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Belonging and Healing in Uncertain Times: A Community Care Space

In light of current events, locally and globally, that may be causing stress, fear, grief, or a sense of unsafety for members of our community, the UW School of Nursing DEIB Office is offering a recurring virtual space to pause, ground, and be together. These community care gatherings will be held every other Friday, beginning Friday, January 23, from 10 a.m.–11 a.m., via Zoom. This space is not intended to provide solutions or require sharing. Rather, it is a supportive,…

Join the Graduate School Dean’s monthly office hour

All graduate students are invited to the Graduate School Dean’s monthly office hour. During these “What’s on Your Mind” sessions, Dean Williamson-Lott hosts a virtual, open forum each month (typically on the first or second Monday) to discuss topics and issues related to graduate education. She meets one-on-one with graduate students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the opportunity to connect with as many members of the community as possible. No appointment is needed—simply join the Zoom meeting, enter the waiting…

Writing, Research, and Community: Resources from the Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC)

The Odegaard Writing and Research Center (OWRC) is an interdisciplinary center that offers free writing and research support for UW students, faculty, and staff. Our offerings include a range of resources and programs designed with graduate students in mind, including one-on-one consultations, online resources and programming, and events such as our annual Dissertation Writing Intensive. Students interested in one-on-one support can book one of the OWRC’s free 45-minute peer tutor consultations, available both in-person and online. Learn more about our…

SoN Student Conference Travel Award

A reminder that the University of Washington School of Nursing (SoN) Student Conference Travel Award provides financial support to nursing students to present their research or other original scholarly work at regional and national conferences, meetings, and workshops. This award is supplemental to other sources of funding whenever possible. Students are expected to seek additional travel funds from their departments, advisers, or other external sources. If awarded, students will be required to provide confirmation of presentation acceptance and original receipts…

Save the Date: Health Equity Circle’s Annual Lobby Day

Health professions students at the University of Washington and across Western Washington are invited to participate in Health Equity Circle’s Annual Lobby Day on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Washington State Capitol. Each year, Lobby Day brings together nearly 100 students from across the state to advocate for legislation that impacts health equity in Washington. This hands-on experience offers opportunities to: Learn how the legislative process works Meet with legislators and staff Work in interdisciplinary teams Build meaningful advocacy…