Indigenous Walking Tour: Self-Guided Tour
September 23–October 2, 2026
Burke Museum
The Indigenous Walking Tour emphasizes “Place,” a concept rooted in storytelling about the Indigenous knowledge systems tied into the natural landscape all around the UW campus. The Indigenous Walking Tour was created by UW alumnus Owen L. Oliver and is dedicated to Indigenous students, past, present, and future.
Review the Virtual Indigenous Walking Tour, download the Indigenous Walking Tour brochure, and visit the stops.
School of Music Information Session
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
12:30–1:15 p.m.
Music Building (MUS) 101
The UW School of Music encourages prospective freshmen, transfer students, and current UW undergraduates to attend a School of Music information session. These sessions provide a great opportunity to learn more about what the School of Music has to offer as well as ask questions about admissions, auditions, or life as a UW music student.
Topics covered include: An overview of the School of Music and its resources, degree programs offered, the application and audition process, scholarships, and opportunities for non-music major.
Dance Student Association: Dance with Us
The Dance Student Association invites you to dance classes! Please wear comfortable clothes and footwear you can move freely in. Be ready to meet new faces and make new friends!
Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical Choreography Class (taught by General Officer Ally Yaffe)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Meany Hall (MNY) 266
Beginner/Intermediate Contemporary Choreography Class (taught by Co-President Valeria Suarez)
Thursday, September 24, 2026 @ 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Meany Hall (MNY) 266
Beginner/Intermediate Jazz Class (taught by Co-Secretary Lacey Dahl)
Monday, September 28, 2026 @ 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Meany Hall (MNY) 267
Fall Exhibitions at the Henry Art Gallery
September 24–27, 2026; October 1–2, 2026
Henry Art Gallery
Visit the current exhibitions on view at the Henry Art Gallery, a museum for contemporary art and ideas on the University of Washington campus. Admission to the Henry is free to all visitors.
Museum Hours: Monday–Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Friday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Totes for Labor! Design a tote bag with the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies
Thursday, September 24, 2026
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Smith Hall (SMI) 320
Join the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies and Student Organizations dedicated to the fight for working people! Design a tote bag (bags and paint-markers provided at event), learn about the work the Bridges Center and Student Organizations do to support students and community, and find out how to get involved!
School of Drama/Performing Arts RSO Information Session
Thursday, September 24, 2026
1:30–3:30 p.m.
Hutchinson Hall (HUT)
Celebrate the performing arts at the UW! Connect with student organizations including the Undergraduate Theater Society, The Collective, Stage Notes, and more! Come learn about the Drama majors and minors and opportunities to get involved in UW Drama productions.
Breaking the Ice with the Department of German Studies
Thursday, September 24, 2026
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Denny Hall (DEN) 359
Let’s break the ice and ease back into things before the quarter starts! Connect with friends, meet new people and enjoy a laid-back vibe in our department’s bright and airy event space in Denny Hall. This is a chance to relax, create new community and start the new academic year off in a fun and interactive way.
You can also learn about the interesting courses and events offered by our department, including two study abroad opportunities, German Club game nights, classes in English about film, the environment, witchcraft and much more!
Drop in and enjoy good company and free ice cream (vegan and gluten free options will be provided)!
Day-to-Day: A Life in Sticky Notes at the Henry Art Gallery
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
Every night for almost two decades, artist Clare Johnson has drawn and written on a post-it to save a small piece of each ending day.
As part of Art + Culture Week and in conjunction with the exhibition Day-to-Day: Rhythm, Routine, Resistance, join Johnson at the Henry for a talk and hands-on activity exploring personal histories and practices of everyday making.
Quad Flicks: Free Popcorn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
7:00–8:00 p.m.
The Quad
Free Popcorn at Quad Flicks from Cinema & Media Studies.
This ‘event’ thus coincides with the schedule of Quad Flicks and is not an independent event.
Economics Major Info Sessions
In-Person:
Friday, September 25, 2026 @ 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 @ 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Savery Hall (SAV) 264
Virtual:
Monday, September 28, 2026
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Zoom
Interested in exploring Economics as a possible major? Connect with an academic advisor through a presentation about courses offered, Economics major options, the application process, departmental opportunities, and more. Be sure to bring any questions you may have!
Bocce vs. Pétanque: French & Italian Lawn Games
Friday, September 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Quad
Join the French and Italian Studies department for Bocce and Pétanque games in the lawn! Bocce and Pétanque are both similar Italian and French lawn games. Bocce, originating in the sixth century BC (and is also an Olympic sport!) is played with eight bocce (larger balls), and one pallino (smaller target ball). The object is simple: toss the balls closest to the pallino. Pétanque, on the other hand is a century-old game originating from Provence, in the South of France. It is similar to bocce in its rules and objectives!
There is no need to have any experience with these games — the rules are fairly simple and easy! We will rotate between about 8 to 16 attendees at a time for these lawn games — and will have some special prizes for winners.
UW Choirs Info Session
Friday, September 25, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Savery Hall (SAV) 131
University of Washington Choirs welcomes you to an information session to learn about all of the School of Music’s choirs! We have a place for anyone who loves to sing.
In addition to a short slide show with recordings, student choristers will be available to answer your questions. Swing by for merch, free candy, and talk with current students about their experiences in choir! A 10-12 day optional summer tour for members of UW Chorale and Chamber Singers will be to Ireland!
UW Choirs include: Gospel Choir, UW Treble, UW Advanced Treble, University Singers, UW Glee, Recital Choir, UW Chorale and Chamber Singers! All are official one-credit classes. Choirs host parties, retreats and special outreach performances in addition to their normal programs.
Department of Geography Student & Alum Mixer
Saturday, September 26, 2026
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Quad
New and Continuing Students are invited to meet geography alums at various career stages. Get a glimpse into professional possibilities and student leadership opportunities! Welcome our new alum ambassador committee members. Find information about joining Plenum and GeoDat! Rain or Shine, severe weather cancels.
Cinema and Media Studies Screening
Sunday, September 27, 2026
7:00–9:00 p.m.
1818 NE 47th St Courtyard
Not your ordinary outdoor movie night, this screening will project various short films made by UW students! It’s a chance to meet fellow filmmakers, get acquainted with the Cinema and Media Studies program itself, and watch some fire films. Bring your picnic blankets and favorite snacks and enjoy the show! Come for the films, but stick around for the chance to meet the filmmakers and make new friends.
We are planning to screen a variety of films: a dark comedy about hazing, documentaries made in 10 weeks via a CMS elective class, comedy sketches, and more!
Tickets are $5 (food included). Get them here: Tickets
Winds/Brass/Percussion Fall 2026 Ensemble Auditions
September 28–29, 2026
Meany Hall (MNY) 268
The University of Washington instrumental ensemble program includes four large concert ensembles and over 300 student musicians from across campus — from freshmen to grad students, from anthropology to zoology majors.
Winds, Brass & Percussion auditions for the following ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, UW Symphony Orchestra & Campus Philharmonia Orchestra
2026-27 Choral Placements
September 28–29, 2026
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Music Building (MUS) 213
University of Washington Choirs offers a range of ensembles to fit you, your schedule, your interests, and musical experience.
UW Choirs at a glance: Chamber Singers, Gospel Choir, Glee Club, Recital Choir, Treble Choir, University Chorale, University Singers
Old Books, New Technologies: UW Special Collections and the Minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities
Monday, September 28, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Allen Library (ALB) B069
Thinking about a career in libraries and archives, publishing and editing, or in a field dedicated to preserving and making accessible cultural materials and documents, both physical and digital? Interested in learning to work with historical artifacts like early printed books, medieval manuscripts, and archival and cultural documents, and with digital tools for creating online editions and archives for such materials? Curious to explore the role of databases and search algorithms in shaping how, today, we find, access, and understand texts and documents and to discover skills for analyzing those databases and building your own?
Learn about the minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities from faculty, students and librarians involved in the program. Hear about current student work, current and upcoming courses as well as about resources in the libraries and other sites on campus for studying the history and future of how we write, read, archive, story, access, and analyze cultural texts, historical documents, and other materials. Coursework and capstones in the minor offer a range of possibilities for hands-on, projected-oriented work exploring the impacts of changing technologies and media forms on the writing, reading, editing, archiving, preservation, and transmission of texts across history. These opportunities include working with historical materials such as handprinted books and manuscripts, archival sources and artists’ books; using digitization tools to create and publish digital editions and exhibits based on those materials; and developing skills to build, analyze and understand text-oriented databases like Google Books, applying data science techniques in the humanities.
International Studies Info Session: Your Journey Starts Here
Monday, September 28, 2026
12:30–2:00 p.m.
Guggeinheim Hall (GUG) 218
Grab some pizza and spark your curiosity about international affairs, global cultures, regional studies, politics, business, human rights, sustainability, or diplomacy!
Join the Jackson School of International Studies to discover 6 undergraduate majors, 18 interdisciplinary minors, study abroad opportunities, internships, scholarships, career pathways, and a welcoming community of students passionate about making an impact around the world.
Meet our advisers, students, and faculty to ask questions, explore your academic options, and learn how International Studies can complement almost any major while preparing you for careers in government, nonprofits, business, law, journalism, healthcare, technology, and beyond. Whether you’re ready to declare a major or just beginning to explore, this session will help you discover where an International Studies degree can take you.
How to Make the Most of Your UW Networks with gesture
Monday, September 28, 2026
1:00–2:00 p.m.
Condon Hall (CDH) 401
You’ve probably heard that networking is important. But building meaningful connections doesn’t start when you need an internship, research opportunity, or job. It starts much earlier, often without you even realizing it. The classes you take, communities you join, interests you explore, and people you meet are already shaping who you are and where you might go next. It might sound simple, but making the most of these everyday connections takes practice.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll put that practice into action. Meet other students, explore your story, experiment with how you introduce yourself, and discover how these everyday interactions can help you build your professional identity and open doors throughout your time at UW. You’ll also learn about gesture, the College of Arts and Sciences’ early career lab, and how to get involved through courses, workshops, internships, and our year-long pathway built around real professional experience.
Biology Krispy Kreme Donuts and Life Science Exploration
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Life Sciences Building (LSB) Main Lobby and Greenhouse
Come explore the Life Sciences Building and Green House! Meet Biology Faculty, Advisers, fellow students, Grad Students, and Staff Members that all bring you the wonders of Life Sciences. Oh, and have a donut!
Donuts with UW History
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Husky Union Building (HUB) 332
Connect with UW History advisers and other students to learn more about our classes, instructors, major and minor options, scholarships, study abroad and the path to become a history or social studies teacher. Come to eat a donut, ask some questions, meet a few other students and UW history advisers. All students — including transfer and continuing students — welcome!
Snacks & Cyberattacks in International Studies
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Join Jackson School faculty Dr. Jessica Beyer for some snacks while learning about cyberattacks. Dr. Beyer, Assistant Teaching Professor and lead of the Jackson School’s Cybersecurity Initiative, will talk about opportunities to study cybersecurity politics, technology policy, and international security. She will lead you through an exercise to understand a famous cyberattack — so bring a device that can search the internet (cell phone is fine).
Burke Museum Chocolate Fair
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1:00–4:00 p.m.
Burke Museum Lower Lobby
The Burke Museum welcomes UW Students to a chocolate fair, where they can learn about museum-affiliated courses, careers in museums, new volunteer opportunities within our research and collections departments, and score some great chocolates!
International Studies Film Festival: The World on the Screen
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Thomson Hall (THO)
Join Jackson School students, faculty, and staff for an International Film Festival at Thomson Hall! Go to a movie with your friends! Exciting and interesting information about International Studies, delicious popcorn, and sweet treats await you. Some movies may start or end with a short discussion with the students, faculty, or staff.
Come to Thomson Hall Room 111 to get your movie ticket, grab some popcorn, and candy!
School of Art + Art History + Design – Majors Info Session
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Art Building (ART) 122
Considering the art, art history, or design major at UW? Join us for an in-person information session! We’ll share more about all three programs and go over ways to get started in each. Ample time will be provided to answer questions!
Ensemble Auditions: Studio Jazz Ensemble (Big Band)
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
12:30–2:20 p.m.
Music Building (MUS) 35
The Studio Jazz Ensemble: Big Band (MUSEN 346/546 A) focuses on big band repertoire and tradition. The class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm.
Auditions include sight-reading big band literature, demonstrating stylistic approach, and performing various scales and arpeggios.
Meany Center Artistic Joy Table
September 30–October 1, 2026
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Meany Hall (MNY)
Discover a fabulous place for artistic joy on campus! Meany Center brings world-class music, dance, theater, and interdisciplinary performances to UW, and students can experience it all for just $10 a ticket.
Stop by Meany’s Dawg Daze table to grab some swag, meet the Meany crew, and get a sneak peek at the incredible artists coming to our stage this year.
Plus, enjoy an Artistic Joy to Collective Wellness fortune cookie and enter our drawing for two free tickets to see Hung Dance perform!
CFRM & AMATH Undergrad Majors Meet & Greet with Advisers
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Lewis Hall (LEW) Porch
Interested in majoring in Applied Mathematics (AMATH) or Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM), or the Data Science Options of these majors? Drop by Lewis Hall to meet academic advisers and learn about the admissions process, degree requirements, and experiential learning opportunities. Bring your questions!
Fall 2026 Small Jazz Ensembles (Jazz Combo) Auditions
Thursday, October 1, 2026
2:30 p.m.
Music Building (MUS) 35
The Small Jazz Ensembles provide a great opportunity for musicians to regularly rehearse, and perform jazz standards, originals, and covers with their fellow students.
Auditions will involve playing with a small group of auditionees, reading lead sheets as a band, and each member taking up to two choruses of soloing.
Fall 2026 Studio Jazz Ensemble: Modern Band Auditions
Thursday, October 1, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Music Building (MUS) 35
Ensemble members will also be exposed to a wide range of musical influences that have pushed the boundaries of jazz as an art form forward into its current state. Students are encouraged to write original material for the ensemble while searching for the musical innovations of the artists of their generation to apply to the sound of the group and its repertoire.
The objective of the musical experience is for the ensemble members to collectively experiment with and apply their own individual musical musings and aesthetics towards creating a personalized and original body of work while looking towards innovation to help them forward.
Auditions include group improvisation with other auditionees, as well as a prepared one-minute solo reflecting your personal improvisational voice. Backing tracks are welcome, and self-created material is encouraged.
Space, Technology, & International Studies at the UW Planetarium
Thursday, October 1, 2026
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Physics-Astronomy Auditorium (PAA) A220
Discover how outer space is shaping our world! Join the Jackson School of International Studies and the UW Planetarium for a unique Dawg Daze experience exploring the intersection of space exploration, technology, and global affairs.
Professor Saadia Pekkanen, an expert on international space policy, will introduce how International Studies helps us understand the growing importance of space in diplomacy, security, science, and technological innovation. Then, journey through the cosmos with an immersive planetarium presentation led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student or staff member, showcasing the night sky, the universe, and the incredible work happening at the UW Planetarium.
Each session includes:
- 10-minute presentation from Professor Saadia Pekkanen in the planetarium
- 25-minute immersive planetarium show led by an Astronomy Ph.D. student or staff member
- 5- to10-minute Q&A with both presenters
Three back-to-back sessions will be offered beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Come early—these sessions fill up fast! Whether you’re fascinated by space, curious about emerging technologies, or interested in global challenges beyond Earth, this is an unforgettable opportunity to experience the universe while discovering how International Studies connects to the final frontier.
AMATH & CFRM Undergrad Majors Info Session (Virtual)
Thursday, October 1, 2026
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Virtual/Online
Meet with an academic adviser in the Applied Mathematics (AMATH) and Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM) majors (and Data Science options of those majors) to learn about the admissions process, degree requirements, and experiential learning opportunities. Bring your questions to a live virtual Q&A via Zoom.
International Studies Fair: Your passport to success in International Studies
Thursday, October 1, 2026
4:00–5:30 p.m.
Husky Union Building (HUB) 334
Interested in international studies? Come meet faculty, staff, and current students at the Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and snacks! You will learn about our open majors, exciting resources and opportunities unique to Jackson School students. Free giveaways, snacks, candy, and food!
Includes:
- Capstones: Task Force, Public Writing, Research
- Exciting and interactive: International Negotiation Simulation Course!
- Student Organizations focused on international affairs events, speakers and community
- Jackson School Advisers (undergraduate and graduate)
- Careers in International Studies
- Student Funding:
- Internships/Internship Scholarships
- Academic Scholarships & Awards
- Fellowships
- Study Abroad & Rome Center
- And more!
(Re)Source: Film + Video Screening with Eric-Paul Riege + Guests – Henry Art Gallery
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00–7:30 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
To celebrate the culmination of the exhibition, ojo|-|ólǫ, join Eric-Paul Riege with guest artists Olivia Camfield and Kole Galbraith for a multi-day convening of film screenings, performances, and conversations. Inspired by the modularity of Riege’s work in which materials and motifs are re-worked and re-imagined in perpetuity, the artists will explore how history and culture are neither static nor permanent. To close the convening, join Riege, Camfield, and Galbraith as they source new meanings from the sounds, materials, and images of both the past and present, challenging high art through lo-fi means.
Dawg Daze Discovery: Find Your Voice in the Humanities
Friday, October 2, 2026
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Mary Gates Hall (MGH) North Lawn
Curious about learning more about programs in the Humanities? Stop by and say hello!
Humanities Academic Services (HAS) advisers will be tabling outside to welcome students to campus and answer your questions. Whether you’re exploring one of the 29 majors and 42 minors offered across 12 Humanities departments, wondering how world language placement and proficiency testing works, or just want to learn more about what the Humanities has to offer — we’d love to chat. Just stop by, introduce yourself, and let us help you find your place in the Humanities!
Pizza and Political Economy in International Studies
Friday, October 2, 2026
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Thomson Hall (THO) 317
Join Dr. Debamanyu Das of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies for pizza and an engaging, informal discussion on how resources, trade, and technology shape the global political economy. Explore topics such as critical mineral supply chains, international trade, energy security, AI and technological innovation, and the geopolitical forces that influence global economic development.
Whether you’re curious about current global events or interested in International Studies, this is a great opportunity to learn from a Jackson School faculty member, ask questions, enjoy some pizza, and connect with fellow Huskies.
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