UW students are invited to apply for Nursing Brazil: Health Promotion and Community Engagement, a study abroad program open to students from all disciplines. The program runs Sept. 5 to 27, 2026, with time in Londrina and São Paulo, and offers five credits through NURS 413, Health in the Context of Culture. No prerequisites or language requirements are needed, and applications are due Feb. 15, 2026. The immersive program blends global health education, community engagement, and cultural exploration, with a…
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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…
Winter 2026 Geriatric Healthcare Series: Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Winter 2026 Geriatric Healthcare Series, offered by the University of Washington. This series is available for academic credit (UW students) or free attendance for UW students, faculty, staff, and community professionals. The series is designed to support learners and professionals interested in geriatric health, aging, and interprofessional care, and may be taken either on demand (asynchronous) or live via Zoom webinar. Registration options UW students (1 credit course): Please consult the Time Schedule and…
Winter 2026 Registration & Electives to Explore
Registration Winter 2026 registration is open. Visit Register.UW to confirm your pre-registration steps and browse the Winter Time Schedule to start planning. See what’s new at Register.UW Electives Here are a few courses that may be of interest to doctoral students across health sciences and related fields: NMETH 595: Designing a Theory-Driven Behavioral Intervention Thursdays, 8:30–11:20 a.m. | In-person | HSEB 411 Instructor: Dr. Frances Marcus Lewis | Contact: fmlewis@uw.edu A hands-on, theory-grounded course where students design their own behavioral…