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February 4, 2026

CC@E: FREE Etiquette Dinner – 2/24, 5:30 p.m.

Learn How to “Dine” at our FREE Etiquette Dinner~ Do any of these sound familiar? “Get your elbows off the table … stop chewing with your mouth open … don’t eat & try to talk at the same time.“ Table manners play an important part in making a favorable impression, especially when many of our…


ECE IMP/Wired for Success: Casey Duncan, Electrical Design & Analysis Engineer, Boeing – 2/12, 3:30 p.m.

The ECE Industry Mentorship Program is launching a new set of career panels featuring mentors from across the industry called “Wired for Success”. All ECE students are invited to attend these informal conversations to hear mentors share insights about their career paths, the companies they represent, and their experiences in the field. Students will also…


January 27, 2026

PNNL: EEIP Masters Intern – Electricity Infrastructure & Buildings Research – apply by 2/9

https://careers.pnnl.gov/jobs/11238?lang=en-us United States; Seattle, Washington; Richland, Washington; Portland, Oregon Energy Resiliency and Engineering Temporary Part-Time Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking master students passionate about creating a sustainable energy future through science and engineering to join us for a 10 week paid summer internship as part of the Energy and Environment Internship Program (EEIP)….


January 26, 2026

GSA: Graduate Writer Social Hour – 1/30, 3:30 p.m.

Graduate Writer Social Hour Friday, Jan. 30, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Room 121, Odegaard Undergraduate Library Register Join graduate students from across campus for this flexible, writer-focused event. Featuring a welcoming environment for writers to get to know one another, explore OWRC resources, and establish self-led writing communities, it is well-suited for graduate writers at any stage…


GSA: Scholars’ Studio – Call for Proposals due 2/3

Scholars’ Studio: Call for Proposals Submit a proposal by Feb. 3 by Noon. (PST) 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 opportunity to practice communicating…


January 21, 2026

Micron: ETCH (Early-Talent Career Huddles) series – 2/5, 12:00 p.m.

Northwest Network! Announcing the launch of Micron’s ETCH (Early-Talent Career Huddles) series.  This ongoing series is designed to help students build knowledge, make connections, and explore careers in the semiconductor industry. Each session will feature Micron professionals sharing insights, answering questions, and providing guidance for early-career success.  First Session Details Date: February 5, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM –…


January 20, 2026

Future Faculty Preparation: Presentation Skills Workshop – 1/28, 10:00 a.m.

Hi everyone! On behalf of the ECE Future Faculty Preparation Program, we’d like to invite you to our upcoming event: Presentation skills workshop!   Join us on Wed, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. PT for a virtual workshop: Presenting with Impact for STEM Professionals. Led by Jay Sullivan, bestselling author of Simply Said: Communicating Better…


January 16, 2026

Amazon: ECE Career Panel + Networking Event – 1/27, 3:00 p.m.

This event is open to ALL ECE students, but registration is limited to 125 students. I have attached a flyer and some wording below for your weekly newsletter. Registration is via Handshake. Launch Your Future with Amazon’s LEO Team! ECE Career Panel + Networking Event Tuesday, January 27th • 3:00–5:00 PM • HUB 145 Calling all Electrical & Computer Engineering…


January 13, 2026

Scholars’ Studio: Call for Proposals – due 1/29

Proposals due: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 by 5 p.m. (PST) Virtual event: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 3 – 4 p.m. (PST) Submit a proposal: https://washington.libwizard.com/f/scholars-studio 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…


January 12, 2026

UW: STUDY ABROAD FAIR – 1/15, 10:00 a.m.

The annual UW STUDY ABROAD FAIR is happening this week! Join us for the UW Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, January 15 from 10am-2pm in the HUB Ballroom.  Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to experience the world as your classroom, a very different way to travel + learn + grow. It’s truly transformational! Study abroad is for all UW students. Come gather…



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