October 9, 2026
OUR: Professional Development Series for Mentors – Oct/Nov 26
The Office of Undergraduate Research has formally launched a professional development series for mentors (including faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and staff) of undergraduate researchers which will be offered during the 2026-27 academic year. The series will include three in-person workshops aimed at promoting more equitable and inclusive research mentorship practices. Session titles are listed below: Mentor & Advisor Info. Session: Getting…
October 8, 2026
GEMS: Open Access and Your Thesis or Dissertation – 10/21, 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:30-11:30, via Zoom Open Access and Your Thesis or Dissertation This workshop looks at what it means to make your scholarship openly available: what rights students hold as the author, and how their choices about access and licensing shape who can find, read, and build on their work.
GEMS: How to Prepare and Test Your Thesis or Dissertation for Accessibility when Authoring in Google Docs – 10/14, 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., via Zoom How to Prepare and Test Your Thesis or Dissertation for Accessibility when Authoring in Google Docs We’ll have a recording of the session available. This is the second in a series on accessibility that the Libraries, Graduate School, and Accessible IT are sponsoring. We…
October 7, 2026
CIC: How to Be Better at Networking – 10/13, 12:30 p.m.
https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1992995 Networking doesn’t have to feel like “selling yourself!” It’s really just about making genuine connections. Learn how to ask the right questions and turn everyday conversations into meaningful career insights. This session will leave you feeling more confident in your approach to informational interviews and coffee chats.
CIC: Optimizing Your Resume for Today’s Job Hunt – 10/12, 12:30 p.m.
https://uw.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1992991 Want your resume to rise to the top of the pile and actually get seen by real people? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn your resume into a clear, compelling snapshot of your skills and experiences by tailoring your content, using keywords that work with applicant tracking systems (ATS), and formatting your…
IEEE: 2026-2027 Officer Applications – apply by 10/16
We are currently taking applications for: – Corporate Relations Officer – Treasurer (HKN inductees get priority for this role) – Marketing Officer – Events Officer More information about IEEE and each position’s responsibilities are provided in the NEW 2026-2027 UW IEEE-HKN Officer Applications. Applications are due FRIDAY, OCT 9TH. (Extended to Oct 16th!) Email us at…
GSEE: Community Connections – 10/27 & 10/28
Community Connections – Our Biggest Event of the Year! Day 1: Tuesday, October 27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. PT, Zoom Register to attend Community Connections Day 1: Virtual Student Panel Day 2: Wednesday, October 28 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. PT, wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House, Seattle Campus Register to attend Community Connections Day 2:…
GSEE: Coffee Connections – 10/14, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Connections – Paint and Puzzles Wednesday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PT, CMU 126 Register to attend Coffee Connections This academic year, the Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) and the Center for Communication, Difference & Equity (CCDE) are co-hosting Coffee Connections. This is a space for students to…
GSEE: Scholars’ Studio Call for Proposals – submit by 10/29
Call for Proposals: Scholars’ Studio Submit a proposal by Thursday, October 29 at 5:00 p.m. PT Are you a grad student who wants to perfect your presentation skills for a general audience? Submit a proposal to give a 5-min. low stakes and fun lightning talk about your capstone, research, or pedagogy! Scholars’ Studio is an…
OMSFA: Info Session Graduate Study at Durham University & Bristol University – 10/15, 5:00 p.m.
Graduate study opportunities in the UK: Durham University & Bristol University Information Session for UW students/alumni Thursday, Oct. 15, 5:00-6:00, MGH 258 Please register to attend. All interested UW students and alumni are welcome! Alyce Myers, International Officer at Durham University, and Saba Bekele, Senior Program Officer at Bristol University, will be visiting UW on…