington

Please save the date for the Comparative History of Ideas’ “University in Community: An Un-Conference”, a gathering of students, artists, researchers, and community members exploring themes of identity, resistance, care, creativity, and collective futures. Through presentations, artistic works, and dialogue, this two-day event will spark conversations on various topics broadly relating to “community,” including (but not limited to): cultural heritage, political movements, accessibility, storytelling, spirituality, and public spaces. 

Dates: 29 & 30 May 2026

Times: 10am-2pm on 29 May; 10am-4pm on 30 May

Location: University of Washington Simpson Center (on 29 May) and Othello-UW Commons (on 30 May)

Light refreshments will be provided! More details, including the full schedule and speaker information, will be shared soon.

You can RSVP at this form. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. We hope you’ll join us! 

Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award Applications Now Open!

Applications are now open for the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and Levinson Emerging Scholars Award. The Washington Research Foundation Fellowship and the Levinson Emerging Scholars Program support undergraduates who want to pursue creative and advanced bioscience and related research under the guidance of UW faculty. Apply to both programs through a single application! Awarded students will receive up to $8,000 across three quarters and travel support to present at a professional conference. Learn more about both programs here. 

Award Highlights

Washington Research Foundation Fellowship (WRF): 
WRF Fellows receive $8,000 to support their research, plus funding to present at a professional conference. 
More info about the Washington Research Foundation Fellowship

Levinson Emerging Scholars Award: 
Levinson Scholars receive up to $8,000 for educational expenses, research supplies, and travel to present their work. 
More info about the Levinson Emerging Scholars Award

Application Details

Apply Here

• Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
• Recommendation Letters Deadline: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT
• One application for both awards
• Open to current UW undergraduates (Seattle, Bothell, Tacoma) conducting bioscience-related research

Info Sessions

Learn more about the application process, program expectations, and how to craft a strong application. 
Register here to attend an info session. Both information sessions will cover the same content.

• In person: Thursday, May 21, 12-1pm, Mary Gates Hall 171
• Virtual: Tuesday, June 23, 12-1pm, Zoom

Eligibility Summary

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled full-time (12+ credits) at UW (any campus) during the award period
• Be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and have completed at least 2 years of university coursework
• Have 3+ quarters of research experience by the time of application
• Be conducting bioscience-related research with guidance from a UW faculty mentor
• Propose a project that demonstrates originality and independence over 2–3 quarters

Questions? Contact UndergradResearch@uw.edu

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

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. 

“Let the City Speak: The Sonic Journey of Quetzal” Screening (May 21)

On Thurs. May 21 at 4pm in Comm 120 Martha Gonzalez (MacArthur Fellow and GWSS alumna) and Quetzal Flores will be talking about Activism, Music, and Zapatista Philosophy in relation to their new documentary “Let the City Speak.” There will be music. 

Let the City Speak is a feature-length documentary that follows QUETZAL, a Chicano rock band that emerged from East LA’s vibrant music scene in the 1990’s. Award-winning filmmaker Akira Boch has followed the band for nearly three decades, creating an intimate portrait of leaders Quetzal Flores and Martha Gonzalez. Rooted in Zapatista philosophy—the indigenous Mayan liberation movement from Chiapas, Mexico — QUETZAL made a radical choice after three albums: they abandoned the music industry for independence, creating art aligned with their activism and challenging conventional notions of success.

Through Boch’s intimate lens, the film captures their struggles, small victories, and unexpected GRAMMY win for their album Imaginaries. Let the City Speak weaves together memories, music, and activism, revealing QUETZAL’s commitment to community and social justice. The film showcases the enduring power of music as resistance — a testament to how art and activism can intertwine, guided by the Zapatista spirit that continues to inspire their journey.

Hybrid Community Workshop on Human Cost of Practicing in a Profit-Driven Healthcare System (May 18)

This quarter, the Philosophy of Medicine Club has the exciting opportunity to collaborate with Physicians and Students for a National Health Program (PNHP and SNaHP) to host a hybrid community workshop discussing the human cost of practicing in a profit-driven healthcare system. It will include a short talk about what Moral Injury is and how it differs from burnout, and then facilitate conversations among attendees that acknowledge their experiences. At the end, we invite any attending organizations to share their mission and work to navigate these issues, and how participants may contribute and support these endeavors.

Our event will take place on Monday, May 18^th at HSEB 325 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, and we will be offering catering from Taste of India. Please fill out this interest form!

Sustainability Roundtable (May 27)

Please join Bartering Club at UW and Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) for a Sustainability Roundtable on May 27th from 6-7:30pm featuring a variety of UW RSOs related to sustainability, advocacy, and community-building. Participating RSOs and students will have the opportunity to share their goals, collaborate on future initiatives, and create a strong base for sustainable action on campus. RSO’s may give a brief (1-2 minutes) presentation about their work, and should email slides to sal32@uw.edu by 5/20. Everyone is welcome! RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zexTdfZYGcPUGeGa8

Bartering Club Swap Meet (May 29th)

Bartering Club at UW is hosting an end-of-the-year Swap Meet on May 29, from 3 to 5 PM on the Quad. Clean out your closet or bring your moveout clutter and find treasures to take home! All are encouraged but not required to bring items, as well as a blanket or tarp. Please contact sal32@uw.edu with any questions.

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.  

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 16^th. 

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:

• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

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.

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.

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• Neal Dempsey’s Annual Visit with Honors Students (May 20)
• Honors Movie Night – RSVP for May 26th!
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

Interesting Courses

• ESS 420 Introduction to GIS for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)
• Lovework Final Project Video

Events

• UW Undergraduate Research Symposium (May 15)
• An Event with Neuroscience – A Grey Matters Event (May 8)
• Third World Feminisms, Talk by Durba Mitra | May 12, 3.30PM | BAG 260
• Upcoming Black Digital Studies events
• RSVP for “TAKING A UNIFIED STANCE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Forced Migration and the Consequences of Labor Law Violations”
• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Call for Native French Speakers *PAID OPPORTUNITY*!
• Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Other Opportunities

• Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India
• Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

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. 

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

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

• Date: May 8th
• Time: 6:30–9:30 PM
• Location: UW Seattle’s Kane Hall (with a YouTube livestream option)

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.  

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 16^th. 

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:

• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

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.

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.

The post Week 6 – Spring 2026 appeared first on UW Honors | Weekly Announcements.

• Lunch & Learn with KC Cole
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

Interesting Courses

• ESS 420 Introduction to GIS for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)
• Lovework Final Project Video

Events

• Attend with Honors! A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)
• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• Intergenerational Dialogues: A student workshop for Collaborative Leadership
• Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Classroom Aide Summer Job Opportunity with The Robinson Center
• Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)
• UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills

Other Opportunities

• Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India
• Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions
• Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

Lunch & Learn with KC Cole

This Spring, UW Honors will host an exciting series of Lunch & Learn conversations in the Honors suite (MGH 211). These casual events aim to foster lively discussion and community connection. We encourage you to bring your lunch and take an hour away from the chaos of Spring quarter to eat and chat about interesting topics with your Honors community.

In conversation with UW Honors Program Director, Dr. Stephanie Smallwood, science writer and author of best-selling books on math and physics KC Cole will continue a dialogue begun last fall at the Honors Global Challenges: Interdisciplinary Thinking event, where KC was a featured speaker on the theme “Public Trust in Science and Why It Matters.”

Drawing on her experience as writer and editor for national magazines and newspapers, KC learned first hand how scientific knowledge intersects with public understanding, civic life, and shared values. This Lunch & Learn offers an opportunity to return to and deepen that conversation— this time with a particular focus on how science can help us think about meaning, ethics, and responsibility in an uncertain world.

KC recently published the opinion essay “A light in the dark: Finding the good in the natural world,” which asks how science informs our values and how attention to the natural world can shape the way we understand goodness, connection, and community. The essay grows directly out of her Honors course, “The Science of Human Values,” which serves as a foundation for this interdisciplinary conversation.

Join us for a thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion at the intersection of science, humanities, and public life, along with engaging conversation and community. Please RSVP here.

This spring features L&Ls with: 

• KC Cole on Mon April 27, 12:30-1:30pm 
• Michelle Koutnik on Mon May 4th, 12:30-1:30pm

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.

• A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)
  • UW Honors Staff Member & Alum, Amy Piedalue, is excited to attend this lecture with a group of Honors students. If interested, please RSVP here.

• 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

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:

→ Thursday, 4/23, 7–8 PM | Savery 156
Intro to Backpacking Workshop
New to backpacking? Learn the basics: packing, tents, trail meals, and safety.

→ Friday, 4/24, 11:30 AM–2 PM | Red Square
Peaks & Thrift Pop-Up

→ Sunday, May 3, 10 AM Start | The Cut
Peaks & Plunging (and free Pancakes + Pastries +Pcoffee!)
Join us for a spring cold plunge, hang out with the Peaks community, and warm up with free pancakes, pastries, and coffee.

→ 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.

University-in-Community Un-conference proposal deadline extended to April 30

Comparative History of Ideas | University of Washington
CALL FOR PROJECTS AND FACILITATORS
University in Community: An Un-Conference

Community is a place, practice, and feeling. It emerges as a survival strategy, a form of resistance. It is inherited through traditional familial networks, but also chosen and sometimes unexpected. Amidst this time of political unrest and uncertainty, as authoritarian forces attempt to destabilize our sense of community, we ask:

• What does it mean to show up for one another? To be in community?
• What does “community” mean to you?
• What is important to your communities?
• How do you find yourself in unexpected communities? Where/why are these bonds forged?
• How do we form and strengthen communities?
• How does your art/work/university knowledge connect to community (broadly understood)?

On May 29-30, 2026, we will gather to celebrate and consider difficult questions around community, activism, and collective care. We invite projects that explore the above questions through a variety of approaches and forms, including but not limited to: ongoing activism, (2D and 3D) artwork, music, papers, online media, storytelling, and so forth. This is a 2-day event: day 1 will take place at the UW Simpson Center; day 2 will take place at the UW-Othello Commons. 

If any of these questions speak to you, we invite you to submit a 250-word explanation of your project—finished or unfinished, dreamt or half-dreamt. All projects are welcome, even if they did not originally center our specific questions—as you prepare your submission, however, we ask that you consider your work in relation to “community.” Projects can be collaborative, and there are no specific educational requirements for submission—prospective presenters from all backgrounds are invited and welcome.

We are also looking for event facilitators! Facilitators will encourage meaningful conversations across presenters by guiding discussions, diving deeper with questions, and highlighting connections across projects. No prior facilitation experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm, attention, and curiosity! We’ll provide support and further discuss what facilitating can look like.

Submissions (for projects and facilitator interest) are due at this form by April 30th at 11:59 pm PST. We welcome applications from university undergraduates and graduate students, community members and organizations, and other interested mammals. Please direct all other questions or concerns to aileenk@uw.edu.

Classroom Aide Summer Job Opportunity with The Robinson Center

Looking for a summer job? Apply for a job opportunity this summer with The Robinson Center! We’re looking to hire 20-30 classroom aides to support our teaching staff with summer courses in July. Bianca Barnes (brbarnes@uw.edu) is the best contact for questions. 

The Robinson Center seeks Classroom Aides to support the teaching staff with daily classroom activities and student supervision. This temporary, hourly position begins on June 15, 2026, and ends on July 24, 2026. All work takes place in person on the UW Seattle campus. Classroom Aides report directly to the Enrichment Program Manager and collaborate with the teaching and administrative staff. 

• Appointment Duration: June 15 to July 24, 2026
• Compensation: $21.77 – $26.31/hour
• Apply on Handshake (https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/10938614)
• Ideal candidate: has experience working with youth, takes initiative, and practices patience
• Must be 18 years old by June 15

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.  

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:

• 4/30: Conceptions and roles of government in academia
• 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!

Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)

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. 

Intergenerational Dialogues: A student workshop for Collaborative Leadership

The challenges we face in protecting and restoring Puget Sound are complex. To make a bigger impact on environmental issues in your career, one skill matters across every field: collaboration. 

The Collaborative Leadership Program at the Puget Sound Institute (UW Tacoma) and UW EarthLab invites UW students to a workshop on collaboration and conflict resolution. 

Washington state is where collaborative governance on natural resources began in the early 1970s, with a groundbreaking agreement to resolve conflicts over flood control on the Snoqualmie River. Since then, collaborative approaches in Washington have led to many win-win outcomes. 

This workshop will feature interaction between students and a panel of accomplished leaders who have collaborated on issues like salmon recovery and Puget Sound restoration. Through interactive exercises, case studies, intergenerational dialogues, and small group conversations, students will learn key concepts and develop collaborative leadership skills they can apply to a wide variety of situations. 

Spring 2026 workshop information: 

RSVP form 

After completing this 2-hour workshop, participants will be able to: 

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/

Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)

All are warmly invited to attend the Engineers Without Borders USA – University of Washington Chapter’s Annual Impacts Gala, an evening celebrating the work our chapter has accomplished and the communities we serve.

The event will feature short presentations on our international and local projects, along with opportunities to connect with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided throughout the evening.

The gala is free to attend, and all are welcome. Cocktail attire is encouraged.

More information and RSVP: https://ewbuws.org/gala-2026/

UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills

The Information School is hiring two undergraduate student assistants to support the Communications team starting in Fall ‘26. We are looking for strong writers (writing samples are required)!  Please share this posting as you’re able. 

We are hiring for next academic year (Fall ’26 – Spring ’27), with potential for the role(s) to extend into summer or future academic terms, depending on graduation plans and performance. Applications close April 23.

Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!

ACTION: Sign-up for GFP and join our community!  

How to learn more:

• Learn about the Fulbright US Student Program on 4/23 or 4/29

And many more sessions and workshops are listed on our Events page!

Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 

• Wednesday, April 29 – WE Lead Wednesday (new time! 12:30-2pm)
  Looking for community? WE Lead Wednesday is a gathering of innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial minds from across campus who come together to discuss ideas, share challenges and suggestions, offer opportunities, and connect with likeminded students. Bring your lunch and let’s connect – we’ll provide plenty of snacks and tea to sip. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for snacks!

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 16^th. 

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:

• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Scholarships | Deadline: May 4

This scholarship fund supports undergraduates and Graduate students interested in social justice and labor-related studies. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply. 

City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department Summer Meals & Summer Playgrounds College Internship | Deadline: April 28

This program works in partnership with Human Services Department, Seattle Public Schools and United Way King County in a Federally funded program to provide youth under the age of 18 with free meals and activities in parks and playgrounds during the summer out-of-school time. A great summer opportunity for those who want to work in youth & community mental health, food justice, policy, after school education programs. Pay: $22.56/hour. Internship dates – June 29 – August 24, 2026

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.

Affordable LSAT Prep Courses through Campus Prep

There will be another set of affordable LSAT prep courses offered this spring.

Campus Prep has provided high-quality, low-cost LSAT prep courses for over 15 years at UCLA, UW, and several other universities.

Students who complete the LSAT course often improve around 9+ points on the LSAT.

Students can apply for the live online courses (and view schedules) at campusprep.org.

The application takes about 45 seconds to complete.

LSAT Course Details

• Live online course taught by a top-scoring instructor you can interact with
• Comprehensive 27-hour course, including 3 proctored practice exams
• Prepares you for upcoming LSAT administrations
• Costs $220–$255, depending on financial-aid eligibility
• Payment plans available

Courses are filling up quickly. Apply as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521

Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)

Are you interested in public policy, public service, or solving real-world challenges?

We invite you to participate in the first annual NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition on Friday, April 24 in Mary Gates Hall. This one-day event brings together undergraduate students from across campus to collaborate on solutions to a real public sector policy challenge.

Students will work in teams of 3–5 to analyze a policy case and develop recommendations. Your team will receive the case one week in advance, and on competition day you will present your ideas to a panel of public sector professionals, private sector professionals, and MPA graduate students. Lunch will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to:

• Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real policy issue
• Collaborate with students across disciplines
• Gain experience presenting ideas to professionals
• Expand your network in public service and ethical technology policy

Event Details

• Date: Friday, April 24
• Time: 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Mary Gates Hall (check-in located in MGH 171 in the EXPD Suite)

More information is available in the flyer and registration form.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to engage with a real-world policy challenge and connect with others interested in the intersection of public service and technology.

Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship

Applications are open for the Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship!

The Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Barbara Greenberg, who graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with the first Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing specialized coursework in Disability Studies. 

Scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of attending the UW, including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for one year.

Applications are due April 27th before 11:59 pm.

Visit the following page for more information about the scholarship and how to apply: Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship for Disability Studies | Disability Studies – UW College of Arts and Sciences.

Contact Mark Harniss (mharniss@uw.edu) with any questions.

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.

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 LawInitiative 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.

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• Attend with Honors! A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)
• Lunch & Learn with Michelle Koutnik
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile

Interesting Courses

• ESS 420 Introduction to GIS for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)
• Lovework Final Project Video

Events

• Upcoming Black Digital Studies events
• RSVP for “TAKING A UNIFIED STANCE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Forced Migration and the Consequences of Labor Law Violations”
• Spring Quarter Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series
• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Think Outside This Spring with Peaks and Professors 🌲
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Classroom Aide Summer Job Opportunity with The Robinson Center
• Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)

Other Opportunities

• Volunteer for Spring CELEbration 2026!
• Grand Challenges Impact Lab (GCIL) – Study Abroad in India
• Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

Lunch & Learn with Michelle Koutnik

Monday, May 4
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Mary Gates Hall, Suite 211
Snacks provided; free and open to the UW community – please register here.

In conversation with UW Honors Program Assistant Director, Brook Kelly, Professor Michelle Koutnik will draw from nearly 20 years of experience teaching and researching on the Greenland Ice Sheet and the Arctic to address the need for an integrated understanding of historical and contemporary contexts of environmental, socioeconomic, cultural, and political changes in the Arctic region. 

Such an approach is critical in the current moment when recurring threats by the US to take over Greenland have significantly damaged the alliance and trust the US has historically had with Greenland, Denmark, and through NATO, while also creating day-to-day fear and uncertainty for Greenlanders. If making these threats is not in the interest of Americans, and acting upon them would be very damaging, what can we do in this current moment? 

The Arctic is a critical region for national and international security, and circumpolar forums for dialogue and shared decision making already exist. Scientific research is strongly collaborative across nations. How can we advocate for centering cooperation and respect when addressing challenges and assessing opportunities in the Arctic?

Dr. Koutnik looks forward to discussing these vital questions with Brook, Honors students, and others who attend and join the conversation.

Attend with Honors! A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm) *2 spots left!

UW Honors Director, Professor Stephanie Smallwood, is excited to attend the “A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor” lecture with a group of Honors students! 

If you’d like to attend this cultural outing with Professor Smallwood and fellow Honors students, please fill out this form. Please plan to meet in the Honors suite by 5:30 pm on Thursday, April 30th. This event takes place at Town Hall Seattle at 6:30 PM.

This lecture delves into the enduring struggle for democracy in the United States, challenging the notion that democratic backsliding began with the 2024 presidential election. Instead, it traces the deeper historical and structural forces that have long shaped—and strained—American democratic institutions. 

Through a critical examination of evidence pointing to democratic erosion, the lecture will explore what it truly means to live in a democratic society. What are the warning signs of decline? Who is most affected when democracy falters? And most importantly, how can democracy be safeguarded and made inclusive of all? 

These questions form the foundation of a timely and urgent conversation about the future of democracy in America. 

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.

• A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)

• 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

Volunteer for Spring CELEbration 2026!

The CELE Center and Mary Gates Endowment for Students are holding the annual Spring CELEbration on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 4:30-7:30pm in the HUB (Ballroom and beyond!), with pre-event lighting talks scheduled between 3:45 and 4:30pm. Spring CELEbration is a forum for undergraduate students involved in community service and leadership activities to showcase student service, leadership, and activist work conducted in partnership with the community. 

We are looking for volunteers for this event and we would love your help at Spring CELEbration! Volunteering during Spring CELEbration directly supports our student presenters. By taking up a shift, you will provide logistical support and deep engagement, empowering students to share their impact and achievements with pride. 

Please sign up to volunteer here by Friday, May 1: Spring CELEbration Volunteer Sign-Up 

Volunteer Roles: 

• Materials Prep
  • Help the day before and day of the event—pinning posters to foam board, organizing supplies, and queuing up all the items that we’ll need in the HUB
  • Shifts available:
    • Tuesday, May 5, 12:30-2:30pm in MGH 171
    • Wednesday, May 6, 10:00am-1:00pm in MGH 171
• General Volunteer
  • Readying materials for the event and helping with various event-day needs, such as poster/room setup, signage, greeters, traffic directors, assisting with presentation rooms, etc.
  • Shifts available: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30-5:30pm and 5:30-7:00pm
• Logistics: Set-up and Break-down
  • These awesome folks show up early and stay late to help with all the little things that make an event work well.
  • The first shift will help with easel set-up, table prep, and technology details in preparation for the event.
  • Second shift will break things down, put things away, and ensure that we are good stewards of the HUB space at the end of the event!
  • Shifts available: Wednesday, May 6, 2:00-4:00pm and 6:45-8:00pm
• Participant Engagement Volunteers – most needed!
  • Folks in this role will be tasked with active participation as audience members for poster and lighting talk presentations. You may be asked to help with some technical support in the room and/or serve as a timekeeper if asked to be a “room lead”. 
  • Shifts available: Wednesday, May 6, 3:30-4:45pm, 4:15-5:00pm, 4:45-6:00pm and 5:45-7:00pm; or, if you are available for an extended shift, 4:45-7:00pm
• Photo Booth Wrangler
  • Manage the photo booth line—making sure that the crowd doesn’t block exits or cause havoc! You are a great fit for this role if you don’t mind asking people to follow instructions and/or if you have good boundary setting skills with strangers!
  • Shift available: Wednesday, May 6, 4:00-7:00pm
• Welcome and Wayfinding Volunteer
  • This crew will staff the check-in table for students and welcome all guests. You are a great fit for this position if you love connecting with people and helping them orient to a new space!
  • Shifts available: Wednesday, May 6, 3:00-5:00pm and 5:00-7:00pm

More information about the event can be found here: https://cele.uw.edu/about/news-events/spring-celebration/

If you have any questions, please contact us at springcele@uw.edu.

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/

Spring Quarter Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series

NextGen Civic Leader Corps, the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, and the Othello-UW Commons are excited to invite you to the Spring Quarter Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.

What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:

• 🗣 Facilitation & leadership training
• 🤝 Cross-campus networking
• 💡 Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
• 🎤 Hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues

Spring Quarter Gathering📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM 📍 Parrington Hall, Room 320

Our final in-person session on May 5th, 2026 will offer the opportunity to deepen student engagement by taking the themes/core concerns raised at the Winter Gathering, and brainstorming how to translate the feedback from World Cafe into tangible actions to steward change by creating connections to Mary Gates Leadership Fellowships, Campus Sustainability Fund, ASUW, and other student-led bodies or commissions on campus that amplify student voice. In the second half of the session, we will engage participants in a visioning session to help co-design Cx3 Programming for the next Academic Year (AY 2026-27). 

Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.

RSVP now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.

👉 RSVP Here for the May 5, 2026 Spring Quarter Gathering

Questions? Reach out to: 📧 Dahn Bi Lee-Hong – nextgenleader@uw.edu 📧 EJ Pinera – epinera@uw.edu 📧 Katie Wallace – kwallac1@uw.edu 

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:

→ Sunday, May 3, 10 AM Start | The Cut
Peaks & Plunging (and free Pancakes + Pastries +Pcoffee!)
Join us for a spring cold plunge, hang out with the Peaks community, and warm up with free pancakes, pastries, and coffee.

→ 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.

University-in-Community Un-conference proposal deadline extended to April 30

Comparative History of Ideas | University of Washington
CALL FOR PROJECTS AND FACILITATORS
University in Community: An Un-Conference

Community is a place, practice, and feeling. It emerges as a survival strategy, a form of resistance. It is inherited through traditional familial networks, but also chosen and sometimes unexpected. Amidst this time of political unrest and uncertainty, as authoritarian forces attempt to destabilize our sense of community, we ask:

• What does it mean to show up for one another? To be in community?
• What does “community” mean to you?
• What is important to your communities?
• How do you find yourself in unexpected communities? Where/why are these bonds forged?
• How do we form and strengthen communities?
• How does your art/work/university knowledge connect to community (broadly understood)?

On May 29-30, 2026, we will gather to celebrate and consider difficult questions around community, activism, and collective care. We invite projects that explore the above questions through a variety of approaches and forms, including but not limited to: ongoing activism, (2D and 3D) artwork, music, papers, online media, storytelling, and so forth. This is a 2-day event: day 1 will take place at the UW Simpson Center; day 2 will take place at the UW-Othello Commons. 

If any of these questions speak to you, we invite you to submit a 250-word explanation of your project—finished or unfinished, dreamt or half-dreamt. All projects are welcome, even if they did not originally center our specific questions—as you prepare your submission, however, we ask that you consider your work in relation to “community.” Projects can be collaborative, and there are no specific educational requirements for submission—prospective presenters from all backgrounds are invited and welcome.

We are also looking for event facilitators! Facilitators will encourage meaningful conversations across presenters by guiding discussions, diving deeper with questions, and highlighting connections across projects. No prior facilitation experience is necessary; just bring your enthusiasm, attention, and curiosity! We’ll provide support and further discuss what facilitating can look like.

Submissions (for projects and facilitator interest) are due at this form by April 30th at 11:59 pm PST. We welcome applications from university undergraduates and graduate students, community members and organizations, and other interested mammals. Please direct all other questions or concerns to aileenk@uw.edu.

Classroom Aide Summer Job Opportunity with The Robinson Center

Looking for a summer job? Apply for a job opportunity this summer with The Robinson Center! We’re looking to hire 20-30 classroom aides to support our teaching staff with summer courses in July. Bianca Barnes (brbarnes@uw.edu) is the best contact for questions. 

The Robinson Center seeks Classroom Aides to support the teaching staff with daily classroom activities and student supervision. This temporary, hourly position begins on June 15, 2026, and ends on July 24, 2026. All work takes place in person on the UW Seattle campus. Classroom Aides report directly to the Enrichment Program Manager and collaborate with the teaching and administrative staff. 

• Appointment Duration: June 15 to July 24, 2026
• Compensation: $21.77 – $26.31/hour
• Apply on Handshake (https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/10938614)
• Ideal candidate: has experience working with youth, takes initiative, and practices patience
• Must be 18 years old by June 15

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.  

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:

• 4/30: Conceptions and roles of government in academia
• 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!

Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)

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. 

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 16^th. 

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:

• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Scholarships | Deadline: May 4

This scholarship fund supports undergraduates and Graduate students interested in social justice and labor-related studies. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply. 

City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department Summer Meals & Summer Playgrounds College Internship | Deadline: April 28

This program works in partnership with Human Services Department, Seattle Public Schools and United Way King County in a Federally funded program to provide youth under the age of 18 with free meals and activities in parks and playgrounds during the summer out-of-school time. A great summer opportunity for those who want to work in youth & community mental health, food justice, policy, after school education programs. Pay: $22.56/hour. Internship dates – June 29 – August 24, 2026

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.

Affordable LSAT Prep Courses through Campus Prep

There will be another set of affordable LSAT prep courses offered this spring.

Campus Prep has provided high-quality, low-cost LSAT prep courses for over 15 years at UCLA, UW, and several other universities.

Students who complete the LSAT course often improve around 9+ points on the LSAT.

Students can apply for the live online courses (and view schedules) at campusprep.org.

The application takes about 45 seconds to complete.

LSAT Course Details

• Live online course taught by a top-scoring instructor you can interact with
• Comprehensive 27-hour course, including 3 proctored practice exams
• Prepares you for upcoming LSAT administrations
• Costs $220–$255, depending on financial-aid eligibility
• Payment plans available

Courses are filling up quickly. Apply as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521

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.

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.

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• Lunch & Learn with KC Cole
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile
• Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program

Interesting Courses

• ESS 420 Introduction to GIS for the Earth Sciences (Summer 2026)
• Lovework Final Project Video

Events

• Attend with Honors! A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)
• Defending America’s Independent Judiciary and the Rule of Law Event
• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• Intergenerational Dialogues: A student workshop for Collaborative Leadership
• UW Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event – Take Back the Night (April 17)
• Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian
• Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) Opportunities
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)
• UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills

Other Opportunities

• Discuss With Us! – Upcoming Discussions
• Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!
• BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship
• BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)
• UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

Lunch & Learn with KC Cole

This Spring, UW Honors will host an exciting series of Lunch & Learn conversations in the Honors suite (MGH 211). These casual events aim to foster lively discussion and community connection. We encourage you to bring your lunch and take an hour away from the chaos of Spring quarter to eat and chat about interesting topics with your Honors community.

In conversation with UW Honors Program Director, Dr. Stephanie Smallwood, science writer and author of best-selling books on math and physics KC Cole will continue a dialogue begun last fall at the Honors Global Challenges: Interdisciplinary Thinking event, where KC was a featured speaker on the theme “Public Trust in Science and Why It Matters.”

Drawing on her experience as writer and editor for national magazines and newspapers, KC learned first hand how scientific knowledge intersects with public understanding, civic life, and shared values. This Lunch & Learn offers an opportunity to return to and deepen that conversation— this time with a particular focus on how science can help us think about meaning, ethics, and responsibility in an uncertain world.

KC recently published the opinion essay “A light in the dark: Finding the good in the natural world,” which asks how science informs our values and how attention to the natural world can shape the way we understand goodness, connection, and community. The essay grows directly out of her Honors course, “The Science of Human Values,” which serves as a foundation for this interdisciplinary conversation.

Join us for a thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion at the intersection of science, humanities, and public life, along with engaging conversation and community. Please RSVP here.

This spring features L&Ls with: 

• KC Cole on Mon April 27, 12:30-1:30pm 
• Michelle Koutnik on Mon May 4th, 12:30-1:30pm

Defending America’s Independent Judiciary and the Rule of Law Event

April 17–18, 2026 | William H. Gates Hall, University of Washington (Seattle, WA)

Attacks on the independent judiciary undermine public confidence in the courts and weaken the foundation of the American legal system. Learn more about the event here.

While it took a Broadway musical to put Alexander Hamilton back in the public eye, attacks on the Constitution have kept him here. In his Federalist (No. 78) essay defending the necessity of an independent judiciary, Hamilton observes that the judicial branch has neither “the sword” (military authority), nor “the purse” (fiscal authority). Thus, judicial independence and impartiality must be protected from undue interference.

A two-day national symposium at UW Law — “Neither Sword Nor Purse” — will convene retired federal judges, legal leaders, scholars and journalists to examine the rule of law, the foundations of judicial independence and current attacks on courts. Speakers and panels will also focus on public trust, civic education and strategies for addressing misinformation about our judiciary. Please register here.

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.

• A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)
  • UW Honors Staff Member & Alum, Amy Piedalue, is excited to attend this lecture with a group of Honors students. If interested, please RSVP here.

• 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

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.

This Thursday (4/16), we’ll be exploring the intersections of environmental stewardship, sustainability, and human responsibility, especially in the context of AI, shifting governmental policies, and a rapidly changing climate.

If you’re interested, feel free to read one of the articles below (or bring any other interesting tidbit of your choice), and come ready to yap:

Upcoming discussions:

• 4/30: Conceptions and roles of government in academia
• 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!

Spring Exploring Careers in Healthcare Panel (April 30)

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. 

Intergenerational Dialogues: A student workshop for Collaborative Leadership

The challenges we face in protecting and restoring Puget Sound are complex. To make a bigger impact on environmental issues in your career, one skill matters across every field: collaboration. 

The Collaborative Leadership Program at the Puget Sound Institute (UW Tacoma) and UW EarthLab invites UW students to a workshop on collaboration and conflict resolution. 

Washington state is where collaborative governance on natural resources began in the early 1970s, with a groundbreaking agreement to resolve conflicts over flood control on the Snoqualmie River. Since then, collaborative approaches in Washington have led to many win-win outcomes. 

This workshop will feature interaction between students and a panel of accomplished leaders who have collaborated on issues like salmon recovery and Puget Sound restoration. Through interactive exercises, case studies, intergenerational dialogues, and small group conversations, students will learn key concepts and develop collaborative leadership skills they can apply to a wide variety of situations. 

Spring 2026 workshop information: 

RSVP form 

After completing this 2-hour workshop, participants will be able to: 

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

UW Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event – Take Back the Night (April 17)

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 vigil honoring survivors.

FREE dinner will be provided from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with vegan, vegetarian, and nut-free options available. Limited seating is available. Open to all current UW students, staff, and faculty.

Reserve your spot at Take Back the Night now!

For more information about this year’s SAAM events, visit wellbeing.uw.edu/livewell/SAAM.

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/

Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) Opportunities

The Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) program provides program provides research opportunities to UW undergrads, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, with a meaningful opportunity to work with experienced faculty on a research project addressing the relationship between environmental exposures and human health.

With funds provided by a NIEHS grant, students accepted into the program will work alongside faculty and research staff in the School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Science (DEOHS). Student researchers will be eligible for up to 2 years of funding: 20-30 hours per week during summer and up to 13 hours per week during the academic year.

We are currently looking for undergraduate students to work on the following research projects. Full descriptions and desired qualifications are on our website. Only four (4) of these projects will be filled.

• Project # 1 Wildfire Smoke and Rural Air Quality
• Project # 2: Improving Air Quality Models Near Airport  
• Project #3: Using social media to understand the urban landscape of psychological and behavior responses during extreme heat events
• Project #4: Individual and community adaptation of wildfire smoke
• Project #5: Influence of weather on infectious disease transmission
• Project #6: Assessing and Reducing Climate-Related Environmental Risks in Washington Prisons

• Learn more about SURE-EH and eligibility requirements on our website:  http://deohs.washington.edu/funded-research-uw-undergraduates

• Learn about our current open positions and gain access to the application here:   http://deohs.washington.edu/apply-sure-eh

SURE-EH will be accepting applications to the program between Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:00a – Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00p.

Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)

All are warmly invited to attend the Engineers Without Borders USA – University of Washington Chapter’s Annual Impacts Gala, an evening celebrating the work our chapter has accomplished and the communities we serve.

The event will feature short presentations on our international and local projects, along with opportunities to connect with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided throughout the evening.

The gala is free to attend, and all are welcome. Cocktail attire is encouraged.

More information and RSVP: https://ewbuws.org/gala-2026/

UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills

The Information School is hiring two undergraduate student assistants to support the Communications team starting in Fall ‘26. We are looking for strong writers (writing samples are required)!  Please share this posting as you’re able. 

We are hiring for next academic year (Fall ’26 – Spring ’27), with potential for the role(s) to extend into summer or future academic terms, depending on graduation plans and performance. Applications close April 23.

Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!

ACTION: Sign-up for GFP and join our community!  

How to learn more:

• Join the UK awards session on 4/16 
• Meet with Bret Kim, Executive Director at Fulbright Korea on 4/22
• Learn about the Fulbright US Student Program on 4/23 or 4/29

And many more sessions and workshops are listed on our Events page!

Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 

• Thursday, April 16 – Beyond the Algorithm: Responsible AI in Business

5-8pm – Anthony’s Forum (Dempsey 302)
AI is everywhere. In your social media feed. In your internships. In your job. But here’s the real question: How are we making sure it’s built responsibly?

• Shelby Tallent (Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alaska Airlines)
• Diane Najm (CEO & Founder of Designa AI)
• Tori White (CEO & Co-founder of Skylight Social)
• Amber Jiang (Senior Program Manager at Meta)

Innovation is moving fast. Accountability needs to move faster. Join us on April 16th for a conversation with industry leaders on ethical AI practices in business. 

By exploring the intersection of policy and technology, this panel will give students the chance to learn about responsible AI practices, meet professionals in the field, and engage in meaningful networking.

Light dinner will be provided. Students can register on Startup Tree. Community members and alums should register here: https://forms.office.com/r/u7xF95f6qN

• Tuesday, April 21 – Thrive Together: Spring Mentor Circle
  Join WE Lead’s Mentoring Circle and develop connectionson and off campus, be part of a forum for group learning and conversation and develop professional skills to support you in navigating the next steps of your career.

• Wednesday, April 29 – WE Lead Wednesday (new time! 12:30-2pm)
  Looking for community? WE Lead Wednesday is a gathering of innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial minds from across campus who come together to discuss ideas, share challenges and suggestions, offer opportunities, and connect with likeminded students. Bring your lunch and let’s connect – we’ll provide plenty of snacks and tea to sip. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for snacks!

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 16^th. 

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

Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian

Interested students from any UW major are cordially invited to join Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian, and UW’s Translation Studies Hub for a free breakfast and conversation about literature and translation. Tiffany Tsao will be in residence at UW in mid-April as part of the Simpson Center’s annual literary translator residency series; you are all welcome to also attend her public lecture on April 14.

All participants will receive free copies of the Indonesian writer Norman Erikson Pasaribu‘s collection of short stories Happy Stories, Mostly, translated by Tiffany Tsao (The Feminist Press, 2023). Copies of the book will be available about two and a half weeks ahead of the event, at the start of the Spring quarter, and participants will be highly encouraged to read it before the breakfast meeting to get the most out of this event.

If you love to read fiction on any subject, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in contemporary Indonesian literature / literature from Southeast Asia, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in literary translation, you’re welcome to join. If you’re interested in literature that centers contemporary queer experiences, you’re welcome to join. If you like to get a copy of a lovely book as a gift and like the idea of discussing it with peers and the book’s translator over breakfast, you’re welcome to join. You’re welcome to join for any other reason as well (as long as loving to read is somewhere on that list). This is a short book (168 pages), comprised of short — and often absurdist! — short stories. The book was longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022, with citation describing it as “A collection of 12 short stories that centre queer experiences, blending science fiction with absurdism.”

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:

• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • April 16, 12:30-1:30pm PT, featuring UW alumni currently studying at Cambridge University as Gates Cambridge Scholars
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

NHSC Scholarship Program | Deadline: April 16

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, you commit to providing primary care health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of two years or a maximum of four years of service. The scholarship covers: tuition and eligible fees, items including books, health insurance, and equipment, monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your degree. Must be a U.S Citizen and enrolled as full-time student.

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Scholarships | Deadline: May 4

This scholarship fund supports undergraduates and Graduate students interested in social justice and labor-related studies. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply. 

City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department Summer Meals & Summer Playgrounds College Internship | Deadline: April 28

This program works in partnership with Human Services Department, Seattle Public Schools and United Way King County in a Federally funded program to provide youth under the age of 18 with free meals and activities in parks and playgrounds during the summer out-of-school time. A great summer opportunity for those who want to work in youth & community mental health, food justice, policy, after school education programs. Pay: $22.56/hour. Internship dates – June 29 – August 24, 2026

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.

Affordable LSAT Prep Courses through Campus Prep

There will be another set of affordable LSAT prep courses offered this spring.

Campus Prep has provided high-quality, low-cost LSAT prep courses for over 15 years at UCLA, UW, and several other universities.

Students who complete the LSAT course often improve around 9+ points on the LSAT.

Students can apply for the live online courses (and view schedules) at campusprep.org.

The application takes about 45 seconds to complete.

LSAT Course Details

• Live online course taught by a top-scoring instructor you can interact with
• Comprehensive 27-hour course, including 3 proctored practice exams
• Prepares you for upcoming LSAT administrations
• Costs $220–$255, depending on financial-aid eligibility
• Payment plans available

Courses are filling up quickly. Apply as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521

Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)

Are you interested in public policy, public service, or solving real-world challenges?

We invite you to participate in the first annual NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition on Friday, April 24 in Mary Gates Hall. This one-day event brings together undergraduate students from across campus to collaborate on solutions to a real public sector policy challenge.

Students will work in teams of 3–5 to analyze a policy case and develop recommendations. Your team will receive the case one week in advance, and on competition day you will present your ideas to a panel of public sector professionals, private sector professionals, and MPA graduate students. Lunch will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to:

• Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real policy issue
• Collaborate with students across disciplines
• Gain experience presenting ideas to professionals
• Expand your network in public service and ethical technology policy

Event Details

• Date: Friday, April 24
• Time: 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Mary Gates Hall (check-in located in MGH 171 in the EXPD Suite)

More information is available in the flyer and registration form.

Please register by Sunday, April 5.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to engage with a real-world policy challenge and connect with others interested in the intersection of public service and technology.

Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship

Applications are open for the Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship!

The Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Barbara Greenberg, who graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with the first Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing specialized coursework in Disability Studies. 

Scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of attending the UW, including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for one year.

Applications are due April 27th before 11:59 pm.

Visit the following page for more information about the scholarship and how to apply: Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship for Disability Studies | Disability Studies – UW College of Arts and Sciences.

Contact Mark Harniss (mharniss@uw.edu) with any questions.

BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)

The UW School of Social Work is investing in Changemakers. 

Thanks to a generous philanthropic gift, we are awarding $5,000–$10,000 scholarships per year for 2 consecutive years (up to $20,000) to incoming BASW students in Fall 2026. We are looking for students who are passionate about service, demonstrate academic strength, and are committed to advancing equity and social justice. 

As an adviser, you are uniquely positioned to help us identify students who are a strong fit for this scholarship! We encourage you to nominate students who: 

• Are motivated to serve their community and make a tangible difference 
• Bring lived experience with foster care, housing insecurity, economic hardship, mental health care, medical challenges, or educational barriers 
• Are drawn to frontline, people-centered work with individuals, families, and communities 
• Seek a purposeful, impactful career in social work 

How to Apply:

• Students must apply to both the BASW programand submit a separate scholarship application by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
• Learn more & access the application

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.

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 LawInitiative 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!

UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs throughout the year. Several of these alumni scholarship programs for undergraduate students are open for application now through the UW Alumni Reunion & Class Gifts Scholarships application process.

* Note: the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund is open this year for transfer students! After the 2026 cycle, the Spence Scholarship will be offered in 2028.

Scholarships in this group range from $1,000-$2,000, and UW undergraduate students can submit a single application to be considered for any of the seven scholarship programs included. Undergraduate students in all fields, all years, all campuses are encouraged to explore this opportunity! US citizenship is not required to apply.

Deadline to apply is April 16, 2026.

Get more details about eligibility, the application process and the scholarships included.

Apply online here.

Read about previous awardees.

For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards at scholarq@uw.edu.

BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

The BA in Social Welfare (BASW) application is now LIVE! 

Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This is a great major for students passionate about serving their communities and advancing social, racial, and economic justice.

Access to BASW Application

Students interested in learning more can book a virtual advising appointment.

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.

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
   1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). 
   2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
   3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
   4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
   5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.

2. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.
   1. 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.
   2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
   3. Please see full eligibility and application details here. 
   4. 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.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form

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• Lunch & Learn with Professor Roger Soder
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile
• Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program

Events

• The Graduate School – 2026 Public Lecture Series
• UW Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event – Take Back the Night (April 17)
• Free the Facts @ UW: The Debt Escape Room (April 14)
• Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)
• Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 
• Mary Gates Endowment for Students Scholarships: Information Sessions
• Teach-In on US Imperial Wars, Friday, 4/10, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian
• Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Club & Research Opportunities

• Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) Opportunities
• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team

Job & Internship Opportunities

• UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills
• OWRC Peer Tutor and Student Assistant Positions Available

Other Opportunities

• ECO & ECFS Major Application Deadlines – April 15
• Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!
• UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director
• BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events
• Odegaard Writing & Research Center

Scholarships

• Dr. Robert Poston Healthcare Scholarship
• Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship
• BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)
• UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

UW Graduation & World Cup in Seattle:

• The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in Seattle on June 15th, two days after UW’s Commencement Ceremony (June 13th). 
• It is expected to be very difficult to find accommodations during this time. We recommend that you share this information with family and friends traveling to Seattle, and suggest that they book travel and lodging as soon as possible. You can find information about travel and lodging here. 
• For your planning, the UW Honors Graduation will be Thursday, June 11th in the evening.

Lunch & Learn with Professor Roger Soder and UW Honors Director, Professor Stephanie Smallwood

This Spring, UW Honors will host an exciting series of Lunch & Learn conversations in the Honors suite (MGH 211). These casual events aim to foster lively discussion and community connection. We encourage you to bring your lunch and take an hour away from the chaos of Spring quarter to eat and chat about interesting topics with your Honors community.

This spring features L&Ls with:

• Roger Soder on Wed April 15th, 12-1pm 
• KC Cole on Mon April 27, 12:30-1:30pm 
• Michelle Koutnik on Mon May 4th, 12:30-1:30pm

First up in our series, Professor Emeritus Roger Soder, in conversation with Dr. Smallwood, will take up some vital questions about the importance of ethical leadership and thoughtful publics for sustaining democracy and the role of college education in addressing these questions. The discussion will consider the stakes and responsibilities of civic participation in a free society, as well as the creation, maintenance, and inevitable recovery and reconstitution of a more thoughtful public. 

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.

• A Larger Freedom: Multiracial Democracy and the Radical Reconstruction of the United States with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm)

• 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

UW Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event – Take Back the Night (April 17)

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 vigil honoring survivors.

FREE dinner will be provided from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with vegan, vegetarian, and nut-free options available. Limited seating is available. Open to all current UW students, staff, and faculty.

Reserve your spot at Take Back the Night now!

For more information about this year’s SAAM events, visit wellbeing.uw.edu/livewell/SAAM.

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/

Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) Opportunities

The Supporting Undergraduate Research Experiences in Environmental Health (SURE-EH) program provides program provides research opportunities to UW undergrads, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, with a meaningful opportunity to work with experienced faculty on a research project addressing the relationship between environmental exposures and human health.

With funds provided by a NIEHS grant, students accepted into the program will work alongside faculty and research staff in the School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Science (DEOHS). Student researchers will be eligible for up to 2 years of funding: 20-30 hours per week during summer and up to 13 hours per week during the academic year.

We are currently looking for undergraduate students to work on the following research projects. Full descriptions and desired qualifications are on our website. Only four (4) of these projects will be filled.

• Project # 1 Wildfire Smoke and Rural Air Quality
• Project # 2: Improving Air Quality Models Near Airport  
• Project #3: Using social media to understand the urban landscape of psychological and behavior responses during extreme heat events
• Project #4: Individual and community adaptation of wildfire smoke
• Project #5: Influence of weather on infectious disease transmission
• Project #6: Assessing and Reducing Climate-Related Environmental Risks in Washington Prisons

• Learn more about SURE-EH and eligibility requirements on our website:  http://deohs.washington.edu/funded-research-uw-undergraduates

• Learn about our current open positions and gain access to the application here:   http://deohs.washington.edu/apply-sure-eh

SURE-EH will be accepting applications to the program between Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:00a – Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00p.

ECO & ECFS Major Application Deadlines – April 15

Sharing a reminder about upcoming major application deadlines for the Education, Communities, and Organizations (ECO) major and the Early Childhood and Family Studies (ECFS) major. Both major applications are due by April 15th, for an Autumn quarter start date! 

Our advising team will be hosting an ECO and ECFS major application drop-in session on Thursday, April 9, 2026 between 12pm-2pm in Miller Hall, Suite 206. This is a great opportunity for students to ask questions about the application process and both majors. The drop-ins will provide valuable guidance on application requirements. 

Free the Facts @ UW: The Debt Escape Room (April 14)

Across the Aisle is a 501(c) 3 nonpartisan nonprofit with the mission of educating college students about national fiscal policy issues and encouraging civic engagement.

Across the Aisle is co-hosting an event with ASUW in the Oak Denny room on Tuesday, April 14^th, at 6 pm. The event is a “national debt escape room,” an interactive presentation from one of our policy specialists using information vetted by experts on both sides of the aisle to be nonpartisan. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the national debt and provide their input to experiment with potential solutions and budgets.

This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about fiscal policy and experience collaborative problem-solving with peers. It is also an opportunity for students to become familiar with Across the Aisle and policy ambassadorships if this field interests them.

Here is the rsvp link if you’d like to learn more.

Engineering, Impact, and Community: EWB-USA UW Gala (April 25)

All are warmly invited to attend the Engineers Without Borders USA – University of Washington Chapter’s Annual Impacts Gala, an evening celebrating the work our chapter has accomplished and the communities we serve.

The event will feature short presentations on our international and local projects, along with opportunities to connect with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals. Complimentary appetizers and beverages will be provided throughout the evening.

The gala is free to attend, and all are welcome. Cocktail attire is encouraged.

More information and RSVP: https://ewbuws.org/gala-2026/

UW job opportunity for undergrad students with strong writing skills

The Information School is hiring two undergraduate student assistants to support the Communications team starting in Fall ‘26. We are looking for strong writers (writing samples are required)!  Please share this posting as you’re able. 

We are hiring for next academic year (Fall ’26 – Spring ’27), with potential for the role(s) to extend into summer or future academic terms, depending on graduation plans and performance. Applications close April 23.

Global Fellowships Prep 2026 has launched!

ACTION: Sign-up for GFP and join our community!  

How to learn more:

• Attend theIntro to GFP webinar on 4/14
• Come to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars session on 4/15
• Join the UK awards session on 4/16 
• Meet with Bret Kim, Executive Director at Fulbright Korea on 4/22
• Learn about the Fulbright US Student Program on 4/23 or 4/29

And many more sessions and workshops are listed on our Events page!

Upcoming WE Lead Spring Quarter Events 

• Thursday, April 16 – Beyond the Algorithm: Responsible AI in Business

5-8pm – Anthony’s Forum (Dempsey 302)
AI is everywhere. In your social media feed. In your internships. In your job. But here’s the real question: How are we making sure it’s built responsibly?

• Shelby Tallent (Head of AI Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alaska Airlines)
• Diane Najm (CEO & Founder of Designa AI)
• Tori White (CEO & Co-founder of Skylight Social)
• Amber Jiang (Senior Program Manager at Meta)

Innovation is moving fast. Accountability needs to move faster. Join us on April 16th for a conversation with industry leaders on ethical AI practices in business. 

By exploring the intersection of policy and technology, this panel will give students the chance to learn about responsible AI practices, meet professionals in the field, and engage in meaningful networking.

Light dinner will be provided. Students can register on Startup Tree. Community members and alums should register here: https://forms.office.com/r/u7xF95f6qN

• Tuesday, April 21 – Thrive Together: Spring Mentor Circle
  Join WE Lead’s Mentoring Circle and develop connectionson and off campus, be part of a forum for group learning and conversation and develop professional skills to support you in navigating the next steps of your career.

• Wednesday, April 29 – WE Lead Wednesday (new time! 12:30-2pm)
  Looking for community? WE Lead Wednesday is a gathering of innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial minds from across campus who come together to discuss ideas, share challenges and suggestions, offer opportunities, and connect with likeminded students. Bring your lunch and let’s connect – we’ll provide plenty of snacks and tea to sip. Please RSVP so we have an accurate count for snacks!

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 16^th. 

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.

Mary Gates Endowment for Students Scholarships: Information Sessions

Attend an Information Session in spring quarter to learn more about the scholarships offered annually by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!  The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. 

Scholarships are open to all UW undergraduates in all years and majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.  

Information Session times:

• Wednesday, April 8: 3:30-4:30pm, 171 MGH
• Friday, April 10: 12:30-1:30pm, 171 MGH
• Tuesday, April 14: 4:00-5:00pm, zoom

Register for an upcoming info session HERE
https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/rsvp/event/1391

Teach-In on US Imperial Wars, Friday, 4/10, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 10 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Unity Room of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center a teach-in will take place on the topic U.S. Imperial Wars, Past and Present.

For more information or to register to attend, scan the QR code below or visit this link.

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.  

OWRC Peer Tutor and Student Assistant Positions Available

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for multiple hourly peer tutor and student assistant positions beginning the Fall Quarter 2026. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying for work as a Peer Writing Tutor or Student Assistant at the OWRC, please see our Job Opportunities webpage.

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center that aims to support UW students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through one-to-one tutoring sessions, group tutoring sessions, workshops, and other programs. Our tutors are undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic fields, and we provide a rich learning environment for writers and tutors alike. We consistently hear from tutors and student assistants that their work here is challenging and transformative.

Applications are due on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. We encourage applicants to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors — just make an appointment and come by. Students who have applied in the past are welcome to apply again. Please email owrc@uw.eduif you have any questions!

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

Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian

Interested students from any UW major are cordially invited to join Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian, and UW’s Translation Studies Hub for a free breakfast and conversation about literature and translation. Tiffany Tsao will be in residence at UW in mid-April as part of the Simpson Center’s annual literary translator residency series; you are all welcome to also attend her public lecture on April 14.

All participants will receive free copies of the Indonesian writer Norman Erikson Pasaribu‘s collection of short stories Happy Stories, Mostly, translated by Tiffany Tsao (The Feminist Press, 2023). Copies of the book will be available about two and a half weeks ahead of the event, at the start of the Spring quarter, and participants will be highly encouraged to read it before the breakfast meeting to get the most out of this event.

If you love to read fiction on any subject, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in contemporary Indonesian literature / literature from Southeast Asia, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in literary translation, you’re welcome to join. If you’re interested in literature that centers contemporary queer experiences, you’re welcome to join. If you like to get a copy of a lovely book as a gift and like the idea of discussing it with peers and the book’s translator over breakfast, you’re welcome to join. You’re welcome to join for any other reason as well (as long as loving to read is somewhere on that list). This is a short book (168 pages), comprised of short — and often absurdist! — short stories. The book was longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022, with citation describing it as “A collection of 12 short stories that centre queer experiences, blending science fiction with absurdism.”

Featured OMSFA Opportunities

Mary Gates Endowment for Students Scholarships: Information Session

Attend an Information Session in spring quarter to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!  The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.  RSVP for an upcoming info session HERE.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Information Session | Wednesday, April 15 from 12:30-1:30 pm | Mary Gates Hall 171

Interested in graduate studies at Stanford? Attend the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program information session to learn about this scholarship to fully fund your studies. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees. Its goal is to develop a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. RSVP using this link here; space is limited!

• A Knight-Hennessy admission officer will be at UW to share details and insights into the application process.

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:

• Marshall Scholarship Summit for applicants hosted by the Marshall Scholarship Commission: April 15, 9am-12pm PT
• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • April 16, 12:30-1:30pm PT, featuring UW alumni currently studying at Cambridge University as Gates Cambridge Scholars
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

Baldasty & Beam Scholarship for Unpaid Public Sector Internships | Deadline: April 12

Aims to reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuit of high-quality internships. Typical awards range from $1,000 – $2,500. Students must meet the following requirements: Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the UW Seattle campus Returning to campus Autumn quarter – Graduating seniors are not eligible. Have received an offer for an un/underpaid internship in Summer (June-September) Underpaid is defined as total compensation under $500 for the summer.

Samvid Scholarship | Deadline: April 12

The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them in continuing to fulfill their extraordinary potential. 

NHSC Scholarship Program | Deadline: April 16

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, you commit to providing primary care health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of two years or a maximum of four years of service. The scholarship covers: tuition and eligible fees, items including books, health insurance, and equipment, monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your degree. Must be a U.S Citizen and enrolled as full-time student.

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Scholarships | Deadline: May 4

This scholarship fund supports undergraduates and Graduate students interested in social justice and labor-related studies. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply. 

City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department Summer Meals & Summer Playgrounds College Internship | Deadline: April 28

This program works in partnership with Human Services Department, Seattle Public Schools and United Way King County in a Federally funded program to provide youth under the age of 18 with free meals and activities in parks and playgrounds during the summer out-of-school time. A great summer opportunity for those who want to work in youth & community mental health, food justice, policy, after school education programs. Pay: $22.56/hour. Internship dates – June 29 – August 24, 2026

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.

Affordable LSAT Prep Courses through Campus Prep

There will be another set of affordable LSAT prep courses offered this spring.

Campus Prep has provided high-quality, low-cost LSAT prep courses for over 15 years at UCLA, UW, and several other universities.

Students who complete the LSAT course often improve around 9+ points on the LSAT.

Students can apply for the live online courses (and view schedules) at campusprep.org.

The application takes about 45 seconds to complete.

LSAT Course Details

• Live online course taught by a top-scoring instructor you can interact with
• Comprehensive 27-hour course, including 3 proctored practice exams
• Prepares you for upcoming LSAT administrations
• Costs $220–$255, depending on financial-aid eligibility
• Payment plans available

Courses are filling up quickly. Apply as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521

UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director

The applications are now open for the UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director, a part‑time volunteer leadership role for the 2026–27 academic year.

Application link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10846818

Deadline to apply is: April 13, 2026

This position offers a unique opportunity for a student who will be enrolled during the 2026–27 academic year to serve as a full voting member of the UW Foundation Board. The role includes mentorship, professional development, and meaningful networking with board directors and Advancement leaders. The Student Representative Director attends three board meetings, participates in New Director Orientation, and provides a student voice in conversations that influence the university’s priorities and long‑term direction. Read more about the UW Foundation Board here: https://uwfoundationboard.org/

All majors and class years are welcome to apply. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)

Are you interested in public policy, public service, or solving real-world challenges?

We invite you to participate in the first annual NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition on Friday, April 24 in Mary Gates Hall. This one-day event brings together undergraduate students from across campus to collaborate on solutions to a real public sector policy challenge.

Students will work in teams of 3–5 to analyze a policy case and develop recommendations. Your team will receive the case one week in advance, and on competition day you will present your ideas to a panel of public sector professionals, private sector professionals, and MPA graduate students. Lunch will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to:

• Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real policy issue
• Collaborate with students across disciplines
• Gain experience presenting ideas to professionals
• Expand your network in public service and ethical technology policy

Event Details

• Date: Friday, April 24
• Time: 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Mary Gates Hall (check-in located in MGH 171 in the EXPD Suite)

More information is available in the flyer and registration form.

Please register by Sunday, April 5.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to engage with a real-world policy challenge and connect with others interested in the intersection of public service and technology.

Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship

Applications are open for the Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship!

The Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Barbara Greenberg, who graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with the first Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing specialized coursework in Disability Studies. 

Scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of attending the UW, including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for one year.

Applications are due April 27th before 11:59 pm.

Visit the following page for more information about the scholarship and how to apply: Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship for Disability Studies | Disability Studies – UW College of Arts and Sciences.

Contact Mark Harniss (mharniss@uw.edu) with any questions.

BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)

The UW School of Social Work is investing in Changemakers. 

Thanks to a generous philanthropic gift, we are awarding $5,000–$10,000 scholarships per year for 2 consecutive years (up to $20,000) to incoming BASW students in Fall 2026. We are looking for students who are passionate about service, demonstrate academic strength, and are committed to advancing equity and social justice. 

As an adviser, you are uniquely positioned to help us identify students who are a strong fit for this scholarship! We encourage you to nominate students who: 

• Are motivated to serve their community and make a tangible difference 
• Bring lived experience with foster care, housing insecurity, economic hardship, mental health care, medical challenges, or educational barriers 
• Are drawn to frontline, people-centered work with individuals, families, and communities 
• Seek a purposeful, impactful career in social work 

How to Apply:

• Students must apply to both the BASW programand submit a separate scholarship application by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
• Learn more & access the application

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.

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 LawInitiative 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!

UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs throughout the year. Several of these alumni scholarship programs for undergraduate students are open for application now through the UW Alumni Reunion & Class Gifts Scholarships application process.

* Note: the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund is open this year for transfer students! After the 2026 cycle, the Spence Scholarship will be offered in 2028.

Scholarships in this group range from $1,000-$2,000, and UW undergraduate students can submit a single application to be considered for any of the seven scholarship programs included. Undergraduate students in all fields, all years, all campuses are encouraged to explore this opportunity! US citizenship is not required to apply.

Deadline to apply is April 16, 2026.

Get more details about eligibility, the application process and the scholarships included.

Apply online here.

Read about previous awardees.

For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards at scholarq@uw.edu.

BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

The BA in Social Welfare (BASW) application is now LIVE! 

Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This is a great major for students passionate about serving their communities and advancing social, racial, and economic justice.

Access to BASW Application 

Upcoming Events

• BASW Last-Minute Drop-In – Mon, Apr 13, 5:00–6:00 PM (PST) – Last-minute tips and Q&A before the deadline. [Register Here]

Students interested in learning more can book a virtual advising appointment.

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.

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
   1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). 
   2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
   3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
   4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
   5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.

2. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.
   1. 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.
   2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
   3. Please see full eligibility and application details here. 
   4. 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.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form

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UW Honors Program Scholarships due 4/7/26!

• For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

• Lunch & Learn with Professor Roger Soder
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile
• Honors Second Year Admission Applications due 4/8/26!
• Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program

Events

• Teach-In on US Imperial Wars, Friday, 4/10, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian
• Spring 2026 UW Language Fair (April 6)
• Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)
• Rehabilitation Professions Open House
• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle

Interesting Courses

• LSJ Courses – Seats Available
• HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)
• GEN ST 240B: Exploring Personal Strengths and Community Assets (Spring 2026)
• INFO 110: AI Foundations and Society (Spring 2026)
• CHID 496 A: Mother Tongues & The Affective Economies of Language (Spring 2026)
• AIS 336 American Indians and the Law (Spring 2026)
• Storytelling for Migrant Justice 2026-2027
• GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)
• PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)
• EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)
• TXTDS200 – Books Unbound (Spring 2026)
• LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW (Spring 2026)
• ENVIR 200 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (Spring 2026)

Club & Research Opportunities

• Join Bartering Club!
• Apply to Join the Bartering Club Leadership Team
• Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Odegaard Writing & Research Center
• OWRC Peer Tutor and Student Assistant Positions Available
• ASP is Hiring Tutors and Coaches for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

Other Opportunities

• UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director
• Dempsey Startup Competition
• BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

Scholarships

• Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship
• BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)
• Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships available
• UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students

UW Graduation & World Cup in Seattle:

• The first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in Seattle on June 15th, two days after UW’s Commencement Ceremony (June 13th). 
• It is expected to be very difficult to find accommodations during this time. We recommend that you share this information with family and friends traveling to Seattle, and suggest that they book travel and lodging as soon as possible. You can find information about travel and lodging here. 
• For your planning, the UW Honors Graduation will be Thursday, June 11th in the evening.

UW Honors Program Scholarships

The application portal for UW Honors Program scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open.

Each year the Honors Program provides scholarship opportunities for UW Seattle students currently enrolled in Interdisciplinary, Departmental, and College Honors who will be enrolled in the next academic year. For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

How to Apply

Submit one Honors Scholarship Application for each award you are applying for. Your selection of the scholarship name in the dropdown menu will show you the scholarship-specific essay prompt. Make sure you are responding to the appropriate scholarship prompt in your application. You may apply for multiple scholarships, but must submit a new application for each scholarship.

All applications are due Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm.

honors.uw.edu/scholarships/current-scholarships

Lunch & Learn with Professor Roger Soder and UW Honors Director, Professor Stephanie Smallwood

In conversation with Dr. Smallwood, Professor Emeritus Roger Soder will take up some vital questions about the importance of ethical leadership and thoughtful publics for sustaining democracy and the role of college education in addressing these questions. The discussion will consider the stakes and responsibilities of civic participation in a free society, as well as the creation, maintenance, and inevitable recovery and reconstitution of a more thoughtful public. 

Teach-In on US Imperial Wars, Friday, 4/10, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

On Friday, April 10 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Unity Room of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center a teach-in will take place on the topic U.S. Imperial Wars, Past and Present.

For more information or to register to attend, scan the QR code below or visit this link.

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.  

OWRC Peer Tutor and Student Assistant Positions Available

The Odegaard Writing & Research Center (OWRC) is now hiring for multiple hourly peer tutor and student assistant positions beginning the Fall Quarter 2026. If you or someone you know might be interested in applying for work as a Peer Writing Tutor or Student Assistant at the OWRC, please see our Job Opportunities webpage.

The OWRC is an interdisciplinary writing and research center that aims to support UW students, staff, and faculty on their diverse writing and research projects through one-to-one tutoring sessions, group tutoring sessions, workshops, and other programs. Our tutors are undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of academic fields, and we provide a rich learning environment for writers and tutors alike. We consistently hear from tutors and student assistants that their work here is challenging and transformative.

Applications are due on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. We encourage applicants to bring their materials to the OWRC and discuss them with our current tutors — just make an appointment and come by. Students who have applied in the past are welcome to apply again. Please email owrc@uw.eduif you have any questions!

LSJ Courses – Seats Available

We still have a few seats remaining in the following courses.

LSJ 381 A (16364) Environmental Justice in the US and Latin America | TTh 3:30-4:50pm (5 credits) 

• This course will count towards a core for students to be eligible to apply, it has just been approved as a standalone course in upcoming quarters.
• Fulfills Legal Subfield in LSJ minor

LSJ 430 A (16373) Comparative Human Rights Law | MW 10:30am-12:20pm (5 credits)

• Students do not need to have a pre-requisite completed, have students message and I will manually override.
• Fulfills elective credit within LSJ major
• Fulfills Rights Subfield in LSJ minor

LSJ 480 A (21406) Indigenous Taiwan and the Pacific | TTh 10:30am-12:20pm (5 credits) 

• Explores the Indigenous peoples of Taiwan through law, culture, and literature (e.g., music, fiction, and poetry). Includes language revitalization, land rights, storytelling as resistance, and legal struggles. Case studies highlight shared and distinct Indigenous experiences in Taiwan, Oceania, and the U.S., fostering cross-cultural dialogue and critical thinking.

LSJ 490 A (16374) Global Environmental Law and Politics | W 11:30am-2:20pm (5 credits)

• Fulfills elective credit within LSJ major
• Fulfills Legal Subfield in LSJ minor

LSJ 490 B (16375) Global (In)Justice in Environment and Development | TTh 10:30am-12:20pm (5 credits)

• Fulfills elective credit within LSJ major
• Fulfills Legal Subfield in LSJ minor

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

Breakfast and conversation for students who love to read literary fiction with Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian

Interested students from any UW major are cordially invited to join Tiffany Tsao, translator from Indonesian, and UW’s Translation Studies Hub for a free breakfast and conversation about literature and translation. Tiffany Tsao will be in residence at UW in mid-April as part of the Simpson Center’s annual literary translator residency series; you are all welcome to also attend her public lecture on April 14.

All participants will receive free copies of the Indonesian writer Norman Erikson Pasaribu‘s collection of short stories Happy Stories, Mostly, translated by Tiffany Tsao (The Feminist Press, 2023). Copies of the book will be available about two and a half weeks ahead of the event, at the start of the Spring quarter, and participants will be highly encouraged to read it before the breakfast meeting to get the most out of this event.

If you love to read fiction on any subject, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in contemporary Indonesian literature / literature from Southeast Asia, you’re welcome to join. If you have a special interest in literary translation, you’re welcome to join. If you’re interested in literature that centers contemporary queer experiences, you’re welcome to join. If you like to get a copy of a lovely book as a gift and like the idea of discussing it with peers and the book’s translator over breakfast, you’re welcome to join. You’re welcome to join for any other reason as well (as long as loving to read is somewhere on that list). This is a short book (168 pages), comprised of short — and often absurdist! — short stories. The book was longlisted for the International Booker Prize in 2022, with citation describing it as “A collection of 12 short stories that centre queer experiences, blending science fiction with absurdism.”

If you’re interested, please contact Prof. Sasha Senderovich by email at your earliest convenience and by April 2 at the latest, at senderov@uw.edu. Please include a couple of sentences about yourself, what you study at UW, and what sparked your interest in this event. Preference will be given to undergraduate students but interested graduate students may inquire as well.

Featured OMSFA Opportunities

Mary Gates Endowment for Students Scholarships: Information Session

Attend an Information Session in spring quarter to learn more about the scholarships offered by the Mary Gates Endowment for Students!  The Mary Gates Endowment for Students expands opportunities for undergraduates by providing Leadership and Research Scholarships. Scholarships are open to all undergraduates in all majors at all three campuses. Students can earn up to $5000 over two quarters to engage in meaningful, mentored leadership and research projects.  RSVP for an upcoming info session HERE.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Information Session | Wednesday, April 15 from 12:30-1:30 pm | Mary Gates Hall 171

Interested in graduate studies at Stanford? Attend the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program information session to learn about this scholarship to fully fund your studies. The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program provides full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and PhD programs, as well as all joint- and dual-degrees. Its goal is to develop a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. RSVP using this link here; space is limited!

• A Knight-Hennessy admission officer will be at UW to share details and insights into the application process.

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:

• Marshall Scholarship Summit for applicants hosted by the Marshall Scholarship Commission: April 15, 9am-12pm PT
• UW information sessions about these UK scholarships and UW nomination process:
  • April 16, 12:30-1:30pm PT, featuring UW alumni currently studying at Cambridge University as Gates Cambridge Scholars
  • May 19, 5:30-6:30pm PT
• UW application for nomination for Churchill, Marshall and Rhodes

Freeman-Asia Scholarship | Deadline: April 7 

The Freeman-ASIA program is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Summer term: Up to $3,000. Semester/Quarter: Up to $5,000. Academic Year: Up to $7,000.

U.S. Google Policy Fellows Summer 2026 Application | Deadline: April 9 

The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship is offered to students passionate about the internet and technology policy. Accepted fellows will spend the summer working at a public interest organization at the forefront of debates on tech policy issues. Fellows who work full-time, or 40 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 12,000 for the fellowship. Fellows who work part-time, or 20 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 6,000 for the fellowship. Click here to apply to become a Summer 2026 Google Public Policy Fellow.

Baldasty & Beam Scholarship for Unpaid Public Sector Internships | Deadline: April 12

Aims to reduce financial barriers and support students in pursuit of high-quality internships. Typical awards range from $1,000 – $2,500. Students must meet the following requirements: Full-time enrolled undergraduate student at the UW Seattle campus Returning to campus Autumn quarter – Graduating seniors are not eligible. Have received an offer for an un/underpaid internship in Summer (June-September) Underpaid is defined as total compensation under $500 for the summer.

Samvid Scholarship | Deadline: April 12

The Samvid Scholars program supports up to $50,000 per year for two years of graduate study. In addition to funding for their graduate program, each Scholar will receive two years of leadership development programming to support them in continuing to fulfill their extraordinary potential. 

NHSC Scholarship Program | Deadline: April 16

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, you commit to providing primary care health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of two years or a maximum of four years of service. The scholarship covers: tuition and eligible fees, items including books, health insurance, and equipment, monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your degree. Must be a U.S Citizen and enrolled as full-time student.

Harry Bridges Labor Studies Scholarships | Deadline: May 4

This scholarship fund supports undergraduates and Graduate students interested in social justice and labor-related studies. Individual award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. Students at any of the three University of Washington campuses (Seattle, Bothell or Tacoma) are eligible to apply. 

City of Seattle Parks & Recreation Department Summer Meals & Summer Playgrounds College Internship | Deadline: April 28

This program works in partnership with Human Services Department, Seattle Public Schools and United Way King County in a Federally funded program to provide youth under the age of 18 with free meals and activities in parks and playgrounds during the summer out-of-school time. A great summer opportunity for those who want to work in youth & community mental health, food justice, policy, after school education programs. Pay: $22.56/hour. Internship dates – June 29 – August 24, 2026

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.

ASP is Hiring Tutors and Coaches for the 2026-2027 Academic Year!

Interested in supporting fellow UW students while building teaching or mentorship experience? Looking for an on-campus job? Academic Support Programs is currently hiring CLUE Tutors and Academic Success Coaches for the 2026-2027 Academic Year! 

These positions are open to UW undergraduate and graduate students who will be enrolled for the full 2026-2027 academic year. Current hourly rates are $22.65/hour (undergraduate students) and $23.65/hour (graduate students). 

Below are the available positions. Please feel free to review the websites below to learn about the differences between each position.

• CLUE Drop-in Tutors (Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics, and Writing)
• CLUE Exam Review Tutors (Physics)
• Academic Success Coaches (Academic Success Coach, Transfer Student Success Coach)

Application deadline: Monday, April 6, 2026

To learn about each position and how to apply, please visit: https://academicsupport.uw.edu/apply

Questions? Email aspuw@uw.edu

Spring 2026 UW Language Fair

Join us at the Spring 2026 UW Language Fair!

Affordable LSAT Prep Courses through Campus Prep

There will be another set of affordable LSAT prep courses offered this spring.

Campus Prep has provided high-quality, low-cost LSAT prep courses for over 15 years at UCLA, UW, and several other universities.

Students who complete the LSAT course often improve around 9+ points on the LSAT.

Students can apply for the live online courses (and view schedules) at campusprep.org.

The application takes about 45 seconds to complete.

LSAT Course Details

• Live online course taught by a top-scoring instructor you can interact with
• Comprehensive 27-hour course, including 3 proctored practice exams
• Prepares you for upcoming LSAT administrations
• Costs $220–$255, depending on financial-aid eligibility
• Payment plans available

Courses are filling up quickly. Apply as soon as possible to reserve a spot.

Questions? Email admin@campusprep.org or call (877) 805-2521

UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director

The applications are now open for the UW Foundation Board Student Representative Director, a part‑time volunteer leadership role for the 2026–27 academic year.

Application link: https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10846818

Deadline to apply is: April 13, 2026

This position offers a unique opportunity for a student who will be enrolled during the 2026–27 academic year to serve as a full voting member of the UW Foundation Board. The role includes mentorship, professional development, and meaningful networking with board directors and Advancement leaders. The Student Representative Director attends three board meetings, participates in New Director Orientation, and provides a student voice in conversations that influence the university’s priorities and long‑term direction. Read more about the UW Foundation Board here: https://uwfoundationboard.org/

All majors and class years are welcome to apply. The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Join the NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition (April 24)

Are you interested in public policy, public service, or solving real-world challenges?

We invite you to participate in the first annual NextGen Undergraduate Policy Competition on Friday, April 24 in Mary Gates Hall. This one-day event brings together undergraduate students from across campus to collaborate on solutions to a real public sector policy challenge.

Students will work in teams of 3–5 to analyze a policy case and develop recommendations. Your team will receive the case one week in advance, and on competition day you will present your ideas to a panel of public sector professionals, private sector professionals, and MPA graduate students. Lunch will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to:

• Apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to a real policy issue
• Collaborate with students across disciplines
• Gain experience presenting ideas to professionals
• Expand your network in public service and ethical technology policy

Event Details

• Date: Friday, April 24
• Time: 9:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Mary Gates Hall (check-in located in MGH 171 in the EXPD Suite)

More information is available in the flyer and registration form.

Please register by Sunday, April 5.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity to engage with a real-world policy challenge and connect with others interested in the intersection of public service and technology.

Rehabilitation Professions Open House

Calling all undergraduates interested in careers in healthcare! The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine is hosting a drop-in open house where you can learn more about rehabilitation professions and our UW academic training programs. Speak to faculty and students in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Speech-Language Pathology, Physiatry (rehabilitation physicians), and more! Check out our classrooms and engage in demonstrations from each discipline. Come before 5pm to see the prosthetics lab in action!

Whether you have a career in a rehabilitation-related profession in your sights already or are still searching for the right pathway for you, this is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with our programs and ask any questions you have on Rehab professions, courses, applying, and much more!

Directions:

To access our floors, you’ll need to make it to the BB Elevators (circled in red).

Non-UW students should enter through the NW Plaza on Medical Center Frontage Road (red arrow), where student volunteers will let you in to the building.

UW students may also use their Husky Card to enter from the Pacific Street Bridge connecting Bloedel Hall parking lot to HSB (yellow arrow).

Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship

Applications are open for the Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship!

The Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Barbara Greenberg, who graduated from the University of Washington in 2011 with the first Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies. This scholarship provides financial support to undergraduate students pursuing specialized coursework in Disability Studies. 

Scholarship funds can be used to offset the cost of attending the UW, including tuition, fees, books, and living expenses for one year.

Applications are due April 27th before 11:59 pm.

Visit the following page for more information about the scholarship and how to apply: Barbara Greenberg Distinguished Scholarship for Disability Studies | Disability Studies – UW College of Arts and Sciences.

Contact Mark Harniss (mharniss@uw.edu) with any questions.

BASW Scholarships Available (up to $20,000)

The UW School of Social Work is investing in Changemakers. 

Thanks to a generous philanthropic gift, we are awarding $5,000–$10,000 scholarships per year for 2 consecutive years (up to $20,000) to incoming BASW students in Fall 2026. We are looking for students who are passionate about service, demonstrate academic strength, and are committed to advancing equity and social justice. 

As an adviser, you are uniquely positioned to help us identify students who are a strong fit for this scholarship! We encourage you to nominate students who: 

• Are motivated to serve their community and make a tangible difference 
• Bring lived experience with foster care, housing insecurity, economic hardship, mental health care, medical challenges, or educational barriers 
• Are drawn to frontline, people-centered work with individuals, families, and communities 
• Seek a purposeful, impactful career in social work 

Nominate a Student before April 1, 2026! 
Students may also apply directly – a nomination is NOT required. Please share the information below and attached flyers with students! 

How to Apply:

• Students must apply to both the BASW programand submit a separate scholarship application by April 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST
• Learn more & access the application

INFO 110: AI Foundations and Society (Spring 2026)

Generative AI is changing how students show up in learning. We have a relatively new course, INFO 110: AI Foundations and Society, which is intended to help students more thoughtfully engage AI in school and life. It has learning goals like:

• Students will be able to holistically assess AI systems and determine when and how to adopt them.
• Students will learn how to develop their own AI values, as well as ethically and responsibly use AI systems.
• Students will be able to actively participate in discussions surrounding AI in future professional contexts.
• Students will develop an understanding of the history of AI and how it relates to people, from those represented in datasets to those training and using the AI models.

No programming experience required. It’s a new course and we have 100 seats open!

GEN ST 240B: Exploring Personal Strengths and Community Assets (Spring 2026)

We often approach personal development (not to mention community-based engagements!) through a deficit lens–focused on skills to develop, needs to meet, and gaps to fill. GEN ST 240 (SLN 14670) will offer an alternative framework for understanding self and community by focusing on existing strengths and how to leverage them.   

In this class, students will use research verified methods as well as guided personal reflection to learn more about their own strengths. Together we’ll explore how to leverage these strengths academically, personally, and professionally. We’ll also dive into the concept of Asset Based Community Development and explore how this framework can help us engage in community-based work while remaining centered in authenticity and joy.  

The course has a required community-engaged learning component; students are encouraged to utilize current volunteer or internship commitments toward this requirement, though individualized support will be offered to those looking to add a new service opportunity. This is a three-credit course that is offered as credit/no credit. Sessions will be synchronous and held on Mondays from 3:30-5:20PM in Mary Gates Hall. 

Those interested in the course can learn more and/or request an add code from the CELE Center’s website. 

Undergraduate students will have priority for add codes, though graduate students are welcome to express interest.

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.

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 LawInitiative 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.

CHID 496 A: Mother Tongues & The Affective Economies of Language (Spring 2026)

Mondays, 10:30am – 12:20pm in Padelford C101

Are you learning or do you speak a heritage language? Join CHID 496 A this Spring to be in community with other current and aspiring heritage language learners!

In this 2-credit, low-stakes, discussion-based class, we will:

• focus on our experiences with heritage languages, which connect us to our cultural roots;
• explore our relationships to language;
• and think about important frameworks within language learning.

Students with any language learning experience (even none!) are welcome! Contact anikadm@uw.edu for more details or with any questions!

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships available

The Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation has announced its 2026-2027 General Scholarship cycle! Please share widely with students in all years and all fields.

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation annually recognizes University of Washington sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community. The Foundation awards over $50,000 in total scholarships each year. Students from all fields of study are invited to apply. Membership in Mortar Board is not required.

• Get more information and the application form.
• Deadline to apply: April 5!

AIS 336 American Indians and the Law (Spring 2026)

This class may be of interest to a broad range of students – AIS 335 American Indians and the Law. The class is being taught by a special guest lecturer, Meredith Drent, a lawyer and former Supreme Court Judge for the Osage Nation. Students will have the unique opportunity to hear about her work in tribal law and governance.

Taught by special guest lecturer Meredith Drent, former Supreme Court Justice for the Osage Nation. Overview of laws governing American Indians: aboriginal law systems, U. S. laws, and contemporary tribal laws. Effects of laws and legal institutions on contemporary Indian identity and tribal status, self-government, land ownership and use, natural resources, religion, family life, cultural and spiritual practices, crimes and punishment, and federal responsibilities for Indians.

HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)

We want to highlight an exciting Honors course offering for Spring 2026! HONORS 396 A: Pain is a 3-credit seminar that offers students an opportunity to work closely with two attending physicians in UW Medical Center’s Center for Pain Relief: Mark Sullivan, who is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, and Irakli Soulakvelidze, who is a former director of the UW Pain Fellowship and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

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!

Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)

The Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP) provides funded opportunities for undergraduate students from two- and four-year colleges and universities to conduct research with faculty members at the University of Washington.  

Possible research areas 

• Developing new therapeutics 
• Improving medication safety 
• Advancing treatments for dementia and HIV 
• Exploring therapies for cancer and brain injuries 
• Studying medication access, affordability, and equity 

Program details 

• Dates: June 21–August 27, 2026 
• Location: Seattle, WA 
• Stipend: $7,500 
• Priority Deadline: Mon, April 6, 2026 
• More Information and Application: https://sop.washington.edu/summerscholars 
• Questions: nmpscholars@uw.edu 

Learn about our School’s diverse research areas here:  

• Department of Medicinal Chemistry  
• Department of Pharmaceutics  
• Department of Pharmacy, which includes the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute  

Ideal applicants would be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors with chemistry experience who are eager to experience and would benefit from laboratory research. We are especially interested in applications from those underrepresented in the pharmaceutical sciences.   

UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs throughout the year. Several of these alumni scholarship programs for undergraduate students are open for application now through the UW Alumni Reunion & Class Gifts Scholarships application process.

* Note: the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund is open this year for transfer students! After the 2026 cycle, the Spence Scholarship will be offered in 2028.

Scholarships in this group range from $1,000-$2,000, and UW undergraduate students can submit a single application to be considered for any of the seven scholarship programs included. Undergraduate students in all fields, all years, all campuses are encouraged to explore this opportunity! US citizenship is not required to apply.

Deadline to apply is April 16, 2026.

Get more details about eligibility, the application process and the scholarships included.

Apply online here.

Read about previous awardees.

For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards at scholarq@uw.edu.

Dempsey Startup Competition

The application is now open for the 29th Dempsey Startup Competition! The University of Washington’s annual business plan competition will award nearly $90,000 in prize money to entrepreneurial student teams hailing from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia.

Applications are due on Monday, April 6 at 11:59pm PT. 

Click here to learn more about the Dempsey Startup Competition.

Why should students enter the Dempsey Startup Competition? 

1. Learning by doing – Students will gain practice in the dynamics of venture creation by developing an idea, putting together a founding team, writing a business plan, and presenting to investors.
2. Validation – Students who enter will have their plan reviewed by 8-10 judges in the first round of the competition. Judges are expected to provide written feedback that will be returned to the teams!
3. Build a Network – Each year, over 300 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, attorneys, and industry professionals participate as judges in the competition. This is a great opportunity for students to build their network and connect with these individuals!

We are hosting information sessions and office hours leading up to the deadline. We encourage students to join these sessions in preparation for submission.

If students advance to the Investment Round (top 36 teams), they can opt to receive practicum credits (2 credits) for their participation.

GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)

GRDSCH 200 offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network, and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate. This 10-week course is for UW juniors and seniors who will be reflecting on their next educational journey. Open to all majors and disciplines.

Instructor Bio: Maxine Wright (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Sociology department at the UW. She has previously taught classes on race, health disparities, and introductory sociological concepts. She is passionate about creating engaging, dialogue- and project-based courses, as well as fostering a classroom culture of high support, curiosity, and critical thinking. She’s very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to GRDSCH 200 and looks forward to helping students not only identify the right post-graduation path for them, but also craft high-quality materials for applications once they’ve determined their goals.

PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)

Course Description:

This 1-credit course prepares undergraduate and master’s students with the essential skills and mindset to pursue a career in public service. The course will explore careers in all sectors, with an emphasis on careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a combination of reflective exercises, practical applications, and collaborative learning, participants will develop clarity about their professional identity and tangible steps they can take to prepare for their career journey. Key components of the course include: 

• Career Development: Define career goals, explore multiple pathways to achieve them, and  build a toolkit to make decisions that align opportunities with goals. 
• Professional Communication: Practice coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue across varied environments, emphasizing inclusivity and cultural responsiveness. 
• Workplace Readiness: Understand and demonstrate professional behaviors expected in public service settings. 
• Personal Branding: Articulate your purpose, values, and brand personality to position yourself for meaningful impact. 

Specifically, students will learn how to: 

• Articulate their purpose, work, and brand personality. 
• Define career goals and identify next steps and pathways to achieve them. 
• Identify, prepare, and apply for opportunities that align with their career goals.  
• Assess work challenges, and how they might choose to navigate them. 
• Communicate effectively in a variety of environments, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue. 

EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)

Earn academic credit while tutoring K-12 students!

Read below to learn about upcoming courses taught by the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center: 

• Experiential Learning / Community-engagement (E) credits  
• Graded CR/NC 
• Open to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!) 

EDUC 260: Equity Issues in K-12 Education (1 credit seminar)

EDUC 260 is 1 credit seminar that centers topics of justice in public K-12 education. The course’s purpose is to strengthen student consciousness of self, systems, and community to be applied to practice. * This is a pre/co-requisite course for EDUC 401.

EDUC 401 A/B: Practicum in Community Service Activity (1-6 credits) 

EDUC 401 A or B is a variable credit community-engaged course. On day one of our class, students select a community-engaged placement where they will volunteer on a weekly basis. Our class meetings (every other Wednesday) will focus on reflection and preparation surrounding community-engaged work. Already mentoring or tutoring somewhere? Email to inquire about a self-placement!  

*Pre/co-requisite for this course is EDUC 260. We can consider waiving this requirement on a case-by-case basis. Waiver request form available here.

More detailed information is available on our program webpage, as well as regular updates on instagram. If you have any questions about registration or curriculum, please email celecenter@uw.edu.

TXTDS200: Books Unbound

Attached is a flyer with more general information about all of the upcoming Textual Studies courses for SPR26 that count toward the undergraduate Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities.

The Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities

This interdisciplinary minor focuses on the study of the history, present, and future of texts from scrolls, manuscripts, and printed books to archival documents, digital texts, and textual data. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore diverse forms of media, asking questions about the history of communication and cultural expression.

Interested students can reach out with questions about the program, our courses, or our minor by emailing text@uw.edu.

BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

The BA in Social Welfare (BASW) application is now LIVE! 

Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This is a great major for students passionate about serving their communities and advancing social, racial, and economic justice.

Access to BASW Application 

Upcoming Events

• BASW Last-Minute Drop-In – Mon, Apr 13, 5:00–6:00 PM (PST) – Last-minute tips and Q&A before the deadline. [Register Here]

Students interested in learning more can book a virtual advising appointment.

LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW

How the university really works | Spring Quarter 2026 | SLN 21254

What does leadership look like at the top of a major public university, and how do personal values shape the decisions that impact thousands of students?

This spring, LEAD 498: Academic Leadership in Action invites you into the conversation.

LEAD 498 gives you a behind-the-scenes look at leadership at the University of Washington. You’ll meet directly with UW leaders—Deans, Chancellors, and other senior administrators—who will share how their values guide decision-making and what leadership really looks like in practice.

Guest speakers will share how their personal values inform their leadership approaches, the skills they rely on most, and how those skills are developed over time.

Quick course snapshot:

• LEAD 498 | 2 credits CR/NC
• Jointly offered with B A 490 B
• Wednesdays, 3:30–5:20 pm
• Paccar 394
• Open to all UW undergraduates
• Especially relevant for students interested in the Leadership minor – counts toward Groups and Organizations Elective

LEAD 498 is a chance to see academic governance and leadership in action – right here at UW.

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.

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
   1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). 
   2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
   3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
   4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
   5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.

2. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.
   1. 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.
   2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
   3. Please see full eligibility and application details here. 
   4. 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.

Interdisciplinary Honors Second Year Admission

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Interdisciplinary Honors? Invite them to apply for second year admission!

Current UW students may apply for admission to Interdisciplinary Honors in the spring of their first year at the University of Washington via the Second-year admission process. If selected, students begin Honors coursework in autumn of their second year.

The Interdisciplinary Honors curriculum explores diverse ways of thinking across disciplines and encourages students to see the relationships between their academic pursuits and the rest of their personal and professional lives. In addition to featuring small and engaging interdisciplinary Honors courses, we emphasize the importance of experiential learning, reflection, and a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge.

More than just a curriculum, the Honors Husky community is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners from all different areas of knowledge. What they have in common is boundless curiosity; a willingness to sit with ambiguity and to share their own experiences and understanding; enthusiasm for going beyond degree requirements for deeper and broader engagement. Many Honors students are eager to make an impact as they learn.

Application deadline: 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

ENVIR 200 SLN 21119 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (5) SSc, DIV

M/W, 2:30 – 4:20pm in IEB G109

Explore sustainability and environmental justice as responses to social and environmental challenges. Investigate the disproportionate impacts of environmental harm, and how solutions can exacerbate inequalities. Critically evaluate synergies and tensions between sustainability and justice, considering how different perspectives inform pathways toward a more just and sustainable future. This version of the course focuses on visions of Earth’s future, and the challenges of reconciling planetary scale with lived experience.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form

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Honors Scholarships

• UW Honors Program Scholarships due 4/7/26! – For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

Honors Events & Opportunities

• Honors León Deadline EXTENDED to March 15th – Summer B Term 2026
• Resurrecting the Black Body: Race and the Digital Afterlife Event (Mar. 12) – co-organized by Professor LaShawnDa Pittman and cosponsored by Honors
  • Please fill out this form if you are interested.
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile
• Honors Second Year Admission Applications due 4/8/26!
• Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program

Events

• The World (Cup) Comes to Seattle
• Study Hall with Bartering Club – Mar. 13

Interesting Courses

• HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)
• CHID 496 A: Mother Tongues & The Affective Economies of Language (Spring 2026)
• AIS 336 American Indians and the Law (Spring 2026)
• Storytelling for Migrant Justice 2026-2027
• GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)
• PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)
• EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)
• TXTDS200 – Books Unbound (Spring 2026)
• LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW (Spring 2026)
• ENVIR 200 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (Spring 2026)

Club & Research Opportunities

• Join the UW Undergraduate Law Review
• Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)
• Summer Fellowship Opportunities
• SPH 480 Research Study
• Participate in Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3)!
• Join Project Indoor Farm
• Upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunities at CSHRB
• Join Bartering Club

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Summer 2026 Congressional Internship
• Summer 2026 Partners in the Parks^® Projects

Other Opportunities

• Fill out the Grading and Registration Policy Survey!
• Submit to The Palouse Review, an online Honors Publication at WSU!
• Dempsey Startup Competition
• FreeFoodAlert Partnership
• Looking for artists for the Artist Spotlight Program!
• BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events
• Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM)
• Need writing and research support? Visit the OWRC!

Scholarships

• Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships available
• UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16
• Phi Beta Kappa Puget Sound Scholarships
• Voyager Scholarship for Public Service due 3/17
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students
• Student Funding for Human Rights Research and Projects
• Apply for the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) Scholarship!
• Accepting Ottenberg-Winans and Mandela-Machel applications!

UW Graduation & World Cup in Seattle: Please make note that the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Seattle on June 15th, just two days after UW’s Commencement Ceremony (June 13th). It is expected to be very difficult to find accommodations during this time. We recommend that you share this information with family and friends traveling to Seattle, and suggest that they book travel and lodging as soon as possible. You can find information about travel and lodging here. 

UW Honors Program Scholarships

The application portal for UW Honors Program scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open.

Each year the Honors Program provides scholarship opportunities for UW Seattle students currently enrolled in Interdisciplinary, Departmental, and College Honors who will be enrolled in the next academic year. For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

How to Apply

Submit one Honors Scholarship Application for each award you are applying for. Your selection of the scholarship name in the dropdown menu will show you the scholarship-specific essay prompt. Make sure you are responding to the appropriate scholarship prompt in your application. You may apply for multiple scholarships, but must submit a new application for each scholarship.

All applications are due Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm.

honors.uw.edu/scholarships/current-scholarships

Join the UW Undergraduate Law Review

Write for the UW Undergraduate Law Review, the University of Washington’s premier forum for publishing rigorous undergraduate legal scholarship!

We are currently accepting submissions for our first publication cycle and writer program, and strongly encourage Honors students interested in law and interdisciplinary studies to apply! The details are listed below:

Op-Ed Writers Program – A select group of students admitted to our writing team who publish short-form pieces analyzing current events through a legal lens. Active writers contribute at least two articles per quarter.

Due March 22, 11:59 PM PST

For those interested in participating in future cycles, please join our mailing list to get notified regarding future opportunities and follow us @uwuglawreview on Instagram!

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.

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 LawInitiative 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.

CHID 496 A: Mother Tongues & The Affective Economies of Language (Spring 2026)

Mondays, 10:30am – 12:20pm in Padelford C101

Are you learning or do you speak a heritage language? Join CHID 496 A this Spring to be in community with other current and aspiring heritage language learners!

In this 2-credit, low-stakes, discussion-based class, we will:

• focus on our experiences with heritage languages, which connect us to our cultural roots;
• explore our relationships to language;
• and think about important frameworks within language learning.

Students with any language learning experience (even none!) are welcome! Contact anikadm@uw.edu for more details or with any questions!

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation scholarships available

The Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation has announced its 2026-2027 General Scholarship cycle! Please share widely with students in all years and all fields.

Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation annually recognizes University of Washington sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students based on distinguished achievement in scholarship, leadership and service to the campus and community. The Foundation awards over $50,000 in total scholarships each year. Students from all fields of study are invited to apply. Membership in Mortar Board is not required.

• Get more information and the application form.
• Deadline to apply: April 5!

AIS 336 American Indians and the Law (Spring 2026)

This class may be of interest to a broad range of students – AIS 335 American Indians and the Law. The class is being taught by a special guest lecturer, Meredith Drent, a lawyer and former Supreme Court Judge for the Osage Nation. Students will have the unique opportunity to hear about her work in tribal law and governance.

Taught by special guest lecturer Meredith Drent, former Supreme Court Justice for the Osage Nation. Overview of laws governing American Indians: aboriginal law systems, U. S. laws, and contemporary tribal laws. Effects of laws and legal institutions on contemporary Indian identity and tribal status, self-government, land ownership and use, natural resources, religion, family life, cultural and spiritual practices, crimes and punishment, and federal responsibilities for Indians.

Storytelling for Migrant Justice 2026-2027

Angelina’s Storytelling for Migrant Justice application is now live for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

This is a three-quarter series for hands-on interdisciplinary learning. Students must commit to all 3 quarters in order to be eligible. This may also be eligible for an Honors experiential learning opportunity.

Course description: 

In this class, students will be paired with people who, from within ICE’s Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, want to share their story with the outside world. Working together, students and detained migrants co-create stories that honor that intention. In doing so, students both offer accompaniment and solidarity to people during difficult periods in their lives, and provide a vehicle, for those who are interested, to share their stories on their own terms. We also collaborate with local grassroots organizations, including La Resistencia, Detained Migrants Alliance, and others. 

There is also a “meta-purpose” of this class, as a kind of experiment to explore ways of doing human rights, and of learning at UW, in ways that don’t reproduce the selfsame logics that cause harm to our communities even when they are undertaken with good intentions. Bettina Love, an advocate of abolitionist pedagogy, argues that US educational institutions leave most students merely enduring their schooling in order to get by under the mandated competition and conformity of capitalism. Instead of schools being places that spark new ways of thinking, too often they become sites of submission. This, Love insists, is particularly harmful for poor kids, brown kids, queer kids; but it’s ultimately bad for all of us as it limits our ability to transform our world, keeping us clinging to the narrow pathways capitalism tells us are the only ways we can think/know/advance ourselves. 

Together, we can do better! 

For the 2026-2027 academic year, JSIS will be running the series. All three courses WILL count towards LSJ major upper-division elective credit. 

Questions? Ask Professor Godoy: agodoy@uw.edu

HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)

We want to highlight an exciting Honors course offering for Spring 2026! HONORS 396 A: Pain is a 3-credit seminar that offers students an opportunity to work closely with two attending physicians in UW Medical Center’s Center for Pain Relief: Mark Sullivan, who is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, and Irakli Soulakvelidze, who is a former director of the UW Pain Fellowship and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Honors León Deadline EXTENDED to March 15th – Summer B Term 2026

CHID | UWT-CAC León | Honors, Spain: Migration, Culture, and Belonging in the Mediterranean (Summer B term) – APPLICATION EXTENDED – MARCH 15th, 2026

Program Directors: Maya Smith (mayaas@uw.edu), French and Italian Studies & Ariana Ochoa Camacho (arianao@uw.edu ) SIAS UW Tacoma – Culture, Arts and Communication

Find the application and detailed information here>>

12 Honors Credits: 

• CHID 479 (A&H)  / TIAS 490 / HONORS 213 (A&H, DIV) – 5 credits
• TIAS 485 / CHID 471 (SSc) / HONORS 233 (SSc, W, DIV) – 5 credits
• SPAN 199 / TSPAN 199: Spanish language instruction – 2 credits

Program Description
This 2026 summer B term program based in León, Spain explores migration, identity, and belonging in the Mediterranean. Students will engage with literature, music, film, and other cultural production to examine how migrants reshape national identities and how cultural expression responds to displacement and integration. Coursework is anchored by a rich selection of texts from Spain, France, and Italy and will be complemented by site visits, guest speakers, and facilitated community interaction.

León’s historical identity as a crossroads—between Christian and Muslim Spain, between rural and urban migration—makes it a powerful site to examine contemporary debates about integration and pluralism in Europe. Students will explore migration not only in theory, but through community engagement with local organizations such as Cáritas, Red Cross (Cruz Roja), and Pambley Foundation, which support immigrant communities. Students will stay with carefully selected host families, offering daily opportunities to practice language skills, experience Spanish life from within, and reflect meaningfully on cultural differences.

In addition to studying migration from academic and artistic perspectives, students will reflect on their own roles as visitors and tourists abroad. Using Anu Taranath’s Beyond Guilt Trips as a framework, the program encourages critical thinking about privilege, positionality, and cultural engagement in global travel. This metacognitive component deepens students’ awareness of their impact and responsibilities as global learners.

Whether you’re studying literature, languages, linguistics, international studies, sociology, arts, or communication, you will leave the program with a richer understanding of the complexities of migration–and of your own place within a changing world.

Resurrecting the Black Body: Race and the Digital Afterlife Event (Mar. 12)

On March 12th at 6pm, Dr. Tonia Sutherland (UCLA) will give a talk, “Resurrecting the Black Body: Race and the Digital Afterlife,” at the Henry Art Gallery. Honors is co-sponsoring this talk, which was organized in collaboration with Professor LaShawnDa Pittman, who currently holds the Joff Hanauer Honors Professorship, and the Black Digital Studies in the Age of Techno-Fascism working group.

UW Honors Director Stephanie Smallwood is excited to attend the talk with a group of Honors students. Please fill out this form if you would like to attend the lecture with Professor Smallwood and other Honors students.

More about the talk…

In this talk, author and scholar Dr. Tonia Sutherland discusses themes of her 2023 book Resurrecting the Black Body, which examines the consequences of digitally raising the dead. Attending to the violent deaths of Black Americans—and the records that document them —from slavery through the present, Sutherland explores media evidence, digital acts of remembering, and the rights and desires of humans to be forgotten. From the popular image of Gordon (also known as “Whipped Peter”), photographs of the lynching of Jesse Washington, and the video of George Floyd’s murder to DNA, holograms, and posthumous communication, Sutherland draws on critical archival, digital, and cultural studies to make legible Black bodies and lives forever captured in cycles of memorialization and commodification. If the Black digital afterlife is rooted in historical bigotry and inspires new forms of racialized aggression, Resurrecting the Black Body asks what other visions of life and remembrance are possible, illuminating the unique ways that Black cultures have fought against the silence and erasure of oblivion.

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!

Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)

The Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP) provides funded opportunities for undergraduate students from two- and four-year colleges and universities to conduct research with faculty members at the University of Washington.  

Possible research areas 

• Developing new therapeutics 
• Improving medication safety 
• Advancing treatments for dementia and HIV 
• Exploring therapies for cancer and brain injuries 
• Studying medication access, affordability, and equity 

Program details 

• Dates: June 21–August 27, 2026 
• Location: Seattle, WA 
• Stipend: $7,500 
• Priority Deadline: Mon, April 6, 2026 
• More Information and Application: https://sop.washington.edu/summerscholars 
• Questions: nmpscholars@uw.edu 

Learn about our School’s diverse research areas here:  

• Department of Medicinal Chemistry  
• Department of Pharmaceutics  
• Department of Pharmacy, which includes the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute  

Ideal applicants would be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors with chemistry experience who are eager to experience and would benefit from laboratory research. We are especially interested in applications from those underrepresented in the pharmaceutical sciences.   

UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs throughout the year. Several of these alumni scholarship programs for undergraduate students are open for application now through the UW Alumni Reunion & Class Gifts Scholarships application process.

* Note: the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund is open this year for transfer students! After the 2026 cycle, the Spence Scholarship will be offered in 2028.

Scholarships in this group range from $1,000-$2,000, and UW undergraduate students can submit a single application to be considered for any of the seven scholarship programs included. Undergraduate students in all fields, all years, all campuses are encouraged to explore this opportunity! US citizenship is not required to apply.

Deadline to apply is April 16, 2026.

Get more details about eligibility, the application process and the scholarships included.

Apply online here.

Read about previous awardees.

For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards at scholarq@uw.edu.

Fill out the Grading and Registration Policy Survey!

The Office of the University Registrar, UW Tacoma Registrar, UW Bothell Registrar, and Faculty Senate invite you to participate in the Grading and Registration Policy Survey.  

The survey runs from February 25 – March 12, 2026. Results will be shared at the university-wide Grading and Registration Policy Townhall on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, scheduled for 9:00–10:00 a.m. via Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/614071230

Survey Overview 

This survey was created because we are interested in assessing the impact on students of a set of Scholastic Regulations and procedural changes made in 2020 related to dropping courses and changing to and from the S/NS grading option (see links below for current policy/procedure).  

Dempsey Startup Competition

The application is now open for the 29th Dempsey Startup Competition! The University of Washington’s annual business plan competition will award nearly $90,000 in prize money to entrepreneurial student teams hailing from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia.

Applications are due on Monday, April 6 at 11:59pm PT. 

Click here to learn more about the Dempsey Startup Competition.

Why should students enter the Dempsey Startup Competition? 

1. Learning by doing – Students will gain practice in the dynamics of venture creation by developing an idea, putting together a founding team, writing a business plan, and presenting to investors.
2. Validation – Students who enter will have their plan reviewed by 8-10 judges in the first round of the competition. Judges are expected to provide written feedback that will be returned to the teams!
3. Build a Network – Each year, over 300 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, attorneys, and industry professionals participate as judges in the competition. This is a great opportunity for students to build their network and connect with these individuals!

We are hosting information sessions and office hours leading up to the deadline. We encourage students to join these sessions in preparation for submission.

If students advance to the Investment Round (top 36 teams), they can opt to receive practicum credits (2 credits) for their participation.

GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)

GRDSCH 200 offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network, and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate. This 10-week course is for UW juniors and seniors who will be reflecting on their next educational journey. Open to all majors and disciplines.

Instructor Bio: Maxine Wright (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Sociology department at the UW. She has previously taught classes on race, health disparities, and introductory sociological concepts. She is passionate about creating engaging, dialogue- and project-based courses, as well as fostering a classroom culture of high support, curiosity, and critical thinking. She’s very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to GRDSCH 200 and looks forward to helping students not only identify the right post-graduation path for them, but also craft high-quality materials for applications once they’ve determined their goals.

PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)

Course Description:

This 1-credit course prepares undergraduate and master’s students with the essential skills and mindset to pursue a career in public service. The course will explore careers in all sectors, with an emphasis on careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a combination of reflective exercises, practical applications, and collaborative learning, participants will develop clarity about their professional identity and tangible steps they can take to prepare for their career journey. Key components of the course include: 

• Career Development: Define career goals, explore multiple pathways to achieve them, and  build a toolkit to make decisions that align opportunities with goals. 
• Professional Communication: Practice coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue across varied environments, emphasizing inclusivity and cultural responsiveness. 
• Workplace Readiness: Understand and demonstrate professional behaviors expected in public service settings. 
• Personal Branding: Articulate your purpose, values, and brand personality to position yourself for meaningful impact. 

Specifically, students will learn how to: 

• Articulate their purpose, work, and brand personality. 
• Define career goals and identify next steps and pathways to achieve them. 
• Identify, prepare, and apply for opportunities that align with their career goals.  
• Assess work challenges, and how they might choose to navigate them. 
• Communicate effectively in a variety of environments, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue. 

SPH 480 Research Study

Hello! We are students in SPH 480 doing a class project looking at the relationship between hours of sleep and perceived stress levels. For our class project, we are aiming to gather information from many UW students. This survey is completely anonymous and will not gather any personal information. You are eligible to complete the survey if you are a full-time, undergraduate UW Seattle student and have access to a device to complete the survey (phone, tablet, computer), and do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder. If you have any questions, please contact this email: orona29@uw.edu. Please fill out our survey if you are eligible and interested!

FreeFoodAlert Partnership

FreeFoodAlert is a messaging service that alerts students when a catered event on campus ends and there is leftover food available to glean. The goal of implementing a FreeFoodAlert chapter at UW is to reduce food waste on our campus while increasing access to free meals for students. This program is being implemented in close coordination with UW Environmental Health & Safety, UW Sustainability, and UW Dining.

We are currently building out our outreach efforts and would welcome the opportunity to connect with students who may be interested in helping spread the word, supporting tabling efforts, or attending launch events once the program is live. An interest form is attached here.

Summer Fellowship Opportunities

The Applied Research Fellowship Program is open for undergraduate and graduate students.  The Fellowship Program supports multidisciplinary teams of students to work on real-world population health challenges. The project is in collaboration with City of Seattle. The team will consist of three graduate students and two undergraduates, with supervision by a faculty expert. The project team receives training in research skills and data collection, analysis and presentation to deliver a work product that meets the external client’s needs.  The team will work closely with stakeholders at the City of Seattle to research strengths and future recommendations to support children-friendly cities. The team will combine descriptive and spatial data analysis to explore the volume and location of important daily amenities necessary for those with children – childcare facilities, transportation access, schools, laundromats and so forth – with qualitative data collection via interviews with Seattle’s constituents to better understand the needs of children and their caregivers. This research will result in recommendations of areas of improvement in Seattle’s goal of being a child-friendly city and ways child-friendliness can be monitored as time goes on. 

The Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program is open for graduate students to start submitting applications! The Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship allows students to explore how best to deploy social enterprise models for innovations that are developed by University of Washington researchers. This is a 10-week program over the summer. Four fellows will be selected from across a variety of disciplines and investigate a range of projects. The projects are focused on finding ways to deploy social impact innovations. We are hosting an info session on Thursday, March 12th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for students to learn more about the opportunity. RSVP to the info session here. 

EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)

Earn academic credit while tutoring K-12 students!

Read below to learn about upcoming courses taught by the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center: 

• Experiential Learning / Community-engagement (E) credits  
• Graded CR/NC 
• Open to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!) 

EDUC 260: Equity Issues in K-12 Education (1 credit seminar)

EDUC 260 is 1 credit seminar that centers topics of justice in public K-12 education. The course’s purpose is to strengthen student consciousness of self, systems, and community to be applied to practice. * This is a pre/co-requisite course for EDUC 401.

EDUC 401 A/B: Practicum in Community Service Activity (1-6 credits) 

EDUC 401 A or B is a variable credit community-engaged course. On day one of our class, students select a community-engaged placement where they will volunteer on a weekly basis. Our class meetings (every other Wednesday) will focus on reflection and preparation surrounding community-engaged work. Already mentoring or tutoring somewhere? Email to inquire about a self-placement!  

*Pre/co-requisite for this course is EDUC 260. We can consider waiving this requirement on a case-by-case basis. Waiver request form available here.

More detailed information is available on our program webpage, as well as regular updates on instagram. If you have any questions about registration or curriculum, please email celecenter@uw.edu.

TXTDS200: Books Unbound

Attached is a flyer with more general information about all of the upcoming Textual Studies courses for SPR26 that count toward the undergraduate Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities.

The Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities

This interdisciplinary minor focuses on the study of the history, present, and future of texts from scrolls, manuscripts, and printed books to archival documents, digital texts, and textual data. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore diverse forms of media, asking questions about the history of communication and cultural expression.

Interested students can reach out with questions about the program, our courses, or our minor by emailing text@uw.edu.

Summer 2026 Congressional Internship

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA01) seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District (Bellevue, WA) offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. 

Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent correspondence. District Interns in Bellevue, WA will have the opportunity to attend community events and tours with the Congresswoman and staff. Washington, D.C. interns will have the opportunity to lead tours of the U.S. Capitol as well as attend hearings and briefings for the legislative staff. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1 to 2 pages) through this form. The deadline for Summer 2026 internship applications is March 13^th at 11:59 PM.  

Please email internship.delbene@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns.

Students can visit https://delbene.house.gov/constituent-services/internships.htm for more information, and the application has been posted to Handshake. 

Looking for artists for the Artist Spotlight Program!

The Residential Community Spotlight Association is launching a new Artist Spotlight Program, in Local Point Dining Hall and they’re currently looking for our next featured artist!

If you are interested, learn more here or reach out to rcsapres@uw.edu.

Phi Beta Kappa Puget Sound Scholarships

Phi Beta Kappa Puget Sound offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington and the University of Puget Sound. The due date for all applications has been extended to March 15, 2026. Get details and apply at https://www.psa-pbk.org/scholarships.

Questions? Email scholarships@psa-pbk.org.

UW Seattle undergraduate applicants working on this or any other scholarship application can get support from the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards.

• Find scholarship advisors for all campuses and degree levels.

BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

The BA in Social Welfare (BASW) application is now LIVE! 

Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This is a great major for students passionate about serving their communities and advancing social, racial, and economic justice.

Access to BASW Application 

Upcoming Events

• BASW Last-Minute Drop-In – Mon, Apr 13, 5:00–6:00 PM (PST) – Last-minute tips and Q&A before the deadline. [Register Here]

Students interested in learning more can book a virtual advising appointment.

LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW

How the university really works | Spring Quarter 2026 | SLN 21254

What does leadership look like at the top of a major public university, and how do personal values shape the decisions that impact thousands of students?

This spring, LEAD 498: Academic Leadership in Action invites you into the conversation.

LEAD 498 gives you a behind-the-scenes look at leadership at the University of Washington. You’ll meet directly with UW leaders—Deans, Chancellors, and other senior administrators—who will share how their values guide decision-making and what leadership really looks like in practice.

Guest speakers will share how their personal values inform their leadership approaches, the skills they rely on most, and how those skills are developed over time.

Quick course snapshot:

• LEAD 498 | 2 credits CR/NC
• Jointly offered with B A 490 B
• Wednesdays, 3:30–5:20 pm
• Paccar 394
• Open to all UW undergraduates
• Especially relevant for students interested in the Leadership minor – counts toward Groups and Organizations Elective

LEAD 498 is a chance to see academic governance and leadership in action – right here at UW.

Submit to The Palouse Review, an online Honors Publication at WSU!

Have you ever wanted to submit your work to a literary arts journal? Submit your work to Palouse Review, an online Honors publication at Washington State University! They publish a wide variety of original work by Honors students, including scholarship, creative writing, visual art, and music—if an Honors student creates it, they’ll consider it! 

The Palouse Review would love to receive submissions from Honors students at the University of Washington. The deadline for submissions is March 22nd, 2026. 

Voyager Scholarship for Public Service due 3/17

The Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is now open!

Started by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, the CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, the Voyager Scholarship gives students with demonstrated financial need a deeper understanding of the issues they are passionate about, exposes them to new communities and perspectives, and inspires them to solve the world’s biggest challenges.

The program has enabled students to travel to every corner of the globe during their Summer Voyages– from Bolivia to work on gender-based violence prevention trainings, to Alaska to learn about indigenous approaches to climate resilience, to Morocco to support migrant education initiatives, and many places in between. The Voyager Scholarship has exposed students to meaningful learning opportunities and ways to engage with the world that would not otherwise be possible. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students’ junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year. 

Link to register for an upcoming Voyager information session.

The application closes on March 17, 2026. Open to 2nd-year students or those transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2026-2027 junior academic year. 

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.

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
   1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). 
   2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
   3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
   4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
   5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.

2. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.
   1. 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.
   2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
   3. Please see full eligibility and application details here. 
   4. 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.

Interdisciplinary Honors Second Year Admission

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Interdisciplinary Honors? Invite them to apply for second year admission!

Current UW students may apply for admission to Interdisciplinary Honors in the spring of their first year at the University of Washington via the Second-year admission process. If selected, students begin Honors coursework in autumn of their second year.

The Interdisciplinary Honors curriculum explores diverse ways of thinking across disciplines and encourages students to see the relationships between their academic pursuits and the rest of their personal and professional lives. In addition to featuring small and engaging interdisciplinary Honors courses, we emphasize the importance of experiential learning, reflection, and a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge.

More than just a curriculum, the Honors Husky community is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners from all different areas of knowledge. What they have in common is boundless curiosity; a willingness to sit with ambiguity and to share their own experiences and understanding; enthusiasm for going beyond degree requirements for deeper and broader engagement. Many Honors students are eager to make an impact as they learn.

Application deadline: 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

ENVIR 200 SLN 21119 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (5) SSc, DIV

M/W, 2:30 – 4:20pm in IEB G109

Explore sustainability and environmental justice as responses to social and environmental challenges. Investigate the disproportionate impacts of environmental harm, and how solutions can exacerbate inequalities. Critically evaluate synergies and tensions between sustainability and justice, considering how different perspectives inform pathways toward a more just and sustainable future. This version of the course focuses on visions of Earth’s future, and the challenges of reconciling planetary scale with lived experience.

Summer 2026 Partners in the Parks^® Projects

Registration is now open for Partners in the Parks^®, NCHC’s immersive summer projects designed for honors students seeking hands-on learning, service, and adventure in national parks across the country.

Space is limited for each project and registration deadlines vary. Full details, eligibility information, and registration links are available on the NCHC website.

Participate in Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3)!

Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?

NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.

What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:

• 🗣 Facilitation & leadership training
• 🤝 Cross-campus networking
• 💡 Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
• 🎤 Hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues

Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.

Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.

RSVP your interest now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.

👉 RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/qvUGioeTXjRfES849

Questions? Reach out to: 📧 Dahn Bi Lee-Hong – nextgenleader@uw.edu, 📧 EJ Pinera – epinera@uw.edu

Student Funding for Human Rights Research and Projects

Are you working on human rights related research or projects and looking for funding? 

The UW Center for Human Rights has funding for undergraduate and graduate students! Funds are open to students across all three UW campuses, US citizenship or permanent resident status not required. Our application period opens February 9 – March 19, 2026, funds are dispersed during spring quarter 2026. 

We have three main funds students can apply to.. 

1) The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Undergraduate and graduate students 

·  Priority to projects focusing on promoting social change through direct action 

·  Approximately $5,000 available to distribute 

2) The Mack and Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Graduate students 

·  Priority to study and/or research about human rights 

·  Approximately $4,300 available to distribute 

3) The Dr. Lisa Sable Brown Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Graduate students 

·  Priority given to research that advocates for the abolition of modern day slavery in its many forms

·  Approximately $2,100 available to distribute 

You can find more info on our website here, including registration for upcoming info sessions, and reports from past fund recipients.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form

Apply for the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) Scholarship!

This opportunity supports students in an ISF-supported field who will be pursuing their studies as full-time students during the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship mobilizes financial resources for students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, excellent communication skills, alignment with ISF’s mission and vision, and a commitment to impacting public opinion.

📌 Deadline: March 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST

Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM)

The Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) application is open for Autumn 2026 start! Deadline for submission is April 15, 2026. 

Students can attend regularly scheduled Information Sessions or Application workshops or schedule a meeting with Briana Nino (HIHIM Program Adviser) at this link to learn more about the degree!

Join Project Indoor Farm!

Project IF is an indoor farming organization aimed at spreading awareness of sustainable alternatives to traditional, soil-based agriculture. We have an on-campus hydroponics farm and research space. We invite students and community members to get hands-on experience with different farming technologies and learn the process of creating their own indoor farm. After harvests, we host potlucks multiple times a quarter to cook and enjoy our produce together! Project IF is open to all majors due to the interdisciplinary nature of our work, there is a project for everyone!

Please join our discord to join our club! You can also check out our Instagram @projectindoorfarm to follow our day-to-day activities.

There is no application and no experience is required!

The farm is located in Condon Hall 147, meaning that it’s highly accessible to any Interdisciplinary Honors students living in the Honors LLC. The Husky Link page can be found here.

Need writing and research support? Visit the OWRC!

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.

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.  

Upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunities at CSHRB

There are several research opportunities for students at the University of Washington’s Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. These research opportunities are a good way to explore psychology or research more generally and can be valuable for students interested in going to graduate school, medical school, or other higher education.

Below is a list of projects at the CSHRB that have openings for students this quarter and instructions on how to apply if you are interested.

The ADM Study (Active-Duty Men Who Have Sex with Men Study)

• Study Contacts: Thomas Walton, towalton@uw.edu
• Study Overview: The ADM Study is investigating alcohol use and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) currently serving in the US military.  Currently, we are conducting a survey of active-duty MSM to characterize unique military-specific risk and protective factors in this population, including sexual belief and knowledge, social norms, traumatic stress, and social support.
• RA Opportunities: I am looking for 1-2 students who are interested in supporting administration of the current online survey, which could include screening participants for eligibility, processing participation incentives, quality inspection of data, and/or developing of marketing materials. Opportunities to develop qualitative interview protocols may also be available to a student with specific interest in this area. All work would be conducted remotely.
• If Interested: please email me (Thomas Walton at towalton@uw.edu) and let me know what aspects of the project are interesting to you and what you are looking to learn or experience during your 499. (e.g. Who to contact with what information such as a resume or link to your application)

Awareness and Decision-making About Personal Tendencies (ADAPT)

• Study Contacts: Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) and Dr. Brittney Hultgren (hultgren@uw.edu)
• Study Overview: ADAPT works to recruit young adults who have recently received Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Washington State and assess the benefits of providing a brief online personal feedback intervention on outcomes related to substance use and impaired driving.
• RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity help test and implement a brief online intervention, communicate with SBIRT facilitators to answer questions, learn about participant recruitment, and learn about data management and basic data analyses. 
• If Interested: please reach out to Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume/CV that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details. In your email, please include a little bit about your goals for after graduation.

Project MAX

• PI: Jennifer Cadigan; cadiganj@uw.edu 
• Study Overview: Study is developing and testing a brief online intervention to reduce alcohol misuse and increase substance-free goal directed behaviors among young adults.
• RA Opportunities: Looking for students to help with study recruitment (calling participants); conducting literature searches; students will participate in weekly lab meetings.
• If interested: Please contact Dr. Jennifer Cadigan (cadiganj@uw.edu) and send resume.

Project SELF

• Study Contact: Vyoma Shah, vyomas@uw.edu
• Study Overview:  Project SELF is an NIH-funded clinical trial testing narrative writing tasks aimed at shifting a social cognitive risk factor (drinking self-concept) for young adult alcohol misuse.
• RA Opportunities: We are looking for 3-4 students to run lab sessions and assist with other study-related tasks (such as tracking and documentation)
• If interested: Fill out our application: https://forms.gle/K7naxoXubKDs8fty9

Project Shift

• Study Contact: Dr. Jessica Blayney (jab24@uw.edu), Dr. Tracey Garcia (garciat@uw.edu), and Ty Tristao (tt88@uw.edu)
• Study Overview: SHIFT is developing and testing an online, customizable alcohol feedback intervention that allows participants to choose the referent groups they would like information on, in addition to the typical student drinking comparisons. We are currently finalizing intervention content through interviews and will then test the intervention in a small RCT. 
• RA Opportunities: RAs have the opportunity to potentially learn qualitative methods (e.g., conducting UAX interviews and other qualitative methods), beta test intervention content, develop recruitment materials, help with recruitment and retention of participants, conduct literature searches, data cleaning, and other tasks as they develop. 
• If interested: Please contact Dr. Blayney or Dr. Garcia and provide your CV/resume, a cover letter, and include classes you feel are relevant, e.g., statistics, psychology. In your email, please include a brief description of yourself, any relevant experience (academic or non-academic), your goals for graduation and after graduation, and the learning experiences you would like to gain while working as an RA with us. 

Project Take a Break

• Study Contacts:  Dr. Walukevich-Dienst (kwd1@uw.edu) and Makayla Dehmer (dehmem@uw.edu)
• Study Overview: This project will recruit 100 young adults to participate in a research study testing the efficacy of a tolerance break (“T-break”) guide for young adults who use cannabis.
• RA Opportunities: RAs should be able to commit at least 2 quarters to the project and may be involved with programming and testing online surveys, recruiting participants, conducting virtual information sessions with participants, literature reviews, and other related study tasks. Interested RAs may also be able to engage in research dissemination opportunities, such as preparing and presenting research at local or national conferences and/or contributing to manuscript preparation.
• If interested: Please complete this application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZqf5h-18zUJ7-LvaUExKVx_C9_MGP3v3N32Aw2Vy-9PYJhQ/viewform?usp=dialog  The application must be completed to be considered for an undergraduate research assistant position. In addition to answering the questions in this online application, please provide a recent resume or curriculum vitae. Once you finish the survey, please email Dr. Walukevich-Dienst (kwd1@uw.edu) and Makayla Dehmer (dehmem@uw.edu) letting them know you completed an application. Once your email is received, you will be considered for a position.  Please note that the use of AI for this application is prohibited. Applications that appear to use AI-assisted responses will not be considered.

Research Evaluating Sleep & Trends for Universal Prevention (RESTUP)

• Study Contacts: Joey Lambuth (jlambuth@uw.edu) and Nicole Fossos-Wong (njf2@uw.edu)   
• Study Overview: RestUp is a clinical trial aimed at testing the efficacy of an integrated intervention, which incorporates both elements of BASICS, a substance use intervention, and CBTi, an intervention for insomnia.
• RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity to help with participant recruitment, train research study participants on daily monitoring procedures (Fitbits – Track Sleep; Breathalyzer – Track BAC), and code intervention sessions for adherence to motivational interviewing.
• If Interested: please reach out to Joey Lambuth (jlambuth@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details.

Take 5

• PI: Dr. Christine Lee: leecm@uw.edu
• Study Overview: Testing an online program for young adults to reflect on their personal goals, check in about their cannabis use, and learn strategies to reduce risks when using cannabis. 
• RA Opportunities: Develop and design recruitment (social media posts) material. Conduct Zoom call for consent and study information with participants. Participant retention and communication. Assist in programming and testing online surveys. 
• If interested: Please contact Dr. Devon Abdallah at abdallah@uw.edu and provide your CV/resume, a cover letter, and include classes you feel our relevant, e.g., statistics, psychology.

Accepting Ottenberg-Winans and Mandela-Machel applications!

Applications are now being accepted for the Ottenberg-Winans Fellowship Fund. Eligible students may be enrolled in any undergraduate, graduate or professional school at the University of Washington. For UW students traveling to Africa, the fellowship can be used to support travel and related expenses, living expenses, and research materials. For African students visiting or studying at UW, funds can be used to support same expenses as well as costs related to attending the UW. Fellowships are expected to be awarded for amounts between $250 and $750.

Applications are also being accepted for the Nelson Mandela and Graca Machel Endowed Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is only available to undergraduate students who have attained junior (third-year) standing or above. Preference will be given to students pursuing majors and careers in the fields of international studies, African Studies, political science, geography or international business and economics. This scholarship will be an especially appropriate form of support for UW students who will be participating in University-sponsored foreign study opportunities in Africa. Academic achievement and financial need will be prioritized.

Applicants need only submit a single application to be considered for both the Ottenberg-Winans and the Mandela-Machel funds. If you believe your application is more appropriate to either fund based on the eligibility guidelines described above, you are welcome to mention it in your proposal.

This year’s application deadline is March 13, 2026. 

Please click this link for more information on the required materials and submission details, and if you have any questions feel free to email africa1@uw.edu. 

Join Bartering Club!

Bartering Club is back! Join us on Tuesdays at 5:30 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_.

Visible Mending and Embroidery Workshop (March 6) and Study Hall (March 13) with Bartering Club

Bartering Club is hosting some fun community events on Fridays to round out the quarter! Snacks will be provided and all are welcome.

Friday, March 13th, 3-5pm: Study Hall! Come hang out as we crunch for finals.

All events will be held in Mary Gates Hall, room 206. Events are in addition to our usual meetings on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM in Mary Gates 206.

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*There won’t be peer adviser drop-in advising on Wednesday, March 11th.

Honors Scholarships

• UW Honors Program Scholarships due 4/7/26! – For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

Honors Events & Opportunities

• Honors León Deadline EXTENDED to March 15th – Summer B Term 2026
• Partition and Solidarity: Anticolonial Struggles in the Colonial Present Conference (Mar. 6) – cosponsored by Honors (the event is free and food will be provided!)
• Resurrecting the Black Body: Race and the Digital Afterlife Event (Mar. 12) – co-organized by Professor LaShawnDa Pittman and cosponsored by Honors
  • Please fill out this form if you are interested.
• Help us welcome new Honors Huskies! Submit a Community Profile
• Honors Second Year Admission Applications due 4/8/26!
• Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program

Events

• Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education – ICE Community Defense Training Event (Mar. 9)
• Visible Mending and Embroidery Workshop (March 6) and Study Hall (March 13) with Bartering Club
• Week of WE Lead – Exciting events leading up to International Women’s Day!

Interesting Courses

• HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)
• GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)
• PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)
• EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)
• TXTDS200 – Books Unbound (Spring 2026)
• LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW (Spring 2026)
• ENVIR 200 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (Spring 2026)

Club & Research Opportunities

• Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)
• Summer Fellowship Opportunities
• SPH 480 Research Study
• Participate in Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3)!
• Join Project Indoor Farm
• Upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunities at CSHRB
• Join Bartering Club

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Summer 2026 Congressional Internship
• Summer 2026 Partners in the Parks^® Projects

Other Opportunities

• Fill out the Grading and Registration Policy Survey!
• Submit to The Palouse Review, an online Honors Publication at WSU!
• Dempsey Startup Competition
• FreeFoodAlert Partnership
• Looking for artists for the Artist Spotlight Program!
• BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events
• Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM)
• Need writing and research support? Visit the OWRC!

Scholarships

• UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16
• Phi Beta Kappa Puget Sound Scholarships
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
• Voyager Scholarship for Public Service due 3/17
• Martin Family Foundation Scholarships for Prospective UW Transfer Students
• Student Funding for Human Rights Research and Projects
• Apply for the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) Scholarship!
• Accepting Ottenberg-Winans and Mandela-Machel applications!

UW Graduation & World Cup in Seattle: Please make note that the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Seattle on June 15th, just two days after UW’s Commencement Ceremony (June 13th). It is expected to be very difficult to find accommodations during this time. We recommend that you share this information with family and friends traveling to Seattle, and suggest that they book travel and lodging as soon as possible. You can find information about travel and lodging here. 

UW Honors Program Scholarships

The application portal for UW Honors Program scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year is now open.

Each year the Honors Program provides scholarship opportunities for UW Seattle students currently enrolled in Interdisciplinary, Departmental, and College Honors who will be enrolled in the next academic year. For the 2026-2027 year there are nine scholarships available and students may apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for.

How to Apply

Submit one Honors Scholarship Application for each award you are applying for. Your selection of the scholarship name in the dropdown menu will show you the scholarship-specific essay prompt. Make sure you are responding to the appropriate scholarship prompt in your application. You may apply for multiple scholarships, but must submit a new application for each scholarship.

All applications are due Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00pm.

honors.uw.edu/scholarships/current-scholarships

HONORS 396 A: Pain (Spring 2026)

We want to highlight an exciting Honors course offering for Spring 2026! HONORS 396 A: Pain is a 3-credit seminar that offers students an opportunity to work closely with two attending physicians in UW Medical Center’s Center for Pain Relief: Mark Sullivan, who is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Adjunct Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Bioethics and Humanities, and Irakli Soulakvelidze, who is a former director of the UW Pain Fellowship and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Honors León Deadline EXTENDED to March 15th – Summer B Term 2026

CHID | UWT-CAC León | Honors, Spain: Migration, Culture, and Belonging in the Mediterranean (Summer B term) – APPLICATION EXTENDED – MARCH 15th, 2026

Program Directors: Maya Smith (mayaas@uw.edu), French and Italian Studies & Ariana Ochoa Camacho (arianao@uw.edu ) SIAS UW Tacoma – Culture, Arts and Communication

Find the application and detailed information here>>

12 Honors Credits: 

• CHID 479 (A&H)  / TIAS 490 / HONORS 213 (A&H, DIV) – 5 credits
• TIAS 485 / CHID 471 (SSc) / HONORS 233 (SSc, W, DIV) – 5 credits
• SPAN 199 / TSPAN 199: Spanish language instruction – 2 credits

Program Description
This 2026 summer B term program based in León, Spain explores migration, identity, and belonging in the Mediterranean. Students will engage with literature, music, film, and other cultural production to examine how migrants reshape national identities and how cultural expression responds to displacement and integration. Coursework is anchored by a rich selection of texts from Spain, France, and Italy and will be complemented by site visits, guest speakers, and facilitated community interaction.

León’s historical identity as a crossroads—between Christian and Muslim Spain, between rural and urban migration—makes it a powerful site to examine contemporary debates about integration and pluralism in Europe. Students will explore migration not only in theory, but through community engagement with local organizations such as Cáritas, Red Cross (Cruz Roja), and Pambley Foundation, which support immigrant communities. Students will stay with carefully selected host families, offering daily opportunities to practice language skills, experience Spanish life from within, and reflect meaningfully on cultural differences.

In addition to studying migration from academic and artistic perspectives, students will reflect on their own roles as visitors and tourists abroad. Using Anu Taranath’s Beyond Guilt Trips as a framework, the program encourages critical thinking about privilege, positionality, and cultural engagement in global travel. This metacognitive component deepens students’ awareness of their impact and responsibilities as global learners.

Whether you’re studying literature, languages, linguistics, international studies, sociology, arts, or communication, you will leave the program with a richer understanding of the complexities of migration–and of your own place within a changing world.

Resurrecting the Black Body: Race and the Digital Afterlife Event (Mar. 12)

On March 12th at 6pm, Dr. Tonia Sutherland (UCLA) will give a talk, “Resurrecting the Black Body: Race and the Digital Afterlife,” at the Henry Art Gallery. Honors is co-sponsoring this talk, which was organized in collaboration with Professor LaShawnDa Pittman, who currently holds the Joff Hanauer Honors Professorship, and the Black Digital Studies in the Age of Techno-Fascism working group.

UW Honors Director Stephanie Smallwood is excited to attend the talk with a group of Honors students. Please fill out this form if you would like to attend the lecture with Professor Smallwood and other Honors students.

More about the talk…

In this talk, author and scholar Dr. Tonia Sutherland discusses themes of her 2023 book Resurrecting the Black Body, which examines the consequences of digitally raising the dead. Attending to the violent deaths of Black Americans—and the records that document them —from slavery through the present, Sutherland explores media evidence, digital acts of remembering, and the rights and desires of humans to be forgotten. From the popular image of Gordon (also known as “Whipped Peter”), photographs of the lynching of Jesse Washington, and the video of George Floyd’s murder to DNA, holograms, and posthumous communication, Sutherland draws on critical archival, digital, and cultural studies to make legible Black bodies and lives forever captured in cycles of memorialization and commodification. If the Black digital afterlife is rooted in historical bigotry and inspires new forms of racialized aggression, Resurrecting the Black Body asks what other visions of life and remembrance are possible, illuminating the unique ways that Black cultures have fought against the silence and erasure of oblivion.

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!

Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education – ICE Community Defense Training Event (Mar. 9)

Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education (HOPE), an on-campus RSO dedicated to prison abolition and expanding education access inside prisons, is having our final event in Prisoner Solidarity Month on Monday, March 9th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

This last event will feature an ICE Community Defense Training, stories from migrants held inside prison, and panelists with lived-experience inside the Northwest Detention Center. 

Join Huskies for Opportunities in Prison Education (HOPE), The Purple Group, and Super Familia for an teach-in and panel event on ICE Community Defense! Unlike “Know you Right” and “Rapid Response” workshops, this teach-in will explore how communities can come together to fight back against ICE before kidnappings happen. Hosting panelists and highlighting narratives from migrants with lived experiences in prisons and detention camps, we will explore how carceral systems are weaponized against migrant communities. 

Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP)

The Nelson-Mendenhall Summer Scholars Program (NMP) provides funded opportunities for undergraduate students from two- and four-year colleges and universities to conduct research with faculty members at the University of Washington.  

Possible research areas 

• Developing new therapeutics 
• Improving medication safety 
• Advancing treatments for dementia and HIV 
• Exploring therapies for cancer and brain injuries 
• Studying medication access, affordability, and equity 

Program details 

• Dates: June 21–August 27, 2026 
• Location: Seattle, WA 
• Stipend: $7,500 
• Priority Deadline: Mon, April 6, 2026 
• More Information and Application: https://sop.washington.edu/summerscholars 
• Questions: nmpscholars@uw.edu 

Learn about our School’s diverse research areas here:  

• Department of Medicinal Chemistry  
• Department of Pharmaceutics  
• Department of Pharmacy, which includes the Comparative Health Outcomes, Policy, and Economics (CHOICE) Institute  

Ideal applicants would be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors with chemistry experience who are eager to experience and would benefit from laboratory research. We are especially interested in applications from those underrepresented in the pharmaceutical sciences.   

UW Alumni Reunion, Class Gifts & Spence Scholarships now open, due April 16

UW alumni provide scholarships to current UW students through many different scholarship programs throughout the year. Several of these alumni scholarship programs for undergraduate students are open for application now through the UW Alumni Reunion & Class Gifts Scholarships application process.

* Note: the Alan R. Spence Transfer Student Support Fund is open this year for transfer students! After the 2026 cycle, the Spence Scholarship will be offered in 2028.

Scholarships in this group range from $1,000-$2,000, and UW undergraduate students can submit a single application to be considered for any of the seven scholarship programs included. Undergraduate students in all fields, all years, all campuses are encouraged to explore this opportunity! US citizenship is not required to apply.

Deadline to apply is April 16, 2026.

Get more details about eligibility, the application process and the scholarships included.

Apply online here.

Read about previous awardees.

For questions, please contact: UW Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards at scholarq@uw.edu.

Fill out the Grading and Registration Policy Survey!

The Office of the University Registrar, UW Tacoma Registrar, UW Bothell Registrar, and Faculty Senate invite you to participate in the Grading and Registration Policy Survey.  

The survey runs from February 25 – March 12, 2026. Results will be shared at the university-wide Grading and Registration Policy Townhall on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, scheduled for 9:00–10:00 a.m. via Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/614071230

Survey Overview 

This survey was created because we are interested in assessing the impact on students of a set of Scholastic Regulations and procedural changes made in 2020 related to dropping courses and changing to and from the S/NS grading option (see links below for current policy/procedure).  

Dempsey Startup Competition

The application is now open for the 29th Dempsey Startup Competition! The University of Washington’s annual business plan competition will award nearly $90,000 in prize money to entrepreneurial student teams hailing from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia.

Applications are due on Monday, April 6 at 11:59pm PT. 

Click here to learn more about the Dempsey Startup Competition.

Why should students enter the Dempsey Startup Competition? 

1. Learning by doing – Students will gain practice in the dynamics of venture creation by developing an idea, putting together a founding team, writing a business plan, and presenting to investors.
2. Validation – Students who enter will have their plan reviewed by 8-10 judges in the first round of the competition. Judges are expected to provide written feedback that will be returned to the teams!
3. Build a Network – Each year, over 300 entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, attorneys, and industry professionals participate as judges in the competition. This is a great opportunity for students to build their network and connect with these individuals!

We are hosting information sessions and office hours leading up to the deadline. We encourage students to join these sessions in preparation for submission.

If students advance to the Investment Round (top 36 teams), they can opt to receive practicum credits (2 credits) for their participation.

Partition and Solidarity: Anticolonial Struggles in the Colonial Present Conference (Mar. 6)

Over the past five centuries, empires have used partition and division to justify and advance colonialism. We can see that ongoing history of colonial rule and racial violence exploding around the world today—from Palestine to Minnesota and beyond.

Join us at this one-day symposium, co-sponsored by the Honors Program, where scholars and activists will gather to engage in conversations about anticolonial struggles of the past and the present. How might we forge diasporic imaginaries and solidarity movements to contest the colonial world order toward collective liberation?

The symposium will include a keynote address at noon by Adam Hanieh of SOAS, University of London (UK), who has been selected to deliver a Walker-Ames public lecture. He is the MBI Jaber Chair in Development Studies and the Director of the Middle East Institute at SOAS, University of London. His research focuses on oil and capitalism, energy transitions, and the political economy of the Middle East. 

Register here.

Week of WE Lead – Exciting events leading up to International Women’s Day!

The Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) has an exciting lineup of events for students in the days leading up to International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8 – we’re calling it “Week of WE Lead.”

Week of WE Lead Events: 

• Thursday, March 5 – Community First: How Small Retail Builds Big Community (12-1:30pm)
  What does it really take to build a small retail business that people don’t just shop at – but show up for? Join us for a candid conversation with three local founders who are building community-first businesses in very different ways: a fitness studio, a coffee bar, and a food establishment. Each has created a space that goes beyond transactions to foster belonging, loyalty, and connection.
  • Panelists include: Jen Bunder (Be Here Now Spin + Strength Studios), Michelle Dean (Bonhomie Coffee Co.), and Dr. Aakanksha Sinha (Spice Waala Indian Street Food)

Together, we’ll explore how community can be a core business strategy – from designing welcoming spaces and cultivating regulars, to balancing values with sustainability, growth, and real-world constraints. Speakers will share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how they’ve stayed rooted in community while running viable, resilient businesses.

• Lunch will be provided by Spice Waala!
• Friday, March 6 – Book Talk – Uncompete: Your Career Success is Not a Zero-Sum Game (5:30-7:30pm)
  WE Lead has partnered with the CommLead program for our first-ever Book Talk – an interactive showcase of authors and their books, exploring ideas and themes shaping our professional lives, industries, and communities in the current moment.

For our inaugural Book Talk, we’re featuring Uncompete: Your Career Success Is Not a Zero-Sum Game, the national bestselling book by Ruchika T. Malhotra. In this timely and thought-provoking conversation, Ruchika challenges the long-held belief that success depends on competition and scarcity-driven thinking.

Drawing from her career as an international journalist, communications and culture leader, and extensive research, Ruchika offers a bold new framework for career and life success—one rooted in collaboration, solidarity, and abundance. Register now on Eventbrite to attend.

• Saturday, March 7 – WE Lead x Lovable Solve-a-thon: SheBuilds Solutions (10am-2pm)

In honor of International Women’s Day, join WE Lead for a half-day Solve-a-thon as part of Lovable’s SheBuilds program, where students come together to design creative, actionable solutions to real challenges women face around the world.

From access to education and healthcare, to economic opportunity, safety, representation, and beyond – participants will work in small teams on thoughtfully curated problem statements developed in advance. No need to show up with an idea. Just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to build.

Each participant will receive 100 Lovable Credits to prototype, test, and iterate on solutions using Lovable’s tools, with guidance from a trained WE Lead student facilitator throughout the experience. This is a hands-on, collaborative sprint designed to move quickly from problem → possibility → prototype.

GRDSCH 200 – Preparing for Graduate Education (Spring 2026)

GRDSCH 200 offers an overview of the structure and organization of graduate education and focuses on helping students learn the skills to find resources, build a network, and make decisions about continuing their studies beyond the baccalaureate. This 10-week course is for UW juniors and seniors who will be reflecting on their next educational journey. Open to all majors and disciplines.

Instructor Bio: Maxine Wright (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the Sociology department at the UW. She has previously taught classes on race, health disparities, and introductory sociological concepts. She is passionate about creating engaging, dialogue- and project-based courses, as well as fostering a classroom culture of high support, curiosity, and critical thinking. She’s very excited to bring her experience and enthusiasm to GRDSCH 200 and looks forward to helping students not only identify the right post-graduation path for them, but also craft high-quality materials for applications once they’ve determined their goals.

PUBPOL 400/500: Career Readiness with a Focus on Public Service (Spring 2026)

Course Description:

This 1-credit course prepares undergraduate and master’s students with the essential skills and mindset to pursue a career in public service. The course will explore careers in all sectors, with an emphasis on careers in the public and nonprofit sectors. Through a combination of reflective exercises, practical applications, and collaborative learning, participants will develop clarity about their professional identity and tangible steps they can take to prepare for their career journey. Key components of the course include: 

• Career Development: Define career goals, explore multiple pathways to achieve them, and  build a toolkit to make decisions that align opportunities with goals. 
• Professional Communication: Practice coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue across varied environments, emphasizing inclusivity and cultural responsiveness. 
• Workplace Readiness: Understand and demonstrate professional behaviors expected in public service settings. 
• Personal Branding: Articulate your purpose, values, and brand personality to position yourself for meaningful impact. 

Specifically, students will learn how to: 

• Articulate their purpose, work, and brand personality. 
• Define career goals and identify next steps and pathways to achieve them. 
• Identify, prepare, and apply for opportunities that align with their career goals.  
• Assess work challenges, and how they might choose to navigate them. 
• Communicate effectively in a variety of environments, with an emphasis on coherent, concise, and respectful dialogue. 

SPH 480 Research Study

Hello! We are students in SPH 480 doing a class project looking at the relationship between hours of sleep and perceived stress levels. For our class project, we are aiming to gather information from many UW students. This survey is completely anonymous and will not gather any personal information. You are eligible to complete the survey if you are a full-time, undergraduate UW Seattle student and have access to a device to complete the survey (phone, tablet, computer), and do not have a diagnosed sleep disorder. If you have any questions, please contact this email: orona29@uw.edu. Please fill out our survey if you are eligible and interested!

FreeFoodAlert Partnership

FreeFoodAlert is a messaging service that alerts students when a catered event on campus ends and there is leftover food available to glean. The goal of implementing a FreeFoodAlert chapter at UW is to reduce food waste on our campus while increasing access to free meals for students. This program is being implemented in close coordination with UW Environmental Health & Safety, UW Sustainability, and UW Dining.

We are currently building out our outreach efforts and would welcome the opportunity to connect with students who may be interested in helping spread the word, supporting tabling efforts, or attending launch events once the program is live. An interest form is attached here.

Summer Fellowship Opportunities

The Applied Research Fellowship Program is open for undergraduate and graduate students.  The Fellowship Program supports multidisciplinary teams of students to work on real-world population health challenges. The project is in collaboration with City of Seattle. The team will consist of three graduate students and two undergraduates, with supervision by a faculty expert. The project team receives training in research skills and data collection, analysis and presentation to deliver a work product that meets the external client’s needs.  The team will work closely with stakeholders at the City of Seattle to research strengths and future recommendations to support children-friendly cities. The team will combine descriptive and spatial data analysis to explore the volume and location of important daily amenities necessary for those with children – childcare facilities, transportation access, schools, laundromats and so forth – with qualitative data collection via interviews with Seattle’s constituents to better understand the needs of children and their caregivers. This research will result in recommendations of areas of improvement in Seattle’s goal of being a child-friendly city and ways child-friendliness can be monitored as time goes on. 

The Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program is open for graduate students to start submitting applications! The Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship allows students to explore how best to deploy social enterprise models for innovations that are developed by University of Washington researchers. This is a 10-week program over the summer. Four fellows will be selected from across a variety of disciplines and investigate a range of projects. The projects are focused on finding ways to deploy social impact innovations. We are hosting an info session on Thursday, March 12th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for students to learn more about the opportunity. RSVP to the info session here. 

EDUC 260 & EDUC 401A/B (Spring 2026)

Earn academic credit while tutoring K-12 students!

Read below to learn about upcoming courses taught by the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center: 

• Experiential Learning / Community-engagement (E) credits  
• Graded CR/NC 
• Open to all majors and any class standing (undergraduate and graduate!) 

EDUC 260: Equity Issues in K-12 Education (1 credit seminar)

EDUC 260 is 1 credit seminar that centers topics of justice in public K-12 education. The course’s purpose is to strengthen student consciousness of self, systems, and community to be applied to practice. * This is a pre/co-requisite course for EDUC 401.

EDUC 401 A/B: Practicum in Community Service Activity (1-6 credits) 

EDUC 401 A or B is a variable credit community-engaged course. On day one of our class, students select a community-engaged placement where they will volunteer on a weekly basis. Our class meetings (every other Wednesday) will focus on reflection and preparation surrounding community-engaged work. Already mentoring or tutoring somewhere? Email to inquire about a self-placement!  

*Pre/co-requisite for this course is EDUC 260. We can consider waiving this requirement on a case-by-case basis. Waiver request form available here.

More detailed information is available on our program webpage, as well as regular updates on instagram. If you have any questions about registration or curriculum, please email celecenter@uw.edu.

TXTDS200: Books Unbound

Attached is a flyer with more general information about all of the upcoming Textual Studies courses for SPR26 that count toward the undergraduate Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities.

The Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities

This interdisciplinary minor focuses on the study of the history, present, and future of texts from scrolls, manuscripts, and printed books to archival documents, digital texts, and textual data. Through hands-on learning, you’ll explore diverse forms of media, asking questions about the history of communication and cultural expression.

Interested students can reach out with questions about the program, our courses, or our minor by emailing text@uw.edu.

Summer 2026 Congressional Internship

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA01) seeks interns for her Washington, D.C. and District (Bellevue, WA) offices. Interns will work in a fast-paced congressional office, gaining valuable experience and knowledge of the United States Congress. 

Intern responsibilities include greeting constituents and handling constituent phone calls, assisting staff with administrative tasks, conducting research, and assisting with constituent correspondence. District Interns in Bellevue, WA will have the opportunity to attend community events and tours with the Congresswoman and staff. Washington, D.C. interns will have the opportunity to lead tours of the U.S. Capitol as well as attend hearings and briefings for the legislative staff. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and short writing sample (1 to 2 pages) through this form. The deadline for Summer 2026 internship applications is March 13^th at 11:59 PM.  

Please email internship.delbene@mail.house.gov with any questions or concerns.

Students can visit https://delbene.house.gov/constituent-services/internships.htm for more information, and the application has been posted to Handshake. 

Looking for artists for the Artist Spotlight Program!

The Residential Community Spotlight Association is launching a new Artist Spotlight Program, in Local Point Dining Hall and they’re currently looking for our next featured artist!

If you are interested, learn more here or reach out to rcsapres@uw.edu.

Phi Beta Kappa Puget Sound Scholarships

Phi Beta Kappa Puget Sound offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Washington and the University of Puget Sound. The due date for all applications has been extended to March 15, 2026. Get details and apply at https://www.psa-pbk.org/scholarships.

Questions? Email scholarships@psa-pbk.org.

UW Seattle undergraduate applicants working on this or any other scholarship application can get support from the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards. We have an upcoming Application Writing & Feedback Session on Feb. 18 at 3:30pm! See our events calendar for details.

• Find scholarship advisors for all campuses and degree levels.

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program

The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards is offering an info session and workshops for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program.

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (Gilman) Program provides scholarships of up to $5,000 with additional supplemental funding available for students studying a critical language and/or conducting STEM-related research while overseas. To be eligible for the Gilman Program, applicants must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the time of application or provide proof that they will be receiving a Pell Grant during the term of their study abroad program or internship. 

Application link: https://www.gilmanscholarship.org/applicants/application-overview/

Next Deadline: March 5

Here are some dedicated workshops/info sessions to help you prepare for the Gilman Scholarship:

BASW Application Now Open and Upcoming Events

The BA in Social Welfare (BASW) application is now LIVE! 

Applications are open until April 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). This is a great major for students passionate about serving their communities and advancing social, racial, and economic justice.

Access to BASW Application 

Upcoming Events

• BASW Last-Minute Drop-In – Mon, Apr 13, 5:00–6:00 PM (PST) – Last-minute tips and Q&A before the deadline. [Register Here]

Students interested in learning more can book a virtual advising appointment.

LEAD 498 – Academic Leadership at the UW

How the university really works | Spring Quarter 2026 | SLN 21254

What does leadership look like at the top of a major public university, and how do personal values shape the decisions that impact thousands of students?

This spring, LEAD 498: Academic Leadership in Action invites you into the conversation.

LEAD 498 gives you a behind-the-scenes look at leadership at the University of Washington. You’ll meet directly with UW leaders—Deans, Chancellors, and other senior administrators—who will share how their values guide decision-making and what leadership really looks like in practice.

Guest speakers will share how their personal values inform their leadership approaches, the skills they rely on most, and how those skills are developed over time.

Quick course snapshot:

• LEAD 498 | 2 credits CR/NC
• Jointly offered with B A 490 B
• Wednesdays, 3:30–5:20 pm
• Paccar 394
• Open to all UW undergraduates
• Especially relevant for students interested in the Leadership minor – counts toward Groups and Organizations Elective

LEAD 498 is a chance to see academic governance and leadership in action – right here at UW.

Submit to The Palouse Review, an online Honors Publication at WSU!

Have you ever wanted to submit your work to a literary arts journal? Submit your work to Palouse Review, an online Honors publication at Washington State University! They publish a wide variety of original work by Honors students, including scholarship, creative writing, visual art, and music—if an Honors student creates it, they’ll consider it! 

The Palouse Review would love to receive submissions from Honors students at the University of Washington. The deadline for submissions is March 22nd, 2026. 

Voyager Scholarship for Public Service due 3/17

The Obama Foundation’s Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is now open!

Started by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, the CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, the Voyager Scholarship gives students with demonstrated financial need a deeper understanding of the issues they are passionate about, exposes them to new communities and perspectives, and inspires them to solve the world’s biggest challenges.

The program has enabled students to travel to every corner of the globe during their Summer Voyages– from Bolivia to work on gender-based violence prevention trainings, to Alaska to learn about indigenous approaches to climate resilience, to Morocco to support migrant education initiatives, and many places in between. The Voyager Scholarship has exposed students to meaningful learning opportunities and ways to engage with the world that would not otherwise be possible. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students’ junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year. 

Link to register for an upcoming Voyager information session.

The application closes on March 17, 2026. Open to 2nd-year students or those transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2026-2027 junior academic year. 

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.

There are two scholarships available from the Martin Family Foundation, with different application cycles and timelines:

1. Open now for early planners (2027-28 transfers): The Martin Family Foundation Achievement Scholarship application is now available. Deadline for applications is April 7, 2026.
   1. This scholarship is open to WA resident students who have another year of full-time enrollment left to complete at their WA community college during 2026-27 and are looking forward to transferring to UW Seattle during the 2027-28 academic year (summer 2027 or later). 
   2. The scholarship provides $5,000 during the final year at community college (2026-27) and $12,000/year for up to 3 years at UW Seattle (contingent upon admission) starting in 2027.
   3. This scholarship program typically receives a small number of applications (~20) for the 2-4 scholarships available. For those who can plan ahead, this is a good opportunity!
   4. Please see full eligibility and application details here.
   5. Direct link to the Martin Achievement Scholarship online application portal.

2. Will open in May for students planning to transfer this year: The Martin Family Foundation Honors Scholarship application will be available May 1-July 1, 2026.
   1. 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.
   2. This scholarship provides $12,000/year for students once admitted to UW Seattle (contingent upon admission).
   3. Please see full eligibility and application details here. 
   4. 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.

Interdisciplinary Honors Second Year Admission

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for Interdisciplinary Honors? Invite them to apply for second year admission!

Current UW students may apply for admission to Interdisciplinary Honors in the spring of their first year at the University of Washington via the Second-year admission process. If selected, students begin Honors coursework in autumn of their second year.

The Interdisciplinary Honors curriculum explores diverse ways of thinking across disciplines and encourages students to see the relationships between their academic pursuits and the rest of their personal and professional lives. In addition to featuring small and engaging interdisciplinary Honors courses, we emphasize the importance of experiential learning, reflection, and a broad understanding of the interconnectedness of knowledge.

More than just a curriculum, the Honors Husky community is a group of students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners from all different areas of knowledge. What they have in common is boundless curiosity; a willingness to sit with ambiguity and to share their own experiences and understanding; enthusiasm for going beyond degree requirements for deeper and broader engagement. Many Honors students are eager to make an impact as they learn.

Application deadline: 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

ENVIR 200 SLN 21119 Sustainability and Environmental Justice (5) SSc, DIV

M/W, 2:30 – 4:20pm in IEB G109

Explore sustainability and environmental justice as responses to social and environmental challenges. Investigate the disproportionate impacts of environmental harm, and how solutions can exacerbate inequalities. Critically evaluate synergies and tensions between sustainability and justice, considering how different perspectives inform pathways toward a more just and sustainable future. This version of the course focuses on visions of Earth’s future, and the challenges of reconciling planetary scale with lived experience.

Summer 2026 Partners in the Parks^® Projects

Registration is now open for Partners in the Parks^®, NCHC’s immersive summer projects designed for honors students seeking hands-on learning, service, and adventure in national parks across the country.

Space is limited for each project and registration deadlines vary. Full details, eligibility information, and registration links are available on the NCHC website.

Participate in Cross-Campus Collaborative (Cx3)!

Are you ready to lead change on campus and beyond?

NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center are excited to invite you to the launch of the Cross-Campus Collaborative (CX3) Public Service Leadership Series—a new, quarterly initiative designed to bring together undergraduate students from across the University of Washington to identify the most pressing complex societal challenges facing UW students. We will provide frameworks and tools from multiple disciplines to support collaborative and creative problem solving.

What is CX3? CX3 (Cross Campus Collaborative) is a low-stakes, high-impact space for undergraduate students to co-create solutions to real issues affecting our campus community. Each session includes:

• 🗣 Facilitation & leadership training
• 🤝 Cross-campus networking
• 💡 Tabletop Breakout sessions to design community-driven solutions
• 🎤 Hands-on practice in hosting large-group dialogues

Whether you’re new to leadership or already involved in campus initiatives, CX3 is a space to grow your skills, meet new collaborators, and shape the future of UW.

Want to go deeper? Students who participate will have the opportunity to become trained facilitators, earn resume-boosting credentials, and lead future CX3 sessions and community projects.

RSVP your interest now to let your voice be heard, and be part of something powerful.

👉 RSVP Form: https://forms.gle/qvUGioeTXjRfES849

Questions? Reach out to: 📧 Dahn Bi Lee-Hong – nextgenleader@uw.edu, 📧 EJ Pinera – epinera@uw.edu

Student Funding for Human Rights Research and Projects

Are you working on human rights related research or projects and looking for funding? 

The UW Center for Human Rights has funding for undergraduate and graduate students! Funds are open to students across all three UW campuses, US citizenship or permanent resident status not required. Our application period opens February 9 – March 19, 2026, funds are dispersed during spring quarter 2026. 

We have three main funds students can apply to.. 

1) The Osheroff and Clark Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Undergraduate and graduate students 

·  Priority to projects focusing on promoting social change through direct action 

·  Approximately $5,000 available to distribute 

2) The Mack and Mayerfeld Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Graduate students 

·  Priority to study and/or research about human rights 

·  Approximately $4,300 available to distribute 

3) The Dr. Lisa Sable Brown Fund provides financial resources for…

·  Graduate students 

·  Priority given to research that advocates for the abolition of modern day slavery in its many forms

·  Approximately $2,100 available to distribute 

You can find more info on our website here, including registration for upcoming info sessions, and reports from past fund recipients.

Join the Honors Peer Mentoring Program!

Looking for a low-stakes way to get support from and build community with your peers while developing critical mentor and mentee relationship experience? Consider joining the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! We hold 3-4 events in a quarter, focusing on social outings, academics, and professional/career development.

Why be a mentee: As you begin your UW and college career, form community and long-lasting connections with other Honors students in a non-classroom setting. Build networking skills and practice reaching out to folks with questions.

Why be a mentor: Throughout your time at UW, you’ve connected with many different parts of the college experience (Honors, your major, extracurriculars, UW resources, social life, etc.) and have the potential to help other students who are in similar situations. Practice communicating your experiences, form a lasting connection within the Honors community, and make friends outside your normal social circle.

Are you interested in the events, but can’t commit to being a mentor or mentee for the quarter? We encourage you to join in on our events anyway! We encourage the Honors Community to join in on our events and help contribute and learn from each other!

Learn more about Honors Mentoring at the HPMP Website.

Interest forms are linked here:

Winter 2026 Mentor Form

Winter 2026 Mentee Form

Apply for the Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) Scholarship!

This opportunity supports students in an ISF-supported field who will be pursuing their studies as full-time students during the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship mobilizes financial resources for students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, excellent communication skills, alignment with ISF’s mission and vision, and a commitment to impacting public opinion.

📌 Deadline: March 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST

Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM)

The Bachelors in Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) application is open for Autumn 2026 start! Deadline for submission is April 15, 2026. 

Students can attend regularly scheduled Information Sessions or Application workshops or schedule a meeting with Briana Nino (HIHIM Program Adviser) at this link to learn more about the degree!

Join Project Indoor Farm!

Project IF is an indoor farming organization aimed at spreading awareness of sustainable alternatives to traditional, soil-based agriculture. We have an on-campus hydroponics farm and research space. We invite students and community members to get hands-on experience with different farming technologies and learn the process of creating their own indoor farm. After harvests, we host potlucks multiple times a quarter to cook and enjoy our produce together! Project IF is open to all majors due to the interdisciplinary nature of our work, there is a project for everyone!

Please join our discord to join our club! You can also check out our Instagram @projectindoorfarm to follow our day-to-day activities.

There is no application and no experience is required!

The farm is located in Condon Hall 147, meaning that it’s highly accessible to any Interdisciplinary Honors students living in the Honors LLC. The Husky Link page can be found here.

Need writing and research support? Visit the OWRC!

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.

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.  

Upcoming Undergraduate Research Opportunities at CSHRB

There are several research opportunities for students at the University of Washington’s Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. These research opportunities are a good way to explore psychology or research more generally and can be valuable for students interested in going to graduate school, medical school, or other higher education.

Below is a list of projects at the CSHRB that have openings for students this quarter and instructions on how to apply if you are interested.

The ADM Study (Active-Duty Men Who Have Sex with Men Study)

• Study Contacts: Thomas Walton, towalton@uw.edu
• Study Overview: The ADM Study is investigating alcohol use and sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men (MSM) currently serving in the US military.  Currently, we are conducting a survey of active-duty MSM to characterize unique military-specific risk and protective factors in this population, including sexual belief and knowledge, social norms, traumatic stress, and social support.
• RA Opportunities: I am looking for 1-2 students who are interested in supporting administration of the current online survey, which could include screening participants for eligibility, processing participation incentives, quality inspection of data, and/or developing of marketing materials. Opportunities to develop qualitative interview protocols may also be available to a student with specific interest in this area. All work would be conducted remotely.
• If Interested: please email me (Thomas Walton at towalton@uw.edu) and let me know what aspects of the project are interesting to you and what you are looking to learn or experience during your 499. (e.g. Who to contact with what information such as a resume or link to your application)

Awareness and Decision-making About Personal Tendencies (ADAPT)

• Study Contacts: Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) and Dr. Brittney Hultgren (hultgren@uw.edu)
• Study Overview: ADAPT works to recruit young adults who have recently received Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Washington State and assess the benefits of providing a brief online personal feedback intervention on outcomes related to substance use and impaired driving.
• RA Opportunities: RAs may have the opportunity help test and implement a brief online intervention, communicate with SBIRT facilitators to answer questions, learn about participant recruitment, and learn about data management and basic data analyses. 
• If Interested: please reach out to Ari Lisitza (alisitza@uw.edu) with a brief paragraph about yourself and a resume/CV that details your academic/work experiences and other relevant details. In your email, please include a little bit about your goals for after graduation.

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