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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 1/29

Scholars’ Studio: Call for Proposals Submit a proposal by Thursday, Jan. 29 by 5 p.m. (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…


January 22, 2026

Graduate School: Dean’s Virtual Office Hour – 2/9, 1:00 pm

The Graduate School invites graduate students, faculty and staff to the next Graduate School dean’s monthly office hour: Monday, February 9 from 1-2 p.m. by Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99225084673?from=addon We would appreciate it if departments could forward this invitation to their graduate students and faculty.  During these office hours or “what’s on your mind meetings,” Dean Williamson-Lott will…


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 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 14, 2026

Movie Screening: Inside Taiwan’s Semiconductor Story – 2/1, 2/18, 2/15

DFFF (Dream Flare Film Festival) is organizing a series of Taiwanese film screenings in Seattle. Interested in how Taiwan became the backbone of the global semiconductor industry? And why does that technological leadership now sit at the center of global political tension? This February, we are screening three Taiwanese films in Seattle that explore Taiwan’s…


January 13, 2026

CIRCLE: International Graduate Student Bowling Night – 1/23, 4:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, 4 – 6 p.m. HUB Ground Floor, HUB Bowling Alley, UW Seattle Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/hub Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nZH16hoZKzxLjAi8A RSVP is required: https://forms.office.com/r/CdUKxkB5iU Take a break from studying and strike up some new friendships this winter. Join CIRCLE for Roll Into Friendship: International Graduate Student Bowling Night, a relaxed and welcoming evening designed to help…


CIRCLE: International Graduate Student Speed-Friending – 1/17, 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Schmitz Hall, Room 250, UW Seattle Campus Map: https://www.washington.edu/maps/#!/smz Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jMBosmGrcjNjkkZx9 RSVP is required: https://forms.office.com/r/tNvYcyd49c Looking to make friends outside your program and meet graduate students from around the world? Join CIRCLE’s Speed-Friending—a fun, low-pressure way to grow your UW network quickly. In 90 minutes, you’ll rotate through guided…


IEEE-HKN: Casino Night – 1/29, 5:00 p.m.

Please save the date for UW IEEE-HKN’s annual Casino Night event, an evening of classic casino games, catered food, and networking opportunities! At this exclusive event for EE/ECE students, guests can enjoy casino games, such as Blackjack, Roulette, and Texas Hold’em Poker (no actual gambling involved).  Date: Wednesday, January 29th   Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Location: Intellectual House  Tickets: RSVP at this link If you have…


January 12, 2026

UW Science Explorers: Interest Meeting, 1/13, 3:00 p.m. (Free Pizza)

Science Explorers is an outreach organization at UW that does science outreach at an underfunded elementary school in the Seattle area. We are always looking for new volunteers interested in working within their local community and building diversity in STEM. Plus, we will have free pizza! We hope to see some of you there in…



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